photo by Jonathan Continente

Can you believe it’s already August? The year is going by in a flash, and summer weddings are drawing to a close. But we don’t expect creative wedding images to stop pouring in anytime soon. The Top Pics August 2022 roundup features a wide variety of moments, from a bride getting dressed alongside her loved ones to newlyweds joyously exiting their wedding in a Fiat. No matter the moment, each photo showcases a clear perspective, technical skill, and heartwarming emotion. 

While scrolling, don’t miss the touching image of a groom overcome by tears during the first look with the bride. On the other end of the emotional spectrum, we have a fun shot of guests singing passionately on the dance floor (we’re guessing it’s Queen–what’s your guess?) And lastly, sure to be a crowd favorite, an engagement shoot starring one majorly handsome miniature dachshund. We hope you enjoy every photo below and get a perfect dose of inspiration for your next wedding or couple session. 

photo by RITUALS Fotografia

photo by Manis Moments

photo by Mr. & Mrs. Oh! Wedding Storytellers

photo by Wasylko Pracownia Autorska

photo by Inka Photography

photo by Pedro Souza Photography

An Unexpectedly Foggy Elopement

I took this photo after an elopement ceremony on Conor Pass, one of the most scenic drives in Ireland. The couple traveled from the US and we expected a sunny, mid-June day. But “fortunately,” the weather was super foggy and wet. I captured the photos with a Nikon Z6 camera and a 35mm lens.

photo by Alejandro Manzo Wedding Photographer

photo by SIMPLY Atelier Fotografico

photo by Harry Michael Photography

photo by LeeAnn B Stephan Photography

photo by Jonathan Continente

photo by Doxa Pictures

photo by Novski Photography

photo by Olivia Johnston Photography

photo by Lens Stories

Film-Inspired Wedding Coverage

To achieve this film-like look, I utilized a combination of finger smudges and blowing directly onto the lens (you know, like when you want to clean it, just minus the cleaning part). After that I applied pretty heavy grain to the photos in Lightroom (amount/size/roughness were all about 50.) The bride and groom’s outfits really helped, too, as their wedding was vintage-themed. You can see the full wedding gallery here.

photo by Susan Ly Photography

photo by Ryan LaHay Photography

photo by Joel Fernandes

photo by Chloe Ramirez

photo by Ambershots

photo by Jonathan Continente

photo by Rachel & Tonie

photo by Andreas Dimas

photo by Annija Pumpure Photography

video by Tu Nguyen Wedding

Thanks for viewing our Top Pics August 2022 roundup! And a huge thank you to each photographer who shared their work–your participation keeps our community going. If you want to get in on the fun, make sure to join us on our Facebook group. Here you can share your work with fellow wedding photographers around the world.

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