Wedding Photos of Clouds

The following “Clouds” 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 “Clouds” 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 bride stands at the end of a wooden pier at Viceroy Playa del Carmen, framed by soft foreground leaves, the turquoise water and bright blue sky completing the serene backdrop of her engagement portrait.

Portrait Of A Bride On A Wooden Pier Under A Bright Blue Sky In Playa Del Carmen

On a balcony in Brighton, UK, a bridesmaid leisurely vapes, her exhaled clouds playfully rising into the sky, creating an artistic interaction with the open air and cityscape.

Bridesmaid Leisurely Vapes On A Balcony In Brighton UK Creating An Artistic Interaction With The Cityscape

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Set in the striking scenery of Crete Senesi, Tuscany, the couple enjoys a portrait together, their joy accentuated by the dramatic skies and open slopes of this legendary region.

Couple Enjoys A Portrait Accentuated By Dramatic Skies And Open Slopes In Crete Senesi Tuscany Italy

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A couple portrait in nature in São Paulo offers a different perspective on the duo, celebrating their marriage in the hills below the clouds.

Couple Celebrates Marriage In Rolling Hills Beneath Cloudy Skies In São Paulo, Brazil

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Wedding rings are placed on the bridal car at Dorset, UK, their shimmering gold reflecting a cloudy sky, creating a stunning detail shot.

Wedding Rings on the Bridal Car Reflect Clouds in a Stunning Detail Shot in Dorset UK

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Also at Fort la Prée, Ile de Ré, the scene features a colorful bouquet toss, with guests eagerly watching the bride’s rainbow-themed flowers flying through the air.

At Fort La Prée, Ile de Ré, Guests Eagerly Watch The Bride’s Rainbow Bouquet Toss Fly Through The Air

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At Overlook Barn in North Carolina, a winter wonderland sets the scene for a mountain wedding ceremony, snowy landscapes framing the exchange of vows.

At Overlook Barn In North Carolina, Snowy Landscapes Frame A Mountain Wedding Ceremony For A Winter Wonderland Scene Setter

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An engaged couple dances by the edge of Bow Lake, Canada, with the water below them reflecting surrounding mountains and clouds. The serene setting enhances the romance of their engagement portrait.

An Enchanting Engagement Dance by Bow Lake's Reflective Shores

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Standing on a wooden dock at Lake Mohawk Country Club in Sparta, New Jersey, the bride and groom pose together under a vast sky filled with beautiful, dramatic clouds.

Dramatic Clouds Fill The Sky For This Portrait Of A Couple On A New Jersey Dock

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Set against a natural landscape at Yanık Mektep İstanbul, the couple poses for a portrait that incorporates a stunning reflection to create a symmetrical and serene outdoor image.

A Symmetrical Reflection Enhances This Serene Outdoor Portrait At Yanık Mektep In İstanbul Turkey

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Soft, fleeting light breaks through the clouds for a rare five-minute golden hour portrait at the Nouvelle grange de la Chevallerie in Angers, France.

Golden Hour Illuminates The Newlyweds During A Rare Five-Minute Portrait At Nouvelle Grange De La Chevallerie In Angers, France

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Couple holding hands in Crete Senesi, Tuscany, beneath bright blue sky and clouds, rolling hills.

Couple Holding Hands in Crete Senesi Tuscany, Beneath Bright Sky and Rolling Hills

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A dreamy detail shot at Château du Montalieu, France, where rings are surrounded by smoke, creating a cloud-like, ethereal effect.

Dreamy Rings in Smoke at Château du Montalieu, France

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The couple pose for an intimate portrait in Doylestown, Philadelphia, with the setting sun casting a warm glow over them.

Intimate Sunset Embrace in Doylestown: Engagement Portrait Bathed in Philadelphia’s Warm, Golden Evening Glow

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In Fort Collins, CO, at a private home, the bride and groom take a sunset stroll on the prairie during their wedding reception. A lit portrait captures their serene and intimate journey.

Sunset Prairie Stroll: Intimate Lit Portrait Of Bride And Groom At Fort Collins Wedding

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Storm clouds gather above Domaine des Gaillardoux in Lot, France, as the bride and groom stand close and dip during their photography session, their attire in striking contrast to the dramatic sky.

Storm Clouds Gather Over Domaine des Gaillardoux in Lot, France, as Bride and Groom Stand and Dip Amid Dramatic Sky

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A couple shares a kiss at Cherokee Castle in Sedalia, Colorado. The low-angle shot highlights the grandeur of the stone structure, with a backdrop of blue sky and clouds above.

A Kiss Amidst Grandeur: Love's Embrace at Cherokee Castle, Colorado, Under a Vast Blue Sky.

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At Poma Lake in Partinico, Sicily, the stunning sun and clouds create a perfect backdrop, with a silhouette highlighting the serene context.

Sun and Clouds Enhance Beauty at Poma Lake, Sicily

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An engaged couple stands lovingly together at Natural Bridges State Beach in Santa Cruz, CA, perfectly silhouetted against the expansive blue sky and fluffy white clouds.

Engaged Couple's Silhouette at Natural Bridges State Beach Against Expansive Sky

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Engagement portrait of a couple embracing each other, facing the endless Atlantic Ocean at Plage du Pavillon Royal, Bidart, Pays Basque, captured in a minimalist frame with sky, clouds, and ocean.

Minimalist Engagement Portrait at Plage du Pavillon Royal with Sky, Clouds, and Sea

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At Sandy Neck Beach, Sandwich, Massachusetts, a couple embraces warmly, surrounded by soft, dreamy clouds and the golden glow of the setting sun, epitomizing timeless love and unity.

Warm Embrace at Sandy Neck Beach Amidst Dreamy Clouds and Golden Sunset Glow

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In Rocky Mountain National Park, a couple's engagement session captures them in an embrace at a scenic lookout point. The photographer's lighting accentuates their warm pose, complemented by dramatic clouds in the backdrop.

Couple at Rocky Mountain National Park for Engagement Session | Embracing at Scenic Lookout Point | Photographer's Lighting Accentuates Pose with Dramatic Cloud Backdrop

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During their engagement session at Rocky Mountain National Park, a couple shares a kiss at a scenic lookout point. The photographer's lighting highlights their embrace amidst soft clouds, with distant mountaintops visible through the haze.

Couple at Rocky Mountain National Park Engagement Session | Sharing Kiss at Scenic Lookout Point | Embrace Amidst Soft Clouds and Hazy Distant Mountaintops

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In their engagement session at Rocky Mountain National Park, the photographer's lighting beautifully highlights the couple's embrace. They stand amidst dramatic clouds, creating a captivating and atmospheric setting that adds depth to their romantic sessi

Rocky Mountain National Park Engagement Session | Embrace Amidst Dramatic Clouds | Captivating and Atmospheric Setting Adds Depth to Romantic Session

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In their engagement session at Rocky Mountain National Park, the photographer's on-location lighting beautifully accentuates the scene. The couple is before lush green pastures, majestic mountains, and dramatic clouds, in a stunning and romantic atm

Engagement Session at Rocky Mountain National Park | Couple Amid Lush Pastures and Majestic Mountains | Dramatic Clouds in a Romantic Atmosphere

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A couple shares a kiss on Dollymount Strand, Dublin, set against a backdrop of dramatic clouds and a stormy beach at low tide. The image captures the cool, romantic atmosphere of the session.

Couple Shares Kiss on Dollymount Strand, Dublin | Dramatic Clouds and Stormy Beach at Low Tide Create Cool, Romantic Atmosphere

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In Crete Senesi, Tuscany, an engaged couple poses for a portrait under a perfectly clear blue sky. Three well-composed clouds hover above, adding a sense of balance and harmony to the frame.

Engaged Couple in Crete Senesi, Tuscany, Under Clear Blue Sky | Three Clouds Add Balance and Harmony to the Portrait Frame

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At Hambacher Schloss, the bride stands on the edge of the castle wall with her dress flowing gracefully, blending with the clouds in the blue sky behind her, creating a picturesque and ethereal scene.

Bride's Dress Flows Gracefully, Blending with Clouds in Picturesque Scene at Hambacher Schloss Wall Edge

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A couple poses for a wedding portrait in front of Château d'Aubiac, with dark storm clouds in the background

Couple's Wedding Portrait with Château d'Aubiac and Stormy Skies

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At Lac d'Azur in Landes, the engaged couple stands embraced amidst a sea of clouds. The dreamy atmosphere and misty backdrop create a romantic and poetic scene, symbolizing their love surrounded by natural beauty.

Engaged Couple Embraces Amid Clouds at French Lake

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