Wedding Photos of Wedding

The following “Wedding” 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 “Wedding” 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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A guest dances on the dance floor at The Royalton in NYC, surrounded by purple DJ lights creating a moody ambiance, while a band singer performs with a microphone.
PARTY PURPLE: A GUEST SHAKES IT AT THE ROYALTON AS THE BAND SINGER SOARS HIGH
At Eglise de Pousseaux in Nièvre, the grandmother and the witnesses of the newlyweds ring the bells as they exit the church.
Grandma at the Wedding: Nièvre Church Bells Ring
A bride and groom stand at the altar of Central United Methodist Church in Sacramento, CA, blowing out candles simultaneously in black and white under dim lighting.
Sacramento Synchrony: Newlyweds Blow Out Candles Together in Black & White Pic
A bride tenderly comforts her emotional groom in the natural beauty of Gray's Crossing, Truckee CA, surrounded by lush green grass and shade trees on a sunny day.
Emotional Groom Finds Comfort in Bride's Love in Truckee
At Place Stanislas in Nancy, guests blow bubbles and wave ribbons as they exit the town hall.
Bubbles and Ribbon Raves - Place Stanislas Wedding Celebrations in Nancy
Newlywed couple sharing a joyous first dance outdoors at their wedding reception at Mourelatos Lakeshore Resort.
Romantic Rhythm: Newlyweds Cut a Rug at Mourelatos Lakeshore Resort Wedding Reception
A spontaneous moment captured at Schloss Lüntenbeck in Wuppertal: an expressive woman making a face during the champagne reception, flanked by two men in suits.
SILLY GUESTS GOOF OFF AT SCHLOSS LÜNTENBECK WEDDING RECEPTION
Groomsmen cheering and hyping up the groom in Montreal, Quebec before the wedding ceremony, creating a fun and lively atmosphere.
MONTREAL GROOMSMEN HYPE UP GROOM BEFORE WEDDING IN QUEBEC CITY WEDDING CEREMONY
Grandfather of the bride patiently checks his watch at the Club De Golf Metropolitain ceremony in Anjou, Quebec, eagerly awaiting the start of the wedding.
Patriarch's Countdown: Grandfather Times the Big Moment at Quebec Wedding Ceremony in Anjou
A young ring bearer (couple's son) at a wedding at Knoebel Events, DU campus, Denver, CO, USA being joyfully carried down the aisle by two men instead of walking.
Ring Bearer Rollin' at Knoebel Events: Little Dude Gets VIP Aisle Ride Instead
In a hotel in Chongqing, China, the bride is seen resting as a friend supports her chin while she takes a nap during the wedding makeup.
Serenity in Chongqing: A Bride's Restful Moment
Bride's veil caught by the wind as she exits the church in Lyon.
Whispers of Lyon: The Unforgettable Windblown Bride
A modern love story unfolds amidst the breathtaking landscape of Seattle, Washington. Adorned in stunning Indian attire, the bride and groom share a tender embrace with touching heads, capturing their love on their wedding day.
Seattle Love: A Modern Indian Wedding Embracing Eternal Love's Embrace.
In Lyon, Rhône, at the reception venue, a wedding takes place despite the rain. The couple stays cozy indoors for a warm portrait, captured through a window covered in raindrops.
Portrait of Love: A Rain-Kissed Lyon Wedding, Embraced in Window's Caress
Downtown Pittsburgh, PA: Local woman assists bride by brushing off invasive species lanternfly from her gown as she heads to her wedding ceremony with her maids
Pittsburgh's Lanternfly Rescue: A Local Woman's Wedding Day Heroism
In a dimly lit Minnesota library, the bride and groom sit closely, their faces softly lit by a book light, captivated in an intimate scene on their wedding day.
Whispered Wedding Album Pages: A Captivating Minnesota Library Affair of Love
A professional documentary wedding photographer based in Chicago captures the joyous celebration of a bride and groom after their wedding at the Bottom Lounge. This image has been recognized with a prestigious award from WPJA.
Chicago Love on Display: Bride and Groom's Blissful Rendezvous at Bottom Lounge Wins WPJA Accolade
At home in Vendée, France, the bride and her best friend prepare for the wedding in the bathroom, using mirrors to complete their makeup
Bathroom Mirrors: Capturing Bridal Beauty in Vendée, France
A wedding photographer in Surrey captured this award-winning image at Richmond Rugby Club. The groom and guests are seen watching the bride give her speech, captured from behind, showing only her legs, shoes, and short dress.
RICHMOND RUGBY CLUB: Stunning Documentary Wedding Photo Reveals Bride's Speech
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
At Grand Hyatt, Goa: The bride and groom overcome challenges to enjoy their wedding to the fullest, symbolizing the start of their beautiful journey together. A heartfelt moment captured on their special day.
Grand Hyatt, Goa: Overcoming Challenges and Celebrating Love Together.
Photographer captures guests at a wedding in Charlottesville, Virginia, dancing and enjoying donuts. The lively image was recognized with an award from the Wedding Photojournalist Association.
DANCING DONUT GUESTS DELIGHT AT CHARLOTTESVILLE WEDDING: WPJA Accolade-Winning Documentary Photo
A documentary wedding photographer receives a WPJA Honor Award for this joyful image captured at Parker's Garage in LBI, NJ. The picture shows three sets of couples laughing on the dance floor at a wedding.
Dancing Smiles of Love and Laughter: Award-Winning Documentary Wedding Photo at Parker's Garage, LBI, NJ

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