Wedding Photos of Outdoor

The following “Outdoor” 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 “Outdoor” 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.

Amidst the majestic pines of Mitchells Mountain Meadows in Truckee, California, a girl adds a touch of whimsy to the outdoor reception as she dances gracefully with her parasol. Against the backdrop of nature's beauty, her joyful movements are captured.

Dancing Under the Pines: A Whimsical Moment at Mitchells Mountain Meadows, Truckee

A breathtaking black and white image from a wedding at Colli Euganei in Padua, Italy, capturing the wind elegantly swirling the bride's veil in a serene wheat field.

Serene Serenade: Bride's Veil Dancing in Windswept Wheat Field at Colli Euganei, Padua Italy

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At the outdoor wedding venue in Brittland Manor, Chestertown, MD, a little forced perspective transforms the ring bearer into Ringzilla.

Ringzilla Roams the Grounds: Outdoor Wedding at Brittland Manor, Chestertown, MD, Ring Bearer in Disguise

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A bride and groom stand in a mountain setting, their silhouettes blending with a vivid sunset against a smoky sky, creating a unique and unforgettable image of their wedding day at Tom Blake Trailhead in Snowmass, Colorado.

Silhouetted Sunset Love: A Magical Wedding Moment at Tom Blake Trailhead in Snowmass, Colorado

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Captivating wedding day moment at Museum Hülsmann in Bielefeld, filled with genuine emotions and joy as a woman embraces the bride with beaming smiles in an outdoor setting.

Woman Hugs Bride with Beaming Smiles at Museum Hülsmann in Bielefeld

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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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Aerial view of the first dance taking place in a charming garden setting at the Bride's parents private house in St Ives, UK, beautifully showcasing the outdoor wooden deck dance floor during a lovely wedding celebration.

Enchanting First Dance in Lush Garden Setting at Private House in St Ives, UK

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A newlywed couple stands beneath a canopy of lush trees at Stockton House during their outdoor wedding ceremony, with billowy clouds and a clear blue sky completing the picturesque scene.

Enchanting Outdoor Wedding at Stockton House: Newlyweds Amid Lush Trees, Billowy Clouds, Clear Sky

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A beautiful wedding image captured at Baan Dusit Thani, Bangkok, where a couple is framed through holes in a musician's notes stand during the outdoor ceremony.

Musical Notes Frame Love: Wedding Bliss at Baan Dusit Thani, Bangkok Outdoor Ceremony

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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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Newlyweds standing in front of a farmers field with tractor stripes in the dirt, captured in a breathtaking wedding portrait at Domaine de Kervallon in Caro.

Romantic Newlyweds Embracing Amidst Tractor Stripes at Domaine de Kervallon in Caro

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A beautiful wedding photo of a newlywed couple running hand in hand on the sandy beach at Plage de Ploemeur, captured against the backdrop of the sea and blue sky.

Romantic Run on Plage de Ploemeur: Newlyweds Holding Hands on Sandy Beach by Sea

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A unique wedding portrait taken at Elmwood Farm, Williamsport, MD, using an iPhone to capture the sky's reflection, creating a captivating visual effect during the couple's portrait session.

Glorious Reflection: Elmwood Farm Wedding Portrait Captured with iPhone in Williamsport, MD

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A stunning wedding photograph at Chateau Rigaud Bordeaux, France, showcasing a beautiful bride and groom framed in golden hour light, standing in a picturesque vineyard at the venue.

Golden Hour Romance: Bride and Groom at Chateau Rigaud Bordeaux Vineyard, France

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A candid outdoor wedding moment captured at Château de Périgny, 86190 Vouillé, where the bride and her two witnesses walk to the ceremony, with one using a towel to shield from rain, while the other carries a makeup kit in a lighthearted documentary photo

Bride and Witnesses: Rainy Day Stroll at Château de Périgny- Joyful Documentary Capture

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A candid shot of a bride and groom shedding tears during their outdoor wedding ceremony at Saint Joseph de Riviere, France, seated in matching rattan wicker chairs, capturing a raw and emotional moment

Emotional Tears: Bride and Groom's Raw Moment in Saint Joseph de Riviere, France

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A dynamic shot capturing a wedding celebration at Château la Salle in France, with a stunning fireworks display adding a touch of magic to the outdoor evening festivities.

Enchanting Fireworks: A Fairy-Tale Wedding at Château La Salle in France

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A couple exchanges vows in a captivating outdoor setting at Artist Point, Washington, with the majestic mountain as the backdrop, the sun gently rising, all captured in a candid and authentic photograph that tells a touching wedding day story.

Romantic Vows at Artist Point: Majestic Mountain backdrop for Candid and Authentic Wedding Photograph

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A romantic shot at a picture-perfect outdoor wedding in Udaipur, Rajasthan, capturing the love and joy between two people against a gorgeous sunset backdrop.

A Romantic Sunset Moment at an Idyllic Outdoor Wedding in Udaipur, Rajasthan

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A unique wedding scene with a couple smiling behind two kissing llamas, one black and one white, captured at Biodome Esslingen venue during a peaceful outdoor portrait session.

Llamas Love: Couple Smiles Behind Black and White Kissers at Biodome Esslingen Wedding Venue

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A nature portrait captured in Germany during the First Look session at a serene outdoor wedding venue, beautifully encapsulating the essence of the special day.

Enchanting First Look: Serene Nature Portrait at a German Outdoor Wedding Venue

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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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A beautiful image is captured as the newlyweds rehearse their first dance at Borgo Tre Rose Hotel in Montepulciano during a tranquil outdoor portrait session on their wedding day.

Elegant First Dance Rehearsal at Borgo Tre Rose Hotel in Montepulciano: A Tranquil Portrait Session

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A romantic embrace on the water taxi in Venice's Grand Canal, a serene post-ceremony ride captured during a peaceful outdoor wedding portrait session.

Venetian Serenade: Love on the Water Taxi in Venice's Grand Canal Wedding Portrait Session

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A romantic wedding photo of a couple embracing on a water taxi on the Grand Canal, captured during a peaceful outdoor portrait session on their special day.

Embracing Love on the Grand Canal: Romantic Water Taxi Wedding Portrait Session

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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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A romantic wedding couple enjoys a serene canoe ride at sunset in Manchester, Maine, captured beautifully during their outdoor portrait session on their special day.

Serene Sunset Canoe Ride: Wedding Couple's Romantic Portrait Session in Manchester, Maine

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A beautiful wedding detail at Villa Kerz's garden in Germany, featuring delicate gold and silver wedding bands elegantly placed on the bride's collarbone for a ring shot during a serene outdoor session.

Serene Ring Shot: Delicate Gold and Silver Bands Adorning Bride's Collarbone in Villa Kerz's Garden

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A beautiful outdoor wedding detail shot showcasing a bouquet of flowers and vintage car at the Moselle venue.

Vintage Car and Floral Beauty: Stunning Outdoor Wedding Detail at Moselle Venue

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A heartwarming session for a groom and his childhood horse, captured at a serene outdoor wedding venue in Gelderland, Netherlands, as they walk in perfect harmony, symbolizing their bond and unity on this special day.

Harmonious Harmony: Groom and Childhood Horse United at Serene Outdoor Wedding Venue in Gelderland

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