Wedding Photos of Beach Portrait

The following “Beach Portrait” 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 “Beach Portrait” 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.

At Cádiz, Andalucia, Spain, a couple basks in the warm light of their love, captured forever in a pre-wedding portrait on the beach by the ocean.

Pre-Wedding Portrait Captures Couple in Warm Light on Beach by the Ocean in Cádiz, Andalucia

Romantic beach portrait of bride and groom in Almería, Spain, captured at sunset with a beautiful sunburst lift.

Bride and Groom's Romantic Beach Portrait at Sunset with Sunburst Lift in Almería, Spain

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Bride and groom captured in a romantic beach portrait, framed by lush trees in the scenery of Miami, Florida.

Bride and groom share a romantic beach moment, framed by lush Miami trees

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The newlyweds and their siblings share a lighthearted jump portrait at the beautiful beach of Camaçari during their wedding.

Newlyweds and Siblings Share Lighthearted Jump Portrait at Beautiful Camaçari Beach Wedding

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A beach portrait in Positano, Italy with a bikini-clad man photobombing and embracing the happy couple in their portrait.

Beach Portrait in Positano, Italy: Bikini-Clad Man Photobombs and Embraces Happy Couple

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A romantic picture of a couple holding hands at the tranquil Western beach of Koh Samui Island, Thailand, with the serene water and majestic mountains serving as a picturesque backdrop.

Western Beach Engagement Shoot: Couple Holds Hands at Serene Koh Samui Island

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A group of girls at the Sea Dance Resort in Koh Samui proudly hold the groom in their arms following a picturesque beach ceremony.

Girls at Sea Dance Resort in Koh Samui Hold Groom after Picturesque Beach Ceremony

Surat Thani Sea Dance Resort Beach Portrait group of girls Koh Samui Wedding Portrait Koh Samui Thailand

In Cádiz, Andalucia, Spain, a couple poses for a beach portrait with the low sun shining behind them as he lovingly lifts her up.

Cádiz, Andalucia Beach Wedding Portrait with Low Sun and Loving Pose

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The bride, at a beach in London, England, looks out at the sunset in a solo portrait, photographed from behind.

London Bride's Solo Portrait at a Beach | Captured in England Sunset

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A beautiful image captured: Newlyweds dancing romantically on the beach at sunset under trees with warm, bright colors.

Tropical Love Story: Newlyweds Share Intimate Beach Dance Amidst Warm Colors and Shaded Trees

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A picture of a bride and groom walking along the beach, gazing out onto the calm, flat water.

Gaze Upon Love: Beachside Wedding | Calm Reflection of Bride & Groom

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Bride and groom kiss at a beach wedding in London, England, as fireworks light up the night behind them during a photo session with the photographer.

Beach Wedding | Romantic Sunset Kiss with Bride and Groom

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A couple hugging on a beach in England, staring into each other's eyes, with the bride wearing a long veil.

Intimate Sunset Wedding Image in BW | Loving Embrace

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A romantic scene unfolds at Acantilados de Maro in Nerja, Spain as a couple takes a portrait kneeling in the ocean surf on the beach, capturing the true essence of their love.

Couple's love captured in a stunning portrait at Acantilados de Maro, Nerja, Spain beach

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At Tunnels Beaches in Devon, a newlywed couple takes a romantic walk on the beach at sunset. The warm tones of the sun cast a soft glow on the pair, as they hold hands by the water.

Romantic Wedding Photo Captures Couple's Walk on Tunnels Beaches at Sunset

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A dreamy couple captures the sunrise at Praia de Balneário Camboriú, reveling in the enchanting ambiance of the beach's northern shore. - Dreamy Dawn: Beachside Bliss Unveiled

Praia de Balneário Camboriú: Dreamy Dawn, Beachside Bliss Unveiled

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Dressed for winter, a couple shares a joyful embrace on the beach at Sand Harbor State Park, NV. Both adorned in beanies, they laugh together, creating a warm and playful feel against the scenic backdrop.

Winter Romance: A Playful Embrace at Sand Harbor State Park

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At an unknown beach in Krabi, Thailand, this enchanting portrait depicts a tender and sweet embrace as the couple hugs during low tide. The scene exudes warmth and romance against the backdrop of the serene beach.

A Serene Beach Embrace: A Tender Portrait in Krabi, Thailand

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This engagement portrait captures a romantic pose at sunset on the Punta Penna promontory along the Abruzzo coast in Italy. The couple is sitting on the rocks near the water, with the beach in the background.

Sunset Serenade: Love's Embrace on Punta Penna Promontory, Italy

Beach Portrait Abruzzo Italy Abruzzo Coastline Vasto Vasto Engagement Session sitting on rocks

This is a beautiful engagement portrait taken by a skilled wedding photographer from WPJA. The photo was captured at Durdle Door, a stunning beach in Dorset, UK, during a mesmerizing sunset.

Durdle Door Delight: An Engaging Sunset Serenade in Dorset, UK

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Engagement portrait session of a couple seated between rocks at the stunning location of Galle, Sri Lanka. Captured by the artistic eye of a talented Sri Lanka wedding photographer.

Galle, Sri Lanka: Seated Between Rocks, Captured by a Talented Sri Lanka Wedding Photographer - The Perfect Engagement Portrait Session

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In a picturesque coastal setting at Sand Beach in Stonington, Maine, a tender kiss captured by an imaginative Maine wedding photographer as he affectionately plants a gentle smooch on her forehead.

Seaside Embrace: A Heartfelt Forehead Kiss at Sand Beach, Stonington, Maine

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Couple walking on the beach at Praia da Daniela, Florianópolis - SC, enjoying the sunset before their wedding, captured by an artistic SC wedding photographer.

Sunset Stroll: A Captivating Engagement Portrait on Praia da Daniela, Florianópolis - SC

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Romantic pre-wedding embrace and kiss on the beautiful Silhouette Island beach, captured by a talented Seychelles Wedding Photographer the day before their big day

A Captured Moment: Euphoric Embrace and Kisses on Silhouette Island's Beach, Sealed Forever by the Skillful Lens of a Seychelles Wedding Photographer

Seychelles Seychelles Engagement Session Beach Portrait embrace kiss Silhouette Island

Wedding Portrait in Paradise - a couple stands on a stunning white sand beach on Silhouette Island in the Seychelles

Silhouette Serenity: A Captivating Wedding Portrait on a Seychelles' White Sand Haven

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In Cornwall, UK, a couple about to get married is captured in a black and white portrait, tightly embracing each other on the beach

Embracing Love on Cornwall's Shores: A Captivating Black and White Engagement Portrait

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A beautiful wedding picture at Dreams Las Mareas Costa Rica, showcasing the bride and groom framed by the beach's natural surroundings

Two Souls United: The Idyllic Love Affair at Dreams Las Mareas Costa Rica

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A joyful bride and groom at Alma del Pacifico Boutique Hotel in Costa Rica, running through the ocean together as part of their wedding portrait session

Blissful Bride and Groom: A Delightful Dash through the Costa Rican Ocean

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In Huelva, Spain, a bride and groom pose for a portrait on the beach. Sitting in the sand, he gets splashed by a wave while she stands over him

Romantic Chaos: A Splashing Surprise - A Bride and Groom's Unforgettable Beach Portrait in Huelva, Spain

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An engaged couple poses for portraits at the beach in sunshine near Playa Las Grutas Village, Punta Ballena Maldonado, Uruguay

Sun-Kissed Love: Capturing an Engaged Couple's Beach Portraits in Playa Las Grutas Village, Punta Ballena Maldonado, Uruguay

Uruguay Engagement Photography Playa Las Grutas Village sunshine ocean Punta Ballena Maldonado Beach Portrait Uruguay

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