Wedding Photos of Romance

The following “Romance” 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 “Romance” 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.

A newlywed couple stands under an umbrella on their wedding day at Barn at Flanagan Farm. The intimate image captures the romance of their special day in the rain, with a dark and moody background adding a touch of drama.

Rainy Romance: Newlyweds under Umbrella at the Barn at Flanagan Farm in Maine

A beautiful wedding image of a newlywed couple in Dublin. The bride and groom sit on a small bench, gazing out at the breathtaking Irish landscape. This image captures the love and joy of their special day against a backdrop of lush green grass and a s

Dublin Newlyweds: Love and Joy Amidst Breathtaking Irish Landscape and Stunning Green Grass Backdrop

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A beautiful couple on their wedding day in Dublin, Ireland. They stand in front of a statue of Jesus, his hands extended over them in blessing. Perfectly captured just after the ceremony, this stunning image radiates love, faith, and the start of a union.

Blessed Love: Wedding Day Bliss in Dublin, Ireland Under Jesus' Watchful Eyes

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A sparkler moment captured at a night wedding, showcasing the joy and excitement of the newlyweds as they begin their journey into married life, all set against the beautiful backdrop of Igreja Católica Feitoria in São Leopoldo, Rio Grande do Sul.

Sparkling Joy: Newlyweds' Nighttime Celebration at Igreja Católica Feitoria in São Leopoldo, Rio Grande do Sul

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Engagement portrait by a France wedding photographer in Clisson, Pays de la Loire, capturing them looking lovingly at each other in romantic afternoon sunlight.

France's Sweetest Afternoon at the Water - Clisson Engagement Portrait

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The bride passionately speaks into the microphone at Domaine de Baldassé, Saint-Affrique, Aveyron, as she joyfully says I do to her partner.

Cherished Vows: A Wedding at Domaine de Baldassé, Saint-Affrique

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A couple portrait by a CT wedding photographer at Harkness Memorial State Park capturing a romantic kiss during a beach sunset in a fine art style.

CT Beach Sunset Engagement Portrait by Harkness Memorial State Park - LI Sound

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Lifestyle couple portrait of future wedding partners captured at Gastlosen against a snowy mountain backdrop. The minimalistic shot features the couple centered in the frame with expansive winter sky surrounding them.

WINTER ROMANCE: Astonishing Gastlosen Mountains Set the Scene for Engaged Couple's Snowy Portraits

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A couple, accompanied by their black dog, strike poses against the backdrop of a solitary tree in a lush forest in Huairou, Beijing, China. The lifestyle portrait captures the affection between the couple and their love for nature.

Black Dog & Blissful Romance | Huairou, Beijing, China Portrait Session

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Lifestyle couple portrait at Ashridge, Hertfordshire. This beautifully composed pre-wedding engagement portrait captures the couple during golden hour in an orchard, holding hands amidst a backdrop of yellow flowers and lush green grass.

ELEGANT ENGAGEMENT: Ashridge Orchard Stuns with Golden Hour Romance

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Award-winning wedding portrait captures the romance as the bride and groom joyfully pose amidst a picturesque snowfall. The grandeur of Mellon Institute adds a timeless charm to the captivating black and white scene.

Enchanting Snowfall: Timeless Romance at Mellon Institute's Grandeur

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A romantic portrait captured by a creative wedding photographer at the Venue at Malcom Hotel in Canmore, Canada. The couple is silhouetted against a backdrop of colorful lights, creating an award-winning image.

Canmore's Captivating Canvas: Illuminating Love Through Silhouetted Romance

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A lifestyle couple portrait captured at Vaughn Woods in Hallowell, Maine. The couple exudes tranquility as they sit on a ledge, in front of a gentle waterfall, wearing casual attire and projecting a composed and relaxed demeanor.

Rustic Romance: Enchanting Engagement Portrait at Vaughn Woods in Hallowell, Maine

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Located at Vinícola Miolo in Bento Gonçalves, Rio Grande do Sul, this creative and beautiful lifestyle couple portrait captures the essence of romanticism amidst picturesque vineyards.

VINEYARD VOYAGE: Glamorous Engagement Glimpse at Rio Grande do Sul's Vinícola Miolo

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A beautiful, creative lifestyle couple portrait captured in black and white at Bourne, MA. The photo showcases a playful scene as she humorously licks her fiancé's face, resulting in a composed yet joyful and spontaneous scene.

Unforgettable Love: Captivating Bourne Portrait Showcases the Playful Side of Romance

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An award-winning wedding photographer captures the romantic essence of the bride and groom at The Gatsby in Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, England.

Captured Romance: The Gatsby Love Story in Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, England

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A talented wedding photographer captured a romantic portrait of a couple during their photo session at the beautiful location of Goreme, Cappadocia, Turkey. The sun is about to set behind a distant mountain range, creating warm backlit tones.

Goreme's Radiant Sunset: A Captivating Portrait of Love and Light

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At Malopolskie Reception Venue, a playful couple reenacts a bullfighting scene, captured by a wedding photojournalist

Malopolskie Matrimony: A Playful Bullfighting Romance

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Captured at the Teatro Adolfo Mejía in Cartagena, Colombia, this award-winning portrait portrays the bride in a romantic setting surrounded by thousands of roses, at the entrance of her reception.

Cartagena Rose Enchantment: Award-winning portrait of a romantic bride

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Near the beaches of Maceió, Brazil, a couple stands beneath towering palm trees. The lush greenery create a picturesque setting for their romantic picture, capturing the essence of their connection.

Maceió's Tropical Love: A Captivating Engagement Portrait amidst Palm Trees

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A professional wedding photographer captured this award-winning portrait of a couple wearing fashionable sunglasses at La Foce, Chianciano Terme, Siena. The photo was taken right before a sweet kiss.

Sunkissed Embrace: Sunglasses and Love at La Foce, Chianciano Terme

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Wedding bliss in Umbria! A couple shares a tender kiss amidst the stunning backdrop of Agriturismo La Dogana. Love radiates as they embrace, bathed in golden sunlight, between majestic rows of tall trees.

Umbrian Wedding Romance: Embracing Love in Agriturismo La Dogana

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Paris Kiss: Eternal Love Amidst Autumn Splendor

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In London, UK, this couple portrait features the pair sitting on a tall wall with the urban skyline behind them, bathed in sunlight. The scene blends romance with the dynamic energy of the city.

London Lovin': A Skyline Soiree

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Sunset in the Forest - Captured by a wedding photographer in Dortmund, this engagement portrait depicts a couple in the warm glow of a sunset within the forest - The soft hues and enchanting atmosphere frame of romance

Enchanted Forest Love: A Sunset Engagement Portrait

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The couple is standing close together, looking deeply into each other's eyes in a romantic pose, while being photographed by a wedding photographer from WPJA at Trieste, Italy

Intimate Love Captured: A Romantic Engagement in Trieste, Italy

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A photographer captures a romantic picture of a couple in Winterport, Maine, peering through vibrant fall foliage

Falling in Love amidst Autumn Hues: A Romantic Engagement Portrait in Winterport, Maine

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This engagement portrait was taken on a sunny day at Ouddorp beach in the Netherlands, capturing a romantic pose in a field of tall grass next to a lighthouse

Captured Love: Embracing Romance at Ouddorp Beach's Serene Lighthouse

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Engaged couple sharing a romantic kiss at sunset in Port Washington, Wisconsin, captured beautifully by a top Wisconsin wedding photographer near a stunning statue.

Port Washington Romantic Engagement Session at Sunset

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Romantic pre-wedding portrait of a couple walking hand in hand along a row of historic buildings in London, captured by a talented UK wedding photographer.

Capturing Love Amidst London's Rich History: A Pre-Wedding Portrait in a Historic Setting

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