Wedding Photos of Bliss

The following “Bliss” images were created by documentary wedding photographers from the WPJA, who regularly submit their best candid moments, artistic portraits, details, and scene setters for review by our WPJA competition judges.

WEDDINGS + ELOPEMENTS + ARTISTIC PORTRAITS & DETAILS + ENGAGEMENT SESSIONS

Some of the “Bliss” marriage photography samples below may have come from the getting ready events, the actual wedding ceremony, the reception after-party, an engagement session with the couple, or possibly be artistic portraits or detail shots.

FINE ART WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY: Our Artistic Guild award winners take a more creative approach to wedding day Portraits and use their innovative skills to capture the Details of each couple’s special day. The Artistic Guild’s Scene Setters are some of the most notable and breathtaking from within the artistic WPJA contest categories. Playing with light and shadow, special effects, and post-production editing, these images embrace the artistic component of wedding photography.

PRE-WEDDING ENGAGEMENT PHOTOGRAPHY: The story of every couple starts long before the wedding day, and the engagement marks one of the most important milestones in their story. Engaged couples often want to celebrate the occasion and announce their upcoming wedding with a photoshoot. Pre-wedding portraits of an engaged couple can be just as moving and compelling as the images taken on the wedding day. Engagement portraits can win a Diamond Award, an exclusive WPJA award whose winner is selected from the best engagement photography in the world.

Photograph taken at a wedding in Aillas, Gironde, France. The groom and his friends are captured in this wedding photo, as they help him get ready to marry.

French Wedding Bliss: Groom and Friends Gear Up in Aillas, Gironde for Big Day

Wedding photo capturing the couple at Charleston Harbor Beach, joyfully high-fiving guests during their recessional after the ceremony.

Charleston Harbor Beach Bliss: Newlyweds High-Five Guests in Recessional Joy

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Wedding image captured in Budapest, Hungary, shows a couple embracing affectionately in a garden setting.

Romantic Couple Embracing in Budapest Garden: Love Blossoms in Hungarian Wedding Bliss

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Photographer captured a sweet moment at a wedding, with a child enjoying the buffet at Châteauroux.

Châteauroux Wedding Bliss: Photographer Captures Adorable Moment of Child at Buffet Feast

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A newlywed couple happily exits a lovely church in Chalon-sur-Saône, France, captured in a timeless black and white photograph.

Newlywed Bliss: Romantic Exit from Charming Church in Chalon-sur-Saône, France in Timeless Elegance

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A moment captured at Château La Hitte, France on the wedding day, featuring hugs, mirror reflections, and bright smiles in a cozy setting.

Whimsical Wedding Bliss: Hugs, Reflections, and Smiles at Château La Hitte, France

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A joyful family portrait captured at Restaurant Vetta in Monte Bre, Lugano, Switzerland, showcasing the bride and groom lifting their baby overhead during the night cake cutting on their wedding day.

Wedding Day Bliss: Family Portrait at Restaurant Vetta, Monte Bre, Lugano, Switzerland

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Beautiful moment in Hong Kong captured at a wedding venue, featuring a happy bride and groom surrounded by confetti during a guest-arranged celebration walk at the Popinjays reception venue.

Magical Wedding Bliss in Hong Kong: Confetti-filled Celebration at Popinjays Reception Venue

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A heartwarming moment captured during a wedding in Sprockhövel, Germany, as the couple's loyal dog lingers at the ceremony, fixating on the priest after delivering the rings.

Loyal Dog's Loving Gaze: Wedding Bliss in Sprockhövel, Germany captured as He Watches Priest

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A lovely moment captured on the wedding day in Isère, France, as the newlyweds exit the Mairie de Domène under a cascade of bubbles, a symbol of joy and celebration.

Bubble Bliss: Newlyweds Exiting Mairie de Domène in Isère, France, Surrounded by Joyful Bubbles

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Wedding day bliss at Aragosta Deer Isle Maine, as the couple shares a joyous embrace on the rocky Maine shore, wrapped up in each other's arms and beaming with happiness.

Blissful Embrace: A Wedding Day at Aragosta Deer Isle Maine Shore

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A romantic wedding photo captured at Flag Hill Winery in New Hampshire, showing a couple sitting by an orchard with a campfire burning in the background during the tranquil blue hour after a rainy day.

Romantic Wedding Bliss at Flag Hill Winery: Couple by Orchard with Campfire at Blue Hour

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A candid moment at a Bangkok wedding captured in a beautiful photo, showing a woman seated with her baby engrossed in a screen, while the bride passes by, casting a glance back at them.

Captivating Candid Moment: Bangkok Wedding Bliss with Baby, Bride, and Screen Time Glance

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Newlyweds captured in a beautiful outdoor setting at Manoir du Chêne Rouge in Beaussais sur mer during their wedding day, with a low camera angle showcasing the couple among lush greenery and vibrant yellow flowers.

Newlyweds Bask in Beauty at Beaussais Sur Mer: Manoir Du Chêne Rouge Elopement Bliss

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A romantic wedding photo captured at the Barn at Smugglers Notch in Vermont, where a couple gazes at fireworks during their reception against a beautiful dark blue dusk sky.

Romantic Fireworks Moment: Celestial Bliss at The Barn at Smugglers Notch, Vermont

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Picture taken on the wedding day in Wells, Maine, featuring a couple embracing closely under a picturesque sky.

An Intimate Embrace: Wells, Maine Wedding Couple Enveloped by Stunning Sky Backdrop

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A serene winter wedding portrait captured in Chandolin, Valais, Switzerland, showcasing a couple in a tranquil snowy setting at their outdoor venue.

Winter Wonderland Nuptials: Chandolin, Valais, Switzerland - Breathtaking Portrait of Tranquil Snowy Setting

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Bride walks into the ocean at French's Point in Maine during a serene wedding day portrait session at the outdoor venue under the sun.

Serene Ocean Stroll: Bride at French's Point Venue in Maine, Sunlit Wedding Portrait Session

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Bridesmaid in a beautiful Kimball Hall, Roswell, Georgia, laughing joyfully after catching the bouquet in a semi-symmetrical framed scene.

Bridesmaid Bliss: Bouquet Catch at Kimball Hall

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Two young children joyfully play a ring toss game during a wedding celebration at the Milling Barn in Bluntswood Hall, Hertfordshire.

Barnyard Bliss: Children's Delight at the Milling Barn Wedding

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Bride and Groom happily exit the aisle at Quinta Roma Vista in Atenas, Alajuela, Costa Rica, as their guests cheerfully throws bubbles in celebration of their special day.

Atenas Bliss: A Joyful Exit at Quinta Roma Vista Wedding

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At Private Residence in Nobleboro, Maine, the bride and her mom share a sweet moment, blowing kisses to each other before the wedding ceremony. A heartwarming image capturing the love and excitement of this special day.

Nobleboro, Maine: A Mother-Daughter Bond in Sweet Wedding Bliss

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This romantic image captures the bride setting up their wedding night accommodation in an outdoor tent on the stunning Island of Iona

The bride is pictured setting up a wedding night tent on Iona Island, a romantic setting

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Baker Beach Artful Engagement Picture in San Francisco with some Bliss by the Golden Gate Bridge

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Esterra Vini in Perushtitsa, Bulgaria artistic wedding photo capturing A look between two lovers during a photo shoot

A wedding photo shoot captures a tender look between two lovers, with the bride's veil billowing in the wind amidst the trees

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Sofia couple during their wedding Bulgaria reception party as the laugh during the cake cutting

Bulgarian Bliss: A Joyful Moment in Sofia - The Laughter of Love during Cake Cutting

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

Eternal Bliss: A Varese Wedding Moment

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Sacramento documentary wedding photo of an Asian bride and traditional bridal outfit with tears streaming down her face

Bridal Bliss and Tears: A Captivating Moment in Sacramento

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Wymeswold, Leicestershire, UK wedding shoot with a couple surrounded by guests under confetti shower

Joyful Jubilation: A Wymeswold Wedding Celebration

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Hasenöhrl Hof Bayrischzell outdoor wedding ceremony celebration with bride, groom and confetti.

Eternal Bliss: A Joyful Moment of Love and Laughter at Hasenöhrl Hof Bayrischzell

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