Wedding Photos of Bride and groom portraits

The following “Bride and groom portraits” 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 “Bride and groom portraits” 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.

An award-winning image captures the romantic setting at The Estate at River Run in Maidens, VA. The bride and groom are seen during blue hour, with the river mist in the background illuminated by the photographer's soft lighting.

Misty River Romance: Blue Hour Wedding at The Estate

Award-winning wedding photographer captures an intimate embrace for the newlyweds after their religious ceremony near the stunning Tejo's river view at SUD Lisboa, Portugal, as a passing kid on a bike adds a charming touch.

Tejo's river embrace: A captivating moment captured at SUD Lisboa

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Wedding photo taken at Domaine de Rennepont, Haute-Marne, shows the couple in an intimate embrace, about to share a kiss, with radiant sunlight highlighting the surrounding foliage.

Embracing Love at Domaine de Rennepont, Haute-Marne's Enchanting Haven

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At Spring Ranch, a picturesque venue in Mendocino, California, a wedding photographer captures a captivating moment. The bride and groom strike an American Gothic pose, exuding style, against the backdrop of a rustic barn.

A Captivating Moment: American Gothic Style at Spring Ranch

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Wedding photo captured at Praia da Guarita, Torres, Rio Grande do Sul, showcasing the exquisite scenery that appears almost like a work of art.

Breathtaking Romance: Praia da Guarita, A Masterpiece of Love in Rio Grande do Sul

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In a picture taken at the Dionysos Village Hotel in Turunc, Marmaris, Turkey, a couple strolls during their wedding day portrait session. They walk, holding hands, on the rocky cliffs above the water.

TURKISH TRYST: A CAPTIVATING COASTAL PROMENADE FOR THE NEWLYWEDS

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Wedding photo captured at Ring Oak Plantation in Leon County, Florida, Tallahassee. The couple basks in the warm tones of the fading sun, facing each other as daylight wanes through the trees.

Romantic Radiance: Love Illuminated at Ring Oak Plantation in Tallahassee

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At Hacienda Sitio de Mata in Costa Rica, a touching moment captures the groom's emotions as the bride embraces her mother after walking down the aisle. A heartfelt scene filled with love and family ties.

Costa Rican Wedding Bliss: Embracing Love and Family at Sitio de Mata

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A wedding photo taken at Cork Factory Hotel in Lancaster, PA. The couple is elegantly posed in the ballroom, beautifully lit by the photographer.

SOPHISTICATED SPLENDOUR: Elegant Couple Shines in Lancaster Ballroom

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At the Cork Factory Hotel in Lancaster, PA, a professional wedding photographer captures the joyful moment as the bride and groom pop champagne at night. The vibrant pink and black background adds a striking touch to this action shot.

Midnight Celebration: Love Sparks Illuminate Cork Factory Hotel in Lancaster

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Wedding photo taken at Lakeview Farms Events. The couple is beautifully silhouetted against a sunset sky, with dark trees overhead framing the picture.

Sunset Silhouette Portrait: A Captivating Love Story at Lakeview Farms Events

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Standing with the groom, the bride's veil gracefully dances in the wind against a minimalistic backdrop of clouds and blue sky at a reception venue in Paris, Île-de-France.

PARIS WEDDING: Bride's Graceful Veil Dances in the Wind Against Cloudy Sky at Reception Venue

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A couple embraces during the golden hour on Montpellier Beach. The bride gets tenderly kissed by her partner as the warm sunlight envelops them in a glow.

GLAMOROUS WEDDING PORTRAIT: Embraced in Golden Hour Splendor, Love Awakens on Montpellier Beach

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At a skate park in East Flanders, Belgium, a couple steals a private session during their wedding. The groom curiously explores the bride's bouquet held above his head, as she discreetly adjusts her garter underneath her dress.

CAPTIVATING WEDDING PHOTO IN EAST FLANDERS SHOWS PRIVATE INTIMACY AND INTRIGUE

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In the heart of Chicago near the iconic Wrigley Building, a couple's love blossoms against the enchanting backdrop of a fiery sunset. They share a tender embrace, framed by towering skyscrapers.

GLAMOROUS WEDDING COUPLE PORTRAIT: Chicago's Fiery Sunset Sets the Stage for Love's Illumination

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A couple poses on the porch of a rustic cabin at Loma Vista Gardens in Big Sur, CA, capturing a cinematic ambiance.

BIG SUR WEDDING: Cinematic Love Emanates from Rustic Loma Vista

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Bride and Groom blue hour portrait

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Wedding day portrait of the bride and groom on the dance floor of the reception

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