Wedding Photos of Massachusetts

The following “Massachusetts” 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 “Massachusetts” 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.

A couple is seated next to a frozen lake, near a stone wall, in Lincoln, Massachusetts, captured beautifully by a talented wedding photographer

Serene Love on Ice: Enchanted Couple Embrace by a Frozen Lake in Lincoln, Massachusetts

A couple in Boston, Massachusetts, is captured in a black and white photograph taken by a WPJA wedding photographer, as they joyfully run through a city park in the rain

Boston Romance: Rainy Park Run Captured by WPJA Wedding Photographer

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A photo of a couple standing in front of a church in Cape Cod, Massachusetts, with an American flag waving proudly above them

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A couple in Paxton, Massachusetts found a beautiful spot at the Pleasant View Nursery to share a romantic embrace, with the sun's rays creating a stunning backdrop as they kissed among the bushes

Romantic Embrace amidst the Radiant Gardens of Pleasant View Nursery, Paxton, Massachusetts

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In a charming street called Pirate's Lane in Gloucester, Massachusetts, a couple can be seen joyfully laughing together surrounded by lobster traps in their engagement portrait, beautifully captured by a talented wedding photographer

Gloucester's Pirate's Lane: A Captivating Engagement amidst Lobster Traps

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A photograph of a happy couple standing in front of a newly painted red barn in Pirate's Lane, Gloucester, Massachusetts

Love in Full Bloom: A Happy Couple Captured in front of Pirate's Lane's Vibrant Red Barn, Gloucester, Massachusetts

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A couple embraces while standing on rocks with a picturesque pond as backdrop at Wright's Pond, Medford, Massachusetts

Love's Serenade: A Medford Couple's Embrace Amidst Nature's Symphony

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The flower girls playfully hide under the sweetheart table of the bride and groom at the Red Jacket Beach Resort in Yarmouth, MA, and are joyfully discovered by the couple

Joyful Discovery: Flower Girls Hide and Seek Beneath the Red Jacket Beach Resort Sweetheart Table

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The father of the bride takes a peaceful nap before his daughter's wedding ceremony in Harwich, MA. This clean light-toned image earned the photographer a prestigious WPJA Honor Award.

A Serene Slumber: Father of the Bride Rests Before Wedding, Harwich, MA

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During the hora dance at the Loring-Greenough House in Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts, the brides are lifted up in chairs

Lifting Love's Momentum: Experiencing the Hora Dance at the Loring-Greenough House

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The groom playfully hangs upside down from the chuppah on the dock near the water at the Community Rowing Boathouse in Brighton, Massachusetts, after the ceremony

Upside-Down Groom: A Playful Twist on Wedding Traditions at the Community Rowing Boathouse

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The bride's parents are surrounded by wedding party members with dusting sweepers in a Jewish wedding tradition, at Temple Israel in Natick, Massachusetts

Dusting Sweepers and Celebrations: A Vibrant Jewish Wedding Tradition at Temple Israel in Natick, Massachusetts

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In this lifestyle engagement photoshoot, the couple, about to tie the knot, can be seen seated in a soft and cozy corner couch at a wine shop in Lowell, MA. They are both wearing warm smiles.

Smiling Sweethearts: Capturing the Love on a Cozy Couch in a Lowell Wine Shop

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In the lifestyle engagement photoshoot, the couple about to tie the knot is captured at Lowell Wine Shop in Lowell, MA. They stand before a wall adorned with newspaper wallpaper, while small mirrors hanging reflect their love.

Cheers to Forever: Enchanting Engagement Portrait Set Amidst Lowell Wine Shop's Newspaper Wallpaper and Mirrors

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The picture shows a close-up of the wedding rings, with the groom preparing in the background, at a hotel in Boston, Massachusetts

Boston's Blissful Bond: A Glimpse into Forever, Captured in Rings and Reflections

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A reflection of the bride and groom standing in a church in Boston, Massachusetts. They are surrounded by beautiful religious artwork.

Reflections of Love: Captivating Artistry Envelops Boston's Sacred Union

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A loving couple cherishes a tender embrace beneath the picturesque Powder Point Bridge, situated in Duxbury, MA, captured in a striking black and white portrait

Romantic Embrace: A Captivating Black and White Engagement Portrait of a Couple under Duxbury's Picturesque Powder Point Bridge

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A couple exudes love and tenderness as they hold each other tightly under the magnificent Powder Point Bridge at Duxbury, MA, surrounded by exposed pier pilons during low tide

Love and Tenderness Under the Magnificent Powder Point Bridge: A Captivating Engagement Portrait in Duxbury, MA

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An engaged couple in silhouette walks hand in hand, symbolizing their journey together, at Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts

Journey of Love: Engaged Couple Embrace at Serene Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts

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An engaged couple joyfully runs towards the ocean at Crosby Landing Beach, Brewster, Massachusetts, with a lone sailboat nearby

Running Towards Forever: A Blissful Engagement Portrait at Crosby Landing Beach

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Engaged couple in Orleans, Massachusetts, posing together by a solitary tree against a serene blue sky - a minimalist portrait

Embraced by Love: A Serene Engagement Portrait in Orleans, Massachusetts

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A WPJA Honor Award-winning photo, taken by a skilled wedding photographer, showcases the couple stealing a private moment at Bourne Farm. Enjoying a drink, they stand in the doorway of a charming barn, with trees framing them in the foreground.

In the Doorway of Love: A Stolen Minute Alone at Bourne Farm for the Wedding Couple

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In this photo taken at Lighthouse Inn, the grooms are seen walking down the aisle together, radiating happiness after their wedding ceremony

United in Love: Capturing Pure Joy as Two Grooms Begin Their Journey

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At Valley View Farm in Haydenville, MA, two young girls excitedly anticipate their drinks at the eye-level bar, creating a charming moment captured by an acclaimed VT wedding photojournalist and honored with a WPJA Award.

Excitement at Valley View Farm: Young Girls Anticipate Drinks in Award-Winning Wedding Photo

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Bride and bridal party members excitedly peer out of the window at Willowdale Estate in Topsfield, MA, anticipating the arrival of wedding guests

Capturing Unveiled Joy: A Stunning Snapshot of Anticipation at Willowdale Estate

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A couple sits inside a vintage black Porsche convertible, parked at the Hammond Castle in Gloucester, MA. They are the bride and groom.

Romance Revs Up: Bride and Groom Unite in Timeless Elegance at Hammond Castle, Gloucester, MA

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In this wedding photo taken at the State Room Boston, the bride gracefully descends the stairs, making her way towards the eagerly awaiting guests.

The Breathtaking Bridal Descent: A Serene Staircase Stroll Unveiled at State Room Boston

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A wedding photo taken at Gloucester, MA. The bride stands on the deck, with the wind lifting her gown over her head to reveal her elegant shoes.

Glamorous Gloucester: A Captivating Wedding Moment with Breathtaking Wind Reveal

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The bride gracefully makes her way down the aisle at Hammond Castle in Gloucester, MA, while the groom, visibly moved, stands alongside his groomsmen, captured in a heartfelt moment of love and emotion

Capturing Moments of Love and Emotion: A Wedding Documentary Journey

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A newly married couple shares a romantic moment on a trolley adorned with disco lights while traveling to their wedding reception in Boston, Massachusetts

Capturing Love's Journey: Newlyweds Illuminate Boston's Trolley with Romance

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