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The delicate veil caught in a gust of wind, the groom galloping to save the situation, the bride bending over with laughter – this moment of comedy and happiness was captured in Melbourne, Australia.
Photographer Deanne Kampe received the main prize in the International Wedding Photographer of the Year competition.
Photo: Deanne Kampe / International Wedding Photographer of the Year 2022
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Under the load of confetti and grains of rice, the faces of the two main characters who are just leaving the church can hardly be made out.
Photographer Matteo Lomonte focused on the boy sitting in the bridal carriage and watching the cheering crowd.
With this photo he scored second place.
Photo: Matteo Lomonte / International Wedding Photographer of the Year 2022
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What do groomsmen do before things really get going?
Wedding photographer Jeff Chang from Vancouver captured this scene on a balcony.
The snapshot won him in the bridal party category.
Photo: Jeff Chang / International Wedding Photographer of the Year 2022
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The newly minted husband, long live him - for the unusual photo, the Indian photographer Avismita Bhattacharyya climbed to the first floor of the building where the party took place.
Photo: Avismita Bhattacharyya / International Wedding Photographer of the Year 2022
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A moment of intimacy, uninvolved passers-by, light and shadow, and all this in Bella Italia - that's what romance looks like.
This moment was captured by Andrea Cittadini.
Photo: Andrea Cittadini / International Wedding Photographer of the Year 2022
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Wedding photographer Francesco Brunello says he is constantly looking for beauty.
In that special moment he found her.
Photo: Francesco Brunello / International Wedding Photographer of the Year 2022
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I'll go with you to the end of the world.
The newlyweds and photographer Emily Peters were out early on Scotland's Isle of Skye to take advantage of the soft sunrise light.
Photo: Emily Peters / International Wedding Photographer of the Year 2022
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Love as hot as a volcano.
Photographer Christoforos Mechanezidis achieved the slight blur by photographing the couple through a hole in a plastic pane.
The fairy lights in the trees provided the spectacular effect.
Photo: Christoforos Mechanezidis / International Wedding Photographer of the Year 2022
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Single portraits are also part of the tasks of a wedding photographer.
Federica Ariemma took this picture at a wedding in Apulia.
The strong wind swirls the veil so much that the bride is probably only recognizable to the initiated.
Photo: Federica Ariemma / International Wedding Photographer of the Year 2022
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Rain, chaos and the bride in the middle - wedding photographer Jim Caryl is hired by couples in Scotland and around the world to capture the special moments of their big day.
Photo: Jim Caryls / The Carlys Photography / International Wedding Photographer of the Year 2022
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Saying yes is always a question of perspective, as you can see in this photo by Weng Lee.
Photo: Weng Lee / International Wedding Photographer of the Year 2022
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It is said that rain on the wedding day brings good luck.
This couple got married in a stunning setting in Scotland, accompanied by Lynne Kennedy.
Photo: Lynne Kennedy / International Wedding Photographer of the Year 2022
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Tiny shapes in infinity.
Gabrielle Fox's photo was taken with a drone.
Photo: Gabrielle Fox / International Wedding Photographer of the Year 2022
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Are you already dreaming of your own wedding party here?
Matteo Lomonte captured this scene.
Photo: DMatteo Lomonte / International Wedding Photographer of the Year 2022
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love is like flying
This wedding couple was traveling in a double decker.
They were followed by photographer Lauren McCormick.
Photo: Lauren McCormick / International Wedding Photographer of the Year 2022
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Finding the right wedding dress is complicated.
And even if you have it, it doesn't mean that all problems are solved.
Federica Ariemma managed the intimate snapshot.
Photo: Federica Ariemma / International Wedding Photographer of the Year 2022
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It is said that a horse can break every bone in its rider.
But never the heart.
The happy bride was photographed by Viviana Calaon Moscova.
Photo: Viviana Calaon Moscova / International Wedding Photographer of the Year 2022
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When luck goes to your head - photographer Adriana Ortiz captured the wild hustle and bustle on the dance floor.
Photo: DAdriana Ortiz / International Wedding Photographer of the Year 2022
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Once you have found love, you no longer need it.
The bridal wreath is on the table, the couple has made themselves comfortable on the floor.
The two were photographed by Gabrielle Fox.
Photo: Gabrielle Fox / International Wedding Photographer of the Year 2022
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The dance floor – at weddings, the parquet floor is often the place of great emotions or stylistic total losses.
This picture was taken by the photographer Ruan Redelinghuys.
Photo: Ruan Redelinghuys / International Wedding Photographer of the Year 2022
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Some wine gets better over time.
This couple, photographed by Krzystof Krawczyk in a traditional wine-growing region of Lanzarote, certainly wants the same for their newly married couple.
Photo: Krzysztof Krawczyk / International Wedding Photographer of the Year 2022