2025 v03 Artistic Guild

2025 v03 Artistic Guild Judges

Bill Frakes, Dennis Brack, Mary Vignoles, Jen Tse

The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association is proud to present the winners of 2025 v03 Artistic Guild Contest. Since 2002, the WPJA has only worked with highly respected and awarded picture editors and newspaper photojournalists for the judging of our contests. Winning an AG WPJA competition award is a major accomplishment in the wedding photography industry.

San Benedetto Po, Mantova, Italia—A tight crop of a couple's hands highlights their wedding rings as the groom gently caresses his bride on their wedding day.

Fabrizio Demasi - Mantua

Toulouse, Haute-Garonne — The bride and groom stand under an illuminated umbrella in the reception venue car park, backlit by old car headlights, creating a dramatic and romantic wedding portrait at night.

Nicolas Issaly - Toulouse

The wedding day in Maceió - AL inspired this close-up artistic photograph focusing on the subtle texture and rich hue of the bride's elegant, freshly applied lipstick.

Renner Boldrino - Maceio

The Pinery at The Hill, Colorado Springs, CO — The bride and groom giggle and smile together in a tight shot, wrapped in the bride’s flowing veil that sweeps around them, creating a joyful and intimate wedding portrait.

Liam Gordon - Colorado Springs

Gîte de la Maronnière, Nantes, France — The newlyweds sit side by side, smiling as their dog licks his face, capturing a joyful and playful wedding portrait at the reception venue.

Audrey Dubessay - Maine-et-Loire

Rimini — Outdoors, the bride sits playfully on a swing while the groom stands behind her, creating a lighthearted and joyful wedding portrait in the natural setting.

Samuele Ciaffoni - Ancona

The intricate wedding day details in San Francisco, California, are shown through an artistic photograph of multiple people's hands gently arranging the bride's dress at the ceremony location.

Chris Shum - San Francisco

In Tour de Diors - Indre, the bride stands holding her sneakers, revealing the rubber bottoms of the shoes marked with the words "Just Married" on her wedding day.

Gaelle Caré - Chateauroux

Larmer Tree Gardens, Dorset — The entire bridal party gathers for a stylish group portrait on the stage, sharing a fun and lively session in the picturesque garden venue.

Robin Goodlad - Dorset

In São Paulo, Bauru, Brazil, a sunlit portrait captures a woman in a dress with her eyes gently closed, standing peacefully bathed in a warm light.

Eric Corbacho - São Caetano do Sul

The city hall of Nantes, France, is the backdrop for this artful detail photograph showing the bride-to-be in motion, her wedding shoes and gown visible as she walks toward the town hall.

Audrey Dubessay - Maine-et-Loire

Chenies Manor, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom — The bride and groom stand together in the gardens of Chenies Manor, captured in symmetrical framing with warm light highlighting their loving connection in this romantic wedding portrait.

Damion Mower - Buckinghamshire

A portrait taken on Northside Drive, Atlanta, captures the bride and groom lovingly puckering up for a kiss, their faces coated in traditional turmeric paste.

Cindy Brown - Atlanta

Nanping, Fujian presents a serene, intimate look at the wedding day details, capturing the groom mid-process as he meticulously adjusts his attire and prepares to meet his bride.

Xiang Qi - Nanping

A close-up artistic detail at Domaine des Moures in Montpellier, France, captures the delicate crisscrossing satin ties of the bride's wedding shoes as she stands on the illuminated dance floor.

Antoine Ollier - Charente

Tenuta Lupinari, Arezzo, Italy — In an infrared black-and-white photograph, the couple walk hand in hand down a cypress-lined avenue at sunset, creating an ethereal and timeless wedding portrait.

Simone Bacci - Arezzo

La Bullerie winery provides the backdrop as the newlyweds lean intimately toward each other at a dinner table, with a colorful, artistic glow of lights creating a vibrant portrait behind them on their wedding day.

Esther Gibbons - Montreal

Nanping, Fujian, hotel — The couple appears together in a bold and dramatic double portrait, centered within a dark frame that enhances the atmosphere and intimacy of the wedding image.

Xiang Qi - Nanping

Botanical Gardens, Bath — The bride and groom stand face to face, about to kiss, capturing a quiet scene of connection in a romantic wedding portrait set among the lush gardens.

Simon Biffen - Bath

In Lille, France, an intimate black-and-white portrait captures the bride and groom lying in the grass, their faces in a tight, artistic composition reminiscent of a yin and yang symbol.

Estelle Carlier - Lille

Château de Frétoy — The couple stands face to face, about to kiss under the bride’s veil, creating an intimate and romantic wedding portrait at the château.

Claire Willem - Saône-et-Loire

An artistic photograph captures the bride and groom's wedding rings resting perfectly on the wooden eyes of a decorative owl at the Mersin Divan Hotel.

Emre Nesli - Istanbul

Liberty View Farm, New York — Surrounded by fairy lights at night, the couple stands in a vertical portrait with glowing orange bokeh framing the edges, giving the wedding image an artistic atmosphere.

Kathryn Cooper - Hudson Valley

Rise Hall, Yorkshire, England - The bride, dressed in her wedding gown, reaches for a tray of canapés set against the elegant backdrop of the Rise Hall venue in Yorkshire, England, capturing a quiet, artful detail of the day.

Patrick Mateer - East Yorkshire

The vast open landscape of Rucphense heide, Rucphen offers a creative environment for this wedding day portrait, beautifully illustrating the movement of the bride's veil as it drifts above them.

Caroline Peeters - Noord Brabant

Castelnau des Fieumarcon, Lectoure, France — The bride gazes thoughtfully at her bouquet, standing indoors against richly painted dark blue walls, creating an elegant and serene wedding portrait.

Isabelle Bazin - Toulouse

An evocative wedding portrait at Winter Park Resort shows the bride and groom positioned artistically beneath the strong geometric lines of a ski lift on a crisp, bright winter afternoon.

Justin Edmonds - Denver

Tewinbury — The couple smiles at each other while spraying champagne, lit by the photographer with a timber frame structure in the garden behind, creating a joyful and dynamic wedding portrait.

Andy Sidders - Buckinghamshire

Dolomites, Italy: The dramatic landscape of the Dolomites, Italy, provides a breathtaking artistic backdrop for a high-mountain elopement ceremony, held after a strenuous one-hour hike with the officiant and just a few close guests.

Jeremie Sangare - Vendee

Arlington, VA — The groom embraces the bride in the rain on urban streets near the reception venue, dramatically lit by the photographer to create a romantic and atmospheric wedding portrait.

Brittany Diliberto - Arlington-VA

In Duluth, MN, an artistic image captures the wedding couple together on a paddleboard floating peacefully on the lake.

Penny McCoy - Minneapolis

Venice, Italy — The bride and groom tenderly admire their wedding rings as the Venice skyline glows at sunset in the background, creating a romantic portrait that evokes the look of a vintage painting.

Luca Fabbian - Venice

Lille, France, provides the backdrop as the bride lies down on the grass to cool off from the intense heat, captured in a relaxed and candid portrait.

Estelle Carlier - Lille

Rucphense Heide, Rucphen — The couple embraces among the purple moor flowers, with the bride playfully tossing her dress to the side, creating a vibrant and romantic wedding portrait in the natural setting.

Caroline Peeters - Noord Brabant

Rodalquilar, Almería, Spain — The couple stands atop a large rock by the sea, her dress blowing in the wind, creating a dramatic and scenic wedding portrait along the rugged coastline.

Pedro Volana - Jaen

Finca Los Castillos Agroturismo, Mascaraque, Toledo, Spain — At night, the couple shares a dip and kiss in a warmly backlit portrait surrounded by fog or smoke, creating a dramatic and romantic wedding image at the venue.

Pedro Volana - Jaen

An artistic wedding day detail captured at the Mairie de Villefranque shows the bride's white gown and delicate shoes crossing the dark pavement and white striped crosswalk, highlighting the contrast in materials.

Florian Rayneau - Basque Country

Chateau de Planchevienne — The stylish couple stands side by side indoors, both wearing sunglasses for a modern and chic wedding portrait at the château.

Bertrand Roguet - Cher

A close-up artistic detail shows the bride and groom's intertwined, tattooed hands resting together, symbolizing their commitment on their wedding day in Orléans Street, France.

Bertrand Roguet - Cher

Jonathan Fortuna - Metz

Worcester Lodge, Badminton Estate — The entire wedding party gathers for a group portrait as confetti is thrown high, capturing a joyful and well-executed image with everyone together in front of the historic estate.

Simon Biffen - Bath

In Fujian, China, earrings offer a unique canvas, capturing tiny, silhouetted reflections of the bride on her wedding day.

ZhiChen Ruan - Fujian

Sait Halim Paşa Yalısı, Istanbul — In a symmetrical wedding day portrait, the bride ascends the stairs while the groom walks down and away, positioned lower and center in the frame, creating a dynamic and artistic image at the historic waterfront mansion.

Ufuk Sarisen - Istanbul

A delicate shot of the bride's white wedding dress, featuring an intricate lace bodice and flowing skirt, is artistically accentuated by a cluster of vibrant balloons inside the Wyndham Grand Kalamis in Istanbul, Turkey.

Nilufer Nalbantoglu - Istanbul

The White Hart Hotel, Lincoln — The couple stands on a balcony framed by glass doors, overlooking the sunlit, majestic Lincoln Cathedral in the distance, creating a luminous and old-world wedding portrait.

Kirsty Rockett - Nottinghamshire

Zhanjiang, Guangdong bridesmaids focus on an artistic detail of room decor, thoughtfully arranging elements to create a cozy, festive space before the wedding day celebrations begin.

He Ying Ji - Zhanjiang

Favignana See Club — The couple celebrates their wedding with a seaside dinner, enjoying breathtaking views of Levanzo Island in the background, a romantic and scenic image at the Favignana venue.

Nino Lombardo - Sicily

Leiden, Zuid Holland — The bride gazes toward the dunes in a black-and-white, dreamlike silhouette portrait, capturing an ethereal and artistic image against the natural landscape.

Stefan van Beek - Leiden

Peyto Lake — The bride and groom, both dressed in all white, share a hug against the stunning backdrop of Peyto Lake and surrounding mountains, lit by the photographer for an unforgettable wedding portrait.

Eliza Slobodzian - Calgary

A wedding couple stands close together against the rolling Emilia-Romagna hills, creating a romantic portrait at sunset outside the historic Castello del capitano delle artiglierie in Castrocaro, Italy.

Stefano Ferrier - Milan

Pavillon d’Aymar, Saint-Romain-la-Motte, France — The groom lifts the bride playfully above a pink flowerbed at the reception venue, creating a joyful and whimsical wedding portrait set among colorful blooms.

Florian Maguin - Isere

Florence, Tuscany — The bride and groom stand outdoors at the reception venue in warm afternoon sunlight, with her veil sweeping long across the frame for a romantic and elegant wedding portrait.

Edoardo Agresti - Florence

Plage Anglet — The couple runs hand in hand across the sand with a beignet vendor pushing his cart behind them, capturing a joyful and playful wedding portrait on the beach.

Florian Rayneau - Basque Country

Florence, Tuscany, hosts a stunning wedding reception at a castle viewed from above, showcasing the overall grounds in an artistic drone shot that serves as a captivating scene setter for the day's celebrations.

Edoardo Agresti - Florence

At the Domaine des Patras in France, the bride is photographed standing in front of a door, with a strong diagonal line from an outside handrail cutting across the frame.

Chloe Perez - Grenoble

Château Flojague — The bride and groom share a kiss at sunset, positioned low in a tall vertical frame, creating a romantic and elegant wedding portrait against the evening sky.

Nicolas Issaly - Toulouse

Villa Dolceacqua, Oggiono, Lake Como, Italy — The newlyweds pose in a minimalist sunset portrait, positioned low in the bottom left corner with a sweeping lake view and dramatic clouds filling the sky above them.

Lisa De Domenico Pacor - Trieste

The bride and groom walk through the snowy courtyard at Wellshire Event Center, their figures framed by the softly illuminated architecture and snow-dusted trees, creating an artistic scene-setter of their Colorado wedding day.

Justin Edmonds - Denver

An artistic reflection shot at the Zephyr Palace, Villa Caletas Hotel in Jaco, Costa Rica, highlights the bride's white wedding shoes with their distinctive red sole, creatively accented alongside her sparkling engagement ring.

Mauricio Urena - San Jose-CR

Vincent Dupin - Lot-et-Garonne

A server delivers two artfully designed wedding cakes to a reception area at Wolds Way Farm, Yorkshire, England, capturing the elegant details of the sweet centerpiece during the celebration.

Hollie Mateer - East Yorkshire

Lyon, Rhône — At sunset, the bride and groom face each other in a very intimate session beneath the bride’s veil, creating a romantic wedding portrait at the reception venue.

Elise Julliard - Lyon

Torpedo Factory, Old Town Alexandria, VA, Reception Venue — During their first dance, the couple invite all wedding guests to join them, while a high-angle shot, creative in-camera effect, and dramatic backlight isolate them under purple lighting ambiance

Brittany Diliberto - Arlington-VA

Destin, Florida is the setting for this artistic wedding day portrait where the happy bride and groom share a moment of intimate connection and warmth following their lively beach ceremony.

Ewerton Decastro - Cape Cod

Audrey Dubessay - Maine-et-Loire

Paolo Blocar - Venice

Guests relaxing on chairs strike a composed, detail-oriented pose as the beautiful sunset drapes the historic grounds of Château Caillivet Gironde France in evening light.

Guillaume Abello - Dordogne

Lisa De Domenico Pacor - Trieste

In Toulouse, Haute-Garonne, bridesmaid’s hands carefully adjusts the delicate skirt of the bridal dress at the bride and groom's house, preparing it for the wedding day celebration.

Nicolas Issaly - Toulouse

A pair of wedding bands, one gold and one silver, are placed on the open pages of a book, where their shadows artistically converge to form a heart shape during the wedding preparation details.

Jonathan Fortuna - Metz

Blue Mosque, Istanbul, Türkiye — In a tight wedding day portrait, the bride gazes at the groom while wearing traditional attire and jewelry, her face softly illuminated.

Ufuk Sarisen - Istanbul

Chateau de Larraldia — The couple embraces closely under the bride’s sweeping veil in a tight shot, about to kiss, creating an intimate and romantic wedding portrait at the château.

Florian Rayneau - Basque Country

Castillo de Canena, Canena, Jaén, Spain — The couple stands illuminated on the stairs in a low-angle shot, creating a dramatic and elegant wedding portrait at the historic castle location.

Rocio Sanchez - Jaen

Auch, France — Under a vast sky, the groom is about to kiss the bride in a low-angle black and white portrait, creating a vintage-inspired and romantic wedding image.

Isabelle Bazin - Toulouse

Outside The Leaf in Winnipeg, MB, Canada, the groom joyfully twirls the bride as the bridal party cheers, creating a cheerful scene reminiscent of The Sound of Music.

Harinder Chahal - Mülheim

In Santorini, Greece, a couple poses on the rocks at sunset, where a warm glow illuminates their faces against the dramatic backdrop of the sea.

Ambre Peyrotty - Puy-de-Dôme

Sherbrooke Castle, Glasgow — The bride and groom are backlit by off-camera flash on a tree-lined road, with the trees dramatically rim-lit above them in a striking wedding portrait.

Mike Cook - Stirlingshire

A close-up photograph artfully captures a bride's clasped hands, showcasing the delicate details of her wedding-day manicure at Hartsfield Manor, Surrey UK.

Caroline Goosey - Cheshire

Udine, Italy — In a close-up sunset portrait, the groom stands behind the bride and kisses her cheek, with the golden glow illuminating the romantic outdoor wedding scene.

Lisa De Domenico Pacor - Trieste

An elegant detail shot at Chateau de Courban shows the wedding rings being placed on each other's hands, highlighting the intricate bands and the significance of the exchange as a symbol of their union.

Oliver Saillard - Haute-Marne

Weingut Hahn, Alzey, Germany, shows a creative detail shot on the wedding day where the light casts a dramatic shadow across the guitarist's face as he plays, illuminating his guitar in the afternoon sunlight.

Steven Herrschaft - Hesse

Château de la Croix — The groom sits alone by a window indoors, dressed and ready for the day, pausing reflectively at the end of getting ready in a wedding portrait.

Gaelle Caré - Chateauroux

An elegant close-up showcases the bride's delicate bouquet as she descends the stone stairs of The National Theatre, London, England, highlighting the intricate details of the wedding day.

Hollie Mateer - East Yorkshire

Domaine du Marchais Bouchet, France — In front of a Beatles bus, the newlyweds humorously display their ring fingers as the groom playfully licks the bride’s face, captured in a high-angle shot with a wide-angle lens for a fun wedding portrait.

Audrey Dubessay - Maine-et-Loire

Fort la Prée, Île de Ré, France — In a minimalist wedding portrait, the bride is symmetrically framed and small at the bottom of the image, with a vast sky and double rainbow arching overhead for a striking and dreamy effect.

William Desse - Basque Country

Houlton, Maine — The bride bursts with joy as she laughs during wedding portraits, her expression filling the frame while the groom stands behind her, affectionately kissing her cheek.

Kate Crabtree - Bangor

L'Héritage, Poliénas, France — The couple lies on lounge chairs at the edge of a bright blue square pool, captured in a creative drone portrait from above during their wedding session at the venue.

Florian Fauvarque - Grenoble

Istanbul, Turkey: The wedding bands rest artfully on a sun-drenched surface, creating a sparkling detail shot on the couple's wedding day.

Serenay Lokcetin - Istanbul

Isabelle Bazin - Toulouse

Frigiliana, Málaga, Spain — Captured from outside, the lit couple shares a playful indoor session as the bride pours from a bottle into the groom’s mouth, creating a fun and lively wedding portrait.

Rocio Sanchez - Jaen

Grandma's Wonderland, Turkey, after a rain shower on the wedding day, an artistic black and white detail captures the formal rows of chairs completely covered by protective tarps.

Serenay Lokcetin - Istanbul

Parma Sole — The bride and groom share a free, heartfelt embrace in a black-and-white portrait, creating an ethereal and dreamy wedding image filled with emotion.

Serenay Lokcetin - Istanbul

Château de Montplaisant, Montagnat (Ain - 01) — The couple poses in a field at sunset, with glowing light from behind creating an intimate and heartfelt wedding portrait filled with warmth and romance.

Mallory Davies - Lyon

The Ash Barton Estate, Devon — The couple poses for a modern wedding portrait in the wood yard, centered and positioned low in the vertical frame, capturing the estate’s rustic atmosphere and contemporary style.

Johnny Dent - Devon

An artistic shot at the Centre Notre Dame de Vette in the Chartreuse mountains, France, shows the newlyweds admiring the bright bursts of color from fireworks lighting up the night sky.

Thomas Vigliano - Annecy

Blooming Hill Farm, New York — The couple poses at their wedding holding giant marathon face cutouts on sticks over their faces, adding a playful and artistic element to the celebration.

Kathryn Cooper - Hudson Valley

Blue Mosque, Istanbul, Türkiye — Indoors in low light, the bride and groom pose cheek to cheek, softly illuminated by the photographer, creating an intimate and romantic wedding day portrait amid the historic setting.

Ufuk Sarisen - Istanbul

A tight artistic shot focuses on the subtle texture of the colorful wedding bouquet as a newly married couple gently clasps hands at the Mairie de Mens, Isère.

Mallory Davies - Lyon

Mairie de Nancy — The couple is captured in a low-angle, minimalist vertical portrait inside the Mairie de Nancy, highlighting their connection against the elegant architectural setting.

Oliver Saillard - Haute-Marne

Abbaye des Prémontrés, Pont-à-Mousson, France — The newlyweds stand tenderly embraced and smiling, surrounded by large golden bokeh circles, with a blurred blue gradient backdrop creating a dreamlike and romantic wedding portrait at the ceremony location.

Jonathan Fortuna - Metz

A couple's hands rest gently on a white-linened table in Amares, the bride's atop the groom's, surrounded by the subtle geometry of fine flatware.

Eric Corbacho - São Caetano do Sul

Kindergoed — The couple stands silhouetted in an old barn, sharing a backlit kiss as smoke surrounds them, creating an intimate and atmospheric wedding portrait at the venue.

Thomas Jongbloed - Utrecht

United Kingdom: A thoughtfully composed bridal portrait inside Moorpark Mansion in Rickmansworth, United Kingdom, utilized the estate's architectural details to create a dynamic and artistic image.

Paresh Tailor - Bedfordshire

Florence, Tuscany — At their ceremony location, the bride enjoys a sun bath in the distance while the groom stands in the foreground, both bathed in warm light for an elegant wedding portrait.

Edoardo Agresti - Florence

At Villa Dolceacqua near Lake Como, Italy, a detail shot captures the groom tying his shoe while a mirror reflects the intimate action from a different perspective.

Paolo Blocar - Venice

Noord Holland, In a park — The couple is captured in a black-and-white, dreamlike portrait as the wedding veil sweeps dramatically across both them and the frame, creating an artistic, obscured effect.

Bart Rondeel - Amsterdam

Wolds Way Farm, Yorkshire, England, showcases the intricate detail of the bride's gown as she and her daughter stand mirroring each other's actions during the wedding preparations.

Hollie Mateer - East Yorkshire

La Mouniaude, Châtel-Guyon, France: A creative composition focuses on the textural difference between the floral bouquet and the attentive hands of the wedding witnesses positioned nearby during the elegant reception at La Mouniaude.

Stephane Aumeunier - Puy-de-Dôme

The celebratory dinner party for guests in Nanping, Fujian, is documented with an artistic detail shot of the happy newlyweds raising their shimmering glassware in a beautiful toast to their marriage.

Shawn Liu - Nanping

Monts du Lyonnais — The couple’s silhouettes stand against an orange Sahara dust sky, with the sun bursting and glowing above them, creating a dramatic and artistic wedding portrait in the mountainous landscape.

Emilie Roy - Lyon

London, England: Inside the National Theatre, a creative detail image captures the bride and groom in a joyful toast as they clink sparkling champagne glasses together during their wedding day dinner celebration.

Hollie Mateer - East Yorkshire

Rocky Mountain National Park, Estes Park, Colorado — The couple stands on a rock, kissing while illuminated by the photographer, with green trees, rolling hills, and a stunning mountain landscape framed by blue sky and white clouds above them.

Mark Creery - Fort Collins

Lunch Rock at Winter Park Resort — The couple stands semi-silhouetted and rim lit by the photographer as the sun sets behind them, with the groom's breath visible in the cold mountain air for an artistic effect.

Justin Edmonds - Denver

Taian, Shandong, hotel — The bride and groom embrace at the center of a minimalist frame, captured from above by a drone for a modern and striking wedding portrait.

Peng Zhou - Taian

In a garden setting, the bride is seated on a bench with her veil draped elegantly around her as she holds her floral bouquet, creating an artistic portrait on her wedding day.

Sara Robin - Meuse

An artistic photograph creates a moody scene-setter at Casa Lavanda, highlighting the wedding's location with a subtle view of a couple walking toward the event.

Serenay Lokcetin - Istanbul

North Cadbury Court, Dorset — The couple stands together among blooming wisteria at North Cadbury Court, creating a romantic and colorful wedding portrait in the venue’s lush gardens.

Simon Biffen - Bath

Stonehaven Event Center, Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA — The couple is surrounded by wedding guests waving colorful light sticks, creating a vibrant, festive, and energetic party scene during their celebration.

Bonnie Sizer - Boulder

Cañada de las Hazadillas, Jaén, Spain — The bride stands illuminated atop a stone arched bridge, creating a striking and elegant wedding portrait against the natural landscape.

Rocio Sanchez - Jaen

Alte Schlossfabrik, Solingen — At night, the couple's silhouetted profiles face each other in a dramatic wedding portrait, backlit by flames for a striking and artistic fire-lit effect at the venue.

Steven Herrschaft - Hesse

A romantic portrait captures the wedding couple walking hand-in-hand through the tall grass on the rolling, sun-drenched countryside hills of Crete Senesi, Tuscany.

Alessia Bruchi - Siena

Château du Vivier, France, an artistic detail captured on the wedding day shows a guest's hand delicately holding a printed speech.

Celia Dussaussois - Oise

Samoset Resort, Maine, provides the backdrop for a black-and-white portrait as the bride stands ready while her bridesmaids carefully adjust the flowing fabric of her gown.

Brittany Bugaj - Portland-ME

Acadia National Park, Maine — The bride and groom cuddle low in the frame on the cliffs during elopement portraits, with minimal composition and the sea stretching behind them in a high-angle shot.

Kate Crabtree - Bangor

Villa Dolceacqua, Oggiono, Lake Como, Italy: The elegant dining room at Villa Dolceacqua near Lake Como, Italy, is a serene space featuring tables and large windows framing the beautiful Italian landscape.

Paolo Blocar - Venice

Estancia Santa Lucia, Luján, Buenos Aires — In a tight vertical shot under the bride’s veil, the smiling couple is enveloped together, creating an intimate and romantic wedding portrait at the countryside venue.

Edgar Sanchez - Buenos Aires

Salomons Estate, near Tunbridge Wells, England, features a whimsical, artistic interpretation where the gazebo structure appears to be turned upside down by a strong gust of wind on the wedding day.

Simon Biffen - Bath

River Bend, Lyons, CO — The bride leads the groom on a walk across the grass during their portrait session, captured in a symmetrical outdoor wedding portrait.

Liam Gordon - Colorado Springs

Chateau de Planchevienne — Inside a car, the couple shares a kiss that is captured through the side window glass, which reflects surrounding trees, creating a vintage-inspired and romantic wedding portrait.

Bertrand Roguet - Cher

Yvelines, Île-de-France — The bride is captured in a glowing portrait as she exits the ceremony, sunlight filtering through the trees behind her and autumn foliage scattered on the ground, creating a warm and radiant wedding image.

Ludovic Schuver - Yvelines

South Farm — The couple stands back to back, smiling as they spray champagne at night, dramatically lit by the photographer to create a lively and celebratory wedding portrait.

Andy Sidders - Buckinghamshire

Hampton Court House — The couple walks through the park in a minimalist outdoor shot, positioned low in the bottom left corner with deer visible in the background, creating a serene and elegant wedding portrait.

Paul Tansley - Hampshire

Bertrand Roguet - Cher

A couple smiles broadly during their sunset wedding day photoshoot in Strijen, the Netherlands, as dramatic, elongated shadows and sunlight cut diagonally across the frame.

Judith Kuivenhoven - Zuid Holland

Carter Lake, Loveland, CO, USA — The couple poses perched together on a small rock amid green grass, with a vibrant rainbow arching in the background for a romantic and colorful wedding portrait.

Bonnie Sizer - Boulder

Cripps Barn — In a dark room lit with red gels, the groom stands behind the bride and leans in toward her smile, creating a dramatic and intimate wedding portrait at the barn venue.

Andy Sidders - Buckinghamshire

An intimate artistic detail photo taken at Morning Star Natural Resources Conservation Area captures a close-up of the couple's new wedding rings sparkling over the tranquil water of the river.

Marla Manes - Seattle

A stylistic groom detail shot shows the fine texture of the suit fabric and the classic design of a wristwatch as the man prepares inside a London, England, hotel on his wedding day.

Gyula Lovaszi - London

At Hardscrabble Ranch in Bozeman, MT, the bride is captured mid-laugh while getting her hair done, with the vast sky dramatically reflected in the surfaces around her.

Charles Moll - Bozeman

Asolo, Italy, provides the setting for an intimate hotel room portrait of the bride, who is captured in a quiet look admiring her gown at the end of her preparations.

Luca Fabbian - Venice

In Shanghai, China, an artistic portrait captures the bride obscured by a curtain of light-colored, shimmering strands, creating a diffused and ethereal effect.

Seven Tao - Shanghai

The bride's slippers rest on the ground at the sun-drenched threshold of a doorway at Villa Dolceacqua, Oggiono, Lake Como, Italy, highlighting a quiet detail of the wedding day.

Paolo Blocar - Venice

San Giusto Abbey, Tuscania (VT) — The newlyweds, laughing in the sunlight, stand in front of a wall covered with lush plants and flowers as the bride gently rests her face on the groom’s chest in a relaxed wedding portrait.

Andrea Danna - Viterbo

Toulouse, Haute-Garonne — The bride and groom share a kiss in a wheat field near the reception venue, captured in a minimalist, simple, and clean wedding portrait surrounded by open countryside.

Nicolas Issaly - Toulouse

In South Portland, Maine, a minimalist detail shot captures the bride's hand and bouquet held high against a crisp blue sky, the flowers gently blowing in the wind on her wedding day.

Jessica Weiser - Midcoast Maine

Florian Maguin - Isere

Domaine de Lalanne, Occitanie, France, a witness to the bride's preparation closely examines her makeup application mirrored in the reflection, highlighting the quiet anticipation before the ceremony.

Manuel Velasquez - Toulouse

At Clos de Florie in Savoie, France, a whimsical wedding detail shows the newlyweds represented as charming miniature bride and groom duck figurines, positioned side-by-side.

Thomas Vigliano - Annecy

A wedding couple is artfully framed in a corner of Ebbergkirche Hemer, Germany, with vibrant colors from the stained glass windows casting a beautiful, painted glow on the adjacent stone wall.

Nadine Lotze - Hagen

Ballroom at the Ben, Philadelphia — The newlyweds share a timeless embrace with eyes closed on a grand staircase, symmetrically framed and bathed in golden light for a quiet and elegant wedding portrait.

John Ryan - Philadelphia

Macerata, Italy, a bride's white wedding dress hangs outside against a clear blue sky as a pair of hands gently reach to take it from the hanger.

Samuele Ciaffoni - Ancona

St Albans Register Office, Hertfordshire — Two brides in white share in laughter during couple portraits, celebrating their civil partnership outside the register office.

Tori Deslauriers - St Albans

Parma Sole, Istanbul wedding details show the elaborate cake and the bride and groom's hands cutting it together

Serenay Lokcetin - Istanbul

An artistic scene setter of the church, captured before the outdoor ceremony, features rows of empty wooden chairs facing a simple altar beneath a large, spreading tree on the sun-dappled grounds.

Anne Russocki - Mayenne

100 Barrington Road, Brixton — The couple poses for a portrait by the rainbow painting on a block wall, highlighting the vibrant urban art setting in Brixton for a colorful and creative wedding image.

Johnny Dent - Devon

The Venue at Turkey Ridge, Shelby NC, features a close-up detail shot of a wedding day dessert where a grandmother's hand delicately reaches to grab a donut labeled "Holy Matrimony" from an artfully arranged display.

Song Johns - Charlotte

Wolds Way Farm, Yorkshire, England, is the setting where a unique detail is captured: a wedding guest stands out in a vibrant, artistic take on a disco fancy dress costume.

Hollie Mateer - East Yorkshire

Basilica of Saint Josaphat, Milwaukee, Wisconsin,'s stunning architectural details and soaring ceiling create a majestic and artistic scene setter for the couple's wedding day.

Taber Lacie - Milwaukee

Domaine Etxezahar, Bardos, France — The bride drives a vintage motorcycle with the groom as her passenger, captured in motion blur for an energetic and playful wedding portrait at the venue.

William Desse - Basque Country

Guests at the Crown and Thistle in Abingdon, England, joyfully prepare for the couple's exit by grabbing handfuls of colorful wedding confetti as part of a creative detail shot.

Patrick Mateer - East Yorkshire

Ashridge House, Berkhamsted, UK — The bride and groom stand off-center to the right in minimalist framing, bathed in warm sunset light for a romantic and elegant wedding portrait.

Damion Mower - Buckinghamshire

Fribourg, Switzerland — The bride and groom kiss in a forest at sunset, positioned low in the bottom of the frame and surrounded by tall, dry grass, with warm sunlight filtering through the trees in this romantic wedding portrait.

Jeremy Sauterel - Fribourg

Sultan, WA — The bride and groom snuggle closely together on a downed tree trunk along the trail at their ceremony location, capturing a warm and intimate wedding portrait in the natural setting.

Marla Manes - Seattle

Fribourg, Switzerland — Indoors at the ceremony location, the bride sits on a couch in the magnificent castle lounge while the groom stands behind her with his hand on her shoulder, his reflection visible in the mirror for an elegant wedding portrait.

Jeremy Sauterel - Fribourg

A vintage car carrying the embracing newlyweds arrives at Domaine de Cap'Bat, Landes, France, marking an artistic opening scene for the wedding celebration.

Lisa Baquerin - Landes

Amsterdam, Noord Holland — The couple poses low in the frame for a minimalist, symmetrical portrait in a forest, with majestic trees towering in the background to create a serene and natural wedding image.

Bart Rondeel - Amsterdam

A newly married couple stands in a dramatic silhouette at sundown near Hazelhof Rijsbergen, featuring an artistic portrait taken on their wedding day.

Caroline Peeters - Noord Brabant

The Fort, Morrison, CO, USA — The couple poses in front of a cliff illuminated blue by the photographer at dusk, creating a dramatic and artistic wedding portrait at the historic venue.

Bonnie Sizer - Boulder

Genova Nervi — The bride is captured in a solo indoor portrait, standing among red sofas and ready for her “yes,” creating an elegant and anticipatory wedding image.

Matteo Originale - La Spezia

During the bride's preparations at the Icon Hotel, Buenos Aires, Argentina, a creative detail photograph features her hand lifted toward her mouth, highlighting the ornate wedding ring resting on her index finger.

Veronica Ruiz - Caba

Rhinefield House Hotel — The couple shares a romantic kiss beneath a tree archway, framed by the trellis, capturing an intimate wedding portrait in the picturesque garden setting.

Paul Tansley - Hampshire

Mandarin Oriental Hotels — The couple faces each other but stands apart, with an overlay of floral artwork filling the frame, creating an artistic and timeless wedding portrait.

Ho Cheng Chung - Miaoli County

Sherbrooke Castle, Glasgow — The bride and groom share a laugh while walking in the venue grounds, captured in a black-and-white, semi-symmetrically framed wedding portrait.

Mike Cook - Stirlingshire

Piney River Ranch provides a stunning mountain backdrop as the bride, an artistic focal point, begins her walk down the aisle during her memorable wedding ceremony.

Justin Edmonds - Denver

Acadia National Park — The bride and groom stand low in a tall, vertical minimalist frame on the cliffs, surrounded by fog, creating an ethereal and dramatic wedding portrait in the national park.

Jessica Weiser - Midcoast Maine

Massimiliano Esposito - Arezzo

Villa Giulia, Vitorchiano (VT) — In a distant shot, the newlyweds walk through an idyllic setting of trees, nature and a bench, positioned low in the frame for a peaceful and romantic wedding portrait.

Andrea Danna - Viterbo

An elegant Dordogne, France photograph of a wedding day to do list displayed neatly on a saloon table creates a thoughtful, stylized artistic detail portrait of the couple's preparations.

Guillaume Abello - Dordogne

Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens, Mendocino, CA — The bride and groom stand side by side among the blooming heathers, captured in a symmetrically framed portrait that highlights the natural beauty of the gardens.

Joyce Perlman - San Francisco

Villa Hamalia, Taormina Ceremony — A wide-angle scene captures the vibrant, saturated colors of the ceremony with an expansive vista, providing a picturesque overview of the wedding setting.

Nino Lombardo - Sicily

Crocker Park, Marblehead, Massachusetts — The couple smiles and embraces in front of the harbor, the bride’s veil blowing in the wind with a sea of moored boats creating a picturesque wedding portrait backdrop.

Simi Rabinowitz - Boston

Mount Desert Island, Maine — The bride and groom kiss in the fog for a wedding portrait, her veil flowing in the wind and the sea stretching behind them, creating a dreamy and romantic coastal image.

Kate Crabtree - Bangor

Talamore Country Club, Philadelphia — Surrounded by lush greens, the couple shares a romantic dip, beautifully lit in a symmetrical portrait that blends nature with the celebration of tradition and culture.

John Ryan - Philadelphia

Sperlak Gallery, Cape May, NJ — In a late-night, dreamlike portrait, the couple embrace amid swirling rainbow lights, creating an artistic and colorful atmosphere that highlights their connection in the gallery setting.

Brittany Diliberto - Arlington-VA

Sunlight warmly illuminates the intricate texture of a guest's tie, capturing a quiet, artistic detail against the backdrop of the celebratory wedding reception at the historic House of Seven Gables.

Simi Rabinowitz - Boston

Clos de Florie, Savoie, France — The bride and groom are seen together in their car, captured in a black-and-white portrait reflected through the side mirror, creating an intimate and artistic wedding image.

Thomas Vigliano - Annecy

The bride's sparkling engagement ring is delicately placed among the fresh blooms of her wedding bouquet, creating an intimate and artistic detail captured on her special day in L'Isle d'Abeau, France.

Florian Fauvarque - Grenoble

A detailed artistic photograph from the International Spy Museum, Washington DC, beautifully captures the head table adorned with a vibrant and colorful floral centerpiece, showcasing the elegant wedding day details.

Megan Rei - Virginia

Clos de Florie, Savoie, France — During their sunset photo session, the bride and groom stand face to face, about to kiss beneath her sweeping veil that arcs across the entire frame in a romantic wedding portrait.

Thomas Vigliano - Annecy

A delicate detail of the bride's intricate wedding apparel, captured artistically in Largentiere, France, focuses on the elegance.

Chloe Perez - Grenoble

Divan Istanbul — The couple laughs together, enveloped by the bride’s sweeping veil in a tight black-and-white shot, capturing warm love and intimacy in this artistic wedding portrait.

Serenay Lokcetin - Istanbul

Rise Hall, Yorkshire, England, presents a thoughtful detail photograph of young guests at a wedding reception carefully decorating a scrapbook.

Patrick Mateer - East Yorkshire

Le Grand Hotel, Le Pont, Switzerland — The bride and groom laugh together as her veil envelops his face and smile, creating a joyful and intimate wedding day portrait during their Swiss celebration.

Ufuk Sarisen - Istanbul

In Shanghai, China, an artistic black-and-white portrait captures the couple partially obscured and diffused through the gaps in a dense curtain of leaves.

Seven Tao - Shanghai

A wedding guest at Whitebottom Farm, Stockport, UK, reaches for a slice of cake on a beautifully textured table, capturing an artistic detail of the reception.

Caroline Goosey - Cheshire

Harpswell, Maine — The bride holds up her veil before the wedding as a butterfly, symbolizing her late father’s memory, appears nearby in a tender and heartfelt getting ready portrait.

Jessica Weiser - Midcoast Maine

An elegant details photograph captured at Schloss Ehreshoven in Engelskirchen, Germany, shows the intertwined hands of the parents holding their daughter's hand during the wedding ceremony.

Miriam Folak - North Rhine-Westphalia

Chignat, France — The bride and groom share a kiss in a black and red elevator at their ceremony location, softly illuminated by an overhead glowing light for a dramatic and intimate wedding portrait.

David Blateyron - Puy-de-Dôme

La Alhambra, Granada, Spain — The couple is captured in black and white among the old world stone architecture, creating a timeless and romantic wedding portrait at this historic landmark.

Rocio Sanchez - Jaen

Halbinsel Au, Zürich, provides the setting for a unique drone portrait of the couple lying on their backs on a wooden boat dock, heads touching in a yin-yang composition.

Mischa Baettig - Zug

Mt. Baker, WA — At sunrise, the couple stands together above a reflective pond with an impressive, jagged mountain in the background, minutes before reciting their vows at the ceremony location.

Marla Manes - Seattle

Auch, France — The couple embraces in the middle of the fields under an open sky, their hands and arms wrapped around each other, captured in a black-and-white wedding portrait full of intimacy and emotion.

Isabelle Bazin - Toulouse

Saint Saturnin, France: An artistic wedding detail features a striking red jacket suspended before a mirror that captures the lower half of the groom's legs in a flowing, reflective composition.

Stephane Aumeunier - Puy-de-Dôme

Kingscote Barn, Tetbury — The bride and groom stand face to face under an illuminated rose arch at night, about to kiss, surrounded by lush green foliage in a romantic wedding portrait.

Simon Biffen - Bath

Domaine des Sources, Denicé, France — The married couple reenacts their first dance at sunset before dinner and the party, with rolling grass hills providing a romantic and scenic backdrop at the reception venue.

Florian Maguin - Isere

Aerial image captures a pristine wedding ceremony setup contrasting with the lush green hillside and deep blue waters of the Gulf of Papagayo at Secrets Papagayo Costa Rica, Liberia - Guanacaste.

Mauricio Urena - San Jose-CR

Old Town, Alexandria — During blue hour at the reception venue, the couple stand back to back and look in the same direction, framed low and center in a minimalist wedding portrait against the twilight sky.

Brittany Diliberto - Arlington-VA

Andria's Nymphaeum comes alive with a dramatic wedding display, as fireworks burst overhead and grand water fountains frame the joyous architecture in a stunning nighttime celebration.

Pino Coduti - Foggia

Château de Contremoret — The couple faces each other, smiling and embracing during a nighttime kiss, softly illuminated by a warm glow close to and behind them, creating a romantic and intimate wedding portrait.

Bertrand Roguet - Cher

Ancona, Italy, a sleeping child rests peacefully next to the intricate lace and fabric of the bride's wedding dress, creating a quiet detail from the day.

Samuele Ciaffoni - Ancona

Key West, Florida hosts a dramatic, late-night wedding portrait of the couple embracing the wild energy of their reception with backlit spray and striking gelled lighting effects in a creatively composed scene.

Michael Freas - Asheville

The Barn at Walnut Hill, Yarmouth — The couple walks hand in hand through the garden, looking at each other with the venue building visible on the right, creating a warm and intimate wedding portrait.

Corey Butler - Portland-ME

Frigiliana, Málaga, Spain — As the couple kisses in an urban village setting, a man rides past on a mule sitting side-saddle, adding a playful and authentic touch to their wedding portrait.

Pedro Volana - Jaen

The majestic interior of the Iglesia del Sagrario at the Catedral de Jaén in Jaén, Spain, serves as a grand and artful scene setter, emphasizing the historical gravity of the upcoming wedding ceremony.

Rocio Sanchez - Jaen

The Loft at Lena’s, Alexandria, VA — The couple share an intimate gaze during a pre-dinner portrait, seated together at a table near tall windows, with soft indoor lighting highlighting their connection in the restaurant setting.

Brittany Diliberto - Arlington-VA

Harpswell, Maine — The couple stands together in the fog on their wedding day, captured in black and white for a dreamy, vintage-inspired portrait with nostalgic atmosphere.

Jessica Weiser - Midcoast Maine

Rocky Mountain National Park — The groom kisses the bride on the cheek as they overlook a beautiful view, illuminated by the photographer, with dramatic white clouds adding depth to the scenic wedding portrait.

Mark Creery - Fort Collins

Zephyr Palace, Villa Caletas Hotel, Jaco, Costa Rica — The bride and groom embrace while seated on the stairs by the infinity pool, surrounded by candlelight in a romantic night portrait, captured from a low angle at Zephyr Palace.

Mauricio Urena - San Jose-CR

In Rocky Mountain National Park, Estes Park, Colorado, the couple's artistic portrait captures them giddy with love and the altitude right after their wedding ceremony.

Gretchen Troop - Boulder

A dramatic, wide-angle view of the civil wedding ceremony hall in Wetter, Germany, showcases the grand architecture and quiet anticipation.

Nadine Lotze - Hagen

Villa Giulia, Vitorchiano (VT) — At night beneath hanging decorative lights, the groom kisses the bride’s neck from behind as she smiles, creating a romantic and warmly illuminated wedding portrait in the villa’s garden.

Andrea Danna - Viterbo

From Halbinsel Au, Zürich, a sensual outdoor portrait captures the couple head-to-head with their eyes closed, sharing warm smiles as his hand rests gently on her back.

Mischa Baettig - Zug

Bodrum Flamm — The couple poses for a nighttime portrait under trees before the after party, both wearing playful glow stick glasses, creating a fun and artistic atmosphere at their wedding celebration.

Emre Nesli - Istanbul

Bonneuil Matours, France — The couple poses in the Moulière forest for a symmetrical black-and-white portrait, with the arching canopy of trees creating a dramatic and natural overhead frame.

Benjamin Dupuy - Poitiers

A warm, artistic detail shot at the Crown and Thistle, Abingdon, England, captures a tender moment as wedding guests embrace.

Patrick Mateer - East Yorkshire

Union Vale, NY — A long night exposure captures a cool couple with motion blur, creating a dreamy and artistic wedding portrait that emphasizes movement and atmosphere in the nighttime setting.

Kathryn Cooper - Hudson Valley

Amsterdam, Noord Holland — The couple is positioned low in the frame for a minimalist, symmetrical portrait near a lake, with a tranquil expanse of water creating a peaceful backdrop for their wedding image.

Bart Rondeel - Amsterdam

Metz Chapel: The couple poses on opposite sides of a stone pillar at the chapel’s corner, the groom looking toward the camera with a subtle smile while the bride gazes thoughtfully into the distance, creating a contemplative wedding photo.

Jonathan Fortuna - Metz

Domaine de Parçay — The couple shares a romantic walk during their photo session, captured in black and white with a vintage feel and a sense of urgency, creating a timeless wedding portrait.

Gaelle Caré - Chateauroux

A lovely, intimate portrait taken in Bratenahl, OH, shows the bride smiling warmly while embracing the groom by a window, utilizing the soft available indoor light.

Dennis Crider - Cleveland

Fujian, China, hotel — The newlyweds are creatively photographed through curving white circles inscribed with words, adding artistic framing and unique visual interest to their wedding portrait.

ZhiChen Ruan - Fujian

Udine, Italy — In a minimalist wedding portrait, the bride and groom are positioned low at the bottom of the frame as the groom kisses the bride's forehead, with a massive brick wall dramatically filling the background.

Paolo Blocar - Venice

Rocky Mountain National Park, Estes Park, Colorado — The couple embraces on a windswept rock in a high-angle shot, with lush green trees and rolling hills providing a scenic backdrop to this artistic wedding portrait.

Mark Creery - Fort Collins

Bar George - Montreal, Quebec - A stylish black and white portrait of the bride and groom is artistically captured within a historical room at Bar George in Montreal, Quebec, featuring intricate wallpaper backdrop.

Esther Gibbons - Montreal

A detail-oriented wedding day artistic close-up from Mt. Rainier, WA, captures a pair of guests joyfully clinking their Rainier beer cans together immediately following the ceremony.

Marla Manes - Seattle

Hardscrabble Ranch Ceremony Location is framed with the bride and groom, who appear small as they walk toward a spectacular, distant Ross Peak, all captured from a high vantage point on their wedding day.

Charles Moll - Bozeman

Ufuk Sarisen - Istanbul

The dramatic Acrobat is artistically composed within the distinctive setting of the Minnesota Boat Club in Minnesota.

Penny McCoy - Minneapolis

Galata Bridge, Karakoy, Istanbul — The couple poses for a wedding day portrait on the dark blue-painted bridge, dramatically lit by the photographer’s off-camera flash against the city and water backdrop.

Ufuk Sarisen - Istanbul

Lauxmont Farms, Sunken Gardens — The couple walks along a wall at sunset, boldly lit by the photographer and framed by dark silhouetted trees, creating a dramatic and striking wedding portrait.

Scott Josuweit - Harrisburg

Andrew Morrell - Cleveland

Tour de Diors, Indre — The bride and groom pose with their witnesses in front of the tower, expertly arranged for a well-composed and lively large group wedding portrait.

Gaelle Caré - Chateauroux

An artistic, soft-lit black-and-white portrait taken in a Budapest, Hungary, hotel room focuses on a thoughtful groom buttoning his shirt with eyes closed in calm anticipation of his wedding.

Attila Ancsin - Budapest

Mauricio Urena - San Jose-CR

At the Château de La Ruisselière, France, the bride poses with her maid of honor and best man, all three wearing Italian masks for a dramatic, vanity-cover-style portrait.

Paul Malinic - Lyon

Worcester Lodge, Badminton Estate — The couple shares a romantic kiss under festoon lighting at night, with the groom dipping the bride and a warmly lit tent glowing in the background, creating an enchanting wedding portrait.

Simon Biffen - Bath

Château de la Frette — The bride descends the spiral staircase to meet her father, looking back over her shoulder at the camera, creating an elegant and anticipatory wedding portrait at the château.

Anne Gentilleau - Isere

In black and white, a detail of the toasting glasses is artfully captured during the cake cutting celebration at Villa Dolceacqua in Oggiono, Lake Como, Italy.

Lisa De Domenico Pacor - Trieste

Double Arrow, Montana — The couple walks hand in hand through the grass at sunset, bathed in the soft, low light of a beautiful Montana evening for a romantic wedding portrait.

Charles Moll - Bozeman

A high-angle detail shot in Nottinghamshire, East Midlands, captures the bride slipping her feet into a fresh pair of classic white wedding trainers at the couple's home.

Kirsty Rockett - Nottinghamshire

Chateau les Hauts, wedding venue — Bridesmaids and groomsmen frame the kissing couple at the end of a tunnel in an action-filled scene, creating a dynamic and celebratory wedding portrait.

Gaelle Caré - Chateauroux

Piscita Beach, Stromboli, Italy: Wedding rings belonging to the couple are photographed artistically on a section of a rough lava wall, standing out against the unique black sand of the volcanic beach.

Simone Bacci - Arezzo

Fort Collins, Colorado — The bride and groom share a romantic portrait session indoors during their wedding reception, with the photographer capturing the intimate exchange from outside the structure for a unique perspective.

Sean Lara - Fort Collins

Estancia Santa Lucia, Luján, Buenos Aires — The couple is captured in a dreamy black-and-white vertical portrait outdoors at sunset, embracing in the open countryside for a romantic wedding image.

Edgar Sanchez - Buenos Aires

In Larmor-Plage, Britanny, the wedding couple poses across from the local church to mimic the adjacent bank advertisement for a playful, self-aware portrait.

Didier Ropers - Morbihan

Nanping, Fujian, home — In the red greenhouse at home, the bride’s portrait is almost entirely surrounded by red, with just a narrow central sliver revealing her for a striking and artistic wedding image.

Xiang Qi - Nanping

Monts du Lyonnais — The couple shares an intimate session, sitting and kissing on a downed tree trunk, surrounded by wildflowers, capturing a romantic and natural wedding portrait in the countryside.

Emilie Roy - Lyon

Secrets Papagayo Costa Rica, Liberia - Guanacaste, provides the artistic setting for this wedding portrait, capturing the silhouette of the bride and groom running together across the beach during their portrait session.

Mauricio Urena - San Jose-CR

In Dordogne, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France, a romantic dip is captured beneath the night sky at the bride's childhood home, framed by glowing blue hydrangeas.

Alexis Lang - Dordogne

The bride whispers a secret into the groom's ear during their couple session in Lille, Nord, causing the groom to burst into a heartfelt and joyful fit of laughter.

Estelle Carlier - Lille

Pont Eiffel, Cubzac-les-Ponts, near Bordeaux — The couple shares a playful dip and kiss within the symmetrical lines and framing of the bridge, creating a fun and dynamic wedding portrait.

Antoine Ollier - Charente

At Clinton Hills, PEI, an indoor portrait captures the couple sitting together and illuminated by a large, stylized LOVE sign for an artistic, romantic effect.

Diego Moura - Toronto

Lavagna Genova: A stylized close-up detail focuses on the groom's hand reaching toward the bride's shoulder, which she gently clasps, highlighting their new bond.

Matteo Originale - La Spezia

An artistic black and white detail from Weingut Hahn, Alzey, highlights the graphic X's and O's spread on the lawn played with by the wedding party's young guests.

Steven Herrschaft - Hesse

Domaine des Plaines, France — The bride and groom share a kiss among horses in an open field, bathed in warm afternoon light, creating a romantic and pastoral wedding portrait at their ceremony location.

David Blateyron - Puy-de-Dôme

Dordogne, France, bride and groom stand bathed in the warm, artistic glow of the lights illuminating their magnificent wedding estate on their special day.

Guillaume Abello - Dordogne

Hampshire, England — In a golden, backlit sunset portrait at their parents’ house, the couple stands together in long grass, creating a warm and romantic wedding image in the countryside.

Paul Tansley - Hampshire

At Estancia Santa Lucia, the delicate details of the bride's attire, including the intricate gown embroidery, elegant headdress, and stunning earrings, are captured in this artistic wedding day photograph.

Edgar Sanchez - Buenos Aires

An artistic detail shot captures the bride and her niece in matching dresses observing the ceremony setup through a window in Edmonton, Alberta.

Lauren Hannah Garcia - Edmonton

Winnipeg: After their wedding ceremony, a drone photo captures a serene, artistic portrait of the newlyweds laying down amidst a vibrant field of yellow dandelion flowers.

Harinder Chahal - Mülheim

An elegant detail shot from a Nanping, Fujian hotel shows a Chinese character being carefully applied to a window during the getting ready portion of a wedding day.

Shawn Liu - Nanping

A beautifully composed close-up of the engagement and wedding rings, delicately placed to capture the soft light and artistic details at Villa Dolceacqua, a stunning venue in Oggiono, Lake Como, Italy.

Lisa De Domenico Pacor - Trieste

Gelderland, Netherlands — The bride and groom walk playfully outside on the grass in a black-and-white shot, unfazed as the rain begins to fall, capturing a carefree and joyful wedding portrait.

Karin Keesmaat - Gelderland

Fujian, China is the setting for this artistic wedding day detail, a close-up photograph capturing the beautiful reflections in the makeup mirrors used by the bride.

ZhiChen Ruan - Fujian

Heartwood Mendocino, Mendocino, CA — The bride and groom stand together among the redwood trees, surrounded by lush greenery with tall dark trunks rising behind them, creating a majestic and romantic wedding portrait.

Joyce Perlman - San Francisco

Seven Tao - Shanghai

Espaço Natureza — In a high-angle portrait, the bride looks up at the camera through hanging crystals, creating an artistic and ethereal effect for her wedding image at this elegant venue.

Renner Boldrino - Maceio

Hatherop Castle, Gloucestershire: The couple's zebra mascot is artistically positioned overlooking the detailed and elegantly arranged wedding breakfast setup, capturing a whimsical decorative detail on their wedding day.

Johnny Dent - Devon

Recanto Coração de Jesus, Maceió - AL — The couple stands beneath a canopy of trees and strings of lights at night, their portrait beautifully reflecting the tree cover above for a romantic wedding image.

Renner Boldrino - Maceio

Château de la Frette en Isère, France, a young junior bridesmaid waits alone in the ornate kitchen, with its patterned tile floor and classic French windows, before the start of the wedding ceremony.

Anne Gentilleau - Isere

Domaine des Plaines, France — The bride and groom are captured together in a bold, dramatic wedding portrait, both illuminated within a striking frame of light that creates strong contrast.

David Blateyron - Puy-de-Dôme

The Moult, Salcombe, serves as the picturesque setting for an artistic aerial view capturing the calm turquoise water of a morning swim on the wedding day.

Robin Goodlad - Dorset

In Zhanjiang, Guangdong, the groom and others hold vibrant red envelopes prepared as traditional tokens of goodwill for the bride's family and friends just before he enters her home.

He Ying Ji - Zhanjiang

A Nanping, Fujian wedding photograph captures an artistic detail of the bride's makeup being finalized in a quiet moment inside her home.

Xiang Qi - Nanping

In Largentiere, France, the groom shows off his parkour skills on a staircase, climbing the wall and handrail beside the bride for an unexpected wedding portrait.

Chloe Perez - Grenoble

Malcesine, Lake Garda, Italy — The bride and groom sit closely together on the steps of a picturesque, quintessential Malcesine street, sharing a tender and intimate session in this romantic wedding portrait.

Luca Fabbian - Venice

A close-up artistic portrait in Guastalla, Reggio Emilia, Italia, captures the bride's exquisite wedding bouquet and the delicate lace detail of her bodice as she sits in perfect light before leaving.

Fabrizio Demasi - Mantua

Brindas, Rhône — The newlyweds walk hand in hand with their dog down an alleyway, sharing a kiss as the sun sets behind them, casting long shadows in this black-and-white, urban wedding portrait.

Emilie Roy - Lyon

Château Flojague — The bride and groom kiss, surrounded by friends wielding colorful smoke bombs as the bridal party runs encircling them, creating a vibrant and dynamic wedding portrait.

Nicolas Issaly - Toulouse

Fujian, China, hotel — The bride stands alone on the balcony, captured from afar in a symmetrically framed solo portrait that highlights the architectural building and her serene presence.

ZhiChen Ruan - Fujian

In Warwickshire, England, the groom's wedding morning preparation is captured in a detailed artistic close-up showing him referencing a YouTube tutorial on a mobile phone, a modern touch to the traditional rite.

Patrick Mateer - East Yorkshire

At the Domaine de Villemont, France, the bridal party's hands are a flurry of motion as the bridesmaids meticulously tie the intricate details and delicate buttons on the back of the bride's wedding gown.

Benjamin Dupuy - Poitiers

River Bend, Lyons, CO — The bride and groom share a quiet, intimate session among colorful wildflowers, captured in a minimalistic and symmetrical wedding portrait.

Liam Gordon - Colorado Springs

A close-up artistic detail created at Château du Vivier, France, shows the focused hands of a small girl intently holding a piece of paper as it burns in a quiet, symbolic moment.

Celia Dussaussois - Oise

Winter Park Resort — The bride and groom pose for an artistic wedding portrait inside a gondola, elevated high above the mountain landscape, with the dramatic scenery adding a creative and picturesque touch to the image.

Justin Edmonds - Denver

Peng Zhou - Taian

Château du Parc Saint Lambert la Potherie, France, presents an artistic aerial view of the stately reception venue's shimmering pool and surrounding grounds set up for the wedding brunch, offering a broad scene setter of the elegant day.

Audrey Dubessay - Maine-et-Loire

Volkrange — The newlyweds stand side by side embracing in a lush, green outdoor setting, a reflection visible in a glass or mirror below them, creating a striking and romantic wedding portrait.

Jonathan Fortuna - Metz

The bride and groom are photographed together in Northamptonshire, East Midlands, walking in front of a traditional thatched cottage with the groom seated in his wheelchair.

Sarah Vivienne - Northamptonshire

Rue Mouffetard, Paris 13, a stunning backdrop as a couple poses elegantly for an artistic and detailed wedding day portrait during a leisurely stroll through the small, historic streets of the capital.

Ludovic Schuver - Yvelines

In Paladru, Isère, France, a black-and-white portrait at the groom's house captures the groom and his best men seated and standing casually around a billiard table.

Elodie Micciche - Isere

Bride and groom share a quiet moment together inside a car in France, with the bridal bouquet resting prominently on the bride's lap, symbolizing their love.

Bertrand Roguet - Cher

At Zephyr Palace, Villa Caletas Hotel in Jaco, Costa Rica, a stunning detail shot captures the bride's elegant hands and necklace, beautifully showcasing her wedding day jewelry while she prepares.

Mauricio Urena - San Jose-CR

In Edmonton, Alberta, a creative artistic detail captures the bride and groom taking a romantic, with closed umbrellas in hand on their rainy wedding day at the reception location.

Lauren Hannah Garcia - Edmonton

San Michele Al Tagliamento, Udine, Italy, features a charming artistic detail of the bride's wedding shoes dangling by the laces from a rustic clothesline on the big day.

Lisa De Domenico Pacor - Trieste

Cabo de Gata, Almería, Spain — The couple walks hand in hand across a crosswalk in a desolate setting, with a tall old structure in the background, captured in a black-and-white wedding portrait.

Pedro Volana - Jaen

Monts du Lyonnais — In a minimalist wedding portrait, the couple stands low in the frame, surrounded and framed by tall trees in the middle of the forest, highlighting the serene natural setting.

Emilie Roy - Lyon

The Giardino del Mago reception venue is set against a vibrant burst of colored smoke surrounding the newlyweds, creating an artistic and dramatic scene setter.

Pino Coduti - Foggia

Arleta Palace, Navarra, Spain — The bride and her five younger sisters stand in a single line, all smiling and looking strikingly similar, for a joyful family portrait at the wedding venue.

Matt Kolf - Washington DC

Taian, Shandong is the setting for this artistic wedding day detail showing the couple's rings set atop a chessboard with the pieces dramatically arranged on a diagonal.

Peng Zhou - Taian

Colourful confetti rests lightly on the bride's beautiful white dress at Woolas Barn, a detail captured on the wedding day in York, England.

Hollie Mateer - East Yorkshire

Fribourg, Switzerland — The newlyweds embrace in the castle’s doorway where they exchanged vows, positioned low at the bottom of the frame with a massive brick and stone wall creating a dramatic, minimalist wedding portrait.

Jeremy Sauterel - Fribourg

Seattle, Washington guests cheer their drinks during toasts under the warm glow of string lights at a reception held in an Airbnb.

Marla Manes - Seattle

Fort Collins, Colorado — The bride and groom take a sunset stroll in the mountains near their reception location, dramatically lit by the photographer against a bold, colorful evening sky for a striking wedding portrait.

Sean Lara - Fort Collins

A detailed photograph created in the Domaine des Pindouls park in Haute-Garonne shows the bride holding her wedding bouquet, which was crafted by a seamstress from various textured fabrics and sewn-on objects.

Catherine Roujean - Toulouse

Higher Eggbeer Farm, Devon — The couple stands between the trees at sunset, surrounded by a repeating pattern of tall trunks that fill the frame, creating an artistic and natural wedding portrait on the farm.

Johnny Dent - Devon

Amid the sunset's warm glow at Beyond Hope Resort in Idaho, the bride and groom share an intimate, artistic dance during their wedding day portrait session.

Samantha Moore - Sandpoint

The delicate silver and pearl rosary, a significant Maceió detail from the bride's wedding accessories, is photographed artistically.

Renner Boldrino - Maceio

Hauts-de-France, Nord - An artistic overhead drone view captures the reception venue where wedding guests are engaged in a dynamic ribbon game, creating a striking scene setter on the couple's special day.

Guillaume Leduc - Nord

Whitehouse Station, NJ, provides the backdrop for a portrait of a couple holding hands against a stucco wall, illuminated by splattered, dappled sunlight from overhead trees.

Wenjie Han - New York City - Metro

Mas d'Arvieux en Provence — In a tight vertical shot under the bride’s veil, the couple shares a passionate kiss, capturing intimacy and romance on their wedding day.

Julie Verdier - Montpellier

An artistic detail shot captures the bride and groom getting into a vibrant yellow vintage VW beetle outside a classic chapel in Stockport, UK.

Caroline Goosey - Cheshire

San Michele Al Tagliamento, Udine, Italy, is the setting for this artistic composition showcasing the groom's wedding day details, including his sophisticated watch, bow tie, and belt laid out together thoughtfully.

Paolo Blocar - Venice

The Sperlak Gallery in Cape May, NJ, provides the backdrop as the bride and groom stand artfully silhouetted at the end of a pier during golden hour over the serene Cape May wetlands.

Brittany Diliberto - Arlington-VA

An abstract photographic detail captured at the Crown and Thistle, Abingdon, England, showcases the unique patterning and delicate beading found on the bride's bespoke white wedding dress.

Patrick Mateer - East Yorkshire

Domaine des Sources, Denicé, France — The married couple shares a kiss under the bride’s veil, romantically encircled by flowing tulle and bathed in warm afternoon sunlight at the reception venue.

Florian Maguin - Isere

In Zeewolde, the Netherlands, a couple poses on a dock at sunset, framed artistically by the towering wooden pier pilons overhead for a dramatic portrait.

Judith Kuivenhoven - Zuid Holland

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