Wedding Photos of Virginia

The following “Virginia” 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 “Virginia” 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.

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In Virginia at Poplar Springs Manor in Warrenton, the bride playfully smashes cake into the groom's face, causing it to fall off as they both share a joyous laugh.
Fun Fiasco: Bride's Cake Smash Sends Groom's Plan Crumbling, Laughter Fills the Room
At Inn at Mount Vernon Farm in Sperryville, VA, the bride's sister hurries to find water for the nervous bride before the wedding ceremony.
SISTER OF BRIDE SAVES DAY: The chase for water at the Sperryville wedding
Bride and her bridesmaids share a candid moment in the nursery at Grace Episcopal Church in Alexandria, VA, just before the ceremony.
Bride and Bridesmaids Bond in Grace Episcopal Church's Nursery Before Ceremony Begins
In Winchester, Virginia, a heartwarming moment unfolds as the bride presents a gift to her flower girl before the wedding ceremony. The precious expression on the little girl's face captures the love and anticipation in the air.
Winchester's Heartfelt Gift: A Bride's Surprise for her Flower Girl
Photographer captures guests at a wedding in Charlottesville, Virginia, dancing and enjoying donuts. The lively image was recognized with an award from the Wedding Photojournalist Association.
DANCING DONUT GUESTS DELIGHT AT CHARLOTTESVILLE WEDDING: WPJA Accolade-Winning Documentary Photo
The bride leads her guests away from the summit at Shenandoah National Park in the rain, creating a memorable and adventurous wedding experience
Rainy Romance: A Daring Wedding Trek through Shenandoah National Park's Summit
A couple walks hand in hand through a picturesque historic alley in Old Town Alexandria, VA, during their engagement photo session with a professional wedding photographer from WPJA
Romantic Stroll Through Time: A Captivating Engagement Portrait in Old Town Alexandria
At Dominion Valley Country Club in Haymarket, VA, the bride and groom happily recess with hands raised and waves to guests
A Joyful Recession at Dominion Valley Country Club: The Bride and Groom Raise Their Hands in Celebration
A bride descends the staircase at Hendry House in Arlington, VA, as captured by an acclaimed documentary wedding photographer. The minimalist image showcases clean white tones and was awarded by the WPJA.
The Bridal Staircase Descent: A Captivating Documentary Wedding Photo in Arlington, VA
A picture of a couple in love surrounded by beautiful hydrangeas at Wollam Gardens in Jeffersonton, VA
Romantic Rhapsody: Enamored Couple Embraces amidst Lush Hydrangeas at Wollam Gardens in Jeffersonton, VA
In the scenic Shenandoah National Park, Virginia, a couple about to tie the knot is captured at sunset on Skyline Drive. The image showcases a vibrant orange sky, with the couple in silhouette, facing each other in the center for a symmetrical composition
Silhouetted Love: Sunset Engagement Portrait Captures Mesmerizing Silhouette Perfection on Skyline Drive, Shenandoah National Park, Virginia
In Alexandria, VA, a couple lovingly leans in for a tender kiss, framed by a stunning tunnel constructed with weathered square stones
Love's Embrace: Alexandria Engagement Portrait Enchants with Historic Stone Tunnel
A close-up view of a beautifully decorated sword and henna design, captured during a Sikh wedding ceremony in Arlington, Virginia
Exquisite Sikh Wedding Splendor: A Captivating Close-Up of Ornate Sword and Henna Art in Vibrant Arlington, Virginia
A bride celebrates during a Yoruba ceremony at the Short Pump Hilton in Richmond, Virginia, surrounded by her bridal party as they dance and money is thrown into the air
Bridal Bliss: Captivating Yoruba Ceremony Unveiled at Short Pump Hilton
An engagement portrait in Manassas, VA captured the couple enjoying a piggyback ride at a local brewery
Capturing Love and Laughter: A Playful Engagement Portrait in Manassas, VA
Old Town Alexandria couple captured in a mesmerizing artistic portrait, bathed in halos of refracted light at The Morrison House - Hotel
The Morrison House - Hotel in Old Town Alexandria captures an artistic portrait of a couple
Old Town Alexandria at The Morrison House - Hotel: A stylish duo poses in front of a captivating book collage
The Morrison House - Hotel in Old Town Alexandria: A stylish duo in front of a captivating book collage
The couple ran along a sunny street in Alexandria, Virginia, with shadows stretching before them, creating an eye-catching photo
Alexandria, Virginia: Engagement Photo Perfection Sparked by Running Couple's Shadows
The couple is eating a cookie in Alexandria, Virginia, posing for a black and white portrait in a park while wearing formal clothing
Alexandria, VA: Black & White Formal Engagement Photo of Couple Eating Cookie in Park
The couple is captured in a black and white photo, featuring a mirrored effect, reflecting their surroundings near a greenhouse in Alexandria, Virginia
Alexandria, Virginia Greenhouse Engagement Photo: Reflections of a Loving Couple
At the Estate at River Run in Richmond, Virginia, USA, the mother stands in disbelief in response to the toasts given by the groom's siblings
At the Estate at River Run, Richmond, Virginia, USA, the mother is stunned by the toasts

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