Wedding Photos of Dusk

The following “Dusk” 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 “Dusk” 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 YMCA of the Rockies in Estes Park, Colorado, a couple embraces in the fading mountain light, surrounded by peaceful alpine vistas and the soft glow of dusk.

Soft Mountain Light Bathes Embracing Couple at YMCA of the Rockies in Estes Park Colorado

During the dusk cocktail hour at The Barrows House in Dorset, Vermont, guests chat and sip drinks outdoors while an artist adds finishing touches to a portrait of the couple from earlier in the day.

Dusk Cocktail Hour At The Barrows House In Dorset, Vermont, Features Guest Chats And Live Portrait Sketching Outdoors.

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Deep in the forest near Geneva, Switzerland, the couple stands illuminated by a single lamp, creating a serene and symbolic nighttime atmosphere.

Deep Woodland Near Geneva, Switzerland Sets A Dreamy Scene As The Couple Stands Together Illuminated By Lamp Light.

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At Rockn TJ Ranch in Montana, the couple stands in front of their Mustang, the dramatic scene enhanced by a haze of smoke surrounding them.

At Rockn TJ Ranch In Montana, The Couple Poses In Front Of Their Mustang With Dramatic Smoke For A Bold Scene

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A couple is featured in a silhouette portrait at Domaine Etxezahar in Bardos, France, presenting formal attire against the venue’s natural landscape and the dusk sky.

Silhouetted Couple at Domaine Etxezahar in Bardos France Stands Against Dramatic Dusk Sky Landscape

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Couple shares a kiss at dusk beneath ancient stone arches inside an old world castle tower in Budapest, their sparklers glowing warmly against the city lights twinkling below.

Couple Sharing A Kiss With Sparklers Under Stone Arches Of Budapest Castle Tower At Dusk, City Lights Below

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At Malibu State Park in Malibu, California, the bride and groom dash excitedly toward the dessert table as dusk settles, with glowing strings of warm lights suspended above, capturing their joyful anticipation and the enchanting outdoor celebration.

Newlyweds Dash Toward Sunset Treats Under Glowing Lights At Malibu State Park

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In Dumbo at dusk, the couple strolls through the city streets dressed in striking red and navy outfits, their coordinated attire and purposeful steps reflecting their unity and the energetic, urban backdrop surrounding them.

Couple Strolls Through Dumbo At Dusk In Coordinated Red And Navy Outfits, Radiating Unity And Confidence While Surrounded By The Energetic And Iconic Urban Cityscape Backdrop Of New York City

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In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, a couple is seated together against the backdrop of a historic stone building and dramatic skies, beautifully illuminated in a dusk portrait.

Engaged Couple at Dusk by Historic Stone Building in Philadelphia

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London's Master Shipwright's House: Guests sit by river at dusk, eating pizza.

Riverside Pizza Evening: Guests Enjoy Dusk Dining at London's Master Shipwright's House

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Bride runs and jumps into groom’s arms at sunset, Zephyr Palace, Villa Caletas, Costa Rica.

Bride's Joyful Sunset Leap into Groom's Arms at Zephyr Palace

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A couple shares a quiet embrace in the soft glow of evening lights at Christies of Genesee, Colorado, as the sky transitions into a deep dusk.

A Couple Shares An Intimate Evening Embrace Amid The Dusk Glow At Christies Of Genesee, Colorado

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Two grooms dance joyfully in unique wedding attire at German Society Philadelphia, courtyard glowing after sunset.

Couple Dancing Joyfully in Unique Wedding Attire at German Society Philadelphia, Courtyard Glowing After Sunset

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Engaged couple nearly kissing in Philadelphia, vibrant fountain in background mirroring their romantic chemistry.

Philadelphia Love Shines: Engaged Couple Nearly Kiss By Vibrant Fountain Mirroring Chemistry

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A WPJA wedding photo: At dusk in Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado, newlyweds kiss inside their cabin, framed by silhouetted trees and the sky.

Rocky Mountain National Park Cabin Kiss at Dusk

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Couple stands back to back on Lago Piana degli Albanesi pier, peaceful, serene portrait by water.

Serene Back-to-Back Portrait: Couple on Lago Piana degli Albanesi Pier, Tranquil Waters

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Silhouetted couple embraces romantically at sunset in Grignan, Drôme provençale, golden sky behind them.

Silhouetted Couple Embraces Romantically at Sunset in Grignan, Drôme Provençale Sky

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As the sun dips below the horizon at Praia de Ipioca, a couple silhouettes against the vibrant sky, toasting to their future. This enchanting pre-wedding engagement portrait, crafted by a talented WPJA photographer, captures their love.

Silhouetted Toast: Sunset Engagement at Praia de Ipioca Captures Love’s Vibrant Horizon

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Engaged couple face to face in San Francisco at dusk, man leaning against car, glowing headlights illuminating background street scene.

Urban Romance: Engaged Couple Face to Face Amidst San Francisco’s Glowing Dusk Headlights

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A couple stands closely together between tall trees at dusk in Bergschenhoek, soft twilight glowing.

Embraced By Twilight: Couple Stands Together Among Tall Bergschenhoek Trees At Dusk

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A WPJA wedding photo: The bride and groom share a kiss at dusk in Nice, France, silhouetted with a prominent tree.

Nice, France: Silhouetted Kiss at Dusk

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A couple embraces at sunset, overlooking the sea and the traditional fishing structure, "Trabocco," at Punta Aderci.

Couple Overlooking Sea and Iconic Trabocco at Punta Aderci Engagement Session

Chieti PreWedding Portrait dusk sunset fishing structure Chieti Punta Aderci seaside

In Capriva del Friuli, Gorizia, Italy, the couple cuts the cake on the deck at dusk, with stone-carved statues and fireworks in the background.

Couple Cuts Cake At Dusk With Fireworks And Statues In Capriva del Friuli

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At Logan's Place in Miami, Florida, the bride and groom share their first dance, captured from outside the venue at dusk.

Bride And Groom’s First Dance Captured From Outside Logan’s Place At Dusk, Miami

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Engagement portrait of a couple in Old Town, Fort Collins, Colorado, enjoying the glow of their engagement at dusk.

Engaged Couple's Portrait in Old Town Fort Collins, Colorado

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At Cira Green in Philadelphia, PA, a couple shares a kiss with the city's nightscape as a stunning backdrop. The scene at dusk captures the blend of urban energy and romantic ambiance, highlighting their picture session.

Couple Shares a Kiss at Cira Green, Philadelphia, with City Nightscape Backdrop, Blending Urban Energy and Romantic Ambiance

Nightscape PA Wedding Engagement dusk Cira Green Night Picture dusk session Philadelphia

In Santa Cruz, CA, a couple's engagement portrait captures them embracing at dusk in a field. The car's headlights illuminate the scene, contrasting against the deep blue sky, creating a romantic and atmospheric scene.

Couple in Santa Cruz, CA, in Engagement Portrait | Embracing at Dusk in Field | Car Headlights Illuminate Scene Against Deep Blue Sky

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An engaged couple sits outside Sono 1420 brewery at dusk, with strings of lights illuminating the scene. A red brick wall serves as the backdrop, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere.

Engaged Couple at Sono 1420 Brewery at Dusk | String Lights and Red Brick Wall Create Warm, Inviting Atmosphere

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In England, near Tower Bridge, an engaged couple stands beneath strings of twinkling lights at dusk. Holding hands and facing each other with warm smiles, their portrait is against the backdrop of the iconic landmark.

Engaged Couple in England, Near Tower Bridge, Beneath Twinkling Lights at Dusk | Warm Smiles and Iconic Landmark Create Enchanting Portrait

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At Evergreen Memorial Barn in Evergreen, Colorado, the couple shares a laugh in front of their wedding reception venue at dusk, with the moon shining brightly overhead, adding a romantic and serene backdrop.

Couple Poses for a Portrait Under Moonlit Sky at Evergreen Memorial Barn Wedding in Colorado

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