Wedding Photos of Cliffs

The following “Cliffs” 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 “Cliffs” 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.

Beautiful wedding photograph at the Hyatt Carmel Highlands in Carmel, CA capturing the stunning ocean view and the ongoing ceremony. A perfect vow exchange frozen in time.

Serene Vows: Hyatt Carmel Highlands' Oceanview Wedding Ceremony Captured in Timeless Photograph

A couple poses for a portrait on their wedding day amidst the natural beauty of Acadia National Park. In the background, a vibrant rainbow adds a pop of color to the serene and picturesque setting.

Breathtaking Rainbow: Newlyweds Embrace in Acadia National Park's Serene Perfection

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Fine art couple portrait by a Maui wedding photographer in Wailea, Hawaii, capturing a couple cuddling by lava rocks with a sun flare at sunset by the water.

Sunset Cuddle: Fine Art Maui Engagement Portrait by the Cliffs

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A pre-wedding engagement portrait captures a couple's joyful embrace with shared laughter high above Horsetooth Reservoir in Fort Collins, Colorado.

ELEVATED ECSTASY | Pre-Wedding Portrait Above Horsetooth Reservoir in Fort Collins, Colorado

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Wedding photo captured at Praia da Guarita, Torres, Rio Grande do Sul, showcasing the exquisite scenery that appears almost like a work of art.

Breathtaking Romance: Praia da Guarita, A Masterpiece of Love in Rio Grande do Sul

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At Peyto Lake, Canada, a freshly engaged couple in love takes a leisurely walk, enjoying the stunning winter scenery. The picturesque backdrop features a winter mountain scene, a lookout point with a view from the cliffs.

Peyto Lake's Winter Wonderland: A Romantic Journey with a Newly Engaged Couple

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In Kerfany, Finistère, a wedding photographer captured this award-winning image of a couple joining hands on a cliff overhang. The dramatic Breton cloudy sky adds to the emotion of the scene.

Cliffside Love: A Breathtaking Wedding Moment in Kerfany, Finistère

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The couple is happily laughing together while standing on the cliffs overlooking the ocean in Muggia, Trieste, Italy, captured by a wedding photographer from the WPJA

Endless Joy Amidst Breathtaking Views: Love Blossoms in Muggia, Trieste

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A couple poses for a wedding portrait on the cliffs of Acadia National Park in Maine, with a breathtaking view of the coastline. Her delicate veil cascades gracefully in the photo.

Love Unveiled: Captivating Cliffs of Acadia National Park Frame the Elegance of a Serene Wedding Portrait

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The couple's engagement portrait at Devil's Slide Bunker in Pacifica, California captures them reminiscing during the golden hour, with a stunning view of the beach

Romantic Engagement Portrait: Golden Hour at Devil's Slide Bunker in Pacifica, California

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The couple stood on a cliff beside their dog, taking in the breathtaking view of the ocean at Oswald West State Park

Oswald West State Park: Couple and Dog Stand on Cliff, Taking in Breathtaking Ocean View

Oregon Engagement Portrait breathtaking views beach cliffs Oregon Tillamook County Oswald West State Park

The couple posed for their save-the-date wedding announcement picture on a beach in California, USA

California, USA Beach: Romantic Wedding Announcement Photo of a Couple Walking Holding Hands

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The couple posed near the edge of the White Cliffs of Conoy, in contrasting lighting in the scene with a dark and dramatic background at the horizon

White Cliffs of Conoy: Couple posed in contrasting lighting with dark, dramatic background

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The romantic hug captured in this black and white engagement portrait taken at the cliffs in Duino, Trieste, Italy, overlooking the water, symbolizes the couple's love and connection amidst the beauty and drama of the natural world

A romantic hug captured in a black and white engagement portrait taken at the cliffs symbolizes the couple's love and connection amidst the beauty of the natural world

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couple together under the sunlight

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cliffs over the beach make the images from the photo shoot especially beautiful

Torres Beach cliffs Rio Grande do Sul clouds Brazil photographer Brazil Rogerio Frota dos Santos

A sunset portrait of a young Duino couple posing on the cliffs above the beach at Trieste, Italy

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An after the marriage proposal White Cliffs of Conoy engagement photograph showing the Couple holds hands as they walk alongside the cliffs

Lancaster County cliffs holding hands Pennsylvania photographer Pennsylvania White Cliffs of Conoy Scott Josuweit

Canada couples portrait lifestyle sessions at Moraine Lake in Alberta as they stand on the rock in the rugged mountains

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Breathtaking San Jose wedding image of a California couple embracing and showing their love by the sea on the cliffs above the water

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A Devon bridal portrait at Tunnels Beach in the UK embracing by the sea, surrounding by cliffs lit by a beautiful sunset

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Scenic Fort Tyron Park, NYC engagement picture below the epic rock cliffs and trees

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A top California wedding photojournalism example from a beautiful Mendocino Overlook wedding location on the cliffs above the beach during the first kiss with the blended family not noticing

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Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica environmental couple pre wedding image session at the cliffs above the sea water

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Saint Cast, France portrait e-session with the couple facing each other while standing above the ocean on the cliffs

France couple ocean Saint Cast cliffs France portrait e session Patrick Lombaert Saint Cast wedding photographer

Santa Cruz environmental engagement e-session showing Nothing feels better than strolling by her side

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San Vito Lo Capo Beach portrait e-session from a drone plane of a couple listening to the waves of the sea

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Big Sur environmental engagement e-session - a couple at the beautiful coast line

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Saint Cast, France Fine Art Pre Wedding Portrait of The couple framed in the opening of the rocks and cliffs

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Cape Town Fine Art Engagement Image for a couple high above the sea on the rocks and cliffs

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