Wedding Photos of Dance

The following “Dance” 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 “Dance” 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 Villa Mansi in Segromigno in Monte, the bride and groom share their first dance in the grand ballroom, surrounded by friends and relatives, radiating love and joy.

Elegance and Love in Villa Mansi's Grand Ballroom: A Magical First Dance in Segromigno in Monte

Wedding day shot at Château de Mousens features a groom and his grandfather joyfully dancing shirtless at a lively reception celebration.

Grandfather and Groom Dance Shirtless at Château de Mousens Wedding Celebration

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A candid black and white shot from a wedding celebration at Newport Marriott Hotel captures joyous guests, immersed in the music, dancing energetically to a classic tune on the luxurious ballroom floor in Newport, RI.

Energetic Guests Dance Joyously to Classic Tune at Newport Marriott Wedding in Luxurious Ballroom

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A beautiful black and white image of a groom spinning his bride in the rain on their wedding day at The Estate at River Run in Maidens, VA. The couple shares a romantic and tender dance together under the falling raindrops.

Romantic Rain Dance at The Estate: Groom Spins Bride in Beautiful Black and White

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A captured moment of joy and action at a wedding reception, guests dance on the floor at Giardini del Meisino venue in Italy.

Romantic Revelry: Guests Dance at Giardini del Meisino Wedding Reception in Italy

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A fun and lighthearted moment captured at Villa Bria during the wedding reception, as the groom playfully removes the bride's garter with his teeth while she sits in a chair on the dance floor.

Groom cheekily removes Bride's Garter with Teeth at Villa Bria Wedding Reception

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A vibrant and festive photo captured at Calke Abbey Riding School, featuring a joyous bride and groom dancing surrounded by their wedding guests in a rustic venue setting.

Joyous Bride and Groom Dancing at Calke Abbey Riding School: Rustic Wedding Celebration Capture

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Bride gracefully dips during first dance at the wedding venue of Calke Abbey Riding School, captured in a timeless black and white style, adding a touch of vintage charm to the romantic moment.

Graceful First Dance Dip at Calke Abbey Riding School: Timeless Vintage Charm in Black & White

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A joyful moment captured at the end of a sunlit ceremony in Tuscany's Podere il Pino, with the bride and groom dancing amidst a backdrop of happy guests.

Sunlit Celebration: Bride and Groom Dance Amidst Joyful Guests at Podere Il Pino, Tuscany

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A candid moment caught on camera during a wedding in Saint-Rémy de Provence, as the newlyweds are lifted up by their guests above dance floor in a joyful celebration.

Newlyweds Elevated by Guests in Dance Celebration at Wedding in Saint-Rémy de Provence

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A couple shares a spontaneous kiss on the dance floor during a wedding celebration at Amar Casamentos in Juquehy, Brazil.

Passionate Kiss: Juquehy Wedding at Amar Casamentos Captures Couple's Love on the Dance Floor

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A beautiful bride and groom dance gracefully amidst a serene forest setting, captured on their wedding day at l'Auberge Nordique in Haute-Savoie, France.

Elegant Forest Dance: Bride and Groom Celebrating at L'Auberge Nordique in Haute-Savoie, France

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A joyful bride surrounded by friends is lifted in a chair during her beach wedding in Fano, Italy, the moment captured in a candid photo filled with happiness and celebration.

Bride Surrounded by Friends Lifted in Chair at Beach Wedding in Fano, Italy

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A joyful moment frozen in time at Punta Barranca salon in Rosario, Argentina, as groomsmen toss the bride high above the dance floor during a wedding celebration.Pablo Banterla, of Santa Fe, is a wedding photographer for

Exquisite Moment at Punta Barranca Salon: Groomsmen Toss Bride High in Rosario Wedding Joy

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Bride dancing energetically under DJ lights with her friends at Fazenda Fernão Velho venue on the wedding day.

Joyful Bride Embracing Fun Moments with Friends at Fazenda Fernão Velho Wedding Celebration

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A romantic silhouette image as the bride and groom dance together at the historic Summit Inn Resort in Farmington, PA, captured during a lively wedding evening in the setting sun.

Summit Inn Romance: Bride and Groom Dance Silhouette at Historic Farmington Wedding Celebration

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Wedding couple embraces at Sheraton Station Square in Pittsburgh, PA, captured in documentary style as family and friends joyfully dance in a circle around them.

Embracing Love: Wedding Couple at Sheraton Station Square, Pittsburgh, PA, Surrounded by Joyful Celebration

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A candid documentary shot taken at the wedding reception venue, Domaine de l'Écart in Burgundy, France, showcasing the bride's elegant dance moves as her feet gracefully move across the floor, emphasizing her shoes and dress during a festive day.

Elegant Dance Amidst Festive Atmosphere: Bride's Graceful Moves at Domaine de l'Écart, Burgundy, France

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A newlywed couple shares a romantic dance under the rain on their wedding day in Northport, Maine. The picturesque scenery complements their love and joy as they celebrate their special day.

Romantic Rain Dance: Newlyweds in Northport, Maine Embrace Love and Joy on Wedding Day

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A joyous celebration captured at Sítio da Figueira in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, as the bride and groom share a happy moment with their guests, showcasing the festive atmosphere and love in a candid wedding shot.

Festive Love: Bride and Groom Share Happy Moment at Sítio da Figueira in Porto Alegre

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A bride and groom dance gracefully surrounded by guests on their wedding day in Rutland, UK, captured in a beautiful black and white photograph on private land.

Elegant Rutland Wedding: Graceful Dance of Bride and Groom, Guests, and black and white Beauty

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Grandpa lovingly kisses the bride's forehead as they dance at the reception venue in Ohio.

Grandpa's Tender Kiss: A Heartfelt Moment at an Ohio Wedding Reception Venue

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Newlywed couple sharing a joyous first dance outdoors at their wedding reception at Mourelatos Lakeshore Resort.

Romantic Rhythm: Newlyweds Cut a Rug at Mourelatos Lakeshore Resort Wedding Reception

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A heartfelt moment captured at a Saratoga Springs wedding in Saratoga, California as the groom's mother joyfully embraces her son during their dance.

Saratoga Springs Sweetness: Groom's Mom's Love in California Wedding Waltz

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A tender moment captured at Domaine du Val Fleuri in Liverdun, Meurthe-et-Moselle, as a baby with ear protection dances with their father during the wedding festivities.

Baby Boogie: Father and Child Share Dance Moment at Wedding Celebration

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Bride dancing under the captivating lights at Hotel San Jose in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, during her wedding party surrounded by joyful guests, creating a magical and unforgettable atmosphere.

Dance at Hotel San Jose: Belo Horizonte bride wows guests with festive charm

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Black and white image capturing a beautifully choreographed dance at Chateau de Vair in Vair sur Loire, France, featuring glow sticks and glasses.

Groovy Glow and Sway: Dazzling Dance at Chateau de Vair in Vair sur Loire

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Groovy Glow and Sway: Dazzling Dance at Chateau de Vair in Vair sur Loire

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Groom and friends engage in a lively dance battle on the dance floor of Domaine de l'Arbéou in Bayonne, France.

Dance-off at Domaine de l'Arbéou: Groom's EPIC Battle

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A moment of hilarity during the dancing portion of the reception as the groom's friends playfully stick him to the ceiling at Fermes de Marie.

Ceiling the Groom: Playful Antics at Fermes de Marie

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