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2022 v01 Photography Competition Judges

Jim Gehrz, Jeanie Adams-Smith, Justin Merriman, Martha Rial

The Wedding Photojournalist Association is proud to present the winners of Best Wedding Photographers in the 2022 v01 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.

West Midlands, United Kingdom
Best Ashton Lodge Country House wedding venue photography in Warwickshire, UK capturing Bride and Grooms daughters shocked expression during the first kiss
Clive Blair
Noord Holland, Netherlands
Amsterdam wedding venue photography of Bride and groom listening to song from guests
Teun Bakker
Illinois, United States
River Roast wedding venue photography in Chicago from the first dance through a window
Victoria Sprung
Morbihan (56) , France
Documentary photography from a wedding venue in France showing the Emotion of the bride and groom as they are seated
Elodie Gentit
Vermont, United States
Best wedding photography from a Vermont venue, The Barn at Boyden Farm displaying The bride and her mom waiting in the hallway before walking down the aisle
Jacob Hannah
Varese, Italy
A Bellinzona wedding image from Ticino, Switzerland captured the band playing at the house of the bride
Alessandro Arena
Puerto Rico
Documentary wedding photographer at Hacienda Siesta Alegre event venue in Puerto Rico created this Photo during reception party
Alexis Rodriguez Montalvo
Siena, Italy
Documentary wedding photographer at an event venue, Castello di Meleto in Siena captured Bride and Groom arriving to the dinner reception
Andrea Sampoli
Poland
Poland wedding venue photography showing The flying groom above reception party guests
Wojciech Marzec
Western Australia, Australia
Best BW wedding photography from a Perth venue of Bride and groom dancing
Jacob Gordon
Italy
Verona based wedding and event photography at the Villa Ca' Vendri in BW showing a Friends hug
Paolo Blocar
Indre (36) , France
Documentary photography from a wedding venue in Mézières-en-Brenne, Indre of The throwing of the brides bouquet in front of the Church
Gaelle Caré
France
Best Nouvelle Aquitaine wedding venue photography capturing a hug from the daughter of bride
Damien Dohmen
Texas, United States
BW San Antonio wedding image from Texas of Bride and bridesmaid boarding a limo bus showing bride in reflection
Philip Thomas
Dublin, Ireland
Ballymagarvey wedding venue photography in County Meath in Ireland showing the Groom dancing
Kevin Kheffache
Oaxaca, Mexico
A documentary wedding photographer at the Quinta Real event venue in Oaxaca City captured this family after ceremony
Nikhol Esteras
Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
Documentary photography from a wedding venue, Hotel Parador Hampel, in Rio Grande do Sul showing Bride and Groom in the Rain during the outdoor Ceremony by the water
Renan Radici
Oaxaca, Mexico
Mexico City based wedding and event photography at Proyecto Prim capturing a flower girl walking down the aisle in a hurry
Nikhol Esteras
Arizona, United States
Best Scottsdale wedding venue photography at the Hotel Valley Ho in Arizona showing Groom gets a light for his cigar
Laura Segall
Puy-de-Dome (63) , France
Best wedding photography from the Chateau de la Crete venue in the French department of Manche, Normandy of Kids with Umbrella going inside because it is raining
David Blateyron
Herault (34) , France
Château De Massillan based wedding and event photography in Vaucluse, South of France at End of the ceremony, as the newlyweds cross the aisle and the guests throw lavender at them
Ludovic Lieffrig
France
A documentary wedding photographer at an event venue in Ardeche captured the Entrance of the boys
Jerome Villard
Massachusetts, United States
Harwich, MA based wedding and event photography at the Wychmere Beach Club of the funny speech
Alex Paul
West Sussex, United Kingdom
West Sussex wedding image from outside St Marys Church in Fittleworth showing Bride excitedly greeting her bridesmaids at the church gate
Jenny Rutterford
United Kingdom
Documentary wedding photographer at an event venue in London captured this Weirdness happening before our eyes
Kristian Leven
France
Documentary photography from a wedding venue in France capturing the young girl watching the bride and groom ring exchange
Estelle Carlier
Virginia, United States
Alexandria based wedding and event photography at The Alexandrian Hotel showing bride and groom are lifted into the air during the hora as the bride steals the napkin
Brittany Diliberto
Antwerpen, Belgium
Park West based wedding and event photography in Belgium showing the bride hugging a woman after the bouquet toss outdoors
Sanne De Block
Virginia, United States
Documentary wedding photographer at the 12 Ridges Vineyard event venue in Charlottesville, Virginia captured Groom wiping away tears as he is reading his vows
Xiaoqi Li
Dorset, United Kingdom
High Eggbeer Farm wedding image from a Exeter, Devon venue from the Best man speech
Robin Goodlad
Lancashire, United Kingdom
Best funny wedding photography from the Wrightington Hotel venue in Greater Manchester, UK showing Groom biting into the cake during cutting of the cake
Andy Griffiths
Italy
Documentary photography from a wedding venue in Florence, Italy capturing Bride with her father entering ceremony
Edoardo Agresti
Istanbul, Turkey
Documentary wedding photographer at an event venue in Cappadocia, captured bride and groom outdoors in the snow heading to the Lunar Hotel
Ufuk Sarisen
Illinois, United States
Chicago wedding image from the Bridgeport Art Center during the hora chair dance at the reception party
Victoria Sprung
Illinois, United States
Illinois based wedding and event photography at the Walden Chicago capturing the Adorable ring bearer mid run down the aisle
Noelle Adams
Vermont, United States
Best wedding photography from The Equinox Resort in Vermont created as the The grooms father spreads salt on the steps to prevent guests from slipping on the ice
Jacob Hannah
Massachusetts, United States
Documentary photography from the wedding location at Boston City Hall of Bride and Groom waiting in chairs in the lobby
Ben Schaefer
Lancashire, United Kingdom
Best wedding photography from the Mottram Hall venue in the United Kingdom capturing a Groomsman tipping confetti over the head of groom
Andy Griffiths
East Riding of Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Documentary photography from Hodsock Priory wedding venue in Nottinghamshire from the dance floor, of a young child sleeping in his pram as his dad holds on as the bride dances in front of them
Hollie Mateer
Haute-Garonne (31) , France
Best Toulouse wedding venue photography at Chartreuse de Dane in Saint Jean de Poutge, Gers created as the groom makes a pass at rugby
Isabelle Bazin
Montana, United States
Denver based wedding and event photo in BW showing father and bride holding arms
David Clumpner
East Riding of Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Documentary photography from wedding at the Berkeley Castle Church in Gloucestershire showing The bride and groom smiling as they light a candle together at their wedding ceremony, with the hand of their vicar directing them seen in the corner
Patrick Mateer
United Kingdom
London wedding church photography in good light showing Flower girls watching ceremony
Kristian Leven
Florida, United States
Best Miami wedding venue photography showing off a night sparkler exit
Rosina DiBello
Sichuan, China
China wedding image from a Sichuan hotel venue of The grooms brothers trying to pierce the transparent film on their faces as The four people holding wooden frames from left to right have different expressions
Cheng Guo
Colorado, United States
Best Colorado wedding photography during the winter during a Private ceremony in the snow with horses
Stacy Gillespie
Hauts-de-Seine (92) , France
Best Paris wedding venue photography showing The newly weds celebrate as they come out of the city hall
Pierrick Roland
Portugal
Documentary wedding photographer at Vale da Corga event venue in Trofa, Portugal captured the Friends of the groom gathered, and upon entering the dining room, they shot him into the air
Paulo Castro
Noord Brabant, Netherlands
Best wedding photography in BW from Noord Brabant of bride reading to her groom
Freek Nagtzaam
China
Best Shaanxi photography of best men wedding games at door crashing
Zhiwen Liu
Trieste, Italy
Best wedding photography from a Verona venue, Villa Ca' Vendri showing Bridal make up
Lisa De Domenico Pacor
Georgia, United States
BW documentary wedding photographer at the Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in Decatur, Georgia captured this The best man whispering in the grooms ear as they wait to walk down the aisle
Cindy Brown
Indre (36) , France
Domaine de l'Hôtel-Noble wedding venue photography in Vernou-sur-Brenne, France capturing The bride and groom doing coordination skiing with their guests
Gaelle Caré
Dublin, Ireland
Documentary wedding photographer in Dublin City captured the Bride arriving with help holding her dress
Kevin Kheffache
West Midlands, United Kingdom
Documentary wedding photographer at the Bourton Hall event venue in Rugby, UK captured The bride getting ready in front of a mirror
Emil Boczek
São Paulo, Brazil
Sorocaba wedding image from a Sao Paulo church exit at night with fireworks outside the windows
Eric Corbacho
Alberta, Canada
Documentary photography from a wedding elopement location in Banff created as commissioner falls into deep snow during wedding ceremony
Eliza Slobodzian
Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
Rio Grande do Sul wedding image from a Brazilian venue, Osteria Val de Buia showing Bride playing at the party
Renan Radici
Shanghai, China
Shanghai based wedding and event photography showing the bride getting a Welcome to her new home
Yuan Man
Lancashire, United Kingdom
Macclesfield wedding venue photography at the Heaton House in Cheshire, UK showing Bride and groom during first dance
Andy Griffiths
Istanbul, Turkey
Best wedding photography from the Sheraton Hotel Adana venue of Groom dancing in the money rain
Emre Nesli
Vermont, United States
The Equinox Resort wedding venue photography in Vermont created as The bride puts her boots on while the groom bustles her dress and her bridesmaid fixes her veil
Jacob Hannah
France
Documentary photography from Manor Vacheresses wedding venue in Nogent-le-Roi, Eure-et-Loir showing Groom during party getting tossed around
Jean Baptiste Chauvin
Colorado, United States
Park Hyatt Beaver Creek wedding image from a Colorado wedding venue of flower girls enjoy celebrating mother with bubbles
Stacy Gillespie
Illinois, United States
Deer Path Inn wedding image from an Illinois venue during father of the bride speech
Victoria Sprung
Oaxaca, Mexico
Best Oaxaca City wedding venue photography at Jardin Etnobotanico showing the bridal touch ups before the reception
Nikhol Esteras
Varese, Italy
Best Lake Maggiore wedding photography in Italy showing A boat is taking the bride and groom to the reception venue
Matteo Reni
Hampshire, United Kingdom
England based wedding and event photography capturing a Bride and groom tender moment during the ceremony
Anna Mikulich
Wisconsin, United States
Best wedding photography from the Madison Public Library in Wisconsin from a low angle showing Couples dog jumping on brides wedding dress during recessional
Ilana Bar av
Siena, Italy
Best Siena wedding venue photography at Castello di Meleto showing the The bride and groom leaving the ceremony immediately after the yes
Andrea Sampoli
Arizona, United States
Best wedding photography from a Philadelphia venue showing Bride, groom, and the grooms brother are all getting pumped up for the ceremony while the flower girl isnt quite sure why everyone is yelling
JD Land
Colorado, United States
Documentary photography from a Ken Caryl Ranch wedding in Colorado showing Bride and groom dancing on the dance floor
Matt Wilson
France
Château de Walmath wedding image from a Haute-Vienne venue of The bouquet ribbon game
Valerie Teppe
Herault (34) , France
Best wedding photography from Lyon, France of the Groom wearing his suit
William Lambelet
East Riding of Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Brandesburton wedding photography in Yorkshire, England of The bride glimpsed through a beautifully adorned floral arch at her farm wedding venue
Hollie Mateer
California, United States
Best Fort Bragg wedding venue photography at Holly's Ocean Meadow showing A bride reacting to the entrance of someone off camera while her friend puts her shoe on her
Lauren Lindley
Colorado, United States
Best Santo Andre wedding venue photography in BW of a flower girl getting hair done
Shea McGrath
California, United States
Best wedding photography from a Altadena backyard created as The bride sobs during her delivery of vows
Brett Butterstein
Illinois, United States
Best Rockwell on the River wedding venue photography in Chicago showing bride and groom toasting drinks from the cake table
Milan Lazic
New Jersey, United States
Documentary wedding photographer at The Farmhouse event venue in Hampton, New Jersey captured Maid of honor looking back to bridesmaid and smiling
Michelle Arlotta
Utrecht, Netherlands
Documentary wedding photographer at The Waterley event venue in Lelystad, Flevoland, Netherlands captured The groom greeting the little brides maids
Thomas Jongbloed
West Sussex, United Kingdom
Documentary wedding photographer at the Pangdean Old Barn event venue in West Sussex, England captured a Flower girl and dog embracing near the bride and groom following the marriage ceremony
Jenny Rutterford
Noord Brabant, Netherlands
Landgoed Wolfslaar wedding image from an outdoor Breda venue showing the bridesmaid is bringing the rings and watching what her parents do
Caroline Elenbaas
Dublin, Ireland
Documentary photography from a wedding in Doolin, Ireland showing the Handover in BW
Kevin Kheffache
Vlaams Brabant, Belgium
Best Gerlos Ski Resort wedding venue photography showing some winter Reception fun with a snowball fight outside
Simon Leclercq
Jaen, Spain
Documentary wedding photographer at the Hotel ACG Los Villares event venue in Jaen, Spain captured the bride tossed into the air at the wedding party
Rocio Sanchez
Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
Emotional photography from the La Hacienda wedding venue in Rio Grande do Sul capturing the Groom cant hold back crying
Renan Radici
France
France based wedding and event photography during Getting Ready of groom
Damien Dohmen
California, United States
Altadena wedding image from a backyard ceremony created as The newlywed couple recesses the ceremony aisle as guests cheer on
Annie Bang
Ontario, Canada
Ontario wedding image in BW from a Banquet Hall venue created as the bride is showered with hugs from her brother and matron of honor just after the ceremony
Lori Anne Crewe
France
Best Nièvre wedding venue photography at the Planchevienne Castle of kids and men Getting Ready
Henri Deroche
Lancashire, United Kingdom
Documentary photography from Shrigley Hall wedding venue in Macclesfield, Cheshire, UK showing an outdoor Confetti exit for the bride and groom
Andy Griffiths
Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom
Stoke on Trent wedding venue photography at The Upper House in Staffordshire, UK showing The Wedding Party and kids reacting to the Best Mans speech they are watching
James Arnia
West Midlands, United Kingdom
Best wedding photography from a London venue capturing the Hindu wedding ceremony games
Emil Boczek
Massachusetts, United States
Gloucester Hotel wedding venue photography in Massachusetts of Bridal Party Prep Dancing and singing
Ben Schaefer
Stirlingshire, United Kingdom
Scotland based wedding and event photo showing Guests taking pictures at the reception party
Mike Cook
Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom
Documentary wedding photographer at Doddington Hall event venue in Lincolnshire, United Kingdom showing Bride arriving for ceremony with bridesmaids
Nathan Walker
East Riding of Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Documentary wedding photographer at the Saltmarshe Hall event venue in Yorkshire, UK captured The bride having her make up done as her bridesmaids watch on, perched on top of one another, smiling along, just as is the make up artist
Hollie Mateer
Lancashire, United Kingdom
Best Manchester wedding venue photography at the Mottram Hall capturing Bride and groom cutting cake and top falling off
Andy Griffiths
France
Best Longvilliers, Yvelines wedding venue photography at Gîtes Casalé Di Vito with a Reflection of the Bride getting ready
Luan Nguyen
Herault (34) , France
Lyon, France based wedding and event photography of the Champagne tower pour by bride and groom
William Lambelet
Guangxi, China
Nanning wedding image from a China venue showing gate crashing groomsmen door games
Color Song
Virginia, United States
The Winslow Baltimore wedding venue photography in Maryland showing Two brides lifted in the air during the hora dance
Johnny Shryock
Genova, Italy
Best wedding photography from a Guardastelle venue, San Gimignano showing the Groom and bride singing after wedding ceremony while walking with a guitar and a group of friends
Julian Kanz
Lancashire, United Kingdom
A Liverpool wedding image from Isla Gladstone captured this Confetti rain party
Andy Griffiths
Herault (34) , France
Best wedding photography from a Montagnac venue, Domaine de la Grangette capturing the Bouquet toss outdoors
Johanna Marjoux
United Kingdom
A UK wedding reportage photographer at The Garden Museum event venue in London captured this Bride raised up by the crowd
Wayne La
North Carolina, United States
Best Corolla, NC wedding venue photography at The Whalehead Club showing Dramatic expressions as the bride is getting ready with her mother and sisters
Neil Thurston
France
Lille based wedding and event photography shows a guest catching the tossed bridal bouquet during cocktail outdoors on the grass lawn
Estelle Carlier
Virginia, United States
Washington DC based wedding and event photography at the Thompson Hotel, capturing A father receiving a letter from his daughter on her wedding day
Johnny Shryock
Utrecht, Netherlands
The Pompstation wedding image from a Rotterdam venue of The ring bearer with the rings and she is so excited to help
Thomas Jongbloed
Vosges (88) , France
Documentary BW wedding photographer in Vosges captured Son and daughter of bride and groom laughing during their speeches
Julien Maria
Lancashire, United Kingdom
Prestwold Hall wedding image from a Leicestershire event showing The little flower girl, showing the bride her flower wand, while her proud mother looks on in the background
Ian Bursill
Massachusetts, United States
Cruiseport Gloucester wedding image from a Massachusetts venue showing two Grandmas walking isle as flower girls
Ben Schaefer
Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
Best Bento Goncalves wedding venue photography at Marco Luigi capturing Brides veil flying during ceremony
Renan Radici
Stirlingshire, United Kingdom
Scotland wedding venue photo of a Bridesmaid opening champagne during getting ready session
Mike Cook
Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
Osteria Val de Buia wedding venue photography showing Bride and groom dancing with guests around them with fog
Renan Radici
Ancona, Italy
Black and white documentary photography from a wedding venue in Filottrano of the bride and groom drink toasts
Samuele Ciaffoni
Romania
Loft Diplomat wedding venue photography in Bucharest, Romania of Bride kissing her mother in law hand at the end of the orthodox ceremony
Petrica Tanase
Arizona, United States
Clarks Landing Yacht Club wedding venue NJ photography showing All hands on deck with the brides mom and two of the bridesmaids trying to get the back of the brides dress zipped up
JD Land
Verbano-Cusio-Ossola, Italy
Documentary photography from a wedding venue in Verbania, Italy of the tossed Confetti over the bride and groom exit
Nicola Genati
Genova, Italy
Rome, Italy wedding venue photography of the Bride and groom after wedding ceremony
Julian Kanz
Istanbul, Turkey
Best wedding photography from a Issizhan venue created during Party Time at the reception
Serenay Lokcetin
France
Best wedding photography from a Lieu Privé, Paris venue capturing the Groom kissing the Bride during party
Luan Nguyen
Madrid, Spain
Madrid wedding venue photography at Finca Fuente showing the Grooms parents reaction to a framed photo gift
Sergio Cueto
Milano, Italy
Cuvry, France wedding photography of the bride going down the stairs of her house to go to the ceremony
Massimiliano Beccati
California, United States
Best wedding photography from a Fort Bragg venue, Holly's Ocean Meadow in California capturing A bride and groom ride through a crowd of their guests on a tandem bicycle
Lauren Lindley
France
Best Champex-Lac wedding venue photography at the Hotel Splendide in Switzerland created in BW as The bride puts on thick woolen socks
Jeremy Fiori
Utrecht, Netherlands
Vught, Netherlands based wedding and event photography created after the ceremony as the couple is together with their kids, when dad comes walking in
Leonard Walpot
Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom
Best wedding photography from a Dorset venue, Hilton St Marys of Guests racing on space hoppers
Tom Beynon
Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom
Chenies Manor House wedding venue photography in Buckinghamshire of Charging glasses during a reception toast
Damion Mower
California, United States
Documentary wedding photographer at Holly's Ocean Meadow event venue in Fort Bragg, California captured this The bride and groom riding into their reception on a tandem bike in front of their cheering guests
Nicky Byrnes
France
Best wedding photography from the Cathedrale Saint-Jean Baptiste in Paris, France of Bride and Groom during Armenian ceremony
Luan Nguyen
Oaxaca, Mexico
Documentary photography from a wedding venue in Puerto Escondido of bride and groom at their reception by the sea under palm trees
Nikhol Esteras
France
Best Ambazac wedding photography in Haute-Vienne, France created during a Visit to the grand ma
Valerie Teppe
Massachusetts, United States
Best Newton, MA wedding photography created as Bride and her father walk out of their home and wind blows the veil up
Alex Paul
Vlaams Brabant, Belgium
Vlaams Brabant wedding photographer at the Bekkevoort Church captured a proud little girl at the altar with rings
Simon Leclercq
Verbano-Cusio-Ossola, Italy
Wedding photographer at Orta San Giulio event venue in Lake Orta, Italy captured Confetti tossing at the couple after ceremony outside
Nicola Genati
Massachusetts, United States
A documentary wedding photographer at the Pelham House Resort event venue in West Dennis, Cape Cod, MA captured this fun hug After the ceremony
Alex Gordias
Moselle (57) , France
French wedding image from a Cuvry venue during a Throwing of the bouquet with the men at the reception
Jonathan Fortuna
Victoria, Australia
Geelong, Victoria BW wedding image from Grammar Church in Australia showing The father of the bride is covering her daughters face with the veil
Gaelle Le Berre
Virginia, United States
The Alexandrian Hotel wedding image from an Alexandria, Virginia venue showing A bride and her father dance a crazy dance
Johnny Shryock
Haute-Marne (52) , France
Nievre wedding venue photography of the bride laughing during speeches
Oliver Saillard
Isere(38) , France
Documentary photography from a wedding venue in Isere showing Bridesmaids just looking up to the bride after they helped her put her dress on, and get emotional
Florian Maguin
Ontario, Canada
Toronto based wedding and event photography showing Bride is laughing on the dancing floor
Cafa Liu
North Carolina, United States
Best Asheville wedding venue photography in North Carolina fired through the moment getting silhouettes and ultimately captured the sun flare
Michael Freas
Maharashtra, India
Mumbai based wedding and event photography of the groom lifted up by his friends and the bride has to put a garland around his neck during the varmaal ceremony
Ankita Asthana
Colorado, United States
Colorado wedding image of the bride and groom hiking to ceremony on the winter snow with two dogs during an ice fishing elopement
Stacy Gillespie
District Of Columbia, United States
Documentary wedding photographer at the Hotel Monaco event venue in downtown Philadelphia showing what an Improvised garter removal looks like
Ken Pak
Virginia, United States
Old Town Alexandria based wedding and event photography at The Alexandrian Hotel of The bride and her bridesmaids laughing while reading letters in the getting ready room
Brittany Diliberto
East Riding of Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Documentary photography from the Little Wold Vineyard wedding venue in Yorkshire showing The groom catches his falling best man during dancing at the wedding reception
Patrick Mateer
Vermont, United States
Documentary photography from The Barn at Boyden Farm wedding venue in Vermont showing The bride and groom got married with blue skies and puffy clouds behind them
Jacob Hannah
District Of Columbia, United States
Best Top of the Town wedding venue photography in Arlington, Virginia showing the groom practicing the marimba before the ceremony starts
Ken Pak
Puerto Rico
Best wedding photography from the Hacienda Siesta Alegre venue in Río Grande, Puerto Rico showing an Amazing reception entrance
Alexis Rodriguez Montalvo
Virginia, United States
Documentary photography from the Riverside on the Potomac wedding venue in Leesburg, Virginia showing a Groom dancing on the floor during Hora
Xiaoqi Li
Virginia, United States
Documentary wedding photographer at a family home in Manassas, Virginia captured Grooms mother congratulating him after the ceremony while bride looks on
Megan Rei
Maharashtra, India
Mumbai based wedding and event photography in India capturing bride surprised by her friends as cold water is poured on her during the haldi ceremony
Ankita Asthana
East Riding of Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Yorkshire wedding venue photography at the Barff House exhibiting The bride and groom sharing a first kiss with their wedding guests watching on, captured from a nearby window
Patrick Mateer
Arizona, United States
Documentary photography from The Art Factory wedding venue in Paterson NJ showing The bride was excited to have a saxophone player at the reception in a moment of celebration
JD Land
France
Documentary wedding photographer at Domaine de la Fage event venue in Dordogne captured The game for the bride and groom
Valerie Teppe
Hessen, Germany
Documentary wedding photographer at an event venue in Salem, Bodensee captured Bride, Groom and Horses next to brick building
Steven Herrschaft
Sichuan, China
Documentary wedding photographer at the brides home in Sichuan as bride hid her shoes in a hole in the roof and The groom and his brother just found the shoes in the hole in the roof
Cheng Guo
London, United Kingdom
A documentary wedding photographer at the Emirates Palace event venue in Abu Dhabi, UAE captured this Bride and groom showered with flower petals during Indian ceremony
David Cliff
Brescia, Italy
Embarrassing Lombardy wedding venue photography of Father and Daughter
Lucio Zogno
County Antrim, United Kingdom
Leighinmohr House wedding image from a Balleymena venue in Northern Ireland of Two of the bridesmaids drink beer synchronously whilst they wait for the guests to seat for the meal
Jonathan Ryder
Stirlingshire, United Kingdom
Best funny wedding photography from a Scotland venue of Bridesmaids changing shoes after the formal pictures are finished
Mike Cook
Ontario, Canada
Toronto wedding venue photography of Kids playing on the carpet of the reception
Cafa Liu
France
Documentary wedding photographer at an event venue in France with the Getting Ready of groom
Damien Dohmen
France
Documentary photography from a wedding church in Seilhac, Nouvelle-Aquitaine of bride and groom celebrating marriage outside with family and guests
Valerie Teppe
New York, United States
Documentary wedding photographer at the Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church of the bridal party kids inspecting their formal clothes
Wenjie Han
North Carolina, United States
Key West based wedding and event photography in Florida capturing the brides nephew wanted to be like mom and fix the brides dress during first dance
Michael Freas
Oaxaca, Mexico
Documentary photography from a wedding venue in Holbox Island in Mexico showing the bride and groom kiss at end of beach ceremony
Nikhol Esteras
Istanbul, Turkey
Best Bodrum, Turkey wedding venue photography depicting Bride and her father and a picture on the wall
Emre Nesli
Pyrenees-Atlantiques (64) , France
Documentary wedding photography in Indre, France showing Bride and groom in a helicopter ride over the countryside
Sylvain Garderes
Vermont, United States
Best Vermont wedding venue photography at The Barn at Boyden Farm in Cambridge showing The couple dancing together during their first dance
Megan Hannah
Vermont, United States
Manchester Vermont based wedding and event photography at the Equinox Resort displaying Military groomsmen preparing the Navy sword arch for the newlyweds to exit through
Megan Hannah
Venezia, Italy
Best Venice wedding venue photography showing guys in a bar, a bacaro, to eat and drink something before lunch
Mattia Camozzi
Virginia, United States
Charlottesville based wedding and event photography at the 12 Ridges Vineyard in Virginia of Mom hugging bride tightly during getting ready
Xiaoqi Li
Istanbul, Turkey
Sheraton Hotel Adana wedding and event photography showing bride dancing with her dog and groom
Emre Nesli
California, United States
San Diego wedding image from a Southern California vacation rental showing The grooms mother in law gives a nice speech during the wedding reception
Shaun Baker
Hampshire, United Kingdom
Careys Manor Hotel wedding venue photography in Brockenhurst, Hampshire of the Confetti Walk, with couple walking towards camera through a ton of confetti
Paul Tansley
Sichuan, China
Documentary photography from a wedding at a Sichuan hotel as Friends greet the bride in the rain, as the brides mother smiles happily but The umbrella doesnt seem to cover the bride
Cheng Guo
Istanbul, Turkey
Best wedding photography from a Cairo venue, Nine Pyramids View Hotel in Egypt showing first meeting with the father before the ceremony
Ufuk Sarisen
Vermont, United States
Best Manchester, VT wedding venue photography at the Equinox Resort created as the couple exits through the Navy sword arch
Megan Hannah
California, United States
Valentine DTLA wedding image from a Los Angeles venue showing flowergirls blowing bubbles and walking down the aisle during the wedding ceremony
Annie Bang
Maharashtra, India
Goa based wedding and event photography in India capturing the moment of haldi being showered with ice cubes
Ankita Asthana
Virginia, United States
Montfair Resort Farm wedding venue photography in Charlottesville, Virginia capturing Couple joyfully recessing from their ceremony on a very windy day
Xiaoqi Li
Oaxaca, Mexico
Best Oaxaca City wedding venue photography at Jardin Etnobotanico of bride and groom arriving to their wedding reception
Nikhol Esteras
Limerick, Ireland
Cloughjordan based wedding and event photography in Tipperary, Ireland showing Brides friends showing her love
Jamie Gillies
Vermont, United States
Vermont based wedding and event photography at The Barn at Boyden Farm captured as The bride and groom leave a message to themselves on a phone to listen to later while entering the reception
Jacob Hannah
Illinois, United States
Ravenswood Event Center wedding image from a Chicago venue showing a guest lets his hair down while on the dance floor during the reception
Jason Brown
Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
Best Marco Luigi wedding venue photography in Bento Goncalves capturing Guests laughing as bride hugs other guest
Renan Radici
France
Documentary photography from a wedding venue in Paris, the Yacht Victoria, of a Bridesmaid smiling during the Brides speech
Luan Nguyen
Vendee (85) , France
Best wedding photography from a Vendee venue, L'orangerie du Chateau showing The groom is popping champagne at night outdoors
Jeremie Sangare
Derbyshire, United Kingdom
The Chimney House wedding venue photography in Sheffield showing Bride and Groom Signing The Register
Simon Dewey
Roma, Italy
Best emotional Lazio wedding venue photography of Father of the Bride having a first look
Alessandro Iasevoli
California, United States
Altadena wedding photography of The bride throwing her bouquet to a group of single women
Annie Bang
Taiwan
Le Méridien Taipei wedding venue photography in Taiwan of The couple having their first dance on the dance floor
Will Tee
Pyrenees-Atlantiques (64) , France
Best wedding photography from an Indre venue, Chateau de l'Isle Savary of The bride and her very long veil during the preparations
Sylvain Garderes
Lancashire, United Kingdom
Wrexham County based wedding and event photography in Iscoyd Park in Wales showing Groomsmen doing button holes
Andy Griffiths
Siena, Italy
Florence based wedding and event photography at the Chiesa Santissima Trinità capturing the throwing of rice
Andrea Sampoli
California, United States
Best Santa Cruz wedding venue photography in California of Father and daughter do a surprise flip, Full frame, not cropped a hair
Stephanie Secrest
Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
Coltsfoot Country Retreat wedding image from a Hertfordshire venue of a tired guest sleeping during a wedding
Erica Hawkins
Virginia, United States
Best Leesburg wedding venue photography at Riverside on the Potomac showing Bride and Groom held up in chairs during Hora
Xiaoqi Li
Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
Rio Grande do Sul based wedding and event photography showing Bridesmaid flirting with brides makeup artist
Renan Radici
Haute-Garonne (31) , France
Best wedding photography from a Gers venue, Chartreuse de Dane showing the bride cries, as the dog and the guests are moved at outdoor garden ceremony
Isabelle Bazin
West Midlands, United Kingdom
Rugby, UK based wedding and event photography at the Bourton Hall in BW of Bride walking down the stairs
Emil Boczek
United Kingdom
London wedding image from the beach showing Guests picking up and skipping rocks on the water
Kristian Leven
Siena, Italy
Tuscany wedding image from Villa Catignano wedding venue showing bride needing help
Marco Vegni
Milano, Italy
Brinzio based wedding and event photography in Italy showing low angle on the entrance of the spouses to the reception
Massimiliano Beccati
France
Nouvelle Aquitaine based wedding church photography of the grand mother with a son of bride
Damien Dohmen
Sofia, Bulgaria
Happy wedding photography from a Bulgaria venue, Astor Garden Hotel of Grooms emotions
Tsvetelina Deliyska
Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
Best wedding photography from a Bento Goncalves venue, Marco Luigi of Brides grandmother celebrates the bride and groom entry into the party
Renan Radici
Virginia, United States
Virginia wedding image from Shenandoah National Park during a Sunrise elopement in the Blue Ridge Mountains
Megan Rei
Massachusetts, United States
Documentary photography from Lake Pearl wedding venue Wrentham, Massachusetts of A young child reaching for the wedding cake
Korri Crowley
Italy
Documentary photography from a home in Tuscany, Italy capturing daughter of the bride playing during getting ready
Edoardo Agresti
Dublin, Ireland
Documentary wedding photographer at the Cloughjordan House event venue in Tipperary, Ireland captured this Page boy flat out napping during the vows
Annie Kheffache
Vermont, United States
Documentary wedding photographer at The Barn at Boyden Farm event venue in Vermont captured The newlyweds recessing from the ceremony
Megan Hannah
Istanbul, Turkey
London wedding venue photography at the Regency Banqueting Suite capturing couple having some rest at the reception when the guests are dancing
Ufuk Sarisen
County Antrim, United Kingdom
Documentary photography from Finnebrogue Woods wedding venue in County Down, Northern Ireland showing The youngest bridesmaid sitting alone above the lake during the evening reception, kept company by a small dog
Jonathan Ryder
Haute-Marne (52) , France
Nievre wedding image from a France wedding venue showing the Bouquet toss by the bride outdoors
Oliver Saillard
Poland
Krakow wedding venue photography from the Cutting of the cake
Wojciech Marzec
France
Best Bas-Rhin wedding venue photography of a boy dancing at the reception party
Marck Yvan
France
Paris wedding venue photography showing Bride and Groom laughing when looking at their rings after the ceremony
Luan Nguyen
Hampshire, United Kingdom
Documentary wedding photographer at Clearwell Castle event venue in Gloucestershire captured this Father of the Bride Speech, embarrassing the bride
Paul Tansley
Hauts-de-Seine (92) , France
Documentary photography from a church in France Right after bride comes out of the church, she unintentionally hides the face of her husband with the bouquet she is holding
Pierrick Roland
Noord Holland, Netherlands
Best Amsterdam wedding venue photography of Bride being lifted in the air during opening dance
Teun Bakker
California, United States
Best wedding photography from a Ben Lomond venue, Waterfall Lodge and Retreat showing The most handsome and professional ring security guards
Chris Shum
Colorado, United States
Estes Park wedding venue photography at the Black Canyon Inn of grandmother touching grooms cheek during reception
Jesse La Plante
Virginia, United States
The Winslow wedding image from a Baltimore venue of The brides almost dropping their cake slice after they cut the cake
Brittany Diliberto
Illinois, United States
Third Lake wedding venue photography at New Gracanica of a little girl lifted by women during a reception fun dance
Milan Lazic
West Midlands, United Kingdom
Best wedding photography from a Rugby venue, Bourton Hall of Tired flower girls during the ceremony
Emil Boczek
Norfolk, United Kingdom
Yorkshire based wedding and event photography at the Howsham Hall in York, UK showing Bridal preparations before the ceremony
Rob Dodsworth
Hauts-de-Seine (92) , France
Paris based wedding and event photography of the Girls getting ready while the groomsmen is still in bed
Pierrick Roland
Hampshire, United Kingdom
Documentary photography from the Somerley House wedding venue in Hampshire of Bridesmaid drinking Prosecco from the bottle
Paul Tansley
Ancona, Italy
BW wedding photographer at an event venue in Chiaravalle, Marche captured the bride and family getting ready in separate rooms
Samuele Ciaffoni
Utrecht, Netherlands
Best wedding photography from the Netherlands showing The bride has some time left before the groom is coming to pick her up so she decided to wipe the floor one extra time
Thomas Jongbloed
Massachusetts, United States
Best Massachusetts wedding venue photography at the Pierce Farm at Witch Hill capturing the Ketubah signing with a hug
Alex Gordias
France
Blois based wedding and event photography in Loir-et-Cher, France of Reception guests showing phone pictures to friends
Henri Deroche

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