Wedding Photos of Captivating portrait

The following “Captivating portrait” 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 “Captivating portrait” 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 captivating portrait of an embracing bride and groom at Villa Elodia in Udine, Italy, their reflection captured in a mirror during a dreamy night portrait session on their wedding day.

Captivating Night Portrait: Embracing Bride and Groom at Villa Elodia, Udine, Italy. Mirror Reflection

Award-winning wedding photographer captures a romantic encounter at Domaine de Larchey, Gironde. The couple stands together, their faces inches apart, creating a stunning and heartfelt portrait.

Intimate Embrace: A Captivating Portrait at Domaine de Larchey, Gironde

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A couple stands against the backdrop of Chateau de la Ligne in Gironde, enveloped by the lush green leaves of ivy, as the bride lovingly hugs her partner from behind in this captivating portrait.

Enveloped in Ivy: A Captivating Portrait at Chateau de la Ligne

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Wedding photo taken in Morbihan, Brittany, on the beach. The bride poses against a rustic wood boat adorned with a beautiful artistic mural, creating a vibrant and captivating portrait.

Breathless Beauty: Bride's Vibrant Portrait against Artistic Boat Mural in Morbihan, Brittany

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The Lodges at Gettysburg sets the scene for a wedding photo where the couple, framed by backlit wine glasses, exude a colorful and vibrant aura.

Romantic Radiance: A Captivating Wedding Portrait in Blue at The Lodges of Gettysburg

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A stunning wedding photo capturing the love of the couple in the magical caves of Ibiza, Palma de Mallorca. A beautiful and captivating portrait.

Ibiza's Cave of Love: A Breathtaking Portrait of Matrimony in Palma de Mallorca

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Lucknow, India - This mesmerizing black and white photograph captures the couple's love and joy as their faces and upper torsos are closely focused, highlighting their special bond on their wedding day.

Eternal Love in the City of Nawabs: A Captivating Portrait

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A wedding couple poses in a field during their photo session at the beautiful Manoir de la Garde in Rhône, creating a stunning visual.

EXQUISITE: Captivating Wedding Portrait Defines the Splendor of Manoir de la Garde Venue in Rhône

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In the middle of the forest, a black and white photo captures a couple standing side by side. The groom holds his suit jacket while the bride sits on a tree trunk, both clasping hands.

FOREST FAIRYTALE: A Captivating Metz Wedding Portrait in Monochrome

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Castera-Lectourois, located in Gers, France, is the backdrop for a stunning engagement portrait featuring a couple against the picturesque sunset

Captivating Engagement Portrait in Castera-Lectourois, Gers, France: A Perfect Sunset Backdrop

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In her exquisite wedding dress, the Sao Paulo Bride sits gracefully by a large round window as soft, ethereal light filters in, illuminating her beauty and creating a captivating portrait

Sao Paulo Bride's Captivating Portrait: Exquisite Wedding Dress & Ethereal Light Illuminate Beauty

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