Looking for some wedding photo inspiration? Then check out these gorgeous award-winning photos that were rounded up by Bridal Guide [1]. We are simply in awe.
Each year, the International Society of Wedding Photographers [2] highlights the most captivating wedding photos from around the world. The judges are professional photographers who award prizes in 20 different categories.
"There are many technically excellent wedding photographs that are entered into the ISPWP contests, but the truly captivating wedding photographs stand out as unique and have a lot of emotional and visual impact. We are happy to showcase some of the best examples of international wedding photography!" says Joe Milton, the owner of the ISPWP.
Check out 30+ of our favorite first-place winners below:
Photo Credit: Lanny Mann from Two Mann Studios [3] in Canmore, Alberta
Pure Art
Photo Credit: Nathon Welton from Dreamtime Images [4] in Denver, Colorado
Photo Credit: Emin Kuliyev Emin Wedding Photography [5] in New York City, New York
Bride and Groom Portrait
Photo Credit: Galina Nabatnikova from GRANINPHOTO.RU [6] in Moscow, Russia
Bridal Party Portraits
Photo Credit: Xiang Qi from Qi Xiang Photography [7] in Nanping, China
Photo Credit: Matous Duchek [8] in Prague, Czech Republic
Bride Portraits
Photo Credit: Yana Zharintsova [9] in Saint-Petersburg, Russia
Photo Credit: Eunice Montenegro from Eunice Montenegro Photography [10] in Columbus, Ohio
Getting Ready
Photo Credit: Tito Rikardo from THEUPPERMOST PHOTOGRAPHY [11] in Jakarta, Indonesia
Photo Credit: Mariano Sfiligoy from Mariano Sfiligoy Wedding Photography [12] in Santiago, Chile
Venue or Location
Photo Credit: Dennis Jagusiak from Dennis Jagusiak — wedding photography [13] in Wiesbaden, Germany
Photo Credit: Carey Nash from Carey Nash Photography [14] in Edmonton, Alberta
Ceremony
Photo Credit: Nacho Mora from LOOK FOTOGRAFIA [15] in Zaragoza, Spain
Photo Credit: Lanny Mann from Two Mann Studios [16] in Canmore, Alberta
Reception
Photo Credit: Tito Rikardo from THEUPPERMOST PHOTOGRAPHY [17] in Jakarta, Indonesia
Photo Credit: Tara Theilen from Theilen Photography [18] in Lake Tahoe, California
Wedding Details
Photo Credit: Ivo Popov from Ivo Popov Photography [19] in Brussels, Belgium
First Dance
Photo Credit: Peter van der Lingen from Peter van der Lingen Fine Art Weddings [20] in Zwolle, Netherlands
Photo Credit: Chaiyasith Junjuerdee from OAT-CHAIYASITH [21] in Bangkok, Thailand
Emotional Impact
Photo Credit: Emma Rose from Applehead Studio, Inc. [22] in Halifax, Nova Scotia
Photo Credit: Tito Rikardo from THEUPPERMOST PHOTOGRAPHY [23] in Jakarta, Indonesia
Family Love
Photo Credit: Allen Ko from T-PHOTO STUDIOS Allen.Ko [24] in Canton, China
Photo Credit: Thomas Hinder from Thomas Hinder Fotografie [25] from Zurich, Switzerland
Humor
Photo Credit: Rich Howman from Elan Images [26] in Bristol, United Kingdom
Photo Credit: Andrea Corsi from Andrea Corsi Photographer [27] in Florence, Italy
Kids Will Be Kids
Photo Credit: Razvan Horeanga from Razvan Photography [28] in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Photo Credit: Julian Kanz [29] in Cinque Terre, Italy
The Decisive Moment
Photo Credit: Pedro Cabrera from 100% Fotos [30] in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain
Photo Credit: Dennis Berti [31] in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
All About Light
Photo Credit: Chris Huang from We-Sweet Photography [32] in Taipei, Taiwan
Photo Credit: Zhang Ainiu from NIU+ Wedding Photography Studio [33] in Chongqing, China
Framing the Subject
Photo Credit: Paula Boto from Paula Boto — Visual PC Studio [34] from Vigo, Spain
Photo Credit: Ruslan Myts [35] from Novorossiysk, Russia
Engagement Portraits
Photo Credit: Jocemar Voss Kovacs from JVKovacs Photo Art [36] in Florianapolis, Brasil
Photo Credit: Leonardo Horta from Agência Uai [37] in Belo Horizonte, Brasil
See the full list of 2014 winners here [38]
Tell us: Which photo is your personal favorite?
— Stefania Sainato
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- Find the Perfect Colors for Your Wedding [41]
- 75+ Gorgeous Tall Centerpieces [42]
- Search for Your Dream Wedding Dress [43]