Wedding Photos of Rio de Janeiro

The following “Rio de Janeiro” 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 “Rio de Janeiro” 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.

Rio de Janeiro, Brasil engagement session with bricks and stones

The engagement session took place at ruins, with the couple surrounded by the abandoned buildings bricks and stones

Rio de Janeiro, Brasil engagement photoshoot with couple in foliage

The engagement photoshoot featured a tropical love theme, with the couple surrounded by foliage

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Engagement Portrait of couple in the green plants of Rio de Janeiro, Brasil

The engagement portrait featured the couple in sunlight, with the woman laying on her back about to kiss in the green vegetation

sunlight green vegetation Rio de Janeiro about to kiss Brazil RJ Love Session

Rio de Janeiro couple with beautiful backdrop of lush greenery and warm bokeh circles

The picture session captures the joyful energy of the engaged couple, in the beautiful backdrop of lush greenery and warm bokeh circles

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Rio de Janeiro couple session made timeless with their warm sunlight hues blowing out the frame

The engaged couple's picture session was made timeless with their warm sunlight hues blowing out the frame as they stood facing each other

RJ engagement session Warm sunlight facing each other Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro couple captured against the vibrant backdrop of the blue sky and tiled roof building

This intimate connection of love between the engaged couple, captured against the vibrant backdrop of the blue sky and tiled roof building, is a timeless treasure

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Couple portraits with warm sunset tones and grass umbrellas in Rio de Janeiro

The warm sunset tones and grass umbrellas provide a romantic and idyllic setting for the engaged couple's beach picture session

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Rio de Janeiro/RJ Brazil Wedding photography at night

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Brazil wedding reception photography with cool lighting on dancing guests

This wedding reception was lit up with cool green spots, capturing the fun of guests playing games

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Rio de Janeiro wedding photographer | bride with dress fanned out during reception on dance floor

wedding image of a bride with her dress fanned out during reception on dance floor

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An engaged couple were pictured standing in front of a stone wall in Rio de Janeiro, arms around each other's shoulders, overlooking the sea

Engaged couple beamed with joy in a photo taken in front of a safety wall, embracing with arms around each other's shoulders, as the ocean provided a stunning backdrop

Rio de Janeiro RJ e session overlooking sea stunning backdrop arm around shoulder

A Rio de Janeiro couple hugging in the warmth of a tropical setting

A young couple embraces in the warmth of a tropical setting

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Brazil destination wedding photographer Rio de Janeiro engagement session photography

Rio de Janeiro engagement session photography by the water

Rio de Janeiro on the water Brazil engagement photography Destination Engagement

Pictures of a couple leaving church under confetti by a top Rio de Janeiro wedding photographer

Joyful Departure: Newlyweds Embracing Amidst a Confetti Celebration

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Rio de Janeiro bride during the getting it ready rituals before the actual ceremony on wedding day

Bridal Preparations in Rio: A Bride's Journey to 'I Do

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Wedding photographer in Rio de Janeiro for Brazil engagement photography

Engagement photo in the trees with a soft spotlight on the couple, framed with tall vertical trees for a bold and dramatic composition

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Rio de Janeiro destination wedding photographer for Brazil engagement sessions by the ocean

The engagement session took place by the ocean, with boats adding to the nautical theme. The lone solo tree in the center of the frame added character and interest to the image.

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A Rio de Janeiro pre-wedding portrait session by a Brazil photographer

A pre-wedding portrait session under blue skies with palm trees

Brazil Rio de Janeiro Engagement Portrait Rio de Janeiro blue skies palm trees

wedding photographer in Macaé | Rio de Janeiro engagement photography

Engagement photography of a couple touching heads in front of a large window with a blue sky silhouette, creating a romantic and intimate atmosphere

Macae Engagement Photography silhouettes touching heads Macaé blue sky Rio de Janeiro large window

Rio de Janeiro destination wedding photographer for Macaé engagement sessions in the warm sun

Engagement session in the warm sun with the couple sitting in the sand and her hair blowing in the wind

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Rio de Janeiro pre-wedding portrait photography session with a couple in the gym with weights | Macaé photography

Athletic, sporty portrait photography session with a couple in the gym, after lifting weights and lying on their backs for a dynamic and energetic look

gym Macaé dynamic Rio de Janeiro Engagement Portrait Athletic sporty portrait laying on back

A Macaé couple with their 2 dogs during their pre-wedding portrait photo shoot by a Rio de Janeiro photographer

Pet-loving couple with their two dogs during their pre-wedding portrait photo shoot, capturing their love for both each other and their furry friends

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Rio de Janeiro Pre Wedding Engagement Photography in a tropical setting

Black and White Pre Wedding Engagement Photo in a tropical setting

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Brazil engagement pictures of a couple in tropical setting | Rio de Janeiro photographer pre-wedding shoot with photographer

Color engagement pictures of a couple embracing in a tropical setting

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Sunlight shining during this engagement picture of a kissing couple | Rio de Janeiro photographer pre-wedding shoot with photographer

Sunlight shining during this engagement picture of a kissing couple under rays of sun

Rio de Janeiro engagement photography Rio de Janeiro sunlight Sun rays kiss on cheek

Brazil engagement portraits of a couple on the urban streets | Rio de Janeiro photographer pre-wedding photographer pictures

Engagement portrait of a couple posing against a stone wall on urban streets with pedestrians in the foreground

urban streets pedestrians white clothing Rio de Janeiro RJ e session

Brazil wedding photographer engagement portrait of a couple walking on the sandy beach | Rio de Janeiro pre-wedding pictures

Engagement portrait of a couple walking on the sandy beach, with the man kissing the woman's hand

RJ e session sandy beach Rio de Janeiro kissing hand oceanside engagement

black and white pre-wedding engagement pictures of a couple in a window | Rio de Janeiro portrait shoot

Engagement picture of a laughing couple in a window, captured in black and white with contrast from window light

RJ engagement session bw portrait Rio de Janeiro window light couple laughing

Brazil engagement photos of a couple playing with some street art | Rio de Janeiro photographer pre-wedding portrait session

Engagement photos of a couple playing with street art, toasting with beer mugs behind them

Rio de Janeiro toasting beer RJ e session beer mugs street art

Macaé Wedding Photojournalist | Rio de Janeiro bride and groom dancing with drinks on a foggy reception dance floor

image of a Macaé Rio de Janeiro bride and groom dancing with drinks on a foggy reception dance floor

Rio de Janeiro Macaé

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