Photographed in Jökulsárlón, Iceland by Cole Kor of 2 of Us Photography
Every year Junebug Weddings showcases the breathtaking beauty of weddings around the world with their “Best of the Best Destination” Photo Contest. Naturally, this year’s edition of the annual contest is no different, as evidenced by the website’s striking selection of wedding photos from around the world.
Set in stunning locations from Italy to Iceland, the winning photos feature breathtaking backdrops in an eclectic range of settings. Most of the photos take advantage of the destinations’ natural sights, including beautiful beaches, majestic peaks, lush forests, and cascading waterfalls. Many feature a more cultural approach and capture couples as they embrace the customs of their selected destinations. Yet some photographs simply show the newlyweds having fun, whether they’re jumping in a lake, lounging on a boat or sliding down sand dunes. No matter the activity, setting or pose, however, each photograph focuses on beauty, both of destinations and of love.
After watching it all “Best of the Best Destination” Photo Contest entries, the Junebug Weddings jury selected 50 final images. So what were they looking for when selecting their winners? “Obviously an image that can take our breath away or is super clever, but also something that is maybe heartfelt and emotional or less obvious at first glance,” says a judge. “I think it’s the couple that really brings a photo and a place to life, so images that can capture the connection of the couple as well as the mood or a feature of the place is what we’re hoping for.[ed] to have.”
To see the 50 winning photos, check out the Junebug Weddings website.
Scroll down to see some of this year’s winners “Best of the Best Destination” Photo Contest.
Photographed in Alter do Chão, Pará, Brazil by Nathan Thrall of Thrall Photography
Photographed in Northern Uganda, Africa by Carey Nash of Carey Nash Photography
Photographed in the Dolomites mountain range, Italy by Nico & Vinx Ferrara of The Ferros
Photographed in Milan, Italy by Aisha Khan of Ama Photography & Cinema
Photographed in Chiang Mai, Thailand by Gustavo Franco from Gustavo Franco Fotografia
Photographed in Maori Bay, Auckland, New Zealand by Asher King
Photographed in Quiraing, Isle of Skye, Scotland by Keegan Cronin of Keegan Cronin Photography
Photographed in Goa, India by Lukas Piatek
Photographed in Bow Lake, Alberta, Canada by Carey Nash of Carey Nash Photography
Photographed in Pemberton, British Columbia, Canada by Mike Vallely of Shari + Mike Photographers
Photographed in Bocas Del Toro, Panama by Jordan Voth of Jordan Voth Photography
Photographed in Antelope Canyon, Page, Arizona, USA by Amy Painter of Amy Bluestar Photography
Photographed in Cartagena, Colombia by Masson Liang of Masson Liang Photography
Photographed in Sunset Cliffs, San Diego, California, USA by Garrett Burk of Jonnie + Garrett Wedding Photographers
Lucy Spartalis from She Takes Pictures, He Makes Movies
Photographed in Iceland by Nisha Ravji of Nisha Ravji Photography
Photographed in Gran Canaria, Spain by Sabrina Kolotylo of Dallas & Sabrina
Photographed in Kauai, Hawaii, USA by Justin Kunimoto of Justin Kunimoto Photography
Photographed in Manning Provincial Park, British Columbia, Canada by Mathias Fast of Mathias Fast Photography
Photographed at Jaisalmer Fort, India by James Broadbent of Chasewild
Photographed in Kananaskis, Alberta, Canada by Terry Photo Co.
Photographed in Chamonix, France by Franck Boutonnet of Franck Boutonnet Photography
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