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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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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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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

Stick a penguin in the middle of a house fire and it becomes an adorable house fire.

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

The placement of the bride's feet matches that of the penguin!

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

He must be the smallest groom ever. So sweet, so well dressed and looks very smart.

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

I am now officially bummed I didn't think of having a penguin in my wedding. Not sure where I would've gotten one in Texas, but that's beside the point.

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

I'd love to see the backstory for that... if they are owning a pengu at home.......

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

They got married at a zoo, most likely. The penguin is an African Blackfoot, which is an endangered species, so good luck getting one on the black market. ;) Also, you absolutely do *not* want a pet penguin. I've had the chance to spend time with the ABFs as a volunteer at my local zoo, and other than they (and all penguin species) are perpetual pooping machines, there are numerous practical and financial reasons to stick with the standard domestic species.

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

Am SKIPPER... Anyone tries to mess with the bride... I Call It IN...

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

They made arrangements with a zoo. I've known numerous keepers and animal lovers who've done that.

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

Instead of the feathers on the shoes, she should have gone for a pebble or stone on top.

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

Training a penguin to participate in a wedding is excellent enrichment for the bird. It isn't a "prop", and no one involved with the wedding or, on the zoo's end, preparation, considers the penguin to be one. The penguin is an important part of the ceremony and was intentionally chosen to participate and be a highlighted part of the event. I would absolutely love to arrange to be married at my local zoo and have at least one of the African Blackfoot Penguins from their colony be involved. I used to volunteer there and some of my time there was spent with the penguins, which I enjoyed very much. Some of the monies from the wedding go toward penguin care, enrichment, conservation, feeding, and other expenses.

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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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