Wedding Photos of Dynamic

The following “Dynamic” 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 “Dynamic” 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 DoubleTree in Colorado Springs, Colorado, a slow shutter captures string light trails as flash backlights the bride and groom, creating a dynamic, illuminated wedding portrait.

Dynamic Illumination: Captivating Light Trails Highlight Bride and Groom at DoubleTree Wedding

In Kayseri, Turkey, during an engagement photo session in Cappadocia, a couple stands at a ranch with many horses. The low sun creates a warm glow, while to the right, a cowboy rides a horse rearing up, adding a dynamic element to the scene.

Engagement Session in Cappadocia, Kayseri, Turkey | Couple at Horse Ranch with Warm Glow from Low Sun | Cowboy on Rearing Horse Adds Dynamic Element

engagement couple cowboy Rearing Turkey Cappadocia dynamic atmosphere

At the Bund in Shanghai, China, a couple exudes a cool and chill vibe in sportswear under the sunshine. Their urban sporty style complements the vibrant cityscape, reflecting their dynamic and modern spirit.

Couple at The Bund, Shanghai, China, Embracing Cool Vibe in Sportswear | Urban Sporty Style Complements Vibrant Cityscape | Portrait Reflects Dynamic, Modern Spirit

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In the Bund, Shanghai, China, a couple in sports attire embraces their common hobby against an urban skyline. Captured in a tilted black-and-white frame, the scene highlights their active lifestyle and the city's dynamic backdrop.

Couple at The Bund, Shanghai, China, in Sports Attire Embraces Common Hobby | Tilted Black-and-White Frame | Active Lifestyle Highlighted Against Dynamic Urban Skyline

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In Zaragoza, Spain, an engaged couple stands side by side, holding hands in front of a vibrant industrial art installation. The artwork's colors, reminiscent of the sun's warm hues, create a lively and dynamic backdrop for their portrait session.

Engaged Couple in Zaragoza, Spain, Holding Hands | Vibrant Industrial Art Installation with Sun-Like Hues Provides Lively Backdrop for Portrait Session

engaged sun together couple artwork backdrop installation

In Zaragoza, Spain, an engaged couple stands apart within an industrial art installation. The colors of the artwork, reminiscent of the sun's warm hues, envelop them in a lively and dynamic setting.

Engaged Couple in Zaragoza, Spain, Stands Apart in Industrial Art Installation | Sunlike Hues Envelop Them in a Lively, Dynamic Setting

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At the Tower Bridge, an engaged couple stands hand in hand. The dynamic backdrop of a blurred train passing beneath the iconic bridge adds a sense of movement and modern energy to their portrait.

Engaged Couple at Tower Bridge, Standing Hand in Hand | Blurred Train Passing Adds Modern Energy and Sense of Movement to Portrait

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At a reception venue in Paris, Île-de-France, the bride and groom share a kiss while their friends joyfully run in circles around them, captured in a dynamic blur by a slow shutter, adding a lively and artistic effect to the scene.

Bride and Groom Kiss Amid Friends' Whirlwind in Dynamic Slow Shutter Blur at Paris Reception Venue

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In Istanbul, Turkey, a dynamic low-angle detail shot captures the exciting moment as many hands reach skyward, eagerly attempting to catch the falling bouquet, with the flower cluster descending against the backdrop of the white sky.

Hands Reach for Bouquet in Dynamic Low-Angle Shot Against White Sky in Istanbul

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At Château de Pleneselve in France, the bride and groom stand still in a field, surrounded by their bridal party in motion, creating a dynamic scene with the couple sharply in focus against the blurred movement.

Bride and Groom Stand Still in Focus Amidst Motion Blur of Bridal Party at Château de Pleneselve, France

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At a reception venue in Burgundy, France, two boys engage in a chat in the foreground, while a festive party unfolds in the background. The scene juxtaposes their quiet conversation with the lively celebration.

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At The Round Barn in Waitsfield, VT, young boys enjoys a playful moment during cocktail hour, while an older woman seated below him looks up over her shoulder. The scene blends youthful energy with a touch of curiosity and charm.

Playful Boys Captivate Elderly Woman at Waitsfield Round Barn Cocktail Hour, Blending Energy and Charm

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In Cesano, the bride springs with joy as she jumps on indoor trampoline courts, while the groom humorously falls out of the picture.

Bride Jumps for Joy, Groom Tumbles at Cesano Wedding

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At Koh Koon Villa in Koh Samui, Thailand, the groomsmen take their final dip, with a water-level view capturing the flat waterline perfectly aligned in the middle of their faces, creating a playful and dynamic shot.

Playful Dynamics: Water-Level View Captures Groomsmen's Final Dip at Koh Koon Villa, Koh Samui Wedding

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At Spruce Mountain Ranch in Larkspur, CO, the bride and groom share a kiss while the wedding party playfully runs around them, capturing blur and motion amidst the celebrations.

Bride and Groom's Kiss Surrounded by Playful Wedding Party at Spruce Mountain Ranch Celebration

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In Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur, Mexico, the wedding cocktail hour creates a stunning play of shadows. Beautiful graphic lines cast over the gathering produce dynamic silhouettes of the guests.

Wedding Cocktail Hour in Cabo San Lucas Creates Stunning Shadow Play and Dynamic Silhouettes of Guests

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In a slow shutter black-and-white shot at a wedding in Turin, Italy, the couple stands face to face in the center, while their bridal party flanks them, walking on either side, adding a dynamic and elegant sense of motion to the scene.

Slow Shutter Captures Couple Centered Amidst Moving Bridal Party in Turin, Italy Wedding Scene

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At the Cork Factory Hotel, the couple stands back to back, expertly lit by the photographer, as they pop champagne bottles and spray the bubbly into the night, creating a festive and dynamic celebration scene.

Couple Pops Champagne in Dramatic Nighttime Portrait at the Cork Factory Hotel

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Bride tossed in the air by witnesses at Nord cocktail hour - captured in black and white from a low angle. A lively image after a beautiful wedding ceremony.

Joyful Celebration: Bride Soars at Nord Cocktail Hour in Dynamic Black and White

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The celebration captured in this dynamic shot of the dance floor at Red Dingue in Belgium.

Dance Floor Euphoria: Energetic Celebration at Red Dingue in Belgium

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Fort Collins, CO, USA - The WPJA Spotlight award-winning image captures the upbeat energy of groomsmen and the groom, stylishly donning flat brim hats while celebrating together.

Hats Off to Celebration: Groomsmen's Spirited Style in Fort Collins

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A low angle captures the lively dance moves of guests at the Eglinton Grand Complex party in Ontario, earning this image the WPJA Spotlight award.

Moves in Motion: Dance Floor Vibrance at Eglinton Grand

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This award-winning wedding image, taken in the picturesque Basque Country col de Gamia, showcases a unique rendition of the bouquet toss, beautifully capturing the exuberance and liveliness of the celebrating guests.

Unique Bouquet Toss in Basque Country's Beautiful Col de Gamia

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During a Lille Nord wedding cocktail event, unexpected rain sends guests rushing indoors, creating a lively scene as they seek shelter together.

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Expertly captured by a WPJA photographer, this dynamic wedding portrait showcases a happy couple strolling with their canine companions in the lush hills of Stow of Wedale, Scotland.

Wedding Couple with Canine Companions in Stow of Wedale, Scotland

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A group portrait of a bride and her girls dancing together in the dramatic lighting of Hambacher Schloss, creating a bold and dynamic image.

HAMBACHER SCHLOSS | Bold Wedding Portrait in Dramatic Light

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This WPJA awarded image captured by a skilled documentary wedding photographer shows a synchronized dance at a reception venue in Krakow, Poland. The dancers are reflected multiple times in wall-mounted mirrors, adding a beautiful and unique visual effect

Reflections in Motion: A Dynamic Synchronized Dance in Krakow's Reception Venue

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At the Reception Venue in Tuscany, this photo captures the joyful dance floor atmosphere on the wedding day. The photographer used shutter drag and flash techniques to add dynamic movement to the image.

Tuscan Dance Delight: Capturing Joy on the Wedding Day

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View this graceful Val d'Orcia wedding pic with blue skies and wind for a dynamic Couple Portrait, which was a featured picture among the best wedding photography in Tuscany from the WPJA

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Chengdu, Sichuan fine art wedding picture showing the The bridegroom holding the bride's hand, and the dynamic red skirt forms a good background. I think it's a romantic moment

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