Wedding Photos of Newlyweds

The following “Newlyweds” 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 “Newlyweds” 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 talented wedding photographer captured a beautiful portrait of a bride and groom at Dreams and Dragonflies in Windsor, Colorado. The couple is elegantly posed in front of an old barn, beautifully lit in a rustic setting.

Rustic Elegance: Dreams and Dragonflies Wedding Portrait in Windsor

Wedding photo taken at Hacienda Sitio de Mata in Costa Rica, showing the Bride and Groom gazing at each other inside a beautiful gazebo, with the stunning view as a background.

Romantic Vista: Bride and Groom Lock Eyes in Costa Rican Paradise

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Award-winning wedding photographer captures the sweet moment of embraces between the newlyweds in the garden of their Calvados, Normandy home, right after playing the bouquet game.

Sweet Embrace: A Garden Wedding Hug Moment in Calvados

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At Le swing, Mondreville: The best man giving a heartfelt speech at the indoor wedding reception, creating a memorable moment for the newlyweds and guests. A beautiful scene capturing love and celebration.

Le Swing: The Best Man's Heartfelt Speech in Mondreville Wedding

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In Tuscany, at Villa Medicea di Lilliano, the bride and groom celebrated their wedding day by toasting after cutting the cake. The photographer captured the moment from a high angle, recording the artistic scene in BW

Villa Medicea di Lilliano: A Toast to Forever, Captured in BW

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Bride and groom embraced in a passionate rain-kissed scene against the stunning backdrop of Philadelphia City Hall. The urban setting, with its towering buildings, added a gritty and vibrant touch to this award-winning wedding day portrait.

Love Among Skyscrapers: A Rain-Kissed Portrait of Philadelphia City Hall

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Photographer captures a stunning black and white portrait of the bride, groom, and priest at the Church of Beaulon, Allier, France, as they face towards Christ, creating an award-winning wedding day image.

Church of Beaulon Unites Trio Before Christ with Award-Winning Black-and-White

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The Indre wedding photographer captured the bride and groom in a stunning family salon at their wedding reception venue. The image is a work of art and has won an award.

Indre Wedding: Capturing Artistry at a Stunning Reception Salon

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Wedding photograph taken in Metz, Moselle, in a park. The bride and groom hold hands, intertwining their fingers while showing the rings on the groom's chest.

Eternal Vow: Mesmerizing Metz Park Pairs Passionately Display Ties that Bind

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This award-winning portrait captures the bride and groom at 1C Barn in Colorado Springs. The photographer used beautiful lighting during golden hour to create a stunning black and white image.

Golden Hour Bliss: A Timeless Black and White Portrait in Colorado Springs

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An award-winning wedding photographer captures the newlyweds strolling along the wooden boardwalk at Parco Taxodi Garden. With the breathtaking view of Lake Iseo as their backdrop, this portrait embodies love and serenity.

Lake Iseo Serenity: Newlyweds Strolling at Parco Taxodi Garden

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A wedding photographer artistically capture a beautiful portrait of a couple in Bar le Duc, Meuse. The captivating black and white silhouette showcases their love, surrounded by enchanting Chinese shadows.

Enchanting Shadows: Bar le Duc's Captivating Black and White Silhouette

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Award-winning wedding portrait captures couple's joy and nature's power as they laugh in the wind at Budir, Iceland. Veil dances with the approaching storm, giving a touch of drama to their wedding day.

Windswept Bliss: A Captivating Wedding Portrait Amidst Icelandic Nature's Power

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In Cape Neddick, Maine, a couple shares a loving kiss at Arrowhead Estate. This award-winning black and white portrait captures their joy amidst lush foliage.

Joyful Kiss at Arrowhead Estate: Award-Winning Love in Cape Neddick

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Capturing the whimsical spirit of the couple's wedding day, the artistically skilled photographer captured a stunning image as the couple playfully tossed their rings into the air, only for them to land back in their hands.

Whimsical Rings in Flight: Artistic Wedding Photography at its Finest

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Rice being thrown at newlyweds outside the Iglesia de San Juan in Arjona, Jaén, Spain, captured by a wedding photographer.

Joyful Traditions: Rice Blissfully Glistens in Arjona's Iglesia de San Juan, Spain

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In the cozy lounge area of Logan Inn, New Hope, Pennsylvania, the newlyweds share a tender embrace on a vibrant red bench framed by a rustic stone wall backdrop.

Logan Inn Wedding: Intimate Embrace in Vibrant Red Tones

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In a stunning field at Bartholomew Barn, a wedding venue in West Sussex, England, a couple embraces, kissed by the glow of golden sunlight.

Golden Love Kiss: A Radiant Wedding Embrace at Bartholomew Barn in West Sussex, England

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Black and white portrait by the pool at Domaine de la Trinité in Mauguio, Herault. The couple's hands are interlaced, with their reflection visible in the water beneath them.

A STYLE AFFAIR: Wedding Unites Souls, Reflects Eternity in Serene Poolside Portraiture

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Bride and groom pose in a picturesque field framed by New Forest ponies, creating a captivating scene of artistry and nature at their wedding in the UK.

OUTDOOR WEDDING VENUE SESSION: New Forest Ponies Take Center Stage in Couple's Breathtaking Pastoral Portraits

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ROMANTIC WEDDING AT MALCESINE CASTLE: INTIMATE GLIMPSE OF A BRIDE'S ADORATION FOR HER GROOM

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A close-up of the hand of the newlyweds' son holding a love note in a beautiful garden in Paris, France

A Precious Love Note Captured: The Newlyweds' Son Graces Parisian Gardens

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A picturesque wedding scene unfolds on Torcello Island as the newlyweds pose for a portrait, with the stunning Cathedral of Torcello providing a religious backdrop.

INTIMATE WEDDING VENUE SHOWCASE: Torcello Island's Majestic Cathedral Sets the Stage for a Stunning Portrait

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In a picturesque setting at Arezzo Town Hall's Private Ville, the newlyweds share a heartfelt gaze, immersed in the soft glow of a sunset illuminating the tree-lined pathway.

Arezzo Town Hall's Private Ville: Wedding Portrait in the Sunset-Kissed Venue

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A joyful couple walks down the steps of Stoke Newington Town Hall in London, surrounded by a shower of confetti as they celebrate their love

Love Amidst Confetti: Capturing Joyful Moments at Stoke Newington Town Hall

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At Chateau de Miremont in Puy-de-Dôme, the newlyweds pose in front of a breathtaking sunset, as the fiery rays of the setting sun create a magnificent sunburst effect.

Wedding Dreams Unveiled: Romance Ablaze as Sun Ignites Spectacular Portrait

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Newlyweds sit in chairs at the Domaine du Petit Mylord during their wedding ceremony, surrounded by the picturesque outdoor scenery as they celebrate their special day

Capturing Love's Story: Intimate Wedding Unveiled Amidst Breathtaking Outdoor Splendor

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In Mayenne, at the reception venue, the newlyweds receive advice from their grandmother, as captured in this heartwarming moment

Cherished Wisdom: Grandmother's Endearing Words Embraces Newlyweds in Mayenne

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In Eure-et-Loir, Centre-Val de Loire, at the reception venue, the newlyweds share a romantic kiss under a star light filter, with guests' phone lights illuminating the atmosphere.

A Captivating Wedding Portrait: Starlit Kiss Illuminates Reception Venue in Eure-et-Loir

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Yvelines, France: A close-up captures the newlyweds at Ferme du Prieuré, with the focus on their legs, attire, and footwear as they bask in the radiant glowing light

Close-up of newlyweds' legs, attire, and footwear at Ferme du Prieuré in Yvelines, France

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