Wedding Photos of Dance

The following “Dance” images were created by documentary wedding photographers from the WPJA, who regularly submit their best candid moments, artistic portraits, details, and scene setters for review by our WPJA competition judges.

WEDDINGS + ELOPEMENTS + ARTISTIC PORTRAITS & DETAILS + ENGAGEMENT SESSIONS

Some of the “Dance” marriage photography samples below may have come from the getting ready events, the actual wedding ceremony, the reception after-party, an engagement session with the couple, or possibly be artistic portraits or detail shots.

FINE ART WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY: Our Artistic Guild award winners take a more creative approach to wedding day Portraits and use their innovative skills to capture the Details of each couple’s special day. The Artistic Guild’s Scene Setters are some of the most notable and breathtaking from within the artistic WPJA contest categories. Playing with light and shadow, special effects, and post-production editing, these images embrace the artistic component of wedding photography.

PRE-WEDDING ENGAGEMENT PHOTOGRAPHY: The story of every couple starts long before the wedding day, and the engagement marks one of the most important milestones in their story. Engaged couples often want to celebrate the occasion and announce their upcoming wedding with a photoshoot. Pre-wedding portraits of an engaged couple can be just as moving and compelling as the images taken on the wedding day. Engagement portraits can win a Diamond Award, an exclusive WPJA award whose winner is selected from the best engagement photography in the world.

Black and white image capturing a beautifully choreographed dance at Chateau de Vair in Vair sur Loire, France, featuring glow sticks and glasses.

Groovy Glow and Sway: Dazzling Dance at Chateau de Vair in Vair sur Loire

Groom and friends engage in a lively dance battle on the dance floor of Domaine de l'Arbéou in Bayonne, France.

Dance-off at Domaine de l'Arbéou: Groom's EPIC Battle

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A moment of hilarity during the dancing portion of the reception as the groom's friends playfully stick him to the ceiling at Fermes de Marie.

Ceiling the Groom: Playful Antics at Fermes de Marie

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A lively scene at Sudeley Castle in the Cotswolds as wedding guests joyfully pile on to each other on the dance floor, reminiscent of frat house antics.

Cherished Chaos: Wedding Revelry at Sudeley Castle

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Newlyweds sharing a romantic dance under the twinkling lights of Castello Lanza Branciforte di Trabia in Palermo, capturing the essence of their romantic wedding reception.

Magic at Castello Lanza: A Newlywed's Dance in Palermo

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Black and white photograph at La Delfina in Rosario, Santa Fe capturing guests joyfully dancing at the party.

Spirited Celebration: Dancing in Black and White at La Delfina in Rosario

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A bridesmaid at Huntsmill Farm in Buckinghamshire joyfully dances with a man's tie on her head, using it as a playful headband while swinging it around.

Tied in Happiness: A Bridesmaid's Dance at Huntsmill Farm

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Fort Collins, CO: A couple engages in a romantic dance pose against the backdrop of a setting sun. Illuminated by the skilled photographer, this lifestyle portrait captures their passion and connection.

Fort Collins, CO | Enchanting Engagement: Love's Dance Beneath the Setting Sun

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A stunning lifestyle couple portrait captures a playful dance at Monte del Barco Beach in Guanacaste, Costa Rica. The engaged couple holds hands, spins, and dances against the backdrop of a sunset.

Lifestyle Couple Portrait: A Playful Dance at Monte del Barco Beach in Guanacaste, Costa Rica

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Washington DC's Lincoln's Cottage: Bride showcasing dance moves as she finds herself sandwiched between two groomsmen

Lincoln's Cottage Whirlwind: A Bride's Dance between Groomsmen in DC

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At Kohl Mansion in Burlingame, a documentary wedding photographer captured this award-winning image. It shows a charming dance between the groom and his granny, illuminated by vibrant DJ lights and surrounded by a misty fog.

Dancing with Grandma: A Captivating Moment at Kohn Mansion, Burlingame

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Los Gatos wedding photojournalist captures the magic of the dance floor as every lady becomes a dancing queen

Los Gatos: Dancing Queens - A Wedding Photojournalist Captures the Magic on the Dance Floor

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In a picture taken at Malopolskie Reception Venue, a wedding guest swings his leg high, level with the eyes of the men watching

Capturing Elation: A Mesmerizing Wedding Guest Dance at Malopolskie Reception Venue

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Newlywed couple enjoying their wedding reception at Mountain Meadows Golf Course in Pomona, California, surrounded by pink, blue, and purple dj lights as they dance with their guests

Pomona's Party Palette: A Vibrant Celebration at Mountain Meadows

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A groom and his friends tear it up on the dance floor during his wedding reception at Boettcher Mansion in Golden, Colorado

Golden Groove: A Groom's Epic Dance Floor Spectacle at Boettcher Mansion

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At Domaine de Montireau, the bride surprises her husband with a dance during their evening reception

Enchanting Moments: An Unexpected Dance at Domaine de Montireau

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Bridesmaids having a blast, dancing under colorful DJ lights by a charming stone wall at Hunstmill Farm in Buckinghamshire

Buckinghamshire's Wedding Rhythm: Bridesmaids Unleashed at Hunstmill Farm

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Celebrating love at Hall Barns, Leicestershire, UK, this skilled wedding photographer captures a tender moment. The image showcases the bride and groom sharing a kiss, beautifully framed by two joyful guests on the dance floor.

Tender Kiss: Love Captured Amidst Joyful Celebrations at Hall Barns, Leicestershire, UK

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Renowned wedding photographer captures an award-winning image of a couple dancing surrounded by elderly groups in Rongxing Garden Park, Taipei. A beautiful moment captured in the heart of the city.

Award-Winning Image: Dancing Amidst Elderly Groups in Rongxing Garden Park, Taipei

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Bride and groom share their first dance on the charming patio at Cascina Montena, Zenevreto, Italy, illuminated by twinkling lights against a backdrop of a beautiful night sky

Twinkling Lights Illuminate Charming Italian Patio for Bride's First Dance

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At Hamilton Hall in Salem, Massachusetts, guests with flowing, long hair show off their dance moves with hair flying in the air as they head bang the night away at this epic wedding celebration.

Salem Shindig: Wild-Haired Guests Dance and Bang at Hamilton Hall

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Four women dance in a line on the dance floor at a wedding reception at Pinecrest Chalet, Pinecrest, CA. The image was awarded by the WPJA.

Dancing Belles: 4 Women in Captivating Wedding Photo at Pinecrest Chalet

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A couple in love shares a romantic kiss at sunset in front of rows of majestic trees at wedding venue Chateau de Farcheville, France

Sunset Serenade: A Majestic Union amidst Enchanting Trees at Chateau de Farcheville, France

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The Baeza couple strikes a romantic pose as they dance on the steps of an old building, capturing the essence of their love in their engagement portrait

Capturing the Essence of Love: Baeza Couple's Romantic Engagement Portrait Dance

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A bride and groom dance at their wedding reception, held at a disco ball-lit dancefloor in Florence, Italy

Florence, Italy Wedding Reception: Bride and Groom Dance Under Disco Ball-Lit Dancefloor

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This unforgettable wedding moment at Sykes Barn in East Yorkshire, England saw an elderly guest take to the stage and join in the fun with two members of the band

An elderly male guest joined the band on stage at Sykes Barn in East Yorkshire, England

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The happy couple is eagerly awaiting their upcoming nuptials as they dance and embrace at Truman Gulch

At Truman Gulch, the engaged couple lovingly dances in nature and clasps hands in anticipation of their wedding

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The bride and groom at Grand Hotel Millennium Sofia in Sofia, Bulgaria, joyfully join hands to dance the Viennese waltz

The bride and groom partake in the traditional Viennese waltz with great enthusiasm

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At the Gettysburg Hotel in Pennsylvania, the bride shared a special dance with her father, lit warmly by the flickering candles on the tables

The bride shared a touching father-daughter dance, lit by warm candlelight, at her hotel wedding

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At the night reception at La Catilina in Clusane, the groom's sister was trying to get him to dance, talking to him through the glass windows

Groom's sister attempted to coax him to dance by communicating through the glass windows at the night reception

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