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Best Wedding Photographers in 2018 V20 Photography Competition

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2018 v20 Photography Competition Judges

Denny Simmons, Ken Geiger, Renée C. Byer, Tom Reese

The Wedding Photojournalist Association is proud to present the winners of Best Wedding Photographers in the 2018 v20 Photography Competition. WPJA documentary wedding photographers are the best in the industry and know that their images are judged by the most notable and respected working newspaper photojournalists and picture editors in the news industry. Winning an award in these competitions is a true accomplishment.

California, United States
Lake Tahoe, Ca wedding photography of bride spraying hair before the ceremony
Shaunte Dittmar
Budapest, Hungary
Wedding photograph of a Budapest bride getting help with her shoe during getting ready in Hungary
Tunde Koncsol
Minas Gerais, Brazil
Ouro Preto, Brazil wedding reception photos of kids having fun while dancing
Vinicius Terror
Zaragoza, Spain
Bridesmaid unfolding the veil in the church during ceremony | Helping the bride in Zaragoza, Spain
Manuel Medrano Coll
Hong Kong S.A.R., China
El Nido Resort, The Philipines | Wedding Photography of the Reception Party Action
Jamie Ousby
Manchester (Greater), United Kingdom
Wedding reception photo of bride and groom dancing | coverage for Suffolk, UK weddings
Adam Riley
Hessen, Germany
Hesse wedding reception photography of speeches in low light | Germany bride and groom at their wedding
Steven Herrschaft
Budapest, Hungary
Wedding photography in Hungary | great light pouring in the church during the Budapest ceremony
Tunde Koncsol
Ontario, Canada
Ontario, Canada wedding photography of bride showing off ring to guests at the ROYA AMBASSADOR
Cafa Liu
France
Paris wedding photography of groom and groomsmen getting ready before the Île-de-France ceremony
Simon Cassanas
New Jersey, United States
Dancing wedding photograph from New Jersey | wedding reception photographer for NJ
Danette Pascarella
China
WENZHOU, CHINA | groomsmen before the ceremony
Yudi Shao
California, United States
San Diego, CA outdoor ceremony with candles - California Wedding Photography
Kristina Cazares Neri
Florida, United States
Marseille, France Wedding Photography during the ceremony...in black and white.
David Zaoui
Massachusetts, United States
Boston wedding photography of woman steaming veil during the getting ready before the ceremony | Commonwealth Hotel Boston
Kate McElwee
South Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Greenwich Maritime College London | Wedding Photography Award from the Ceremony
Kari Bellamy
United Kingdom
emotional speeches during the UK wedding reception in west sussex
Liam Smith
Ontario, Canada
Wedding photograph of boy at photo booth in fantasy Farms toronto | Wedding day moments from Ontario, Canada
Cafa Liu
California, United States
June Lake, California Wedding Photography of the bride getting ready in black and white
Nicky Byrnes
China
Phang Nga Bay, Thailand Wedding Photography at the reception party of dance floor action.
Leon Wong
Alberta, Canada
Alberta ceremony wedding photography of bridesmaids wiping tears by the lake
Dorota Karpowicz
Washington, United States
Creative Wedding Photojournalist Seattle | South Seattle College
Ron Storer
Northamptonshire, United Kingdom
Cheerful Chilli Barn, Otley | Very happy flower girl pumps fist in the air | Northamptonshire Wedding Photographer
Jordanna Marston
Tirol, Austria
Outdoor Wedding Ring Ceremony in Malcesine, Italy
Michael Jenewein
China
Yulin Shaanxi wedding groom has made poor choices for friends and groomsmen for his wedding
Zhiwen Liu
France
At the Reception in Beaulieu sur Mer, France, a wedding photo was captured in BW of musicians playing the fiddle and violin
Lonata Montulé Engrand
California, United States
International Wedding photojournalist | Austin, Texas wedding first dance. Bride jumping and laughing with taxidermy animals on the wall behind.
Drew Bird
California, United States
Wedding tea ceremony. Two elder matriarchs give advice to the groom | International Wedding photojournalist based in Oakland, CA
Drew Bird
Vlaams Brabant, Belgium
Flanders wedding photographer captured this flower girl getting her shoes put on | before the ceremony at a Belgium wedding
Philippe Swiggers
District Of Columbia, United States
St. Louis wedding reception photography with a couple in the air in chairs
Ken Pak
Antwerpen, Belgium
Wedding reception dancing picture by Flanders wedding photographer | Antwerpen wedding moments
Nathalie Moors
Zuid Holland, Netherlands
when the emotions get really big before the wedding ceremony | Huizen - Netherlands Photographers
Marlies Dekker
Lancashire, United Kingdom
Prestwold Hall, Leicestershire, UK - Leicestershire Wedding Speech Photography
Ian Bursill
France
Occitanie getting ready image of bride having her hair done | black and white wedding photography
Florent Cattelain
North Carolina, United States
Mother Daughter at Wedding Sanderling Resort | Sanderling Resort Wedding Photography- Duck, NC
Brooke Mayo
Norfolk, United Kingdom
Wedding reception photography of guests with umbrellas in the rain | Norfolk weddings
Rob Dodsworth
China
wedding photograph of little girl running out the aisle from Shandong, China | wedding ceremony
Vincent Mu
Northamptonshire, United Kingdom
Wedding photograph from Northamptonshire, UK of bride and groom walking out after ceremony outside
Paul Mockford
Massachusetts, United States
Grandfather of the Bride resting before the wedding | Nantucket Massachusetts | Private Home Wedding on Nantucket Island
Katie Kaizer
Vicenza, Italy
Venice wedding photography of groom getting help in the mirror before the ceremony
Luca Fabbian
Valencia, Spain
Valencia Spain wedding photo of bride getting help into her dress
Jorge Miguel Jaime Baez
Bristol, United Kingdom
Brympton House in Somerset | Wedding Photography of a Cake Pinata with the Bride and Groom
Martin Dabek
Valencia, Spain
Valencia bride in limo on wedding day | Kiss on hand from father
Antonio Calatayud
Lancashire, United Kingdom
Wedding photography of dad hugging bride | England and Shropshire wedding photography
Andy Griffiths
Thailand
Wedding photograph of bride and groom arriving in car | Wedding day in Surat Thani
Aidan Dockery
China
Wedding photograph of bride getting ready with friends in mirrors in Fujian, China
Vinci Wang
California, United States
Los Angeles, CA wedding ceremony photography. Flower girl in shock as she's about to walk down the aisle.
Drew Bird
India
Telangana wedding reception photos in India
Suman Chakravarthy
New York, United States
Long Island, New York wedding reception photo of a young boy dancing with guests watching
Denise Chastain
New York, United States
Wedding photograph of dad seeing bride for the first time... emotional response | Wedding day moments captured in Manhattan, New York
Brian Hatton
Dublin, Ireland
wedding photography in Dublin, Ireland of dad wiping tears during the ceremony
Annie Kheffache
Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom
A dad sees the bride before the wedding ceremony | Dad's first look
Martin Makowski
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Brazil wedding reception photography with cool lighting on dancing guests
Bruno Montt
Madrid, Spain
Wedding photograph of a bride getting ready with family in Toledo, Spain
Sergio Cueto
Ontario, Canada
flower girl wedding photography in Ontario, Canada | during the ceremony and outdoor vow exchange
Lori Anne Crewe
Rhode Island, United States
Rhode Island during the wedding reception party on the dance floor with pink lights
Kevin Trimmer
Arizona, United States
Wedding photograph of bride and groom visiting hospital | Wedding day moments captured in Saratoga Springs, Ca
Courtney Larson
Pomorskie, Poland
Catholic Church in Bojano Poland after Wedding Ceremony | Throwing Flowers at Bride and Groom
Raphael Newman
West Sussex, United Kingdom
Kids playing hide and seek at a wedding | Can't find me now! | England London Photography
Corina Badenoch
Portugal
Porto, Portugal destination wedding reception photograph of bride jumping into pool with wedding dress still on
Daniel Monteiro
Devon, United Kingdom
A big Bridal party hug | Devon wedding photography
Anna Poole
Siena, Italy
Italy Wedding Photojournalist | Certaldo alta, Tuscany wedding reception speeches
Andrea Sampoli
Firenze, Italy
Florence couple kissing during the outdoor wedding ceremony
Donatella Barbera
London, United Kingdom
A BW emotion Wedding Photo captured a special moment of the Mother of the Bride and Bride preparing for the wedding at the Caledonian Club in London
Julie Kim
Valencia, Spain
On her special day, the bride got ready in a hotel room in Valencia, Spain, as part of her wedding preparations before the ceremony
Antonio Calatayud
Italy
wedding photography in Veneto, Italy of great looks and gestures during the church ceremony
Roberta De Min
Savona, Italy
bride getting ready in Santa Margherita Ligure
Andrea Bagnasco
California, United States
Wedding photograph of flower girl sleeping during reception | Wedding day moments captured in San Francisco, Ca
Stephanie Secrest
China
Fujian wedding photography of groom drying pants during getting ready with wedding gown hanging | China weddings
Zhongkun Zhang
France
Wedding reception photography of bride laughing with bridesmaids in France | coverage for Nouvelle-Aquitaine weddings
Valerie Teppe
Sofia, Bulgaria
Dancing, child, boy - The wedding reception party is a game for kids
Boni Bonev
Massachusetts, United States
Canton, Mass wedding photographer captures bride walking down stairs before the ceremony
Simi Rabinowitz
Lancashire, United Kingdom
Brockholes Nature Reserve, Lancashire | Wedding Photography for England Couples
Andy Griffiths
Hessen, Germany
A Hesse getting ready image of the bride getting help with her dress | wedding photography in Germany
Tobias Löhr
Illinois, United States
Chicago wedding reception photos of the girls on the dance floor having a party
Milan Lazic
Devon, United Kingdom
Flower girl and guests throw confetti at bride and groom - Devon England Wedding ceremony at Two Bridges Hotel
Michael Marker
District Of Columbia, United States
Wedding photograph of bride hugging young flower girl during getting ready in Washington DC
Ken Pak
Idaho, United States
The bride and groom chest bump following their wedding ceremony.
Jerome Pollos
Sofia, Bulgaria
Sofia, Bulgaria wedding reception picture of Bulgarian wedding ritual
Boni Bonev
Distrito Federal, Brazil
slow shutter Wedding photograph of girls at reception | Wedding day moments captured in Brasilia
Gustavo Lucena
New Jersey, United States
Bride with a really dirty wedding dress getting lifted up by the groom on the dance floor inside a tented reception | Crossed Keys Inn | New Jersey Wedding Photography
Todd Laffler
Maine, United States
A groom cries during his midcoast Maine wedding | Mount Desert Island, Maine
Kate Crabtree
Sofia, Bulgaria
Junior Bridesmaid, ceremony - The Ceremony with Kids - Wedding Photography
Boni Bonev
Northamptonshire, United Kingdom
Wedding photograph of bride and groom riding away in convertible car | Wedding day moments captured in Northamptonshire, UK
Paul Mockford
Italy
Apulia, Rome ceremony wedding photography during an outdoor event with lights
Stefano Snaidero
Illinois, United States
Groom and mom practice their first dance before his Symphony Center wedding Chicago.
Jason Brown
France
Wedding photograph of bride toasting at coffee shop with girlfriend | Wedding day moments captured in Paris, France
Simon Cassanas
Zuid Holland, Netherlands
Tented Wedding Meppel - The Netherlands | Zuid Holland Wedding Photography
Isabelle Hattink
Oost-Vlaanderen, Belgium
East Flanders wedding reception photograph of flowergirl jumping on trampoline
Ruth Wytinck
New Jersey, United States
Wedding Reception at the Bethlehem Hotel, PA | Cake Smash with Bride and Groom
Janine Collette
Slovenia
Slovenia wedding image of bride's dress on a hanger during getting ready
Aleks Kus
Savona, Italy
emotional wedding speech from a young man in Portofino, Italy
Andrea Bagnasco
Massachusetts, United States
Private Home, Cape Cod (Hyannis Port) - Massachusetts Backyard Wedding Photography
Kate McElwee
China
Beijing, China wedding photograph from traditional ceremony
Vincent MA
California, United States
San Francisco, California Bride at her wedding with bridal party before ceremony.
Chris Shum
Dublin, Ireland
Wedding reception picture of dad giving speech by a Dublin wedding photographer
Annie Kheffache
France
ile-de-France wedding reception photograph of a woman dancing at the party
Jacques Mateos
London, United Kingdom
London Wedding Photography | Musicians Play for a Baby at a Quiet Wedding
Harry Richards
London, United Kingdom
London wedding photograph of bridal party on a bus avoiding the rain | before the ceremony in England
Stephen Bunn
New Jersey, United States
Wedding couple kissing at The Raritan Inn | New Jersey Wedding Photography
Janine Collette
Noord Brabant, Netherlands
vught wedding photographer | a little nap before the ceremony
Freek Nagtzaam
Somerset, United Kingdom
Father of the bride choking on champagne after seeing the bride in her dress | Euridge Manor Wedding | The Lost Orangery, Euridge Manor, Wiltshire UK
Hannah Walker
Lancashire, United Kingdom
Wedding photograph from Lancashire, England of mom pouring confetti down grooms shirt after ceremony
Andy Griffiths
Devon, United Kingdom
Bride with helpers underneath her dress at a Devon, UK wedding
Anna Poole
China
Hangzhou City wedding photos of groomsmen hulahoop in Zhejiang
Di Liu
Bristol, United Kingdom
Getting ready at the Groom's parents home in Somerset | Wedding Photography of the guys
Martin Dabek
Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
Hitchin, UK wedding reception photography of dance floor action under tent
Erica Hawkins
Zuid Holland, Netherlands
elopement wedding photography on a boat in Netherlands | laughter during the ceremony
Natalja van Ommeren
United Kingdom
wedding photograph from London | wedding ceremony ends with confetti shower for the bride and groom
Steven Carter Hewson
Czech Republic
Czech Republic wedding reception picture of bride and groom during their first dance by a Prague wedding photographer
Matouš Bárta
Colorado, United States
Denver Wedding, Colorado Wedding Photographer | Cheers! Toasing in low light at the wedding reception.
Matt Wilson
Virginia, United States
Bride and Groom walking out after ceremony at the Riverview at Accoquan, Lorton, Virginia
Johnny Shryock
Massachusetts, United States
wedding reception photography at a Cape Cod event | MA wedding dance floor action
Alex Paul
London, United Kingdom
photograph from London post-wedding ceremony
Julie Kim
New Jersey, United States
Crossed Keys Inn, New Jersey snapshots inside a van photobooth
Todd Laffler
South Yorkshire, United Kingdom
The guys took a selfie at the reception party at Botleys Mansion in Surrey, England, which was captured by a London Wedding Photographer
Kari Bellamy
Northamptonshire, United Kingdom
The Case, Leicester | Northamptonshire Wedding Ceremony Photograph of ring bearer boy
Jordanna Marston
Arizona, United States
A Phoenix bride watches flower girl having makeup applied during getting ready image | AZ wedding photography
Laura Segall
Quintana Roo, Mexico
Chino Hills, Ca destination wedding reception photograph of bride wiping tears for dad while dancing with him
Melissa Mercado
United Kingdom
London wedding photo session | England wedding photography
Steven Carter Hewson
Rhode Island, United States
Picture of bride during the wedding reception | top Rhode Island wedding photographer
Kevin Trimmer
New York, United States
Manhattan, New York wedding reception photography of groom giving high-five to ring bearer
Brian Hatton
China
Fujian China pre-wedding walk in the road with umbrellas
Kai Xiao
Virginia, United States
Wedding Reception Dancing Action | Turf Valley Resort, Ellicott City, MD
Johnny Shryock
Illinois, United States
Chicago, Illinois wedding reception photo of young boy asleep at table with food
Candice C. Cusic
New Jersey, United States
David's Country Inn Wedding | New Jersey Wedding Photographers
Janine Collette
Illinois, United States
wedding reception photograph of bride and groom entering room in Chicago, Illinois
Milan Lazic
Torino, Italy
Turin wedding reception photography | groom spraying champaign outside church in Racconigi
Alessandro Vargiu
New York, United States
A groom dips a bride during their first dance in a barn at their wedding reception - Joyful First Dance
Danielle Gardner
Valencia, Spain
Valencia, Spain wedding reception photography of groom dipping bride near guests with sparklers
Antonio Calatayud
South Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Professional wedding photography services were provided at a ceremony in London, capturing the groom being kissed on his head
Kari Bellamy
California, United States
Wedding reception picture of dancing bride and groom by Lake Tahoe, NV wedding photographer
Matt Theilen
California, United States
A couple gets launched in chairs at their wedding reception party in Santa Barbara, California.
Douglas Despres
Milano, Italy
Milan, Italy destination wedding reception photograph of bride and groom walking into reception hall
Alessandro Della Savia
Maharashtra, India
Wedding reception picture of guests having fun by Mumbai, India wedding photographer
Anupa Shah
Illinois, United States
Breast Feeding Bride before her Chicago wedding
Olu Akintorin
Valencia, Spain
Spain Valencia wedding reception image of 4 women singing
Antonio Calatayud
London, United Kingdom
London Wedding Photography | Bridal Gown Hanging Before the Ceremony
Ashley Davenport
France
ile-de-France bride and flower girl wait to enter the church before the wedding ceremony
Jacques Mateos
China
Wedding photograph of bride in back of limo during send off departure | Wedding moments in Hangzhou City
Miller Yao
Illinois, United States
Bride and groom dancing during their Glessner House wedding, Chicago.
Jason Brown
China
Huizhou wedding photography of women getting ready before the Guangdong ceremony
Max Ming
Cosenza, Italy
dancing and smiling bride at her wedding reception party
Raffaella Arena
Ohio, United States
BW candid image of a fleeing ring bearer at a ceremony at Barnhouse Brewery, Leesburg, VA
Andrew Morrell
Massachusetts, United States
Cohasset, Mass wedding photography of little girl watching bride getting ready
Simi Rabinowitz
Bari, Italy
wedding photography in Apulia | bride holds hands with mom during the ceremony
Marco Odorino
California, United States
San Jose, California - Wedding Photography of Red Dress Bride
Chris Shum
Cotes-d'Armor (22) , France
Bretagne boy looking tired during the wedding ceremony
Hong Phuc Bui
Madrid, Spain
Gran Canaria, Islas Canarias (Spain) - Wedding Band Playing with Kids
Miguel Onieva
Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom
Photo of the bride in her wedding dress before ceremony in Nottinghamshire, UK
Martin Makowski
Portugal
Wedding photo of vintage car and bridal party from Porto, Portugal
Daniel Monteiro
Roma, Italy
Wedding photo of the groom and best friends with cigars at the Villa Cora
Francesco Survara
London, United Kingdom
London wedding reception photography with fog on dance floor
Obi Nwokedi
Ancona, Italy
Marche wedding reception photo of the bride and groom at the cake with wedding guests
Samuele Ciaffoni
London, United Kingdom
London Wedding Photography | The bride having a good time at her wedding reception
Ashley Davenport
Antwerpen, Belgium
Botanical garden Wedding Gibraltar | Antwerpen wedding photographer for black and white images
Joshua Dhondt
Massachusetts, United States
Great harbor Yacht Club, Nantucket - Massachusetts Wedding Ceremony Photography
Kate McElwee
Hessen, Germany
Frankfort, Hesse destination wedding reception photograph of guest trying to catch bride's bouquet
Niels Gerhardt
New Hampshire, United States
The bride and groom are raised up for the Horah dance at their reception | Linekin Bay Resort Boothbay Harbor Maine
Sarah V. Martinez
China
Beijing, China wedding photography of a bride getting ready before the ceremony | photo through open window in China
Jianghui Feng
Utrecht, Netherlands
Trouwfotograaf Zuid-Holland wedding reception party with a nice hug for a friend
Karin Bunschoten
Vermont, United States
Lenox, Massachusetts wedding photographer | before the ceremony with the bride sharing the dress with her bridesmaids
Megan Hannah
California, United States
St. Patricks Church | Mark Hopkins Intercontinental Hotel, San Francisco | Walking and kissing her hand
Sarah Kang
Bristol, United Kingdom
Thornbury Castle near Bristol | Wedding Photography of kids playing under the dress
Martin Dabek
New Hampshire, United States
Trenton, Maine wedding photography of couple raised up for the Horah dance
Sarah V. Martinez
New York, United States
New York wedding photography of family getting ready at home
Emin Kuliyev
London, United Kingdom
Khon Kaen, Thailand wedding photography of bride getting prepared for the actual day
Chaiyasith Junjuerdee
California, United States
San Diego, CA bride and groom during the wedding ceremony vows outside
Kristina Cazares Neri
Savona, Italy
rainy day wedding in Savona | bridesmaid offering shelter from the rain for the bride
Andrea Bagnasco
Jalisco, Mexico
Martoca Beach Garden, Nayarit, Mexico Wedding Photography During Outdoor Ceremony
Juan Carlos Calderon
Valencia, Spain
Valencia, Spain outdoor wedding reception hug | Ontinyent wedding photography
Antonio Calatayud
France
Wedding Guests Saying Gooodbye to the Bride and Groom at the Hedsor House Bucks UK
Kerry Morgan
Nebraska, United States
Groomsmen before the wedding ceremony in Vermillion, SD
Janine Cooper
Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
The Queen's House | London Wedding Photography of the food being served
Paul Rogers
California, United States
Aruba wedding reception. Father sits with two children sleeping in his lap. A precious moment.
Drew Bird
București, Romania
Rio de Janeiro wedding photographer | bride with dress fanned out during reception on dance floor
Vlad Lodoaba
New York, United States
New York wedding photos of gate crashing men
Wenjie Han
Vlaams Brabant, Belgium
A Flanders getting ready image of many people helping the bride | Belgium wedding photography
Philippe Swiggers
Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
hertfordshire wedding photographer - A father sees the bride on wedding day
Neil Pleasants
Minas Gerais, Brazil
Wedding photograph of bride walking down hallway | Wedding day moments captured in Ouro Preto, Brazil
Vinicius Terror
Colorado, United States
Colorado Wedding Photographer, Denver Wedding | Flower Girl is The Star of The Show
Matt Wilson
France
A wedding photographer in Beaulieu sur Mer, France captured a photo of a musician playing the fiddle during a wedding reception party
Lonata Montulé Engrand
China
Fujian, China wedding photography of bride getting ready with mirrors
Kai Xiao
China
Fujian, China wedding photos of groom picking up bride at home
Vinci Wang
New York, United States
A bridesmaid makes a kissing face at a little toddler in her lap while they ride in a limousine. - Maid-of-Honor Duties
Danielle Gardner
Pennsylvania, United States
Wedding reception photography of bride and groom at head table laughing in Media, PA
Meg Brock
Noord Brabant, Netherlands
Netherlands wedding photography of bride preparing before the ceremony
Kim Rooijackers
France
Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes wedding photography of mirros in the kitchen during the getting
Lucie Mahé
China
Hangzhou City wedding photographer captures gate crashing men | before the ceremony in China
Di Liu
Noord Holland, Netherlands
Castle Hof ter Linden, Edegem - NL Wedding Photography of guys getting ready
Jacqueline Dersjant
Herault (34) , France
Getting ready wedding photography | Montpellier, WPJA contest
William Lambelet
Dublin, Ireland
Wicklow wedding photography | Hugs at home before the wedding starts
Kevin Kheffache
Varese, Italy
Wedding reception photograph of couple dancing and dipping | Italy tenuta Serradesca weddings
Matteo Reni
Savona, Italy
parenting during wedding reception with a baby and bottle in Italy | the hard work of parenting at weddings
Andrea Bagnasco
United Kingdom
Wedding reception picture of happy bride by London wedding photographer
Liam Smith
United Arab Emirates
Dubai Wedding Photographer - United Arab Emirates One & Only Resort, The Palm Dubai Wedding Photography of flower girls, one is crying
Bernie Richardson
Reggio Calabria, Italy
Reggio, Calabria groom getting emotional when seeing bride during the wedding ceremony
Pasquale Minniti
Mississippi, United States
A dad sees his daughter a little too soon! | Getting ready for wedding ceremony in Oxford, MS
Danny Klimetz
Reggio Calabria, Italy
Wedding photograph captures dove being released after ceremony in Palmi-Calabria
Danilo Muratore
Maharashtra, India
Mumbai, India wedding reception dance party photography
Anupa Shah
Oost-Vlaanderen, Belgium
wedding photograph from East Flanders | black and white wedding ceremony
Ruth Wytinck
Mantova, Italy
Mantova wedding photography of man with bouquet outside church before the ceremony
Fabrizio Demasi
France
Hedsor House Bucks UK Wedding Getting Ready - Doing up the dress
Kerry Morgan
New Jersey, United States
Nanina's in the Park Bellville - New Jersey Wedding Photography on the dance floor.
Janine Collette
Oost-Vlaanderen, Belgium
Church wedding photography of boy playing in aisle in East Flanders | during the ceremony
Ruth Wytinck
West Sussex, United Kingdom
Indoor Wedding ceremony at Dewsall Court, Herefordshire, UK
Martin Beddall
France
Hérault getting ready image of bridesmaids heading out of the house | wedding photography of women getting ready
Estelle Chhor
China
Huizhou wedding photography of bride getting ready with makeup in Guangdong
Max Ming
California, United States
Wedding photograph of bride and groom dancing first dance | Wedding day moments captured in Lake Tahoe, Ca
Matt Theilen
Wicklow, Ireland
Bride at the Ballybeg House Ceremony - Wicklow Wedding Photography
Roger Kenny
Savona, Italy
drinking games during wedding reception | father of groom into drinking games during Savona wedding reception
Andrea Bagnasco
California, United States
International Wedding photojournalist based in Oakland, CA | Indian wedding in Aruba. Groom is carried by his groomsmen during the Baraat on their way to the ceremony at Eagle Beach.
Drew Bird
Washington, United States
Wedding reception picture of bride and groom lifted in chairs by Seattle, Washington wedding photographer
Ron Storer
Leon, Spain
Food wedding vendors in toulouse france
Rocio Vega Roa
Oise (60) , France
Wedding photograph of bride and groom leaving in snow shower | Wedding day moments captured in Oise
Cedric Derbaise
West Midlands, United Kingdom
Forest of Arden Hotel, Birmingham Wedding Reception Party - Wedding Photography of the Dance Floor
Clive Blair
Venezia, Italy
Venice wedding photography in of great light streaming in during the ceremony
Carlo Bettuolo
China
Shanghai wedding reception photography of the guys having a good time | China wedding photojournalism
Moana Wu
Herault (34) , France
Ceremony veil in the wind | wedding photography in Lyon, France
William Lambelet
South Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Royal Society of the Arts Wedding | RSA wedding photographer
Kari Bellamy
Herault (34) , France
kids during ceremony wedding photography | Biarritz, France
William Lambelet
Bern, Switzerland
Bevaix, Switzerland wedding photography of bride and groom wiping tears during ceremony
Vincent Bourrut
Michigan, United States
The Dearborn Inn, Dearborn, MI | preparing the bride before the ceremony
Ray Iavasile
Hong Kong S.A.R., China
Gold Coast, Hong Kong Wedding Photography of guys before ceremony
Jamie Ousby
Guernsey, United Kingdom
Guernsey wedding reception photography of the bride and groom sharing a laugh with a wedding guest
Nick Despres
California, United States
San Francisco, Ca wedding reception photograph of groom and bride on the dance floor
Stephanie Secrest
Waterford, Ireland
Kilkenny Wedding Photographer | Honk his nose if you're happy | Kids having fun at a wedding
Shane O'Neill
California, United States
A Poway, Ca getting ready image | wedding photography for San Diego area
Kristina Cazares Neri
California, United States
Courtland, Ca wedding reception photography of outdoor dancing with good light
Deborah Coleman
Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
Wedding reception picture of bride dancing and falling by Hitchin, UK wedding photographer
Erica Hawkins
Georgia, United States
Wedding photograph of bride hugging young boy outside | Wedding day moments captured in Atlanta, Georgia
Joshua Grasso
France
At the Hotel Plaza in Nice, France, a wedding reception band was pictured playing their guitars while guests danced
Lonata Montulé Engrand
London, United Kingdom
Wedding photograph of bride and groom walking into room - black and white | Wedding day moments captured in London
Ashley Davenport
China
A Fujian, China bride with bridesmaids getting ready image
Vinci Wang
Roma, Italy
Lazio wedding photograph from Rome | wedding reception during emotional speech
Alessandro Iasevoli
California, United States
CA wedding photography in San Jose | Bride trying not to cry during the ceremony
Siliang Wang
California, United States
Mendocino, Ca wedding photography of groom hanging out with groomsmen before the ceremony
Deborah Coleman
Maryland, United States
Hyatt at the Bellevue bride photo with family - Maryland Wedding Photography
Katie Merkle
United Arab Emirates
Dancing Bride at the One & Only Resort, The Palm Dubai - Wedding Photography UAE
Bindi Richardson
Pomorskie, Poland
Poland, Gdansk wedding photograph of bride in the car with her flowers | bride at home before the ceremony
Katarzyna Mrugala
Illinois, United States
Chicago Palmer House wedding photography of bride and father having tears wiped from their eyes
Candice C. Cusic
Colorado, United States
wedding photography of elated bride and groom in Boulder, Colorado | walking out after the ceremony
Trent Gillespie
California, United States
Sacramento wedding reception photograph of a CA couple cutting their wedding cake
Raymond Nguyen
China
Wedding picture of groom carrying bride down stairs by Guangdong wedding photographer
Eric Liao
France
Abbaye de Morienval wedding photography of bride and bridesmaids getting ready in robes
Benjamin Brette
Venezia, Italy
Outdoor fairy wedding ceremony in the trees in Puglia
Marta Buso
California, United States
Los Angeles, Ca destination wedding reception photograph of bride kissing groom on the cheek to a thumbs-up responding guest
Darren Hendry
China
Groom public humiliation before his wedding in China
Vincent Mu
China
Wedding photography for China | moment coverage for Guangdong weddings
Edwind Poon
Zuid Holland, Netherlands
Wedding reception photography of dancing action | wedding coverage for Amsterdam Holland
Isabelle Hattink
Alicante, Spain
Alcoy wedding photograph of bride and groom leaving church to confetting and flower petals | capturing wedding moments at the church
Toni Miranda
Florida, United States
Saint Tropez, France Wedding Photography of guys getting crazy for a picture.
David Zaoui
Noord Holland, Netherlands
Boy having a drink at Netherlands Landgoed Waterland | Noord Holland Wedding Photographer
Lindy Schenk-Smit
Connecticut, United States
CT Indian Wedding Ceremony | The Riverview in Simsbury, CT
David Butler II
California, United States
Wedding photograph of bride smoking in the back of a car in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico
Annie Bang
United Kingdom
London wedding reception photography of a drinking party | England wedding photography
Liam Smith
Illinois, United States
Chicago, Illinois photography of bride and groom walking out after outdoor ceremony under the trees
Milan Lazic
China
Wedding photograph of bride saying goodbye to parents | Wedding day moments captured in Shenzhen, China
Leon Wong
Vicenza, Italy
Wedding reception picture of a table toast by Venice wedding photographer
Luca Fabbian
California, United States
Maid of Honor Speech in California | Padua Hills wedding photography
Angelica Virgen
China
gate crashing wedding photography in Shandong, China
Vincent Mu
New Jersey, United States
wedding photograph of bride at the bar with pouring drinks | New Jersey wedding reception party action
Danette Pascarella
Vlaams Brabant, Belgium
Flanders wedding photograph of bride helping friend into the bridal party bus
Philippe Swiggers
Savona, Italy
bride and groom making their entrance into the wedding reception | Portofino, Italy wedding photographers
Andrea Bagnasco
United Kingdom
London wedding ceremony photography with a couple signing the marriage certificate
Steven Carter Hewson
South Carolina, United States
wedding photography in Colorado of groom about to kiss bride's hand during the ceremony
Ben Chrisman
Vosges (88) , France
Wedding reception photography for weddings in Mulhouse
Julien Maria
Colorado, United States
Vail, Colorado wedding photograph of bride and groom checking rings after outdoor ceremony | capturing wedding moments in CO
Trent Gillespie
Pisa, Italy
duesudue wedding | tuscany wedding photography | getting ready
Alessandro Serravalle
London, United Kingdom
London wedding reception photograph of money flying in the air
Obi Nwokedi
Illinois, United States
wedding ceremony photography in Chicago, Ilinois | dad getting emotional during the ceremony
Olu Akintorin
Maharashtra, India
Mumbai, India Wedding photograph of the guys | Maharashtra Wedding Photography Award
Anupa Shah
France
Riom wedding photograph of bride and groom in back of limo | capturing wedding moments in Lyon
David Pommier
Michigan, United States
Prim and Proper, Detroit, MI | wedding reception photograph of bride toasting bridal party at the bar
Ray Iavasile
Prato, Italy
toscana wedding photograph of checking the time on a watch inside the church | before the ceremony starts
Sara Lombardi
Jalisco, Mexico
St. Regis Resort, Punta Mita, Mexico for a relaxed outdoor wedding reception
Juan Carlos Calderon
Massachusetts, United States
Boston Public Library Wedding Reception kids having sweets - Massachusetts Wedding Photography
Kate McElwee
United Kingdom
wedding photography of dad getting a hug in Thailand | family love during the ceremony
Stam Chananakhon
California, United States
Catalina Island Wedding Hug | California Wedding Photography
Annie Bang
China
Guangdong, China wedding protography of bride getting ready with friends in black and white
Edwind Poon
China
Yulin Shaanxi gate crashing men at China wedding home
Zhiwen Liu
China
Hangzhou City wedding photography of groom and bride with bridal party
Miller Yao
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Rio de Janeiro/RJ - Brazil Wedding photography at night.
Bruno Montt
France
Lavardac, France wedding photography of bride getting ready in multiple mirrors
Franck Petit
Budapest, Hungary
Cuba wedding photography of bride and bridesmaids getting ready for a ceremony in Havana
Tunde Koncsol
China
Wedding photograph of crying mom with bride and groom from Guangdong
Jinqi Tan

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