For 8+ years, Junebug Weddings has done a contest of the best of the best wedding photography. We’re talking mind-blowingly beautiful wedding photos. The 2016 compilation is amazing!
It’s one of the most memorable days in a person’s life – their wedding day. The standard family wedding photos at the church are a thing of the past. More and more couples are choosing to hire photographers that think outside of the box and take wedding photos to a whole new artistic level.
Junebug Weddings quickly realized that these works of art should be shared and began hosting a “Best of the Best” photo contest where photographers could submit their best work from that particular year in hopes of being included in the year-end compilation. Out of nearly 9,000 submissions Junebug featured 50 unique wedding photos. Here are OUR 11 favorite pics from the 2016 contest:
1. Mind-Blowingly Beautiful Photos With Animals Top The List
![Mind-Blowingly Beautiful Wedding Photos _ camel _ everything inspirational](https://www.everythinginspirational.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/JuneBugWedding_DanielBohane_Camel.png)
If there is a camel at your wedding, it needs to be featured.
2. Mind-Blowingly Beautiful Photos Show Location Is Key
![Mind-Blowingly Beautiful Wedding Photos _ water pool _ everything inspirational](https://www.everythinginspirational.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/JuneBugWedding_DanODay_Water.png)
The aqua water against the coral wall is absolutely stunning.
3. Mind-Blowing Wedding Photos Show Storms As Beautiful
![Mind-Blowingly Beautiful Wedding Photos _ storm _ lightning _ everything inspirational](https://www.everythinginspirational.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/JuneBugWedding_TaraLilly_Lightning.png)
Perfect timing! This photo captures the strength of the storm and the beauty of the couple in a perfect pairing.
4. Mind-Blowingly Beautiful Moments Above The Bustling City
![Mind-Blowingly Beautiful Wedding Photos _ city _ everything inspirational](https://www.everythinginspirational.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/JuneBugWedding_DaniloSharon_Cityscape.png)
What a sweet moment!
5. Mind-Blowingly Wedding Photo Is So Powerful
![Mind-Blowingly Beautiful Wedding Photos _ waterfall _ everything inspirational](https://www.everythinginspirational.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/JuneBugWedding_LukasPlatek_Waterfall.png)
This is a stunning photo – her dress is a perfect mirror of the waterfall!
6. Mind-Blowingly Beautiful Moment in the Clouds
![Mind-Blowingly Beautiful Wedding Photos _ clouds _ everything inspirational](https://www.everythinginspirational.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/JuneBugWedding_JohnDennis_Clouds.png)
Talk about feeling on top of the world!
7. Mind-Blowingly Beautiful Wedding Dance
![Mind-Blowingly Beautiful Wedding Photos _ dance _ everything inspirational](https://www.everythinginspirational.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/JuneBugWedding_RobertMauriell_Dance.png)
We love this perfectly timed shot – it screams joy and excitement!
8. Mind-Blowingly Beautiful Photo Captures So Much Feeling
![Mind-Blowingly Beautiful Wedding Photos _ cliffs _ everything inspirational](https://www.everythinginspirational.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/JuneBugWedding_GabeMcClintock_Cliffs.png)
This photo is stunning between the background, colors and the wind in her hair. It shares so much emotion from the moment.
9. Mind-Blowingly Beautiful Photos Use Sunlight Perfectly
![Mind-Blowingly Beautiful Wedding Photos _ sunset _ everything inspirational](https://www.everythinginspirational.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/JuneBugWedding_RachelWaters_Embrace.png)
We love the gentleness of this photo and the beauty of the sunlight touching the couple’s sweet embrace.
10. Mind-Blowingly Beautiful Wedding Photos Look Like A Fairy Tale
![Mind-Blowingly Beautiful Wedding Photos _light streaming fog _ everything inspirational](https://www.everythinginspirational.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/JuneBugWedding_LukasPlatek_Fog.png)
This amazing backdrop makes us feel like we are watching a fairy tale unfold. Gorgeous!
11. Mind-Blowingly Beautiful Wedding Photos Show Us How To Have Fun
![Mind-Blowingly Beautiful Wedding Photos _ Glitter _ everything inspirational](https://www.everythinginspirational.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/JuneBugWedding_GustavoFranco_Glitter.png)
What a creative shot using the car lights to add sparkle in a unique way!
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