Wedding Photos of Couple dancing

The following “Couple dancing” 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 “Couple dancing” 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.

At Tir au Vol Hall in Arcachon, the newlyweds dance together on the dance floor, surrounded by guests celebrating and enjoying the lively wedding reception.

Tir au Vol Hall, Arcachon Wedding: Newlyweds Dance Surrounded By Celebrating Guests

This breathtaking Gers, France portrait captures a couple dancing in the middle of golden wheat fields at sunset, an image of grace where their love moves to the rhythm of the light.

Golden Gers Sunset Dance: Love's Graceful Rhythm in Wheat Fields

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In Gambrills, Maryland, this vibrant sunset portrait shows the couple dancing joyfully in front of a vintage car, with a power tower visible behind them, adding a unique, rustic element to their romance.

Gambrills Sunset Dance: Vintage Romance Under Rustic Power Tower Sky

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A romantic portrait showcasing a couple's dance viewed through the heavy, stone pillars. The classic architecture of Northern California creates a dramatic, structured backdrop for the fluid motion of the pair.

Northern California's Stone Pillars Frame a Couple's Romantic, Fluid Engagement Dance

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An engaged couple dancing near a castle-like structure in Allenspark, Colorado. The photograph features a dramatic sunburst directly behind them, set against a vast blue sky.

Colorado Castle Dance: Dramatic Sunburst, Engaged Hearts, Sky-High Love Story

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Elegant photo of a couple dancing among the old world columns of San Francisco.

Elegant Engaged Couple Dancing Among Old World Columns In San Francisco Portrait

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Opening wedding dance at the Domaine de mariage, with the newlyweds bathed in a warm, romantic light.

Newlyweds' First Dance Illuminated By Warm, Romantic Light At Domaine De Mariage

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Couple dancing at their wedding reception with mirror reflections at Garré Vineyard in Livermore, CA.

Livermore Golden Hour Romance, Mirrored Reflections of a First Dance

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At the Palacio de Cristal Gardens in Porto, Portugal, a couple dances together in a vertical portrait. Warm tones highlight their joyful connection amid the garden’s lush, romantic surroundings.

Dance Amidst Porto’s Gardens: A Warm and Joyful Connection

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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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A couple dances at Lake Louise, Canada, standing on stone pavers at a scenic lookout. The backlighting highlights their joyful expressions as he gently dips her, framed by the lake’s beauty.

Mountain Love: A Joyful Dip at Lake Louise's Scenic Viewpoint

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At Domaine de Mont, Mont-et-Marré, a couple dances while a man watches, illuminated by the flash’s beam.

Couple Dances at Domaine de Mont, Watched by Onlooker in Flash's Illuminating Beam

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A candid documentary photo of a couple dancing joyfully during cocktail hour at Domaine de Granoupiac, wedding celebration.

Couple Dances Joyfully During Cocktail Hour at Domaine de Granoupiac Wedding Celebration

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A joyful bride and groom dance before a breathtaking Serre Chevalier mountain vista in France.

Dancing with Joy Before Serre Chevalier's Breathtaking Mountain Vista in France

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At Le Clos Barisseuse in France, the couple dances joyfully with their dog in the forest. A black-and-white shot captures the dappled sunlight filtering through the trees, enhancing the scene's charm.

Couple and Dog in Sunlit Forest at Le Clos Barisseuse

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In Saint Vaast les Mello, France, the couple dances in the forest, holding hands and leaning away from each other. This graceful pose captures their connection amidst the enchanting woodland setting.

Enchanting Woodland Dance: Couple's Graceful Connection in Saint Vaast les Mello Forest

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At Pitzhanger Manor in London, the couple dances on the brick walkway, illuminated by strings of bokeh lights overhead, creating a warm and inviting scene.

Dancing Under Bokeh Lights at Pitzhanger Manor in London’s Romantic Setting

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At Domaine de Baulieu in Gers, France, a couple dances near their red car in the countryside, under a sunny blue sky.

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A romantic couple dances in the urban setting of Antalya, Turkey, captured in the warm rays of sunlight and shadows.

Romantic Dance in Sunlit Urban Setting, Antalya, Turkey Wedding Celebration

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Just married, dancing under blue lights at their reception in Izoletta, Istanbul. The glowing couple celebrating their big day with their loved ones.

Just Married Couple Dances Under Blue Lights at Izoletta Reception

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Captured at Slovenia's picturesque Socerb Castle, this engagement portrait features a couple twirling in a dance of pure love, blending the historic charm of the castle with the excitement of new beginnings.

Dancing into Forever: An Engagement Portrait at Socerb Castle

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Capturing the newlyweds' first dance at Voewood Estate in Norfolk, UK, with a breathtaking aerial view of the couple dancing on a rustic wooden floor.

Breathtaking Aerial View Captures Newlyweds' First Dance on Rustic Wooden Floor at Voewood Estate in Norfolk, UK

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At a Bretagne reception venue, guests, the bride and groom dance on the dancefloor during the wedding day.

Newlywed Couple and Guests Dance the Night Away at Bretagne Reception Venue

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Mengíbar, Spain - Newlyweds dance under the colorful DJ lights and falling confetti at the Salones Don Luis wedding venue in Jaén, Spain.

Newlyweds Celebrate Under the Glowing Lights of Spanish Wedding Venue

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At the luxurious Lujo Bodrum, a couple dances under the lights rays of the DJ.

Magical Moments at Lujo Bodrum: Capturing Love on the Dance Floor

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The happy couple is dancing the night away at their wedding reception at Baronesse Tacco in San Floriano del Collio, Gorizia, Italy, as captured in this striking black and white low angle shot.

Happily Ever After in San Floriano del Collio: Stunning Black and White Image of Newlyweds' First Dance

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In a charming pre wedding portrait captured in Dumbo, New York, the couple's love is illuminated by the low sun as they dance along the brick streets, their shadows stretching out.

Enchanting Dumbo Engagement: Love Illuminated in Low Sun - New York

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A romantic engagement portrait in Biddeford, Maine, featuring a couple dancing in front of a stunning sky backdrop. Their reflection can be seen in a tide pool, surrounded by rocks.

Dancing in Maine's Majesty: Capturing Love in an Engagement Portrait on the Shores of Biddeford

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A joyful couple dances on the edge of a stunning cliff in Cappadocia, Turkey, during their pre-wedding photo session.

Dancing on the Edge of Love: A Joyful Cappadocia Engagement Portrait

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Newlyweds gliding across the dance floor at Cloughjordan House in Ireland. The groom twirls the bride in a joyful, fun, and playful first dance, captured by the wedding photographer.

Picture Perfect Moment: Wedding Photographer Captures Playful First Dance in Ireland

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