Wedding Photos of Portrait photography

The following “Portrait photography” 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 “Portrait photography” 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.

In Lyon, Rhône, at the reception venue, a wedding takes place despite the rain. The couple stays cozy indoors for a warm portrait, captured through a window covered in raindrops.

Portrait of Love: A Rain-Kissed Lyon Wedding, Embraced in Window's Caress

In the picturesque Seigneurie d’Alleray, Loir-et-Cher, a stunning wedding photo captures the newlyweds sharing a passionate kiss at sunset, beautifully highlighted by warm sunflares and rimlighting.

Captivating Sunset Kiss: A Portrait of Love in Seigneurie d'Alleray

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A wedding photographer captured the bride and groom sharing a romantic kiss in front of the symmetrical windows at Feriye Palace Istanbul. The venue provided the wonderful backdrop for this award-winning artistic portrait.

Symmetrical Windows: An Artistic Wedding Kiss at Feriye Palace Istanbul

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Wedding photo taken at Divan Hotel Bodrum: A stylish bride and groom pose in front of a blue wall, both sporting sunglasses.

BEAMING BLUE: The Glamorous Couple Strikes a Stylish Pose in Bodrum

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In the beautiful setting of Mersin Hilton Hotel, a joyous wedding scene unfolds at night as the bride and groom share a heartfelt kiss, surrounded by their loving friends.

Love and Laughter Underneath the Mersin Moonlight

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An award-winning wedding photographer captures the romantic essence of the bride and groom at The Gatsby in Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, England.

Captured Romance: The Gatsby Love Story in Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, England

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A wedding photographer in Germany captured an award-winning image at Heidelberg car park. The photograph highlights intricate details against a gritty contrast, as the bride sits on the dirty ground in her white dress, with shadows creating bold lines.

Contrast Amidst Shadows: Gritty Details at Heidelberg Car Park Wedding

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In Heidelberg, Germany, at an urban car park, this award-winning wedding photo showcases the artistic finesse of the photographer. Bold black and white tones, strong shadows, and a captivating contrast create a visually striking portrait.

A Mesmerizing Urban Wedding in Heidelberg

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Deer join a couple in a romantic sunset embrace at a stunning venue in Salach, Baden-Württemberg. This award-winning image captures the beauty of nature as it intertwines with a couple's love on their wedding day.

Dusk's Amore: A Majestic Wedding Embrace Amid Salach's Bewitching Deer

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At Crested Butte, Colorado, the newlyweds share a joyful pose on a playground swingset, radiating happiness as they celebrate their wedding day in a picturesque setting.

Newlyweds Embrace Joyful Playfulness on Crested Butte Swingset

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A talented wedding photographer captured a romantic portrait of a couple during their photo session at the beautiful location of Goreme, Cappadocia, Turkey. The sun is about to set behind a distant mountain range, creating warm backlit tones.

Goreme's Radiant Sunset: A Captivating Portrait of Love and Light

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A professional wedding photographer captured this enchanting portrait at Giritli Restaurant in Istanbul, Turkey. The couple shares a romantic session at the street tables while a cat gracefully passes by on the charming cobblestone street.

Charming Cat Strolls Past as Couple Share Intimate Moment, Istanbul

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In a romantic setting at Saint Vaast les Mello, France, a wedding photo captures a couple deeply in love, their emotions evident as they pose intimately, with gentle touch and soft, dark tones.

Intimate Embrace: A Captivating Wedding Portrait in Saint Vaast les Mello, France

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A breathtaking scene captured at Yosemite National Park, California. The newlyweds share a kiss in a romantic jacuzzi under the starry night sky, producing a beautiful backlit silhouette.

Beneath the Stars: Romantic Silhouette of Newlyweds in Yosemite

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At the Apulian reception venue, the wedding couple strolls across the picturesque lawn amidst vibrant flowers, with dragonflies and bumblebees gracefully hovering above.

Beneath Apulian Skies: A Serene Love Story Unfolding Amidst Nature

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In Sofia, Bulgaria, a bride and groom have a playful session outside their wedding venue. The groom slides down a metal handrail while the bride stands beside him on concrete steps.

Joyful Moments: Sofia, Bulgaria Embraces Playful Love Outside Wedding Venue

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A romantic mountain lake scene captured at Piney River Ranch, CO. The couple kisses while enjoying a canoe ride during the enchanting sunset.

Enchanting Sunset Canoe Ride: Romance at Piney River Ranch

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Wedding photo in Snowmass Village, Colorado. Bride and Groom share a romantic dip at sunset, embracing and kissing beneath the empty chair lifts and towers against a beautiful backdrop.

Sunset Embrace, Bride and Groom Share Romantic Dip at Snowmass, CO

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A professional wedding photographer captured an award-winning portrait of a bride and groom dancing in Summit County, Colorado. The image showcases the couple's romantic pose against a backdrop of dramatic sunset clouds.

Clouds of Love: Summit County Newlyweds Celebrate in Romantic Dance

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The talented wedding photographer captured a stunning black and white portrait of grooms holding hands near the windows at a venue in a hotel in Minnesota.

Minnesota's Monochrome Magic: Grooms Embrace in Captivating Windowed Venue

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Brides at Sinclar on Grand pose for an award-winning portrait in a unique chalk writing area during their wedding day.

Marrying Moments: Brides at Sinclar on Grand, Chalk Dreams Unveiled

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Wedding day bliss captured at the picturesque reception venue in Rennes. This award-winning portrait showcases the romantic connection between the couple during their night shoot.

Rennes Romance: Award-Winning Night Shoot Portrait Captures Wedding Bliss

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An award-winning wedding photographer captured this portrait of the groom and his friends at the Saint-Brieuc reception venue in Brittany, France. The black and white image shows them sitting together around a table.

Groom and Companions Celebrate in Saint-Brieuc Venue

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In this award-winning wedding day portrait, the joyous bride and groom stand facing each other amidst rows of grape vines at a romantic reception venue in France. The photo is captured in black and white.

French vineyard embrace: A timeless celebration of love and happiness

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A photographer captured a romantic embrace on a beach in Brittany, France. Despite the rain, the couple embraced as sunlight gave a golden glow to the grasses surrounding them.

Golden Grasses Embrace: Artistic Wedding Photo on Brittany Beach

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A wedding photo capturing the couple at Syon House, London. The bride and groom stand face to face indoors, gracefully framed by a magnificent window.

Elegance Unveiled: A Captivating Portrait at Syon House, London

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In this stunning wedding day portrait by a professional photographer, a couple walks with deer, showcasing their love amidst the beauty of Bushy Park in London.

Enchanting Love Story Unveiled: A Couple's Serenade through Bushy Park

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Wedding photo taken at Hacienda Sitio de Mata in Costa Rica, showing the Bride and Groom gazing at each other inside a beautiful gazebo, with the stunning view as a background.

Romantic Vista: Bride and Groom Lock Eyes in Costa Rican Paradise

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An acclaimed wedding photographer beautifully captures a couple at the stunning River's Edge in Devon, AB. In this black and white portrait, they sit on a couch, illuminated by the gentle light streaming through the window, exuding elegance and charm.

Devon's Enchanting Light: A Captivating Black and White Wedding Portrait

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A talented wedding photographer captured this playful and artistic portrait in downtown Cleveland, using a scooter to add a fun touch to the couple's special day.

Playful and Artistic Wedding Portrait in Downtown Cleveland with Scooter

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