Wedding Photos of BW photograph

The following “BW photograph” images were created by documentary wedding photographers from the WPJA, who regularly submit their best candid moments, artistic portraits, details, and scene setters for review by our WPJA competition judges.

WEDDINGS + ELOPEMENTS + ARTISTIC PORTRAITS & DETAILS + ENGAGEMENT SESSIONS

Some of the “BW photograph” marriage photography samples below may have come from the getting ready events, the actual wedding ceremony, the reception after-party, an engagement session with the couple, or possibly be artistic portraits or detail shots.

FINE ART WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY: Our Artistic Guild award winners take a more creative approach to wedding day Portraits and use their innovative skills to capture the Details of each couple’s special day. The Artistic Guild’s Scene Setters are some of the most notable and breathtaking from within the artistic WPJA contest categories. Playing with light and shadow, special effects, and post-production editing, these images embrace the artistic component of wedding photography.

PRE-WEDDING ENGAGEMENT PHOTOGRAPHY: The story of every couple starts long before the wedding day, and the engagement marks one of the most important milestones in their story. Engaged couples often want to celebrate the occasion and announce their upcoming wedding with a photoshoot. Pre-wedding portraits of an engaged couple can be just as moving and compelling as the images taken on the wedding day. Engagement portraits can win a Diamond Award, an exclusive WPJA award whose winner is selected from the best engagement photography in the world.

A newlywed couple happily exits a lovely church in Chalon-sur-Saône, France, captured in a timeless black and white photograph.

Newlywed Bliss: Romantic Exit from Charming Church in Chalon-sur-Saône, France in Timeless Elegance

A heartwarming moment as the bride's father delicately adjusts her veil at Rosewood Hong Kong, captured in a timeless black and white photograph on her wedding day.

Bride's Father Adjusts Veil: Heartfelt Moment at Rosewood Hong Kong in Timeless Monochrome Image

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In a serene moment before the ceremony, a bride adjusts her wedding shoes on a hotel room couch at Holly's Meadow in Mendocino, California, beautifully captured in a timeless black and white photograph.

Bride Perfects Her Wedding Shoes at Holly's Meadow: Serene Moment in Mendocino, California

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At a wedding in NRW, Germany, the groom is tenderly kissed by an elder guest, capturing a heartfelt moment in a nostalgic black and white photograph.

Tender Kiss: Heartfelt Moment at NRW Wedding Captured in Nostalgic Black and White Photograph

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A charming young boy in a stylish outfit joyfully blows bubbles outdoors during a wedding reception at Manoir du Chêne Rouge à Beaussais sur mer, captured in a nostalgic black and white photograph.

Boy's Bubbly Joy: Nostalgic Black and White Moment at Manoir du Chêne Rouge à Beaussais-sur-Mer

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A heartfelt detail shot captured on the couple's wedding day at a charming venue in Lussan, Gers, France, featuring the bride tenderly placing her hands on her husband's head in a touching black and white photograph.

Tender Touch: Bride's Loving Embrace at Enchanting Lussan Venue Captured in Monochrome Majesty

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A captivating black and white wedding photograph taken from above at a farm venue in São Paulo, Brazil, showcasing the bride in her flowing dress surrounded by a circle of friends, evoking a sense of timeless elegance and cherished memories.

Timeless Elegance: Bride and Friends in Flowing Dresses at São Paulo Farm Wedding

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Black and white photograph at La Delfina in Rosario, Santa Fe capturing guests joyfully dancing at the party.

Spirited Celebration: Dancing in Black and White at La Delfina in Rosario

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The black and white photograph taken in San Diego, California captures a groom seated in a chair, providing an insightful glimpse into the wedding day

A groom was photographed in BW in San Diego, CA at a wedding reception

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A wedding ceremony in Birmingham, UK, was captured in a photograph showing prayer together

A BW photograph captured a wedding ceremony in Birmingham, UK, with hands held in prayer

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Sacramento wedding reception photograph of a CA couple cutting their wedding cake

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Vosges wedding photojournalism image of a couple during the ceremony and a flowergirl with fingers in her ears

Serenade in the Vosges: A Candid Moment from a Wedding Ceremony

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Nantucket, Massachusetts wedding photo | wedding photograph of bride getting hug during ceremony

"Embraced by Love: A Nantucket Wedding Moment"

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