Wedding Photos of Dancing

The following “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 “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.

In this scene captured by an Ardeche wedding photographer, located in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, the bride gracefully dances with her brother, illuminated by magnificent lights on the dance floor

Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes: A Captivating Dance Amidst Radiant Lights

A Montreal wedding photographer captures a joyful scene at La Toundra wedding venue in Quebec. The image shows the newlywed couple sharing their first dance.

first dance eye contact Montreal Documentary Wedding Photography dancing La Toundra Montreal

In this image captured at a reception venue in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, a groom is seen tearing up while dancing with his mom during the mother/son dance.

The Heartfelt Love Unveiled: A Tearful Groom and His Mom Share an Emotional Mother/Son Dance at a Philadelphia Reception

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In this image captured by a wedding photographer at Beaulieu sur loire, the bride and groom conclude their ceremony by joyfully dancing amidst a crowd of people.

Beaulieu sur Loire's Joyful Dance: Newlyweds Celebrate their Unforgettable Ceremony

Loiret ceremony concluded exiting ceremony Beaulieu sur Loire Loiret Documentary Wedding Photography dancing

A stunning engagement portrait taken by a WPJA wedding photographer capturing a romantic embrace between two lovers dancing in the water at Punta Penna, on the Abruzzo coast in Italy, during a beautiful sunset

Punta Penna's Passionate Embrace: A Breathtaking Engagement Portrait Immortalizes Love's Dance in the Waters of Italy's Abruzzo Coast

Vasto dancing Vasto Engagement Photography Punta Penna sunset Abruzzo Coastline ocean

A couple gracefully dances together during a wedding reception at Lincoln's Cottage in Washington DC.

Unforgettable Elegance: Capturing the Graceful Dance of Love at Lincoln's Cottage

DC Tented Reception dancing Washington DC DC documentary wedding photography Lincolns Cottage

Engaged couple joyfully dance in the historic streets of Nice, France for their engagement portrait, captured in a stunning black and white vertical image by a top French wedding photographer.

Enchanted in Nice: A Joyful Dance of Love Captured in a Stunning Black and White Vertical Image by a Top French Wedding Photographer

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In Uchisar, Nevsehir, Turkey, this pre-wedding photo session captured the couple's joy as they dance on desert rocks, with a breathtaking backdrop of birds filling the sky. Captured by a talented Nevsehir wedding photographer.

Uchisar Rhapsody: Dancing Among Desert Rocks in Nevsehir, Turkey

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At Les tourelles de Fonville, the newlyweds are having a blast dancing to music

Newlyweds at Les Tourelles de Fonville: Dancing the Night Away!

Le Boullay Mivoye reception venue Les Tourelles de Fonville Eure-et-Loir dancing Eure et Loir Wedding Photography bride and groom

Two friends of the bride and groom dancing on the floor, with another friend capturing the moment on camera at Chateau-ferme d’Aboncourt, Meurthe-et-Moselle

The Joyful Celebration at Chateau-ferme d'Aboncourt: Friends Dance and Cheers, Capturing Cherished Moments

Meurthe-et-Moselle friends dancing France wedding photography Chateau-ferme dAboncourt dance floor

The groomsmen entertained the guests at the ceremony by dancing and serving beers, captured at Château des Vierres - Lantignié, earning a WPJA Blue award

Dancing Groomsmen Serve Beers at Château des Vierres Ceremony, Earn Blue WPJA Award

groomsmen France dancing Rhône entertaining serving beers Château des Vierres

In Cape Neddick, Maine, a bride and her friends dance on the dance floor during a wild reception party at her wedding

Reflections of Love: Bridal Preparation in Summit County, Colorado

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A groom enthusiastically removes his shirt while dancing at his wedding reception in Cape Neddick, Maine, captured in a black and white image

Unbridled Celebration: Groom's Shirtless Dance steals the Show at Maine Wedding

black and white removing shirt Cape Neddick Wedding Photography Cape Neddick Maine York County-ME dancing

The Bride and Groom dancing with the band during the wedding breakfast at Kilworth House Hotel, Leicestershire

Celestial Harmony: A Joyful Wedding Celebration at Kilworth House Hotel

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The bride and groom and their friends letting loose on the dance floor outside the venue, creating a wild and energetic atmosphere in Ardeche, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Unleashing the Party: A Wild and Energetic Dance Floor in Ardeche, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

lively Ardeche dancing Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes couple with friends energetic atmosphere Ardeche wedding photography

A professional photographer captured this award-winning photo at a wedding reception venue in London, England. The image shows guests enjoying themselves and singing on the dance floor, as seen from above.

Lively Celebration: Joyous Guests Singing on Dance Floor at London Wedding Venue

England singing London dancing London Documentary Wedding Photography overhead perspective

Guests dance with the orchestra outside at Domaine de Valbonne in France

Dancing under the Stars: The Spectacular Outdoor Orchestra at Domaine de Valbonne in France

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Groom assists his mother who fell while dancing at Press Street Station in New Orleans

A Son's Grace: Groom Comes to the Aid of His Mother After a Fall at Press Street Station

Press Street Station New Orleans dancing groom assists New Orleans wedding photography

Romantic pre-wedding shoot in Anglet, France captures couple dancing with a stunning backlight - an enchanting dance captured by our talented Anglet wedding photographer.

Dancing in the French Light: A Captivating Pre-Wedding Shoot in Anglet

Pyrénées-Atlantiques Anglet romantic dancing Backlight Anglet Engagement Session

A couple is dancing in silhouette, surrounded by glittering lights and gold decorations, on their wedding day at Hotel in Shenzhen, Guangdong

Golden Love: A Mesmerizing Wedding Dance Illuminates Shenzhen's Glamorous Hotel

Shenzhen Hotel Shenzhen Wedding Photography gold decorations streams of light silhouettes glittering lights dancing

During the reception, the bride lets loose on the dance floor, having a great time at the party in the Perche region

Bride Unleashes the Dance Diva Within, Enthralling Guests with Infectious Energy at Perche Region's Wedding Extravaganza

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Guests enjoy an outdoor night reception in San Francisco, California. The lady guests can be seen having a great time as they dance away, reveling in the energetic atmosphere.

Ladies Unleash the Night: Captivating Moments at San Francisco's Enchanting Outdoor Wedding Reception

energetic atmosphere outdoor night reception dancing lady guests San Francisco SF Documentary Wedding Photography

A bride and groom share an intimate moment as they dance at the reception venue, Westerliefde, in Amsterdam. The couple gracefully perform a romantic dip, adding a touch of romance to their celebration.

Captured Forever: Enchanting Bride and Groom Gracefully Dip into Romance at Westerliefde, Amsterdam's Ultimate Reception Venue

intimate moment Amsterdam dancing Westerliefde Amsterdam Documentary Wedding Photography romantic dip

The mother of the groom, illuminated by strobes on the DJ booth in Chilworth Manor, Hampshire, joyfully releases herself on the dancefloor while surrounded by the wedding guests

Matriarch's Mesmerizing Moves: Unforgettable Wedding Moment Captured at Chilworth Manor!

dancing United Kingdom Hampshire mother of groom Chilworth Manor dance floor Hampshire Documentary Wedding Photography

The groom enters the ceremony at La Grange de Fontenay by dancing with his mother, creating a heartfelt and joyful moment as they celebrate their special day together

A Touching Dance: Groom Embraces Mother, Capturing Wedding's Blissful Bond

outdoor ceremony Eure Documentary Wedding Photography entering ceremony groom and mother joyful moment La Grange de Fontenay Eure

A talented wedding photographer captured this award-winning photo during a reception in Chicago, Illinois. The image shows the couple happily dancing to the music before going inside to celebrate their special day.

Chicago Celebration: A Captivating Wedding Photo of a Happy Couple Dancing at Reception

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Engaged couple gracefully dances amidst a stunning steel sculpture in Palo Alto, California. Warm sunlight enhances the sculpture's burgundy and rust tones, creating a timeless portrait.

A Captivating Symphony: Engaged Couple's Graceful Dance Embraces Palo Alto's Steel Sculpture Amidst a Sunlit Haven

Palo Alto Engagement Photography timeless portrait Warm sunlight California - Northern rust tones Palo Alto sunlight and shadows

Engaged couple gracefully pose in a dance-like embrace amidst the breathtaking ruins of Ephesus, Turkey, creating a timeless portrait of their love

Capturing Eternal Love: Engaged Couple Embrace Amidst Breathtaking Ephesus Ruins

Ephesus Engagement Photography ruins Ephesus Turkey gracefully pose dancing

A professional wedding photographer created this award-winning WPJA photo at Domaine des Medards. The image captures a little girl dancing at the wedding.

Little Girl Dancing: A Captivating Wedding Moment at Domaine des Medards

Loiret Beaulieu sur Loire clapping Domaine des Medards dancing little girl Loiret Documentary Wedding Photography

A couple embracing in a sunflower field during their engagement photo shoot in Saint-Puy, Gers, France

Love Blossoms: Embracing Forever in a Sunflower Haven

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