Wedding Photos of Dancing

The following “Dancing” 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 “Dancing” 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.

Engaged couple joyfully dance in the historic streets of Nice, France for their engagement portrait, captured in a stunning black and white vertical image by a top French wedding photographer.

Enchanted in Nice: A Joyful Dance of Love Captured in a Stunning Black and White Vertical Image by a Top French Wedding Photographer

In Uchisar, Nevsehir, Turkey, this pre-wedding photo session captured the couple's joy as they dance on desert rocks, with a breathtaking backdrop of birds filling the sky. Captured by a talented Nevsehir wedding photographer.

Uchisar Rhapsody: Dancing Among Desert Rocks in Nevsehir, Turkey

Nevsehir birds Uchisar dancing breathtaking backdrop Uchisar Engagement Portrait Turkey

At Les tourelles de Fonville, the newlyweds are having a blast dancing to music

Newlyweds at Les Tourelles de Fonville: Dancing the Night Away!

Les Tourelles de Fonville bride and groom Eure et Loir Wedding Photography dancing Le Boullay Mivoye reception venue Eure-et-Loir

Two friends of the bride and groom dancing on the floor, with another friend capturing the moment on camera at Chateau-ferme d’Aboncourt, Meurthe-et-Moselle

The Joyful Celebration at Chateau-ferme d'Aboncourt: Friends Dance and Cheers, Capturing Cherished Moments

Chateau-ferme dAboncourt Meurthe-et-Moselle dancing France wedding photography friends dance floor

The groomsmen entertained the guests at the ceremony by dancing and serving beers, captured at Château des Vierres - Lantignié, earning a WPJA Blue award

Dancing Groomsmen Serve Beers at Château des Vierres Ceremony, Earn Blue WPJA Award

Lantignié Lantignie Documentary Wedding Photography groomsmen Rhône serving beers Château des Vierres dancing

In Cape Neddick, Maine, a bride and her friends dance on the dance floor during a wild reception party at her wedding

Reflections of Love: Bridal Preparation in Summit County, Colorado

bride and friends Maine York County-ME Cape Neddick Documentary Wedding Photography wild party dancing dance floor

A groom enthusiastically removes his shirt while dancing at his wedding reception in Cape Neddick, Maine, captured in a black and white image

Unbridled Celebration: Groom's Shirtless Dance steals the Show at Maine Wedding

removing shirt dancing York County-ME Cape Neddick Wedding Photography black and white Maine Cape Neddick

The Bride and Groom dancing with the band during the wedding breakfast at Kilworth House Hotel, Leicestershire

Celestial Harmony: A Joyful Wedding Celebration at Kilworth House Hotel

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The bride and groom and their friends letting loose on the dance floor outside the venue, creating a wild and energetic atmosphere in Ardeche, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Unleashing the Party: A Wild and Energetic Dance Floor in Ardeche, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

lively dancing Ardeche energetic atmosphere couple with friends Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Ardeche wedding photography

A professional photographer captured this award-winning photo at a wedding reception venue in London, England. The image shows guests enjoying themselves and singing on the dance floor, as seen from above.

Lively Celebration: Joyous Guests Singing on Dance Floor at London Wedding Venue

singing overhead perspective London Documentary Wedding Photography London England dancing

Guests dance with the orchestra outside at Domaine de Valbonne in France

Dancing under the Stars: The Spectacular Outdoor Orchestra at Domaine de Valbonne in France

guitar orchestra dancing saxophone Domaine de Valbonne Gard Wedding Photography Gard

Groom assists his mother who fell while dancing at Press Street Station in New Orleans

A Son's Grace: Groom Comes to the Aid of His Mother After a Fall at Press Street Station

New Orleans groom assists dancing Press Street Station New Orleans wedding photography

Romantic pre-wedding shoot in Anglet, France captures couple dancing with a stunning backlight - an enchanting dance captured by our talented Anglet wedding photographer.

Dancing in the French Light: A Captivating Pre-Wedding Shoot in Anglet

Backlight Anglet Anglet Engagement Session romantic Pyrénées-Atlantiques dancing

A couple is dancing in silhouette, surrounded by glittering lights and gold decorations, on their wedding day at Hotel in Shenzhen, Guangdong

Golden Love: A Mesmerizing Wedding Dance Illuminates Shenzhen's Glamorous Hotel

silhouettes Shenzhen streams of light Shenzhen Wedding Photography glittering lights dancing Shenzhen Hotel

During the reception, the bride lets loose on the dance floor, having a great time at the party in the Perche region

Bride Unleashes the Dance Diva Within, Enthralling Guests with Infectious Energy at Perche Region's Wedding Extravaganza

dancing reception party Perche Bride dancing Perche Documentary Wedding Photography dance floor France

Guests enjoy an outdoor night reception in San Francisco, California. The lady guests can be seen having a great time as they dance away, reveling in the energetic atmosphere.

Ladies Unleash the Night: Captivating Moments at San Francisco's Enchanting Outdoor Wedding Reception

energetic atmosphere San Francisco outdoor night reception lady guests dancing SF Documentary Wedding Photography

A bride and groom share an intimate moment as they dance at the reception venue, Westerliefde, in Amsterdam. The couple gracefully perform a romantic dip, adding a touch of romance to their celebration.

Captured Forever: Enchanting Bride and Groom Gracefully Dip into Romance at Westerliefde, Amsterdam's Ultimate Reception Venue

Amsterdam Documentary Wedding Photography intimate moment romantic dip Westerliefde dancing Amsterdam

The mother of the groom, illuminated by strobes on the DJ booth in Chilworth Manor, Hampshire, joyfully releases herself on the dancefloor while surrounded by the wedding guests

Matriarch's Mesmerizing Moves: Unforgettable Wedding Moment Captured at Chilworth Manor!

United Kingdom Chilworth Manor mother of groom dancing Hampshire dance floor Hampshire Documentary Wedding Photography

The groom enters the ceremony at La Grange de Fontenay by dancing with his mother, creating a heartfelt and joyful moment as they celebrate their special day together

A Touching Dance: Groom Embraces Mother, Capturing Wedding's Blissful Bond

outdoor ceremony Eure joyful moment groom and mother dancing Eure Documentary Wedding Photography La Grange de Fontenay

A talented wedding photographer captured this award-winning photo during a reception in Chicago, Illinois. The image shows the couple happily dancing to the music before going inside to celebrate their special day.

Chicago Celebration: A Captivating Wedding Photo of a Happy Couple Dancing at Reception

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Engaged couple gracefully dances amidst a stunning steel sculpture in Palo Alto, California. Warm sunlight enhances the sculpture's burgundy and rust tones, creating a timeless portrait.

A Captivating Symphony: Engaged Couple's Graceful Dance Embraces Palo Alto's Steel Sculpture Amidst a Sunlit Haven

dancing California - Northern sunlight and shadows Warm sunlight Palo Alto Palo Alto Engagement Photography timeless portrait

Engaged couple gracefully pose in a dance-like embrace amidst the breathtaking ruins of Ephesus, Turkey, creating a timeless portrait of their love

Capturing Eternal Love: Engaged Couple Embrace Amidst Breathtaking Ephesus Ruins

Ephesus Engagement Photography ruins gracefully pose Turkey dancing Ephesus

A professional wedding photographer created this award-winning WPJA photo at Domaine des Medards. The image captures a little girl dancing at the wedding.

Little Girl Dancing: A Captivating Wedding Moment at Domaine des Medards

Loiret Documentary Wedding Photography little girl Beaulieu sur Loire clapping dancing Loiret Domaine des Medards

A couple embracing in a sunflower field during their engagement photo shoot in Saint-Puy, Gers, France

Love Blossoms: Embracing Forever in a Sunflower Haven

Gers engagement photography sunflower field field Gers sunflowers dancing Saint Puy

A couple gracefully dancing at sunset on the Flatirons Vista Trail in Boulder, CO, with majestic mountains in the background and a stunning mirror reflection

Elegant Harmony: Dancing the Sunset on Flatirons Vista Trail in Boulder, CO

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In Carmen de San Cristóbal, La Guardia, Jaén, Spain, the groom and bride share a remarkable moment during their wedding dance, as the groom lifts the bride under a clear blue sky while confetti beautifully cascades around them

Unveiling Eternal Love: A Captivating Wedding Dance Amidst Spanish Splendor

La Guardia Jaén wedding photography Jaén dancing Spain Carmen de San Cristóbal groom lifts bride

Guests at the Domaine de Ravel reception in France find themselves in a comical predicament, accidentally stuck together while dancing. This WPJA Honor Award-winning image captures the lighthearted moment.

Guests at Reception in France Accidentally Stuck Together While Dancing, Captured in WPJA Honor Award-Winning Image

stuck together dancing comical predicament dance floor mishap Domaine de Ravel Puy-de-Dôme Puy de Dome Wedding Photography

A couple joyfully practices their first dance on the beautiful Manuel Antonio beach in Costa Rica, the day before their wedding during their engagement photo shoot

Love's Rhythm Unveiled: A Serenade on Manuel Antonio Beach

Costa Rica Costa Rica engagement photography cloudy skies beach Manuel Antonio Central America dip

Guests at the Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok Wedding Reception gather around the bride and groom as they dance, creating a joyous and lively atmosphere filled with celebration and love

Wedding Bliss: Capturing the Vibrant Love at Four Seasons Bangkok

Bangkok Documentary Wedding Photography Thailand dancing first dance Bangkok Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok

A bride celebrates during a Yoruba ceremony at the Short Pump Hilton in Richmond, Virginia, surrounded by her bridal party as they dance and money is thrown into the air

Bridal Bliss: Captivating Yoruba Ceremony Unveiled at Short Pump Hilton

Virginia Yoruba Ceremony money in air traditional attire Short Pump Hilton bridal party Richmond Documentary Wedding Photography

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