WPJA.com HomeWedding Photojournalist Association

Wedding Photos of Outdoors

For Couples / Wedding Photos of Outdoors

The following “Outdoors” 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 “Outdoors” 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.

Enter Keywords:  
The award-winning wedding photographer captures a special scene at Domaine de Réputé in Sainte Cécile, France. The image shows the bride, groom, and their children wearing vintage-style shoes that perfectly complement the venue's charm.
Charming Vintage Style: A Family Wedding Portrait at Domaine de Réputé
natureoutdoorsshoeSainte Cécilenewlywedskidstight shot
An artistic wedding photographer captures a close-up image of the bride's bleeding feet, as the groom lovingly helps her buckle her white wedding shoe on the vibrant green grass in Edmonton, Canada.
Soothing Love: Bride's Bleeding Feet, Edmonton's Grass Represents Resilience
outdoorsEdmontontight shotfoot attireoutsideshoefootwear
Bride and groom share a heartfelt embrace atop Tent Ridge in Kananaskis, Canada. Against a stunning orange sunset, their love creates a romantic portrait to treasure forever.
Tent Ridge Embrace: Love's Portrait Amidst a Fiery Sunset
sunlightoutsidenatureartistic portrait sessionscreative portraitdaytimenewlyweds
In Washington, DC at The Morrow Hotel, a wedding portrait session reveals the groom whimsically directing himself forward, while the bride gleefully partakes in his humor.
Whimsical Groom Directs Himself Forward as Bride Joyfully Enjoys it
newlywedsWashington DCartistic portrait sessionsgroomartistic wedding photographerbride and groommarried couple
In Rhone, France, at the Cour Dorée Event Venue, a wedding photo captures a couple in a sunflower field, with the groom hugging and kissing the bride from behind.
Golden Romance: A Captivating Rhone Wedding Photo in a Sunflower Field
fieldparkartistic portrait sessionsmeadowbride and groomnaturepetals
Creative wedding day portrait captured at a reception venue in Toulouse, France. The bride and groom tenderly embrace as the sun sets behind them, evoking a truly romantic atmosphere.
Romantic Toulouse: A Sunlit Embrace Captured on Wedding Day
creative portraitdaytimeoutsideArtsybride and groomdaysun
Stylish bride, groom, and their dog pose at the Bosphorus Palace in İstanbul. The photo captures them on a roadway with lush tropical plants in the background.
Bosphorus Beauty: A Tropical Love Story Unfolds Amidst Lush Splendor
Hand in handoutdoorscreative portraitnaturewedding coupleArtfulcanine
A talented wedding photographer captured a beautiful portrait of a bride and groom at Campo San Bortolo in Venice, Italy. The image showcases the romantic atmosphere as the couple stands still while passersby blur in the background.
A Venetian Promise: Merging Souls in Campo San Bortolo's Serenity
Venicemarried couplebwbride and groomartistic portrait sessionswedding coupleArtsy
A creative wedding photographer captures a romantic pose as a groom gazes lovingly at his new wife, with her reflection beautifully captured in his sunglasses. This black and white portrait was taken at the charming Barn at Raccoon Creek venue.
Reflection of Love: A Breathtaking Moment at Barn Raccoon Creek
ArtfulnatureBarn at Raccoon CreekArtsybwoutdoorsartistic portrait sessions
In a wedding photo, captured at Sultanahmet Square in Istanbul, Turkey. The bride sits on a bench in the foreground, while the groom lays on his back on another bench in the background.
Wedding Spectacle: Love Portrait Amidst Istanbul's Historic Splendor
sunIstanbuloutdoorsartistic portrait sessionsbride and groomnewlywedsmarried couple
In this award-winning wedding photo, taken in Istanbul's Sultanahmet Square, the groom gracefully supports his bride's dress train as they walk together. The romantic scene is enhanced by the burst of sunlight at the top.
Sultanahmet Serenade: Love Awakens in Sunlit Istanbul's Heartbeat Square
daynewlywedsSultanahmet Squaresunlightdaytimelight of dayoutside
In the rocky landscapes of Cappadocia, Turkey, a wedding photographer captured a beautiful scene. The bride and groom share a tender embrace under the warm desert sun, with a backdrop of a stunning blue sky dotted with hot air balloons.
Desert Sun Embrace: A Stunning Wedding Snapshot in Cappadocia
outdoorsmarried couplebride and groomartistic portrait sessionsArtfulhillsHot air balloons
In Cappadocia, Turkey, this award-winning wedding portrait showcases a bride and groom embraced under a veil, with the desert sun illuminating their love. Hot air balloons dot the blue sky, creating a romantic backdrop.
Cappadocian Dream: Sunlit Love Embraces under Veiled Desert Sky
mountain rangeTurkeyCappadocianewlywedshillsromanticintimate
Surrounded by the rustic charm of a barn in Steamboat Springs, CO, the bride and groom share a romantic lit embrace, captured by an award-winning wedding photographer.
Steamboat Springs Barn Wedding: A Rustic Lit Embrace Under Love's Gaze
blue skybride and groomnatureBarnsruraloutsideSteamboat Springs
The bride and groom pose for a romantic portrait in front of the Teatro Adolfo Mejía in Cartagena, Colombia, capturing the charm of the city on their special day.
Cartagena Charm: A Romantic Portrait at Teatro Adolfo Mejía
creative portraitartistic portrait sessionsArtsyArtfulTeatro Adolfo Mejíawedding couplesunshine
In Switzerland, a child walks past the camera during the groom's bouquet toss at the reception party on the grass lawn
Unscripted Innocence: A Magical Moment in Switzerland
childoutdoorsSwitzerland wedding venueSwitzerland wedding photographyChildrenlawnInnocence
In this award-winning picture, taken in Icart, Guernsey, the groom and his groomsmen are seen enjoying a relaxing chat on a balcony as they prepare for the ceremony. The picture captures the bright sunlight and the breathtaking view of the ocean.
Groomsmen bonding under the sun on Icart's heavenly balcony
groomsmenhusbanddayArtsyrelaxingbalconyoutside
Gently caressed against the stunning backdrop of Emerald Lake in Crested Butte, Colorado, a devoted groom affectionately embraces his wife, their love illuminated by the rim light, as they face each other on their wedding day.
A Romantic Embrace at Emerald Lake's Radiant Glow
married coupleCrested ButtesunshineArtfulwedding coupleromanticbride and groom
Wedding photo taken at Dreams and Dragonflies in Windsor, CO, USA. The bride and groom pose with an old barn illuminated by the photographer's lighting.
Golden Romance: Captivating Love at the Barns of Dreams and Dragonflies
ruralwedding couplenewlywedsUnited Statesbarncreative portraitBarns
In this award-winning photo, taken at a cocktail place in Poitiers, Vienne, three friends of the bride are captivated by the sight of the wedding ring. The photographer specializes in documenting priceless moments like these in Vienne.
Poitiers Vienne: Friends captivated by bride's ring in WPJA Accolade-winning photo
Viennethree friendswedding ringphotographerPoitiers WeddingsPoitiers Wedding Photographyoutdoors
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
bwmarried coupleblack and whitetoastingnewlywedsmonochromeVilla Medicea di Lilliano
A pro photographer in Bordeaux captures a joyful moment at Domaine de Conseillant, where the bride's best friend catches the bouquet, resulting in a big hug and a happy smile.
Caught Joy: Best Friend's Bouquet Catch at Domaine de Conseillant
outdoorsbig hugbordeaux weddingsDomaine de ConseillantBordeauxBordeaux wedding photographyjoyful moment
A professional wedding photographer captured this award-winning portrait of the newlyweds at the stunning Domaine de Chaillauroy in Indre. The image perfectly captures the couple's joyful and loving connection on their special day.
Capturing Joy and Connection at Domaine de Chaillauroy
Domaine de ChaillauroyIndre photographernatureartistic wedding photographerjoyfulIndreprofiles
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
Artfulwedding ringoutdoorsnatureoutsidering detailbride and groom
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
Artsynaturenewlywedsmountain rangemarried coupleIcelandoutside
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
outdoorswedding ringCharlotte Artistic Detailsbride and groomcouples ringsNorth Carolinawhimsical spirit
A talented documentary wedding photographer captured a stunning black and white image of a winter wedding ceremony in Silverthorne, Colorado. The photo shows the couple with guests braving the snowy weather to exchange their vows outdoors.
Snowy Silverthorne: Capturing the Elegance of a Winter Wedding Ceremony
bwColoradocolorado weddingsvowsSummit CountyColorado documentary weddingssnow
A talented wedding photographer captured this award-winning moment in Hampshire, England. In the photo, a young page boy playfully puts lipstick on the groom during Chinese Wedding Door Games, taking place outdoors on a sunny day.
Award-Winning Moment: Young Page Boy Playfully Puts Lipstick on Groom in Hampshire Wedding
photolipstickHampshirePage boyHampshire GroomSunny daywedding photographer
A couple embraces outdoors in Amneville - enveloped in their deep affection for one another
Amneville's Natural Love: A Couple Captivatingly Embraced in the Great Outdoors
embracingaffectionMoselleAmnevillesunlightoutdoorsMoselle Engagement Session
A documentary wedding photographer captured this award-winning image at Camp Kamaji in Minnesota. The photo shows a kid in an orange suit running towards the bride outdoors in a natural setting.
Camp Kamaji Minnesota: A kid in Orange runs towards the Bride in Nature Outdoors
natural settingkidMinnesotaCamp Kamaji venueMN documentary wedding photographeroutdoorsMN

Pages

WPJA contest judges have been recognized by their industry peers, winning top awards as staff picture editors, staff photojournalists, and newsroom mentors while working for these and other leading publications and journalism organizations.