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The following “Beach” 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” 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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On Newcomb Hollow Beach in Wellfleet, Massachusetts, the couple strolls along the shoreline, the bride glancing back with an unguarded smile as the gentle waves frame their easygoing romance at this scenic beach venue.
Strolling Along Newcomb Hollow Beach In Wellfleet, Massachusetts, The Bride’s Smile And Gentle Waves Capture Romance
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On the sandy shoreline in Guarujá, São Paulo, the couple poses for a relaxed engagement portrait, with soft light and the warmth of their relationship by the ocean.
On The Sandy Shoreline In Guarujá, São Paulo, The Couple Enjoys A Relaxed Portrait By The Sea
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As the sun sets, the couple dances barefoot on the sand, the golden light and tranquil beach creating a romantic scene that celebrates their union.
Couple Dances Barefoot On Sand At Sunset In Romantic Beach Portrait
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On the beach at Whitby, the newly married couple shares a kiss at the spot where they got engaged, with waves and sand creating a romantic seaside scene.
Newlyweds Share A Kiss On Whitby Beach Where They Got Engaged, Waves And Sand Creating Romance By The Sea
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At Makani Beach in Ter Heide, the bride and groom share laughter and playfulness as they sway together on the tall beach swing, savoring lighthearted fun at their wedding.
Bride And Groom Share Laughter Swaying On Beach Swing At Makani Beach Ter Heide
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Along the shoreline near Makani Beach in Ter Heide, the couple is photographed together with the beach and venue environment creating a natural and relaxed backdrop for their wedding portrait.
Along Ter Heide’s Makani Beach, The Couple’s Candid Portrait Captures Natural Scenery And Relaxed Joy On Their Wedding Day
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Along a Marseille beach chosen as the wedding venue, the couple lie in the water, pausing for a refreshing break between the civil and symbolic ceremonies.
The Couple Takes A Refreshing Break Lying In The Sea Along A Marseille Beach Wedding Venue
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On the beach in Zuid Holland, contrasting light highlights the shifting moods of the scene, prompting reflection on choice and direction as the sun sets.
Contrasting Light and Shifting Sunset Set the Reflective Mood on Zuid Holland Beach
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On Bamburgh Beach, Northumberland, UK, the couple embraces tightly on the rugged, windswept shore, their bond evident against the wild coastal backdrop.
Couple Embraces On A Windswept Shore At Bamburgh Beach In Northumberland, England
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On a sunlit Santa Cruz beach, the couple stands nose to nose on the sand, backlit by the warm glow, capturing a tender and romantic engagement portrait.
Engaged Couple Standing Nose To Nose On Sunlit Santa Cruz Beach, Backlit By Warm Golden Glow And Sand
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A special moment of découverte unfolds in Ars-en-Ré, Ile de Ré, France, as the newlyweds experience their first look amid the picturesque island surroundings.
First Look Amid Picturesque Island Surroundings Offers Special Moment Of Découverte In Ars-En-Ré, Ile De Ré
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Pigeon Point Beach in Tobago sets the scene for a post-wedding sunset portrait of an unconventional bride and groom, the colorful sky enhancing their unique style.
Pigeon Point Beach In Tobago Sets The Scene For A Sunset Portrait With The Bride And Groom’s Unique Style
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Walking along a bright, empty shore on Long Island, the couple is surrounded by shimmering light, the tranquil beach scene highlighting their connection.
Walking Along A Bright, Empty Shore On Long Island, The Couple Is Surrounded By Shimmering Light In A Tranquil Beach Scene
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Silhouetted couple stands at the beach, framed by the doorway of a roofed structure at Viceroy Mexico Riviera Maya, capturing their connection against the tranquil backdrop of sea and sky.
Silhouetted Couple Standing At Beach Framed By Doorway At Viceroy Riviera Maya, Connection Highlighted Against Tranquil Sea And Sky
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Couple walking along a deserted beach at Viceroy Mexico Riviera Maya, photographed from a slight elevation to create a minimalist composition emphasizing the vast, tranquil shoreline and serene atmosphere.
Couple Walking Along Deserted Beach At Viceroy Riviera Maya, Minimalist Elevated Portrait Emphasizing Vast, Serene Shoreline
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The bride and groom stand close together on the beach at night, viewed from behind as vibrant fireworks burst overhead, illuminating the Tulum sky and casting a glow over their celebration.
Bride And Groom Stand Close Together On Tulum Beach At Night, Viewed From Behind As Vibrant Fireworks Burst Overhead, Illuminating The Sky And Casting A Magical Glow On Their Wedding Celebration
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On Provincetown Beach in Massachusetts, the ceremony is cleverly framed through a beach warning sign, blending humor and artistry as the couple begins their new journey.
On Provincetown Beach In Massachusetts, The Ceremony Is Cleverly Framed Through A Warning Sign For Artistic Humor As The Couple Weds
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In Tulum, a woman smiles as she rides on her partner’s back for a playful, black-and-white portrait at the beach, set against a minimal backdrop of open sky.
Beach Laughter in Tulum—Playful Black-and-White Engagement Portrait with Piggyback Ride
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At Guarujá, Brasil, the couple dashes through shallow water, holding hands and their shoes, capturing a playful and spontaneous beach scene.
Playful Run Through Shallow Water in Guarujá Beach Couple Portrait Session
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This lovely portrait at Reid State Park, Georgetown, Maine, captures the couple sitting close together on a large piece of driftwood by the water's edge on the beach, enjoying the coastal setting.
Seaside Embrace on Driftwood at Reid State Park Couple Portrait Session
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Barefoot on Newcomb Hollow Beach, this Wellfleet, Massachusetts portrait captures a couple's saltwater joy and playful laughter, reflecting their pure, unguarded happiness before marriage.
Saltwater Joy and Playful Laughter at Newcomb Hollow Beach Couple Portrait Session
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Bride and groom stand on a Long Island, NY beach before their first look, with waves in the background.
Long Island Love: A Beachside First Look with Waves in the Background
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Grado, Gorizia, Italy — A couple stands face to face in silhouette by the sea at sunset, creating a timeless and romantic engagement portrait on the coast.
Italian Seaside Sunset Silhouette: A Romantic Grado Engagement Portrait by the Sea
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In Lyme Regis, England, a newlywed couple strolls past a sunbather on the beach, the bride holding a white parasol. The photographer’s creative framing contrasts wedding elegance with seaside relaxation.
Newlyweds With Parasol Contrast Wedding Elegance And Seaside Leisure In Lyme Regis
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A WPJA-winning photo at Kitty Hawk Pier captures the groom’s raw emotion as he reads his vows by the water, showcasing the photographer’s timing and sensitivity to meaningful moments.
Kitty Hawk Pier Wedding: Groom’s Emotional Waterside Vows Show Photographer’s Sensitivity and Timing
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Couple stands by the sea at sunset in Grado, warm light highlighting their romantic connection.
Coastal Sunset Embrace: Grado's Warm Light Illuminates Couple's Love
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At The Whaf in Falmouth, an intimate couple poses on the beach at sunset, beautifully framed by soft golden light and the delicate movement of the bride’s veil.
Couple Poses Intimately on Sunset Beach, Bride’s Veil Flowing in Golden Light at The Wharf in Falmouth
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A couple stands by a tidal pool at Tunnels Beaches, Devon, with birds flying overhead.
Love by the Tidal Pool: Birds Soar Above Couple at Tunnels Beaches
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At Pang Ka Bay, Koh Samui, Thailand, a scene unfolds with a man leading a woman by the hand towards the beach, creating a dramatic, dream-like atmosphere.
Leading to a Dreamy Beach Wedding at Pang Ka Bay, Koh Samui, Hand in Hand.
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In Nice, the bride and groom's son looks at a book during group photos, creating a minimalist scene under a vast sky.
Nice Wedding: Son's literary escape amidst group photos under a vast, open sky.
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