Wedding Photos of Artistry

The following “Artistry” 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 “Artistry” 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 captivating scene captured as the newlyweds dance in the enchanting glow of festoon lighting at Elsecar Heritage Centre, creating a perfect blend of romance, artistry, and nostalgia.

Enchanting Dance: Nostalgic Romance in Elsecar's Festooned Glow

Award-winning wedding day detail picture captures the elegance and artistry as the bride's legs emerge from a tub, with her dress gracefully displayed nearby, in a beautifully composed black and white frame.

Graceful Elegance: Capturing the Bride's Legs in a Tub

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In a masterful display of artistry, a wedding photographer captures the intricate beauty of the groom's cufflinks and hand in black and white at Saint Sauvant.

Monochrome Magnificence: Unveiling Saint Sauvant's Splendor in Wedding Portraiture

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A black and white photo taken in Saint Sauvant, Charente-Maritime captures the delicate details of the buttons on the bride's dress, evoking a timeless vintage aesthetic.

Delicate Buttons Unveiled: Timeless Vintage Charm in Saint Sauvant, Charente-Maritime

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A black and white frame captures the bustling scene at Maison des mariés as everyone focuses on adjusting the final details for the groom. The photographer's artistic touch highlights the intricacies of the scene.

Artistic Capture of Groom's Preparations Unveiled

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A striking wedding photo capturing intricate tattoos and refreshing beverages in a soft light setting at Beijing Sanlitun Paul Restaurant in Beijing.

Ink and Drinks: Capturing Love and Artistry in Beijing's Sanlitun Paul Restaurant

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At La Closeraie wedding venue in Burgundy, the pro documentary photographer captures an award-winning image. With layered reflections and artistic flair, this stunning image showcases their creativity.

Layers of Reception Party Love: Award-Winning Artistry at La Closeraie Wedding Venue in Burgundy

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This wedding photo, taken in Cazorla Spain, captures the bride and the artistry and skill needed to fasten her dress buttons

A wedding photo captures the bride with her dress delicately fastened by Team Bride

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Bride's make-up while Dad is eating | France wedding photographer

Artistry in Motion: Capturing the Bride's Make-Up and Dad's Delight

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