Wedding Photos of Wedding day

The following “Wedding day” 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 day” 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.

Brides at Sinclar on Grand pose for an award-winning portrait in a unique chalk writing area during their wedding day.

Marrying Moments: Brides at Sinclar on Grand, Chalk Dreams Unveiled

Gorizia, Italy: Newlyweds braving a torrential deluge of rice as they exit the church on their wedding day

Gorizia, Italy: Drenched in Love- Newlyweds Brave the Rice Shower

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A heartfelt moment captured in Zenderen, Netherlands as kids surround the bride and groom; one girl is in tears, while another puts on a sad face, while their dad holds another child

Zenderen, Netherlands: Emotions Unveiled in a Wedding Day Surrounding

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Capturing the essence of the wedding day, the photographer's artistic eye focused on the intricate details of the bride's piano at her Nanping, Fujian home. The image beautifully showcases the wedding ring and the keys.

Nanping Wedding Harmony: Intimate Reflections of Love and Melody.

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A black-and-white photo captures a moment in Worms, Rheinland-Pfalz, as the groom lowers his head to enter the limo on his way to the church. This BW shot from inside the car beautifully captures the anticipation of the wedding day.

Groom's Moment: Capturing Wedding Day Anticipation in Worms, Rheinland-Pfalz

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At Hacienda Sitio de Mata in Costa Rica, a touching moment captures the groom's emotions as the bride embraces her mother after walking down the aisle. A heartfelt scene filled with love and family ties.

Costa Rican Wedding Bliss: Embracing Love and Family at Sitio de Mata

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In this WPJA award-winning wedding day photo, taken at a rustic estate in Normandy, the groom's best man is applying makeup using a plate as a mirror. A unique and charming moment captured by the talented wedding photographer.

Best Man's Makeup: A Rustic Estate Wedding Moment in Normandy

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At Rise Hall, Yorkshire, England, the bridal party gracefully descends the elegant staircase, creating a picturesque prelude to the wedding ceremony.

Yorkshire Elegance: A Graceful Descent at Rise Hall Wedding

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Religious ceremony at Lacenas Church in Beaujolais. The bride's brother performs a song while his son watches adoringly. A heartwarming moment captured on the wedding day.

Beaujolais: A Joyful Serenade at Lacenas Church- Capturing Heartwarming Love

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At a reception in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes in the south of France, the bride's slight stumble adds a touch of unexpected charm to her wedding day.

A Touch of Unexpected Charm on Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Wedding Day

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Maid of Honor captures a candid image with the bride and groom in a fun selfie at Maple Leaf Events in Stevenson, Washington, USA, showcasing their joy on their wedding day.

Maple Leaf Joy: Candid Wedding Selfie at Stevenson, Washington, USA

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At Maple Leaf Events in Stevenson, Washington, USA, the mother of the bride shares a poignant moment with her daughter, gently wiping away a tear as they make their way up the aisle. A touching display of love and emotion on this special wedding day.

Maple Leaf Events: A Tearful Bond - A Mother's Love Unveiled

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At The Jamberoo Resort in Kiama, Australia, the bride is caught off guard as her cousins playfully pour cold water on her during the haldi ceremony, adding an unexpected twist to her wedding day.

Kiama's Surprise Splash: A Candid Moment at The Jamberoo Resort

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In Charente, the bride shares a heartfelt embrace with a friend after the ribbon cutting ceremony for her bouquet. A beautiful moment of love and joy captured on her wedding day.

Charente's Heartfelt Embrace - Intimate Love and Joy Captured

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Lucknow, India - This mesmerizing black and white photograph captures the couple's love and joy as their faces and upper torsos are closely focused, highlighting their special bond on their wedding day.

Eternal Love in the City of Nawabs: A Captivating Portrait

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A groom prepares for his wedding day with his friends in Bardos, France. This award-winning photo captures the special moments before the ceremony at the beautiful domaine Etxezahar.

Groom's Pre-Wedding Rituals: Award-Winning Photo in Bardos, France's Stunning Domaine Etxezahar

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A couple embraces on a chair lift at Sugar Bowl in Lake Mary, Truckee, Ca. Against a vibrant blue sky, their love shines as they share a kiss.

Wedding Day Kiss on the Lift: Love Soars Above the Sierra Nevada Mountains at Sugar Bowl

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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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In a dimly lit church at Schloss Neuhaus in Paderborn, Germany, the couple is surrounded by the soft glow of candlelight, creating an intimate and romantic setting for their embrace.

A GLAMOROUS CHURCH WEDDING: A Captivating Love Story Unfolds in Paderborn's Schloss Neuhaus Church

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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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At the Chateau de Malromé in Gironde, the groom dons his attire and contemplatively gazes out the window, creating a captivating scene of anticipation.

THE CHATEAU: A Captivating Wedding Scene Unfolds, as The Groom Prepares in Venue

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A couple embraces during the golden hour on Montpellier Beach. The bride gets tenderly kissed by her partner as the warm sunlight envelops them in a glow.

GLAMOROUS WEDDING PORTRAIT: Embraced in Golden Hour Splendor, Love Awakens on Montpellier Beach

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In an urban setting in Madrid, Spain, a couple in their wedding attire hugs each other tightly while standing beside a swiftly moving subway train, creating a dynamic and romantic scene.

Madrid's Urban Wedding: Capturing Love Amidst the Motion at a Chic Metro Station

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In the beautiful city of Lyon, France, a couple poses for a romantic wedding photo shoot in a dazzling field, capturing the essence of their special day.

ROMANTIC LYON WEDDING: CAPTURING THE ESSENCE OF LOVE IN A DAZZLING FIELD PORTRAIT

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The bride, dressed in a beautiful wedding gown, stands inside the Domaine de Chaillauroy in Buzançais, Centre-Val de Loire, eagerly waiting to make her way to the town hall for the ceremony.

INSIDE THE GRANDIOSE: The Bride is Captured at the Majestic Chaillauroy Venue

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In Hasselt, Limburg, this artistic wedding photo captures a couple at their ceremony location. The image highlights the simplicity and geometric shapes of the stairway with clean and minimalistic lines.

Limburg Love: An Artistic Wedding Photo that Puts Geometry in Focus

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In South Holland's Buitenplaats Land van Es, a bride and groom share an intimate pose, captured during their wedding photoshoot. The couple's portrait glows with the artful use of off-camera flash.

WARM LOVE: A WEDDING PORTRAIT SHIMMERING AT BUITENPLAATS

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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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Capturing the essence of love amidst scenic beauty in the charming Ardeche region of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, this intimate outdoor photograph focuses on the affectionate connection between a couple through a tender kiss.

ARDÈCHE ROMANCE: WEDDING LOVE BLOSSOMS AMIDST FRENCH LANDSCAPE

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Keystone Ranch: Couple walks together in the rain under a double rainbow on their wedding day

Couple in Keystone Ranch, walks under a double rainbow on their wedding day in the rain

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