Wedding Photos of Moment

The following “Moment” 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 “Moment” 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 touching moment at Thorpe Gardens as the bride is moved to tears during the groom's heartfelt speech on their wedding day.

Bride Moved to Tears by Groom's Heartfelt Speech at Thorpe Gardens Wedding Ceremony

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Wedding day moment at Millfields Farm Venue: Groom reading vows to bride during indoor ceremony, captured in a charming black and white style for a timeless touch.

Charming Black and White: Groom's Vow Reading to Bride at Millfields Farm Venue

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At a wedding in NRW, Germany, the groom is tenderly kissed by an elder guest, capturing a heartfelt moment in a nostalgic black and white photograph.

Tender Kiss: Heartfelt Moment at NRW Wedding Captured in Nostalgic Black and White Photograph

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A touching scene at Schloss Herten, Germany, where the bride receives a warm kiss and hug from an elder gentleman immediately following the ceremony on her wedding day.

Elderly Gentleman Tenderly Embraces Bride After Ceremony at Schloss Herten, Germany Wedding

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In Italy, at Castelvecchio in Gorizia, the bride joyfully tosses her bouquet on the venue's lawn, toward eager single ladies, creating a lively and timeless moment captured on her wedding day.

Bride Tosses Bouquet at Castelvecchio: Timeless Moment of Joyful Celebration in Italy's Gorizia

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Groom getting his tie ready with the help of his groomsmen at Chateau-ferme d'Aboncourt venue on the wedding day, showcasing a moment of concentration and camaraderie.

Groom Tying Up with Groomsmen at Chateau-Ferme d'Aboncourt: Moment of Concentration and Camaraderie

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A joyous moment at Villa Boscarello, Siena, Tuscany, captured after the wedding ceremony as the newlyweds share a kiss amidst a backdrop of happy guests and radiant sunshine.

Radiant Sunshine Kiss: Newlyweds' Joyous Moment at Villa Boscarello, Siena, Tuscany Wedding

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A joyful moment captured at the end of a sunlit ceremony in Tuscany's Podere il Pino, with the bride and groom dancing amidst a backdrop of happy guests.

Sunlit Celebration: Bride and Groom Dance Amidst Joyful Guests at Podere Il Pino, Tuscany

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Beautiful wedding captured at Space Gallery in Denver, Colorado, showing flower girls and ring bearer joyfully dancing at the reception, taken from a bird's eye view in a evocative black and white shot.

Joyful Flower Girls and Ring Bearer Dance: Denver Wedding at Space Gallery in Black and White

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A heartfelt moment outside Santuario Incoronata church in Foggia as the father gently opens the car door for his daughter on her wedding day, captured in a timeless black and white photograph.

Father's Tender Touch: Daughter's Wedding Day at Santuario Incoronata Church, Foggia

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A candid and intimate moment from the wedding day, showcasing men helping the groom with his bow tie at the venue in Ascain.

Groomsmen Tying Bow Tie for Groom: Candid Moment at Ascain Wedding Venue

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Father of the bride carefully placing the veil on his daughter's head at Castelnau des Fieumarcon in Lectoure, Gers, a touching moment frozen in time during the wedding ceremony.

Father of the Bride Tenderly Adorning Veil in Castelnau des Fieumarcon, Lectoure, Gers Ceremony

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A candid moment frozen in time, showcasing a man in a suit glancing at his watch while the television in the background displays a snooker game.

Groom Checking Time During Snooker Match at Elegant Venue in China

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A tender moment at a wedding captured at Nanping, Fujian church as a girl sheds tears and crouches with hands covering her face during the emotional ceremony.

Tears of Joy: Emotional Moment at Nanping

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A captivating photo captured during a São Paulo, Brazil wedding, featuring love and resilience taking center stage as the newlyweds share a cake-cutting moment surrounded by jubilant guests at the venue.

Love and Resilience: Newlyweds Share Cake-Cutting Moment at São Paulo Wedding Celebration

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Captured in Cheshire, England, this black and white picture at a family home captures a poignant moment before the bride and her father head to the church, sharing a glass of champagne, reflecting a sentimental pre-wedding scene full of love.

Sentimental Pre-Wedding Champagne Moment: Bride and Father in Cheshire, England Family Home

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Wedding day imagery showcasing a candid moment as the groom and groomsmen lend a hand to push a stuck car on the grassy venue of a Victoria, Australia hotel carpark.

Groomsmen Gallantly Pushing Stuck Car At Victoria, Australia Hotel Carpark During Wedding Festivities

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A joyful moment frozen in time at Punta Barranca salon in Rosario, Argentina, as groomsmen toss the bride high above the dance floor during a wedding celebration.Pablo Banterla, of Santa Fe, is a wedding photographer for

Exquisite Moment at Punta Barranca Salon: Groomsmen Toss Bride High in Rosario Wedding Joy

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A candid and spontaneous shot taken on the couple's wedding day at Emerald Lake in Crested Butte, Colorado, with the husband playfully giving his new wife a casual pat on the backside.

Emerald Lake Elation: Husband's Playful Pat on Bride's Backside Captured in Crested Butte Wedding

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A funny moment at Wild Basin Lodge in Colorado captured on the wedding day, as the groom warms up by the fireplace after the chilly ceremony, creating a cozy and intimate atmosphere.

Groom's Charismatic Cozy-up by Fireplace at Wild Basin Lodge Wedding In Colorado

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Emotional bride shedding tears while embracing groom at Woodlands in Cottonwood Canyon Bozeman MT, captured in a timeless black and white photograph on their wedding day.

Tears of Love: Emotional Bride Embracing Groom in Timeless Black and White at Woodlands Bozeman

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A wedding day moment at Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Snows in Iseo comes to life as the groom assists the beaming bride out of a vintage Fiat 500, her radiant smile tells a tale of pure happiness as she locks eyes with her love.

Radiant Bride and Groom: Vintage Fiat 500 Moment at Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Snows

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A photo taken at Feligonde's Castle in France during a wedding celebration, showing the bride and groom sharing a quiet, intimate moment as they light their cigarettes together, symbolizing unity and connection in marriage.

Romantic Moment at Feligonde's Castle: Bride and Groom Light Cigarettes, Symbolizing Unity in Marriage

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A candid moment captured at the Bulgari Hotels & Resorts in Bali, Indonesia, showcasing the bride and her parents engrossed in wedding day preparations with subtle yet emotive body language.

Engrossed in Elegance: Bride and Parents in Bali's Bulgari Hotels & Resorts Wedding Preparations

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A candid behind-the-scenes shot from a wedding day preparations at Four Seasons Hotel Hangzhou, China, showcasing the couple and their loved ones getting ready together.

Elegant Wedding Day Preparations at Four Seasons Hotel Hangzhou Capturing Love in Candid Moments

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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 heartwarming moment at The Bride's House in Jarnac, France as the father views the sight of his daughter in her beautiful wedding gown, surrounded by her mother, sister, and niece in this candid wedding day photograph.

Tender Moment at The Bride's House in Jarnac Captures Emotion of Father Seeing Daughter

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A candid and detailed shot taken at a wedding reception in Linz Church, showcasing children and matching dress patterns in a serene setting, capturing a documentary-like moment on the special day.

Children Dressed in Matching Patterns: Candid Moment at Linz Church Wedding Reception

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A joyous moment at a wedding party as a guest catches the bouquet, her expression filled with elation and excitement, captured in this candid documentary photo at The Gatsby venue.

Excitement Unveiled: Catching the Bouquet at The Gatsby Wedding Celebration

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Vibrant wedding celebration captured at Offley Place in Hertfordshire, guests joyously waving napkins during the festive party atmosphere, a candid and lively moment documented in this wedding photograph.

Vibrant Wedding Celebration with Guests Waving Napkins at Offley Place, Hertfordshire: A Joyous Moment

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