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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.

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Bride and groom share a romantic kiss on Alnmouth Beach, Northumberland, UK, with the chilly North Sea behind.
Bride and Groom Kiss on Alnmouth Beach, Northumberland, with Chilly North Sea
North SeaUnited KingdomNorthumberlandBeach PortraitAlnmouth Beachcloudy skiesNorthumberland Wedding Portrait
In Vendée, France, the bride and groom are beautifully captured in a backlit sunset portrait. They are framed inside a copper ring glow, enhancing the romantic warmth of the scene.
Romantic Backlit Sunset Portrait Frames Bride And Groom In Copper Ring Glow
sunset portraitromanticVendeeVendee Wedding PortraitBeach Portraitoceancouple framed
At Playa de Mónsul in Almería, Spain, the couple enjoys a playful sunset portrait on the beach. She rides on his back, her dress elegantly blowing behind them along the shore.
Sunset Playfulness: Romantic Beach Portrait at Playa de Mónsul, Almería, Spain
piggy back ridesunset portraitSpainPlaya de MónsulBeach Portraitmountain backdropshoreline
San Terenzo, La Spezia: Newlyweds and daughter share love on beach; family portrait.
San Terenzo, La Spezia: Newlyweds and Daughter Share Love in Heartfelt Family Beach Portrait
Beach Portraitfamily portrait La SpeziaSan TerenzoSan Terenzo Wedding Portraitholding handsloveLa Spezia
At Lido Beach, Sarasota, FL, the couple's niece playfully crashes their wedding portrait on the beach.
Niece Joyfully Crashes Wedding Portrait Session At Lido Beach, Sarasota, FL
low tidecouples nieceSarasotacrashing portraitSarasota Wedding PortraitLido BeachFlorida
In Cabo San Lucas, the bride and groom lie on the beach sand, kissing as horses walk past in the foreground.
Bride and Groom Kiss on Beach as Horses Pass By in Cabo San Lucas Wedding
ocean backdropBeach Portraitintimate portraitbride and groomCabo San Lucas Wedding PhotographyCabo San Lucaslaying on beach
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
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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
BrazilCamaçarijump portraitBahia Wedding PortraitBahiacouple with siblingsBeach Portrait
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
Positano Wedding PhotographyPositanoBeach Portraitamalfi coastspeedophotobomb
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 Beach CeremonySea Dance ResortBeach Portraitholding up groomKoh SamuiKoh Samui Wedding PortraitSurat Thani
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
sandy shorelow sunAndaluciaBeach PortraitCadiz Wedding PortraitSpainlifting up bride
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
Londonlondon brideUnited KingdomLondon Bridal PortraitBeach Portraitsunset portraitsolo portrait
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
warm colorssunsetBeach PortraitLondon wedding photographyLondondancingtrees
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
Nerja Wedding PortraitSpainNerjakneelingBeach Portraitocean surfAcantilados de Maro
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
Devonwarm tonesromantic walksoft glowsunsetHand in handBeach Portrait
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
Beach PortraitSanta Catarina PreWedding PortraitsilhouettePraia de Balneário CamboriúdreamySanta Catarinasunrise portrait
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
Punta PennaVasto Engagement SessionAbruzzoItalysitting on rocksBeach PortraitVasto
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
Durdle DoorBeach PortraitDorset engagement portraitsunset sessionDorsetUnited Kingdom
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
Beach Portraitframed behind rocksSri Lanka PreWedding PhotographyGallelarge bouldersSri Lanka
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
Mainebw portraitSand Beachtender kissBeach PortraitMaine engagement sessionkiss on head
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
Silhouette IslandembracekissSeychelles Engagement SessionBeach PortraitSeychelles

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