Wedding Photos of Documentary wedding photographer

The following “Documentary wedding photographer” 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 “Documentary wedding photographer” 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 documentary wedding photographer won an award for this image taken at a hotel in Bali, Indonesia. After the ceremony, the bride and a guest who caught the bouquet were drawn to engaging conversations with fascinating people.

Award-Winning Hotel Image Captures Connection and Captivation at a Bali Wedding

At Kohl Mansion in Burlingame, a documentary wedding photographer captured this award-winning image. It shows a charming dance between the groom and his granny, illuminated by vibrant DJ lights and surrounded by a misty fog.

Dancing with Grandma: A Captivating Moment at Kohn Mansion, Burlingame

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In Denver, Colorado, at a reception venue, a documentary wedding photographer captured this award-winning image of a couple's first dance. They are beautifully framed between two floating candle holders.

Denver, Colorado: Capturing the Elegance of Love's First Dance in a Stunning Award-Winning Photograph

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This WPJA awarded image captured by a skilled documentary wedding photographer shows a synchronized dance at a reception venue in Krakow, Poland. The dancers are reflected multiple times in wall-mounted mirrors, adding a beautiful and unique visual effect

Reflections in Motion: A Dynamic Synchronized Dance in Krakow's Reception Venue

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A WPJA award-winning image captured by a documentary wedding photographer at the Hulbert Outdoor Center in Fairlee, VT. The bride and her dad enjoy a drink together under the shade of trees before the ceremony.

TREES, DRINKS, AND BONDS: Bride and Father's Cherished Moment at Hulbert Outdoor Center

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A documentary wedding photographer captured this heartwarming moment at Villa Bonomo in Trieste, Italy. The newlyweds hold hands and gaze lovingly into each other's eyes during the outdoor ceremony on the lawn.

Inseparable Love: Villa Bonomo, Trieste. Newlyweds Hold Hands, Gazing Deeply at Beautiful Italian Wedding

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In Fort Collins, Colorado, a documentary wedding photographer captured this award-winning image of a couple sharing their first kiss in the mountain chapel with a view, surrounded by their wedding guests.

First Kiss in a Mountain Chapel: Award-Winning Documentary Wedding Photo in Colorado

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A documentary wedding photographer captures this WPJA award-winning photo in Atlanta, Georgia. The image shows the bride and groom sharing a bite of food during the Paebak ceremony while dressed in traditional clothes.

WPJA Award-Winning Photo Captures Bride and Groom's Paebak Ceremony Bite

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A documentary wedding photographer captures the sweet moment of flower girls preparing for the big day in Atlanta, Georgia. They can be seen checking their makeup in a mirror. This image has won the prestigious WPJA award.

Sweet Moment: Flower Girls Preparing in Mirror for the Big Day in Atlanta, Georgia

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Award-winning documentary wedding photographer captures a joyful moment as the bride and groom smile while walking out of their ceremony under trees in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Moments of Love: Bride and Groom's Joyful Exit Under Philadelphia's Trees

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A documentary wedding photographer captured this award-winning image at Thompson Hotel in Austin, Texas. Guests lift the bride, a former cheerleader, during the reception. She stands above everyone under dazzling DJ lights.

Guests Lift Former Cheerleader Bride in Award-Winning Thompson Hotel Reception Photo

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A documentary wedding photographer captured this award-winning image at a reception venue in Cotes d'Armor, Brittany, France. It shows the bride getting ready with her witnesses and mother. The photographer specializes in wedding photography in Rennes.

Brittany Bride Prepares with Witnesses and Mother, Captured by Award-Winning Wedding Photographer in Rennes

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Awarded by the WPJA, this captivating image by the pro documentary wedding photographer showcases a hilarious wedding moment at the Domaine de l'Orangerie. The bride has a drink spurting out of her mouth while the groom looks on in amusement

Hilarious Wedding Moment: WPJA Accolade for Captivating Image at Domaine de l'Orangerie

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A Pro Documentary Wedding Photographer capturing a special moment at a Louth wedding ceremony. The groom embraces his mother, while the bride joyfully celebrates with confetti.

Embrace of Love: A Louth Wedding Celebration

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In Savigny-Lévescault, France, the pro documentary wedding photographer captured a French tradition where the bride and groom, along with their witnesses and children, break a cake called "broyer." Here, the couple's son is having a blast!

Savigny-Lévescault: French Wedding Cake Tradition - Pro Photographer Captures Joyful Moment

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A documentary wedding photographer earned a WPJA Honor Award for this image captured in Istanbul, Turkey. The photo depicts the bride and groom walking towards their guests on a city street sidewalk.

Istanbul Wedding Celebration Street Shot: Bride and Groom Radiate Joy Towards Guests

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In Istanbul, at Yanik Mektep, a documentary wedding photographer created this WPJA Honor Award winning photo. The image captures a man walking past tables and stools outside, surrounded by a serene green backdrop.

Vibrance & Movement: Istanbul Wedding Vendor Amidst Tables and Stools in Award-Winning Photo

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Paris - A touching moment captured by a documentary wedding photographer at a reception party. The bride's child is seen crying outside, while a kind female guest offers comforting support.

Parisian Wedding Blues: Bride's Child in Tears, Gentle Guest Offer Comfort

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A professional documentary wedding photographer captured this WPJA Honor Award-winning image at a restaurant in 's-Hertogenbosch, Noord Brabant. Before dinner, the guests line up along a table, imitating the pattern of the table spread.

Table Line-Up: An Award-Winning Wedding Photo from 's-Hertogenbosch, Noord Brabant

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At the Casa Sacoto venue in Torres Vedras, Portugal, a documentary wedding photographer captured this WPJA Honor Award-winning image. It shows the couple leaving the ceremony location, while the groom picks up a rose from the floor, with guests in the bac

Love in Motion: A WPJA Honor Award Documentary Photo at Casa Sacoto, Portugal

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A documentary wedding photographer captured this award-winning image at Château des Vierres - Lantignié. It shows a joyful moment of laughter between the bride and her bridesmaids.

Radiant Connection: Château des Vierres - Lantignié's Captivating Wedding Laughter

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A documentary wedding photographer captured this award-winning image of a priest giving a speech in front of the couple and their son at Verdelais Church in Gironde, France.

Sacred Wedding Ceremony Moments: Priest's Speech at Verdelais Church - Gironde, France

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In Telluride, Colorado, a documentary wedding photographer captures a heartfelt moment during the ceremony as the bride's daughters perform music together: one holds the sheet music while the other plays the violin.

Heartfelt Harmony: A Wedding Image in Telluride as Bride's Daughters Perform Music Together

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Marble, Colorado. The bride's parents observe the ceremony at the water's edge, captured by a documentary wedding photographer for a WPJA award-winning image.

Serene Elegance: Marble, Colorado. Parents' Intimate Gaze Immortalized in Wedding Photo

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A WPJA Honor Award-winning image by a skilled documentary wedding photographer showcases the bride and groom from behind, exiting a charming church in Loiret, Centre-Val de Loire.

Graceful Departure: Captivating Wedding Photo in Loiret, Centre-Val de Loire

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A pro documentary wedding photographer captures the special moment of a young boy in a tux being admired by two women on a couch at Crown Tower, Melbourne. This image has received a prestigious WPJA Honor Award.

Special Moment of Young Boy in Tux Admired by Two Women at Crown Tower

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A documentary wedding photographer captures the vibrant moment at a private home in Loveland, CO, as the flower man, dressed in a floral suit, joyfully showers petals during the wedding ceremony.

Vibrant Moment: Flower Man's Petal Shower at a Loveland Colorado Wedding

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In Melbourne, Australia, during a wedding, the best man surprises onlookers by drinking beer from his shoe, captured by a documentary wedding photographer and awarded by WPJA.

The Shocking Shoe Beer: A Melbourne Wedding Photo Awarded by WPJA

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A documentary wedding photographer at Hoeve Engelendael captured this picture of a happy bride and groom walking through celebrating guests

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