Wedding Photos of Emerald Bay

The following “Emerald Bay” 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 “Emerald Bay” 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.

Lifestyle couple portrait at Emerald Bay, Lake Tahoe, CA. A couple joyfully celebrates their love, popping champagne together on the bow of a boat, framed in the center of the picture.

Love Amongst the Scenic Serenity: A Delightfully Intimate Engagement Portrait at Emerald Bay, Lake Tahoe

Romantic pre-wedding portrait captured by an artistic Lake Tahoe wedding photographer, showcasing a couple in love strolling along a board pathway amidst the enchanting forest of Emerald Bay, Lake Tahoe, holding hands and exchanging glances.

Enchanting Forest Love Story: Engaged Couple Strolling along Emerald Bay Board Pathway, Lake Tahoe - Captured by Artistic Photographer

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In this enchanting portrait captured by a Lake Tahoe wedding photographer, a couple stands in the romantic setting of Emerald Bay, Lake Tahoe, embracing each other affectionately before their wedding day.

Enchanting Engagement at Emerald Bay, Lake Tahoe: Embracing Love before the Wedding Day, Captured by a Talented Lake Tahoe Wedding Photographer

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Before their wedding at Emerald Bay in Lake Tahoe, this romantic couple shares a heartfelt smile, intertwined with green vines, captured by an artistic Lake Tahoe wedding photographer.

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In a picturesque setting at Emerald Bay, Lake Tahoe, a couple in anticipation of their wedding day gently hold hands, their eyes locked in love, captured on the stone steps and wall by the artistry of a Lake Tahoe wedding photographer.

Enchanting Emerald Bay, Lake Tahoe: A Captivating Engagement Portrait, Forever Sealed in Love

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A Lake Tahoe wedding photographer captures a romantic portrait of a couple embracing each other at Emerald Bay. Their reflection shimmers in a puddle on the rocks, symbolizing their everlasting love.

Emerald Bay Eternity: A Lake Tahoe Wedding Photographer Captures a Romantic Portrait of Love

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Romantic pre-wedding portrait of a couple at Emerald Bay, Lake Tahoe. The artistic Lake Tahoe wedding photographer captures the couple serenely embracing at a waterfall, creating a dreamy, blue-toned dusk scene.

Emerald Bay Engagement: Whispering Love at Lake Tahoe's Enchanting Waterfall

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newly engaged couple smiles at each other after the proposal

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engaged couple smiles at each other after the proposal

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An Emerald Bay, California newly engaged couple smiles at each other after the proposal high in the mountains above the water

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A mountain California lifestyle picture session on location at Emerald Bay for a Couple sitting down together with a high view of the lake and mountains

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An Emerald Bay, on location lifestyle portrait in California with the Couple kissing after their engagement

Emerald Bay lakeside engagement couple kissing California - Northern California photographer

After the marriage proposal Emerald Bay engagement photography in Lake Tahoe with a Couple snuggling in the trees

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She said yes, post marriage proposal picture session at Emerald Bay in Lake Tahoe with a Couple dipping in front of rock

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An after the marriage proposal Emerald Bay engagement photograph in Lake Tahoe for a Couple by a waterfall in the woods

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Emerald Bay, California couple e-shoot, formally dress, the man lovingly kisses the forehead of his beloved

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Emerald Bay, California portrait e-session - woman posing with ring during their engagement session

Emerald Bay, California portrait with a woman and man posing high above the blue water lake

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Emerald Bay, California portrait e session of a couple looking at each other fondly

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Emerald Bay, California on-location portrait e shoot of a couple looking at each other dearly

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Emerald Bay, California couple Enjoying the roses on a windy mountaintop where they got engaged

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A bride and groom elope on the bow of a Lake Tahoe Boat Rides charter boat, officiated by the boat captain, under the peaks of Emerald Bay and gazing upon Vikingsholm Castle

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Emerald Bay: South Lake Tahoe, CA wedding venue photographer said:It's more than alright to cry at your wedding, even if you're a tough guy!

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Emerald Bay, Lake Tahoe Engagement Portraits | Through the Leaves | Couple in Love

In this engagement portrait, the couple sits and enjoys each other's company as they are captured through the leaves, surrounded by a natural and serene atmosphere

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