Wedding Photos of Coastal

The following “Coastal” 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 “Coastal” 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.

In Trieste, Italy, a couple walks hand in hand along the pier, passing a boat tie-down post. The breakwater concrete barriers create a maritime backdrop, enhancing the serene and romantic coastal stroll.

Couple in Trieste, Italy, Walking Hand in Hand on Pier | Boat Tie-Down Post and Breakwater Barriers Provide Maritime Backdrop | Serene, Romantic Coastal Stroll

In Sardinia, Italy, a couple enjoys a romantic coastal stroll, walking hand in hand along the sunlit beach. The gentle ocean waves and warm sand create an idyllic setting for their intimate walk by the sea.

Couple in Sardinia, Italy, Enjoys Romantic Coastal Stroll | Hand in Hand Along Sunlit Beach | Gentle Waves and Warm Sand Create Idyllic Setting for Intimate Walk by Sea

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At Capela dos Milagres, guests attentively watch as the bride makes her entrance into the seaside chapel, adding a sense of anticipation and romance to the coastal setting.

Anticipation and Romance: Bride's Entrance Captivates Guests at Seaside Capela dos Milagres Wedding Ceremony

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At Acadia National Park in Maine, during an elopement ceremony, the couple stands on the rocks by the ocean. It's a sunny day, and the ocean nearby, adding to the beauty of their day.

Maine Elopement: Couple Wed on Acadia Coast, Ocean Backdrop

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At the Bar Harbor Inn, during an intimate elopement, a flower girl lays in the grass, laughing joyfully. The high angle shot captures her carefree spirit and the charm of the moment.

Flower Girl Laughs Joyfully on Grass at Bar Harbor Inn Elopement, Capturing Carefree Spirit in High Angle Shot

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In Brookings, Oregon, a couple shares a kiss on a cliffside, offering a breathtaking view of the ocean below, as the dramatic landscape enhances the romance of the scene.

Couple Kisses with Ocean View, Dramatic Landscape Elevates Scene in Brookings, Oregon Wedding

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At Second Beach in Washington, the bride and groom share a kiss on the sandy shore, beautifully illuminated by light shining from behind them, creating a romantic and ethereal scene.

Bride and Groom's Backlit Kiss on Sandy Shore at Second Beach, Washington Wedding Scene

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In Cabo San Lucas, a stunning black and white image captured the window reflection of men standing on the deck of the wedding venue, overlooking the shimmering waters.

Reflections of Elegance: A Monochrome Moment in Cabo San Lucas

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Moss Beach forest couple portrait

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A couple enbracing each other by the coastal rocky shore at the Cliff House, Cape Neddick, Maine

A couple embracing each other by the coastal rocky shore

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Positano, Italy, Almafi Coast engagement picture on a boat - Love in Italy

Coastal engagement picture on a boat with Love and lights

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Engagement Portrait Session at Corbiere Lighthouse, St Brelades, Jersey, CI - Coastal engagement shoot of a couple walking together

Engagement Portrait Session for a Coastal shoot of a couple walking together

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St Brelades, Jersey, CI engagement photos | A spring coastal pre-wedding shoot

Windy engagement photo from a spring coastal pre-wedding shoot

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