Wedding Photos of Lake

The following “Lake” 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 “Lake” 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.

Captured at a serene Swiss lake wedding, the couple embraces at the altar by the water, creating a timeless scene of love and tranquility on their special day in Sempachersee, Switzerland.

Swiss Lake Serenity: Couple's Timeless Embrace at Altar by Sempachersee, Switzerland Waterside Wedding

A romantic image captured on the wedding day, a couple affectionately touches noses in front of the serene lake of Zurich at Marina Lachen, creating a beautiful and intimate scene.

Romantic Lakeside Affection: Couple's Tender Moment at Marina Lachen, Zurich

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A wedding photograph taken in Ellsworth, Maine, showing the couple stealing a quiet session together by the lake just before a rain shower arrives.

Stealing a Quiet Moment: Idyllic Ellsworth Lakeside Wedding Before Rainstorm arrives

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Fort Collins, CO: A couple engages in a romantic dance pose against the backdrop of a setting sun. Illuminated by the skilled photographer, this lifestyle portrait captures their passion and connection.

Fort Collins, CO | Enchanting Engagement: Love's Dance Beneath the Setting Sun

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Bear Lake, RMNP CO: A breathtaking pre-wedding engagement portrait captures a couple illuminated by the photographer's skillful lighting. Shot from a high angle, the stunning backdrop of flat water adds to the enchantment.

Bear Lake Bliss | A Captivating Engagement Portrait in RMNP CO

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Arapaho National Forest, CO: A beautifully composed lifestyle couple portrait captures a romantic scene as a blizzard blankets a frozen alpine lake. The couple shares a kiss on a small rock island amidst the snowy landscape.

LOVERS IN WHITE | ROMANCE BLOSSOMS AMIDST A SNOWY WINTER WONDERLAND

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Arapaho National Forest, CO: Lifestyle couple portrait showcasing the serene beauty of nature. The couple poses before a tranquil alpine lake, with the majestic mountains perfectly mirrored in the water.

Colorado Captivating Couple Portrait Amidst Majestic Mountains

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In the picturesque Rocky Mountain National Park, CO, a radiant couple embraces tenderly against the backdrop of a serene alpine lake, capturing the essence of their wedding day.

Majestic Matrimony: A Stunning BW Wedding Portrait in Rocky Mountain National Park, CO

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In the picturesque San Juan National Forest, CO, bride and groom intimately embrace hands amidst the vibrant autumn hues, their love radiating as they embark on their joyous wedding journey.

A Breathtaking Wedding: Embraced Love in San Juan National Forest at the Water

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Newlyweds embrace nature's beauty as they stand near the water and trees, surrounded by exposed tree roots in Lipnik Park. This unique wedding day portrait captures their love in an enchanting setting.

Embracing Love in Lipnik Park: Enchanting Newlywed Portrait Amid Nature's Beauty

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A romantic mountain lake scene captured at Piney River Ranch, CO. The couple kisses while enjoying a canoe ride during the enchanting sunset.

Enchanting Sunset Canoe Ride: Romance at Piney River Ranch

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In San Francisco, a lovely couple stands in front of the lake at the Palace of Fine Arts, creating a picturesque scene against the architectural backdrop. - Romance Blooms: Palace of Arts

Capturing Timeless Love: Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco

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An award-winning wedding photographer captures the newlyweds strolling along the wooden boardwalk at Parco Taxodi Garden. With the breathtaking view of Lake Iseo as their backdrop, this portrait embodies love and serenity.

Lake Iseo Serenity: Newlyweds Strolling at Parco Taxodi Garden

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In this wedding photo taken at Piney River Ranch, the bride and groom raise their hands in celebration as they react to their guests, against the backdrop of an open sky in the mountins by the lake

Piney River Ranch: A Heavenly Celebration in the Mountains

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They ignored the freezing cold water at Georgetown, CO and posed for photos in the lake, with the photographer capturing the groom helping the bride stay warm

Embracing Love in the Frozen Waves: A Heartwarming Engagement Portrait at Georgetown, CO

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At Schwarzsee, the couple stands face to face, heads close together, by the water, framed by a beautiful sunset over the lake

Sunset Serenade: A Mesmerizing Engagement Portrait by the Water at Schwarzsee

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A wedding couple rowing a canoe on their special day, surrounded by lush trees in Rangeley, Maine

Rowing Romance: A Majestic Canoe Wedding Amidst Rangeley's Enchanting Forestscape

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A couple shares a romantic kiss in front of Lake Saint Vaast les Mello in France during the blue hour, with soft lighting enhancing the atmosphere

Captured in the Blue Hour: An Enchanting Engagement Portrait by Lake Saint Vaast les Mello, France

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This is a beautiful wedding portrait taken in Summit County, Colorado. The couple is seen riding in a canoe, enjoying a romantic boat ride together.

Love at High Altitude: A Majestic Wedding Portrait in Summit County, Colorado

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A couple in love poses on an island at Minnewanka Lake during a mesmerizing sunrise for their engagement photo shoot in Banff, Canada

Enraptured by Love: Embracing the Sunrise Magic in Banff's Minnewanka Lake

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A couple lovingly embrace at sunset in front of Lake of Saint Vaast les Mello, France during their engagement photo shoot

Embracing Eternity: A Captivating Engagement Moment on the Shores of Lake Saint Vaast les Mello, France

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The engaged couple stands in front of Lac Léman, with the stunning backdrop of the mountains, for their engagement portrait

Capturing Love by Lac Léman: A Breathtaking Engagement Portrait with the Majestic Mountains as a Backdrop

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A man and a woman are seen in a canoe at Lake Louise in an engagement portrait

Romantic Canoe Engagement Portrait at Lake Louise

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The man and woman, both dressed formally, stand by the edge of the turquoise waters of Moraine Lake in Canada, her red dress adding a spot of bright color

Canada: Formal man and woman stand by Moraine Lake, her red dress adds bright color

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During an engagement wedding photography session in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, the groom-to-be shared a secret that brought a joyful laughter to the bride-to-be

Engagement Wedding Photography Session in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin: A Secret Shared with Joyful Laughter

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A couple poses for a wedding portrait on a mountain peak in Kananaskis Country, Canada, with a breathtaking backdrop of a lake and majestic mountains

Kananaskis Country, Canada: Breathtaking Wedding Portrait with Lake and Majestic Mountains

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The soon-to-be-married couple in Lavaux, Switzerland, posed for their engagement portrait with a stunning view of the lake and mountains in the background

The couple posed for their engagement portrait in Lavaux, Switzerland, with a beautiful lake and mountain view

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The couple in the back of the boat at Lake Como held hands as they gazed out over the lake at sunset

The couple in the photo shared a beautiful, timeless moment, illuminated by the sunset over the lake

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The couple happily celebrated their upcoming nuptials with a picturesque engagement portrait taken in the peaceful park setting at Rue du Pré de Bray in Magny-le-Hongre, capturing their joy as they walked hand-in-hand, laughing

The couple cherished a beautiful engagement portrait, taken in serene Magny-le-Hongre park midst laughter, blissfully celebrating their soon union

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The couple posed for their save-the-date wedding announcement picture on a rocky overlook with a lake and trees showing through thick fog on private land in Florissant, Colorado

Florissant, Colorado: Foggy Lake Overlook Engagement Session

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