Wedding Photos of Poitiers

The following “Poitiers” 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 “Poitiers” 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 black and white photo of a wedding guest in a wheelchair eagerly waiting for the ceremony to begin in Poitiers.

Poignant Moment Captured: Disabled Guest Awaits French Wedding Ceremony in Poitiers

Witnesses and guests gather at Poitiers, joining in the celebration of the happy couple. The photo captures the special day in stunning black and white.

Poitiers Wedding: A Timeless Celebration of Love and Togetherness

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A wedding guest lovingly licks their friend's hand to moisten a tattoo, captured by a photographer in Poitiers.

Comradery and Tradition Combine in Poitiers Wedding Photo with Touching Hand Licking Gesture

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Wedding guests eagerly await the arrival of the newlyweds under the rain in Poitiers. The charming umbrellas add a touch of nostalgia against the backdrop of the historical arches.

Umbrellas and Wedding Bells: Memorable Moments at a Rainy Poitiers Wedding

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Poitiers groomsmen prepare for the big day in this captivating black and white photo. Witness the anticipation and excitement in every detail.

Groomsmen Anticipation: Poitiers Wedding Prep Captured in Breathtaking B&W Image

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At Poitiers, a couple shares a sweet kiss surrounded by beautiful wisteria during their photo shoot to celebrate their love and upcoming wedding.

Romantic Engagement Portrait in Poitiers: Couple Kisses Amidst Wisteria Bliss to Commemorate Love and Union

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A charming portrait between newlyweds captured at their reception venue in Poitiers, France. Against the picturesque backdrop of a castle, the couple shares a sweet embrace.

Couple's Reception Venue at Poitiers Castle Makes for Stunning Wedding Photo

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Poitiers, Vienne - A beautiful portrait of intimacy captured at the photo shoot location for this couple's wedding. The stunning scenery of Poitiers serves as the perfect backdrop for their love portrait.

Poitiers, Vienne Sets the Scene for a Beautiful Wedding Portrait

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In Poitiers, France, a wedding ceremony takes place at the picturesque Vienne location. The groom's son proudly joins in, eager to show his presence and support for the newlyweds.

Multi-Generational Love: Groom's Son Joins in Beautiful Vienne Wedding Ceremony

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POITIERS, Vienne - The newlyweds, beaming with joy, take their first steps as a married couple outside the ceremony venue in Poitiers.

Newlywed Couple Takes First Steps as Mr. and Mrs. in Poitiers Wedding

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At the ceremony in Poitiers, Vienne, the groom's witnesses oversee as the bride signs the marriage contract.

Bride and groom seal the deal in romantic ceremony with oversight from witnesses in Poitiers, Vienne

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Wedding photo taken at Poitiers where guests are caught napping during the ceremony.

Poitiers Wedding Snooze: Guests Caught Napping During Vow Exchange in Hilarious Photo

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A tender moment between a groom and his mother at a wedding in Poitiers, France, captured in a heartfelt embrace post-ceremony.

Poignant Mother-Son Embrace: A Touching Wedding Moment in Poitiers, France

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A fine art couple portrait captured by a Poitiers wedding photographer in France during a couple session under trees on a grass path, the couple is seen walking and holding hands in nature, having fun in the park.

Romantic Stroll: Poitiers Engagement Portrait Photography Session in France Park

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An award-winning wedding day photographer captured a close-up shot in Poitiers, France, showcasing a flower on the groom's lapel, beautifully illuminated by a spot of sunlight.

Soleil-Filled Poitiers: A Radiant Lapel Blossom in Wedding's Close-Up

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In the city of Poitiers, France, the elegant wedding gown patiently awaits the bride.

Exquisite Elegance: Behind the Scenes of a Glamorous Wedding in Poitiers

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In this award-winning photo, taken at a cocktail place in Poitiers, Vienne, three friends of the bride are captivated by the sight of the wedding ring. The photographer specializes in documenting priceless moments like these in Vienne.

Poitiers Vienne: Friends captivated by bride's ring in WPJA Accolade-winning photo

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In Poitiers, the groom's witnesses carry him for a group photo at the wedding. The black and white portrait captures the humor pose.

Roaring Laughter in Poitiers: Groom's Witnesses Showcase Hilarious Group Photo Pose

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Wedding portrait taken in Mignaloux Beauvoir, Poitiers. It portrays the bride recently seated in the car, capturing the start of her journey into married life.

A Captivating Voyage: A Bride's First Step into Wedded Bliss, Mignaloux Beauvoir, Poitiers

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In Vienne Poitiers, a couple shares an intimate embrace as the fiancé lovingly kisses his partner's shoulder

Romantic Embrace in Vienne Poitiers: Fiancé's Loving Kiss on the Shoulder

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In Poitiers, Vienne, the groom and his sons are seen in the preparation place, getting ready for the wedding with suspenders and bowties for the young boys

Stylish Family Ties: Groom and Sons Prep for Wedding in Poitiers, Vienne

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A bride getting ready for her wedding day in Poitiers, Vienne. Her friends are helping her with the back of her gown in a black and white image.

The Bridal Bliss: Captivating Black and White Portrait of Poitiers' Elegant Bride Embracing the Help of Friends with her Enchanting Gown

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A groom and his witnesses drinking coffee while waiting for the civil ceremony on wedding day in Poitiers

Groom and Witnesses Sip Coffee, Eagerly Awaiting Poitiers' Civil Ceremony on Wedding Day

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A black and white image captured in Poitiers, featuring a couple sharing a passionate kiss. The low camera angle and symmetrical composition adds a classic and romantic touch to the lifestyle portrait.

The Poitiers Passion: A Classic and Romantic Engagement Portrait

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A couple posing in a small nature path at Poitiers - warm tones beautifully surround their intimate embrace amidst the natural beauty of the trail

Path of Love: Embracing Nature's Warmth in Poitiers

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A couple in Poitiers shares a loving kiss as they stand in front of a handrail along a scenic walking path in a nature reserve

Romantic Engagement Portrait Captures Loving Kiss in Poitiers' Scenic Nature Reserve

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A pro wedding photographer captures a moment during a church ceremony in Poitiers, Vienne. The bride and groom's son brings the rings in a white box, while the priest blesses them with a hand.

In the Hands of Love: A Poitiers Wedding's Tender Ring Delivery

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In Poitiers, France, a couple is captured in an engagement portrait while embracing each other in their garden

Romantic Engagement Portrait in Poitiers, France: Heartfelt Embrace in a Stunning Garden

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In Poitiers, France, a couple embrace each other for an engagement portrait

Eternal Love Captured: Poitiers, France Engagement Portrait, Heartwarming Embrace

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A couple in Poitiers, France, share an embrace during their engagement portrait

Capturing Love in Poitiers, France: An Engagement Portrait of a Couple in their Embrace

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