Wedding Photos of Shanghai

The following “Shanghai” 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 “Shanghai” 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 couple sits on a Shanghai sidewalk in bright sunlight, a cyclist's silhouette passes by.

Sun-Drenched Shanghai Sidewalk Serenade: Two Hearts, One City, Fleeting Pedals

A couple embraces in Minhang Cultural Park, Shanghai, bathed in sunlight amidst vibrant flowers.

Sun-Kissed Embrace: Love Blooms in Shanghai's Minhang Cultural Park Amidst Vibrant Flowers

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A joyful couple plays among vibrant flowers in a sunny engagement portrait at Minhang Cultural Park, Shanghai.

Joyful Couple's Sunny Floral Engagement at Minhang Cultural Park, Shanghai

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A couple gazes upward in a posed engagement portrait with Shanghai's Bund cityscape behind them.

Shanghai Serenade: A Couple's Upward Gaze Amidst the Bund's Embrace

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A couple in Minhang Cultural Park, Shanghai, share a baseball interest; glove, ball, and bat featured.

A Shared Swing in Shanghai: Love, Baseball, and Forever in Minhang Park

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A happy couple in Minhang Cultural Park, Shanghai, playfully poses by a cut-out horse.

Joyful Shanghai Engagement: Playful Couple at Minhang Park with Cut-Out Horse

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Shanghai, China hotel: Bride and her maid of honor share a joyful time together before the groom arrives. Candid shot captures pre-wedding excitement and camaraderie.

Shanghai Wedding: Bride and Maid of Honor Share Joyful Pre-Wedding Photo, Capturing Excitement and Camaraderie, China

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Shanghai, China hotel: Bride in foreground, groom and groomsmen behind, gaze into the distance. Black and white shot captures anticipation for the future.

Shanghai Wedding: Bride in Foreground with Groom and Groomsmen Behind in Black and White, Capturing Anticipation, China

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Shanghai, China: Groom spreads traditional red envelopes entering the bride's home. An action shot captures the excitement of this cultural custom.

Shanghai Wedding: Groom Spreads Red Envelopes, Capturing Cultural Custom Excitement

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At The Bund in Shanghai, China, a couple stands in front of the iconic Peace Hotel. The old-world architecture enhances the timeless elegance of their romantic engagement setting.

Love Blossoms at Shanghai's Iconic Peace Hotel

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On The Bund in Shanghai, China, a couple shares a kiss on a street corner. Captured from a high angle, they dip near a red brick building, adding charm to the romantic scene.

Romantic Moment on The Bund: Shanghai Kiss by Red Brick Backdrop

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A couple in formal attire on the Bund, Shanghai, with the woman smiling as the man watches her, framed by the urban surroundings.

Couple in Formal Attire on Shanghai's Bund, Captured in a Loving Gaze

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Romantic engagement portrait on Yu Yuan Road in Shanghai, China, featuring a dip and kiss on her neck, with the couple in formal attire and the woman smiling at the camera.

Pre-Wedding Dip and Kiss on Yu Yuan Road, Shanghai, with Her Smiling in Formal Attire

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Fashion-Forward Couple in Black Outfits on Shanghai's Bustling Bund Streets

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Kiss Amidst Shanghai's Bustling Energy on the Bund

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Celebrating their engagement at Jiading Mansion, Shanghai, China, with the woman on his back, joyfully holding two red paper lanterns.

Engaged Couple at Jiading Mansion, Shanghai, with Red Lanterns Symbolizing Happiness

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Stylish couple on the Bund, Shanghai, China, gazing ahead in a black and white low-angle shot, with sunglasses adding to their chic, futuristic vibe.

Stylish Black-and-White Low Angle Shot of Couple on Shanghai's Bund, Gazing Ahead

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A couple celebrates their engagement on the Bund in Shanghai, China, beautifully capturing the excitement of their union during the auspicious Year of the Snake.

Engagement Celebration on Shanghai's Bund During the Energetic Year of the Snake

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Groom and groomsmen play a game in a hotel room before a wedding. The photo shows a pre wedding activity with the men appearing focused.

Pre-Wedding Focus: Groom and Groomsmen Engaged in Game in Hotel Room

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Groom Showcases Wedding Date Stitched in Coat at Shanghai Home

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Reflective Elegance: Woman Adjusts Hair, Mirror Profile Adds Depth in Shanghai Home Scene

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Couple's Profiles Meet in Tender Kiss Under Warm Light at Shanghai China Hotel

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A bride's grandmother observes as she applies makeup. The scene captures a generational moment during wedding preparations. The image is a candid glimpse before the ceremony.

Generational Grace: Bride's Grandmother Observes Makeup Application in Candid Pre-Ceremony Moment

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Couple at The Bund, Shanghai, China, Embracing Cool Vibe in Sportswear | Urban Sporty Style Complements Vibrant Cityscape | Portrait Reflects Dynamic, Modern Spirit

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In the urban streets of the Bund, Shanghai, China, a couple is captured in a tilted frame, she leans back her head while he kisses her neck. The interplay of light and shadow adds depth.

Couple in Bund, Shanghai, China | Tilted Frame Capture | She Leans Back as He Kisses Her Neck | Light and Shadow Interplay Adds Depth

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In the Bund, Shanghai, China, a couple in sports attire embraces their common hobby against an urban skyline. Captured in a tilted black-and-white frame, the scene highlights their active lifestyle and the city's dynamic backdrop.

Couple at The Bund, Shanghai, China, in Sports Attire Embraces Common Hobby | Tilted Black-and-White Frame | Active Lifestyle Highlighted Against Dynamic Urban Skyline

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In a home in Shanghai, China, the groomsmen focus intently on studying the wedding game, while the newlyweds look on with happiness and amusement.

Newlyweds Amused as Groomsmen Study Wedding Game in Shanghai Home

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In Shanghai, China, the newlyweds creatively choose an abandoned train as the backdrop for their photoshoot. The unique setting contrasts with their elegant attire, creating striking and memorable images that capture their adventurous spirit.

Newlyweds Pose by Abandoned Train in Shanghai, Blending Elegance with Unique Backdrop

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At a ceremony location in Shanghai, China, a man holds a small pup dressed in a charming dog suit, as the furry companion takes part in witnessing the wedding.

Pup in Dog Suit Joins Wedding Ceremony in Shanghai

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At a reception venue in Shanghai, China, the couple warmly welcomes their guests, accompanied by their beloved dog. This furry family member plays an important role in the celebration, adding a personal and heartwarming touch to the event.

Couple and Beloved Dog Greet Guests at Shanghai Reception

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