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Wedding photography has evolved into a significant profession of its own over the years, encompassing a variety of styles and approaches to help document one of the most important days in a couple's life.

Naturally then, like any artistic profession, there is a place where your skills can be recognized and judged by your peers. Fearless Awards is a curated competition which unveils a carefully-chosen collection of top-class wedding pictures every two months (you can also find the best of 2017 here).

"Fearless Photographers was founded in 2010 when I was still a working wedding photographer. I am now retired from wedding photography so I can work full-time on the Fearless Photographers business. I founded Fearless to showcase the work of the best photographers specialized in weddings who made amazingly beautiful images that went beyond typical wedding ceremony photography. I wanted to compile collections of these wedding photos to show the world how unique and breathtaking couple photos could be," the creator of Fearless Photographers told Bored Panda.

These awards recognize only the very best wedding photos, only 2 out of every 100 submissions are chosen, so prepare to be truly inspired! "Right now, about 3,100 wedding photographers are listed on the site. Our "Fearless" community is very active in efforts to educate, inspire, and help each other."

Bored Panda has compiled a list of some of the most impressive, artistic and cute pictures of the year so far, images that perfectly capture the drama, emotion and pure joy of getting hitched. Scroll down below to check them out for yourself, and vote for your favorites too!

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diane a
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Am just tearful at the quality of emotion in this one image. I dont understand someone who doesnt get it .This is the moment you are giving your precious daughter away to another man. This is the most beautiful you will ever see her and it is the last day she will be your child and under your protection.

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DforDorothy
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

it seems like he's setting her on fire, rather than putting it out... Just the way it should be! 😊💕

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JillVille
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is a visual twist, I had to look twice to actually figure out which way that arm was going, lol

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Victoria Jolley
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

yes but also kinda cool that you can see the men and women but in 2 different rooms

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Sree S
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Third wheeler blowing fire? lol jk jk this is pure talent

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sunnyrei82
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5 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

For me.. those tears are product of that overwhelming feeling of love. When you love someone SO MUCH that it just fills you and you can't believe that this person, this beautiful, amazing person loves you back, you feel amazed by thinking how happy you are because s/he exists and how s/he can make you feel this way, and experience this profound and pure LOVE.

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Lola Volkova
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't know why, but this one somehow creeps me out, the hand's position is kind of strange to me.

Stille20
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This one is objectively beautiful, but it would be weird if I knew them.

Full Name
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

As far as actual photography goes, this is by far the best one so far. The vast majority of the others are either fortuitous situations or good editing. This one is 100% composition (though I suspect an edited crop from a wider photo)

J
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Don't think it was composed. He's doing pressure release [points on tight muscles. You can see her right side under the thumb is swollen. These points cause migraines

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J
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Looks like he is relieving pressure points. Probably from stress

moeless
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Don't gimme no lies and keep yo' hands to yo'self! (The Georgia Satellites)

Jean Hehn
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Goodness, this is so intimate I almost feel like we shouldn't be seeing it. Would make a lovely photo for the couples bedroom.

DEAN THORNE
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5 years ago

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That back brace did wonders for your scoliosis.

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Nikki Ty-Tomkins
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh this is going to be a wonderful marriage. Full of pranks ... and joy and laughter.

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Hans
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why is a carpet and shoes a special photo? Should I notice anything else?

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Vivek Mhatre
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Its the "haldi" ceremony in Indian weddings. "Haldi" or turmeric powder is applied by the friends and family on bride before the wedding day. It helps improve skin complexion during the actual wedding.

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Kasey DeGoey
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is great. It shows the sacrifice that a mother gives of here body, time, and energy even on her wedding day to her little one.

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Hans
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This must be the first breastfeeding photo on BP without the "Mature Content" overlay. Well appreciated!

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