Wedding Photos of Wedding moment

The following “Wedding moment” 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 “Wedding moment” 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.

Beautiful moment captured at Domaine des Sources wedding in Annot, Alpes-maritimes, France. Bride sharing a heartfelt hug with her niece during hair preparation.

Bride and niece share a heartfelt moment at Domaine des Sources wedding

Wedding day moment at Château de Terride as the bride and groom joyfully cut the cake during their reception celebration.

Joyful Cake Cutting at Château de Terride: A Bride and Groom's Memorable Wedding Moment

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In Buckinghamshire, UK, a heartfelt moment unfolds as a grandmother lovingly straightens the groom's tie, while he humbly kneels before her on his wedding day.

Grandmother's Tender Touch: Buckinghamshire, UK Wedding Moment with Groom and Tie Adjustment

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In the heart of London at The Ned, a candid moment unfolds as the bride and bridesmaids joyfully greet a street cleaner, setting the scene for a fun-filled wedding celebration captured in this documentary-style photograph.

Heartfelt Encounter: Bride and Bridesmaids Spark Joyful Interaction with Street Cleaner at The Ned

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A joyful moment from a wedding day captured in Berkshire, as the bride and groom playfully dodge confetti thrown by guests during the ceremony's finale, showcasing the fun and celebratory atmosphere of a wedding celebration.

Berkshire Bliss: Bride and Groom Dodge Delightful Confetti at Wedding Finale Festivities

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A candid moment from a wedding at Esseborne Manor Hotel in Andover, Hampshire, UK, where the bride attentively checks on arriving guests as her friend helps her with her shoe, captured in a behind-the-scenes documentary style.

The Bride's Thoughtful Act: A Candid Wedding Moment at Esseborne Manor Hotel, Andover, Hampshire

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In Aberdeen, Hong Kong, the adorable flower girl makes a funny face while her aunt styles her hair before the wedding, adding a touch of playful charm to the moment.

ADORABLE ABERDEEN FLOWER GIRL | WEDDING DAY HAIR STYLING

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Amusing wedding moment captured at Ristorante Erard in Montecarotto, Marche, Italy: man sitting on grass, surrounded by women, holding his ears while woman blasts a horn at his head.

Man's Horn Headache: Hilarious Wedding Scene at Ristorante Erard, Montecarotto, Italy

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A wedding moment captured in Silverton, Colorado - a brave bride in a dry suit dons her elegant gown before embarking on an exhilarating white water rafting adventure.

Silverton Vows: Bride in Dry Suit Rafts to Nuptial Elation

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At the stunning Mas des Oliviers Ceyras, the black and white image captured the intimate moment of men putting on their shoes and tying their laces, symbolizing the meticulous attention to every detail for this memorable wedding

Ceyras: Intimate Wedding Moment Captured at Mas des Oliviers

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At Armstrong Farms in Saxonburg, PA, the bride enjoys a moment of relaxation before the ceremony, her head tilted back while resting on a couch

The bride at Armstrong Farms, Saxonburg, PA relaxed pre-ceremony, head tilted back on a couch

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A moment of joy was captured in Udine, Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy as the newlyweds exited the building with a rice toss overhead

The newlyweds exited a Udine, Italy wedding ceremony with rice thrown in celebration

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At La Fabrica in Oaxaca City, the father of the bride joyously danced atop a table as the wall behind him was illuminated with vibrant orange and yellow lights

The father of the bride joyfully danced on a table at La Fabrica, Oaxaca City, lit by vibrant orange and yellow lights

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A photo taken at Manoir de la Saigne, France shows the oldest single woman in the group with the last ribbon of the bouquet

The oldest woman in the group was photographed with the last ribbon of the bouquet at Manoir de la Saigne

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An emotional couple and their daughters embrace in Barjols, France in a wedding photograph

The couple and their daughters share an emotional embrace in Barjols

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The groom and his witnesses threw the bride's bouquet to celebrate their union

The couple celebrated their union by throwing the bride's bouquet at the venue

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A genuine wedding moment from Rio Et captured by a Thailand documentary wedding photographer showing Family love in a group hug

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Toledo - Castilla La Mancha - Spain BW photo from a wedding moment of the First emotional real moment after marriage

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Joe Mann Best wedding moment photograph from The Netherlands captured as the Bride hugs father who suffers from dementia

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Puglia father-daughter wedding moment picture of a hug

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Torredonjimeno wedding moment in Jaen showing neighbor's daughter can feel real love for you

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A black and white image from Chateau d'Aubiac, France, shows numerous hands assisting the bride with the buttons on her dress in preparation for the upcoming wedding

A professional photographer captured this wedding preparation moment in Chateau d'Aubiac, France

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Aruba wedding reception. Father sits with two children sleeping in his lap. A precious moment.

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image from an emotional wedding speech from a young man in Portofino, Italy

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Wedding shoot with Gloucestershire, UK couple cutting their cake with mirror reflection

Reflections of Love: Cutting the Cake in Gloucestershire

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Nebraska Wedding Photograph of groom being carried away from his bride.

Taken by Love: The Unforgettable Nebraska Wedding Moment

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Varese wedding photojournalism image of a bride and groom leaving church under light confetti shower

Eternal Bliss: A Varese Wedding Moment

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Photo of a Chicago Hora Dance at a Jewish Wedding

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A group of groomsmen in matching suits stand in a row for a wedding ceremony at Incline Village, NV. A dog plays around their legs, adding a touch of charm to the scene.

Paws of Love: A Wedding Moment in Black and White

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The black and white image captured the moment of the bride's back showing the intricate details of her dress, with a child's hand gently touching it and an older man's hand hugging her

A unique black and white image from Noord Brabant, Netherlands displays an intimate moment between bride, child, and elder

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