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

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

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Stille20
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5 years ago DotsCreated 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.

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Christina Carpenter
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5 years ago DotsCreated 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!

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Erica Westgate
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5 years ago DotsCreated 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

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

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

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

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

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Fixin'Ta
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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

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

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

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

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

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diane a
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5 years ago DotsCreated 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

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

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

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Lily Mae Kitty
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5 years ago DotsCreated 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...

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Marnee DeRider
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5 years ago DotsCreated 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.

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5 years ago (edited) DotsCreated 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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