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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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    ARTURO RODRIGUEZ Report

    birdhouse
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The most interesting dog in the world.

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    SAM DOCKER Report

    diane a
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created 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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    PASQUALE MINNITI Report

    Lisa-Marie Dhondt
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No, Karen, you can still undo this. He has a cat, Karen, a cat!

    Laugh Fan
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    'What you doing without ME!!!' Never leave out your dog!!

    Samara Luxford
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Dog: They're drowing!! I'll save you hoomans!

    Stille20
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    True love!... I mean the dog, but I hope it works out between the Couple too.

    Christina Carpenter
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    May whoever objects to this wedding speak now or forever hold their peace...I object! No you cant marry him! I love you!

    Monty Is Fiennes
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Don't do it guy!!!! I'm the only friend you need....

    BusLady
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    At first, I thought that was a kangaroo.

    Erica Westgate
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh my goodness Luis I did'nt really look properly hahaha. I was still thinking "that only happens in Australia" when I saw your comment and realised it was in fact NOT a kangaroo............ haha

    Miriam Praus
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahahah OMG this is PERFEKT

    Julia Wolfe
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He gets around amazingly well considering he only has two legs 😄

    Kim Lorton
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    WAit!! Don’t kiss without me!!

    Ilyanna
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    O.O At first, I thought that was an angry kangaroo

    Pamela Scott
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why am I imagining the theme to Underdog?

    Diane Phillips-Herman
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    At first I thought that was a Kangaroo, lol

    Flash The Cat
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just casually running on water...

    no
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    danananananananananananan............. JESUS DOG!!!!

    Donut Angel
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Time to ruin the moment... Lol

    Lyrica Silvan
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "I WANNA COME PLAY IN THE WATER TOO!"

    Fixin'Ta
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Stop that! Stop eating her face! Doggo to the rescue!!!

    Magpie
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is it just me that worries that the dog looks like it is starving?

    KCN
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's....an odd wedding photo. Is the dog the ring-bearer?

    diane a
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If you want to see an amazing dog in action - see this - I watch it ever few months /www.youtube.com/watch?v=xaM-xXgl4Bs

    diane a
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It would make my life complete to meet Duncan and give him a cuddle

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    Suzi Gauthier
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You know you can't smooch without the dog trying to get involved!

    Char Char
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Don't you dare drownded her!

    Jeff
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The dog is trying to save them!

    Lily Mae Kitty
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hatehatehate the ruin your dress in the water thing. it's so dumb and so wasteful and so freaking HEAVY...as it drags bridezilla down into the depths...

    Marnee DeRider
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I can't imagine interrupting my wedding with a staged photo shoot like this. Such fakery would just mean the day wasn't real. What would I remember? Having gotten married, or walking around preparing to have pictures taken? The awesome thing about this photo is the dog, the only one clearly NOT faking his emotions.

    Grumble O'Pug
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    6 years ago

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    bit of a forced photoshop job, though.

    diane a
    Community Member
    6 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The couple might be photoshopped but the dog isnt -Go doggy.

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    Denise Motz Report

    DforDorothy
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Remember how good WE looked on our own weddings? "

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    NAYARA ANDRADE Report

    DforDorothy
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created 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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    VIRGINIA GIMENO Report

    PyroarRanger
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That kid is so cute! He looks like he's straight out of a cartoon.

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    VLAD LODOABA Report

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    TIM D. YUN Report

    JillVille
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created 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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    JA'ELI VAN BEVEREN Report

    Kjorn
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    when you need to go… you need to go

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    PETR WAGENKNECHT Report

    Sonya Jersey
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    every bouquet should end in a cow's belly :)

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    DANIEL DUMBRAVA Report

    Victoria Jolley
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created 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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    SANOJ KUMAR Report

    r3dd3v1lL
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I do hope that's just mist and not air pollution.

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    CAROL OTTOLINI Report

    Sree S
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created 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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    MICHELLE ESTEVEZ Report

    Lyop
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Omg, just noticed the pants!!XD

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    KARA COUNARD Report

    sunnyrei82
    Community Member
    6 years ago (edited) Created 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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    LAUREN BRIMHALL Report

    Yuccababy
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The Best Man was so handsome in his tuxedo!

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    UFUK SARISEN Report

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    HENDRA LESMANA Report

    Nikki Ty-Tomkins
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created 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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    CRISTIAN POPA Report

    JillVille
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh, Grandma's hands. I miss my Grandma :(

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    ALEXANDRU VADUVA Report

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    VOLODYMYR IVASH Report

    Grumble O'Pug
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Reminds me of the cover of a romance novel.

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    NINA TULP Report

    Hans
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created 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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    ANKITA ASTHANA Report

    Vivek Mhatre
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created 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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    SARA KIRKHAM Report

    Grumble O'Pug
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    she is going to regret that makeup when she sees these. ooph.

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    HELENA JANKOVIČOVÁ KOVÁČOVÁ Report

    tuzdayschild
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Reminds me of a scene from a musical. I expect them to start dancing any moment.

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    CLEBER JUNIOR Report

    Roger Haywood
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    6 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This must have been Brian May's wedding (Bohemian Rhapsody)

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    ELIZABETH GOLDEN Report

    Kasey DeGoey
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created 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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    Ken Pak Report

    Justin Cline
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sarah Jessica Parker sure looks happy in this one

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    Pedro Alvarez Report

    Hans
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created 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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