Wedding Photos of Wedding photos

The following “Wedding photos” 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 photos” 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.

The groom and ushers at Two Woods Estate, West Sussex, getting ready for the big day by putting on their new socks - a thoughtful gift from the groom

Two Woods Estate: Groom and Ushers Preparing with New Socks

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 a joyful Chicago wedding reception, an excited tattooed bride reacts to a heartfelt speech from her maid of honor. This image has been recognized and awarded by the Wedding Photojournalist Association (WPJA).

WPJA Accolade for Emotional Chicago Bride Reacting to Maid of Honor's Speech

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Two flower girls take a refreshing break from the September heatwave at Greenacres Farm in Somerset. This image was awarded by the WPJA, showcasing the photographer's expertise in wedding photography in the area.

September Wedding Heatwave: Flower Girls Find Respite at Greenacres Farm (WPJA Accolade)

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A wedding photographer in Argentina captures the joyful moment when the bride and groom share a dance at the end of their celebration. The symmetrical framing of their hug creates a beautiful and memorable image.

Argentina's Embrace: A Loving Wedding Dance Captured by WPJA Award-Winning Photographer

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In the idyllic town of Niwot, Colorado, a couple lovingly grasps each other in a stunning portrait, basking in the enchanting glow of a sunset.

WEDDING QUEEN AND KING: ROMANCE IGNITES IN A GLAMOROUS NIWOT CO PORTRAIT

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Guests at Mas Merlet Restaurant in Nimes capture a photo of the bride, inadvertently becoming subjects of their own photographs

Nîmes Guests at Mas Merlet Restaurant inadvertently become subjects of their own wedding photos

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At the Enjoy Hotel in Sakarya, NG, the bride was caught up in the excitement of her wedding day, surrounded by her bridesmaids and sharing in the gossip they were sharing

The bride celebrated her special day with friends at Enjoy Hotel in Sakarya, NG

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Yosemite National Park wedding photo pictures | Couple beside the river.

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Formentera, Spain wedding details - wedding photographer of the bride

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Germany Würzburg groom portrait - wedding day photography in black and white with a mirror

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Watson Block Venue Photography on Wedding Day | Couple by the piano

Photography on Wedding Day of the Couple by the piano

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Lily Lake (Rocky Mountain National Park) wedding photography. Bride and groom by the lake

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Bride and groom night time portrait

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Domaine de Petiosse, France wedding photos showing hand in hand

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The beautiful Tuscany bride looked stunning as she posed for photos, her dress details highlighted against the darkened backdrop

The bride posed for her wedding photos, wearing a detailed dress that stood out against the dark background

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Puur Achter De Markt wedding venue photography | Friends of groom are writing the wedding date with light.

An artistic wedding photographer captured friends of the groom writing the wedding date in the night sky at the wedding venue

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A wedding image taken in Hamburg, Germany captures a water fight between the bride and groom at their reception

A professional photographer captured a water fight between the bride and groom at their Hamburg, Germany wedding reception

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Zhejiang Wedding Day Portrait Photography | The light from the window illuminates the bride.

Zhejiang Wedding Day Portrait Photography as The light from the window illuminates the bride

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