Wedding Photos of Black and white

The following “Black and white” 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 “Black and white” 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 a serene location near Heidelberg, Germany, the groom tenderly embraces his bride under a beautiful tree. This stunning black and white photograph captures their love.
Tender Embrace in Heidelberg: Capturing Eternal Love under the Serene German Tree
A groom stands at the end of the church nave, eagerly waiting for the arrival of his bride who has just arrived by apecar Piaggio at the Church of San Abbondio in Boalzo
Joyful Groom Awaits His Beloved Bride: A Spectacular Wedding Unfolds at the Church of San Abbondio
A black and white image of a bride and groom sitting in a window at Schloss Schöneck, Boppard, playing a game of chess
Checkmate of Love: A Captivating Chess-Inspired Wedding Moment at Schloss Schöneck
A loving couple cuddles on a picturesque bridge, surrounded by the stunning architectural beauty of Milwaukee, WI, forming a timeless black and white composition filled with symmetrical patterns and countless geometric shapes
Celebrating Love: A Timeless Black and White Engagement Portrait Embracing Milwaukee's Architectural Beauty and Geometric Symmetry
In Zug, Switzerland, a captivating wedding photo captures three rings casting striking shadows against a serene and minimalistic backdrop
Zug's Mesmerizing Marriage: Three Rings Dance with Shadows in Serene Wedding Snap
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
On a riverboat before the cocktail - Moselle. Black and white photo of a couple at the back of a boat where the groom is kissing his wife's hand, with waves created by the boat in the background.
Romantic Reverie on the Moselle: Captivating Couple's Moment on a Riverboat
Romantic engaged couple embracing in front of St Albans Cathedral, sharing an intimate pose, their heads touching in a black and white symmetrical portrait
Love in St Albans: Embracing Romance at the Cathedral - A Symmetrical Black and White Portrait of an Engaged Couple
A pre-wedding couple photo in Strasbourg capturing a captivating scene: A silhouetted couple with a reflection under them, framed by trees and a grand historic building atop a hill
Enchanting Elegance: Strasbourg's Pre-Wedding Bliss Embraced in a Breathtaking Silhouette
Lifestyle portrait of a couple in Strasbourg, France, before their wedding. The image showcases their intimate embrace under the beautifully arched stones, captured in black and white.
Lovingly entwined under Strasbourg's Stone Arches: A Stunning Engagement Portrait
In a black and white image taken at a wedding, the bride in Hyderabad is having jewelry added to her forehead before the haldi ceremony.
Exuding Tradition and Elegance: Hyderabad's Bride Embraces Wedding Rituals in Enchanting Delhi Ceremony
Couple's session in Valencia: A black and white image captures the bride reaching out to the groom's hand, with her veil gracefully draped across the frame.
Romantic Monochrome: Bride Serenades Groom's Heart with Veiled Grace in Valencia
A close-up detail shot of wedding rings, captured in black and white, at the beautiful Château de Puyrigaud in Léoville, Charente-Maritime, France
Elegant Devotion: Intimate Glimpse of Wedding Rings at Château de Puyrigaud, Léoville, France
This black and white image captures the exquisite details of bride's dress and bouquet at Château de Puyrigaud in Léoville, Charente-Maritime, France
The French Fairytale: A Captivating Glimpse of Elegance at Château de Puyrigaud
An engaged couple at Jonzac, Charente-Maritime, France, share a session of love and joy, capturing all-natural white-background portraits while embracing and smiling
Love and Joy in Jonzac: A Blissful Engagement Portrait in Charente-Maritime, France
This black and white wedding photo was taken in Jodhpur, India. It features a close-up shot of the bride's hands and the intricate details of her gown.
Elegant Allure: Captivating Bridal Mastery in Striking Jodhpur
The cake! A black and white photo captures a couple celebrating with fireworks at Piccolo Lago, overlooking Lake Maggiore, Italy. The joyous moment adds a vibrant glow to the night sky.
Dazzling Delights: A Captivating Snapshot of Love and Fireworks - A Stunning Celebration Atop Piccolo Lago, Lake Maggiore, Italy
In this photo taken at the ceremony location in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the groom bursts with excitement, giving a fist pump, as he and the bride exit the venue together, immediately after being declared husband and wife
Capturing Eternal Bliss: Witness the Spectacular Moment as Philly Groom Triumphantly Ushers Newlywed Bride to Forever
In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, at the reception venue, a heartwarming moment unfolded as the bride's uncle excitedly devoured the surprise birthday cake presented by the newlyweds
Love and Laughter Collide: Witness the Joyful Surprise as Newlyweds Treat Bride's Uncle to a Special Birthday Cake in Philadelphia
In a private residence in Westcliffe, CO, a bridesmaid helps the ringbearer put on his cowboy boots just moments before the wedding ceremony begins. The unique attire adds a touch of western country to the special day.
Wedding Whispers: Unveiling the Heartwarming Union with a Western Twist at a Westcliffe Residence
The bride and groom stand outside their reception venue in Rougemont-le-Château, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté. In black and white, their reflection appears beneath them, adding an artistic touch.
Wedding Duet: Capturing Eternal Love in a Monochrome Portrait with Reflections
An enchanting black and white engagement portrait in Tarvisio, Udine, Italy, where the soon-to-wed couple radiates joy, while he confidently sports his streetbike leather jacket
Radiant Joy in Tarvisio: A Striking Black and White Engagement Portrait in Udine, Italy
A captivating black and white portrait of the engaged couple romantically embracing amidst the timeless stone buildings of Siena, Tuscany
Love Enveloped in Tuscany's Timeless Charm: A Captivating Embrace in Siena
A black and white portrait of a couple taken at the grand staircase of Glen Manor House in Rhode Island. The image showcases the beautiful natural light and elegant stairs.
Romantic Moments at the Grand Staircase: A Stunning Black and White Wedding Portrait at Glen Manor House, Rhode Island
A black and white photo of a couple, taken in a serene woods, captures their romantic and intimate pose at the Nehe reception venue.
Love in the Shadows: Capturing Serenity and Romance at Nehe Reception Venue

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