Wedding Photos of Lakeside portrait

The following “Lakeside portrait” 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 “Lakeside portrait” 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.

Bride and groom relax on a wooden dock by the lake in Bellaria Public Gardens, Italy.

Bride And Groom Relax Lakeside On Wooden Dock In Bellaria Public Gardens, Italy

Charente, France: A couple stands by a lake at sunset, bathed in the warm, romantic light.

Sunset Romance In Charente, France Unfolds Beautifully

lakeside portrait Charente Wedding Portrait romantic warm light Charente sunset

A bride and groom walk together along the water in Lépin-le-Lac, France. The couple shares a passionate kiss, capturing a romantic and intimate session during their wedding day.

Bride and Groom Share a Passionate Kiss by the Water in Scenic Lépin-le-Lac, France

Savoie Savoie Wedding Portrait intimate session romantic Lépin le Lac kiss lakeside portrait

Villa Rusconi Clerici, Lake Maggiore, Italy: A stunning sunset silhouettes a couple against the water.

Stunning Sunset Silhouette of Couple Against Water at Villa Rusconi Clerici, Lake Maggiore

water hills silhouettes Lake Maggiore Villa Rusconi Clerici lakeside portrait Lake Maggiore wedding Portrait

Newlyweds share an intimate embrace by Lake Garda, with serene mountains and water behind them.

Newlyweds Share Intimate Embrace by Lake Garda, Serene Mountains and Water in Background

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After a brief storm, enchanting fog blankets the lake at Bass Bay Brewhouse, Muskego, WI, creating a magical wedding scene.

Enchanting Wedding Scene: Fog Blankets Lake at Bass Bay Brewhouse, Muskego, WI

post storm portrait Wisconsin Muskego Wedding Photography Bass Bay Brewhouse dock lakeside portrait Muskego

Happy couple runs joyfully on Lake Zurich docks, celebrating their wedding day.

Joyful Newlyweds Run on Lake Zurich Docks, Celebrating Their Wedding Day

docks running Lake Zurich Zurich wedding portrait Switzerland windy lakeside portrait

In Bavaria, Germany, the couple sits on a rock by a lake, framed by rocks below and foliage above.

Couple Sits On Lakeside Rock Framed By Foliage And Stones In Bavaria, Germany

sitting on rock Bavaria Bavaria Wedding Portrait lakeside portrait Germany

On the shores of Lake Michigan, IL, the bride and groom pose at night with the stunning Chicago skyline illuminated in the background, highlighting a memorable urban romance.

Bride and Groom Enjoy Nighttime Chicago Skyline by Lake Michigan

Chicago Lake Michigan urban romance Chicago skyline lakeside portrait Illinois Silhouetted couple

Beautiful wedding picture of a couple embracing on a boat dock at Lake of Zoug in Switzerland. The bride's veil gently flows over the decking.

Beautiful Wedding Picture: Couple Embraces on Boat Dock at Lake of Zug, Switzerland, with Bride's Veil Gently Flowing Over Decking

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A bride and groom share a joyful nose to nose session at Sprague Lake in Estes Park, Colorado, as a moose makes a surprising appearance in the background.

A Bride and Groom's Joyful Nose-to-Nose Session at Sprague Lake to Include Unexpected Moose Guest

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This wedding photo was taken at Lake Saint Ferréol in Haute-Garonne. The groom stands in front of a waterfall, holding the laughing bride in his arms.

Wedding Bliss at Lake Saint Ferréol: Groom Holds Laughing Bride in Front of Waterfall

waterfall bride laughing Haute-Garonne Lake Saint Ferréol lakeside portrait Haute Garonne wedding photography

A romantic scene at the Old Pier in Varenna, Italy captures the newlywed bliss as the bride and groom share a kiss on the dock by beautiful Como Lake, surrounded by the views of Lecco. A high angle shot captures the serene charm.

Newlyweds Kiss on Old Pier in Gorgeous Varenna, Italy, Surrounded by Lake Views

Italy lakeside portrait Varenna Old Pier dock Lecco high angle shot

Sand Harbor, Lake Tahoe, Nevada: Newlyweds wander amidst colossal granite boulders overlooking the turquoise waters of Lake Tahoe, capturing serene natural beauty.

Eternal Bliss: Newlyweds Amidst Sand Harbor's Majestic Granite Boulders in Lake Tahoe

Sand Harbor turquoise waters Nevada Lake Tahoe lakeside portrait granite boulders natural beauty

Wedding portrait of couple at Tenuta di Polline - Lago di Bracciano - Italy. Partial silhouettes of the couple holding hands on the lake shore, with warm tones and sunlight.

Romantic Embrace: Eternal Love with View of Italy's Lago di Bracciano

lake shore Lazio Artistic Portrait Lazio Bracciano Lake sunlight Tenuta di Polline lakeside portrait

Crested Butte, Colorado - Aspen trees encircle a couple's romantic picnic spot by a mountain lake. The sun shines through the foliage, creating a beautiful burst of light.

Crested Butte's Enchanted Euphoria: A Celestial Cascade Amidst Autumn's Embrace

aspen trees lakeside portrait mountain lake Colorado Crested Butte Artistic Portrait foliage burst of light

A bride and groom, dressed in wedding attire, share a tender moment as they embrace and kiss beside a serene lake at Tenuta di Polline in Bracciano, Italy

Romantic Wedding Bliss: A Serene Moment by the Lakeside at Tenuta di Polline

Tenuta di Polline Bracciano dock Bracciano Wedding Portrait Italy lakeside portrait Rome

In Fort Collins, Colorado, near their ceremony location, the bride and groom have a centered portrait session, embracing each other for a romantic pose by the rocks overlooking the water on their wedding day.

WEDDING LOVE: Rocky Romance in Fort Collins, Colorado

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The bride and groom pose for a romantic portrait at sunset, with Moraine Lake providing a stunning view of eternity behind them

The bride and groom are captured in a romantic moment at sunset, framed by the captivating vista of the lake in the background

sunset Moraine Lake lakeside portrait romantic Canada Banff Elopement Photographer Banff National Park

The bride and groom stand above Moraine Lake in Alberta, Canada, with her dress gracefully held out as the orange sunrise reflects off the lake and the mountain peaks

The newlyweds are captivated by the picturesque view of the lake and mountains illuminated by the warm hues of the sunrise

Alberta Elopement Photographer picturesque view lakeside portrait mountain peaks warm hues Canada Moraine Lake Elopement

The romantic scene of the bride and groom standing at the boat dock, bathed in the alpenglow that illuminated the mountain range, was beautifully captured by their Colorado wedding photographer

The couple pose together on the boat dock as alpenglow illuminates the Gore Range at Piney River Ranch

Colorado photographer mountains boat dock Piney River Ranch lakeside portrait Gore Range

In the mountain wilderness west of Boulder, CO, the bride and groom are kissing next to mountain lake

The bride and groom sealed their love with a kiss in front of a picturesque mountain lake, illuminated by photographer's lights in the wilds of Boulder, Colorado

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The couple shared a romantic moment on the terrace of the Hotel and Villa, with the groom giving his bride a sweet kiss on the cheek

At the Hotel Royal Victoria and Villa Cipressi, Varenna, Lake Como, An Intimate portrait on the beautiful terrace on the lake

Hotel Royal Victoria Varenna Lake Como photographer Lake Como terrace lakeside portrait Villa Cipressi

Couple leans in for a kiss on the shore of Lake Ontario, just outside the reception hall

Couple leans in for a kiss on the shore of a lake

lakeside portrait Viara Mileva Ontario Ontario photographer Canada Lake Ontario kiss on the shore

The bride and groom caught in a timeless image, with the groom standing behind the bride, in front of the beautiful Lake Revierpark Wischlingen in Dortmund

Germany, Dortmund: Lake Revierpark Wischlingen - bride & groom timelessly captured in wedding portrait by the lake water

timeless portrait Germany lakeside portrait Dortmund Photographer Dortmund Lake Revierpark Wischlingen

The bride and groom embraced, their love reflected in the blue-green waters of Minnewanka Lake in Banff, amongst towering mountains

At Minnewanka Lake, Banff, amidst towering mountains, the bride and groom embraced, reflecting their love

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Couple dancing at the Lake Louise surrounded by tremendous Canadian Rocky Mountains

couple dancing at the lake surrounded by tremendous mountains

Lake Louise Alberta Photographer Canadian Rocky Mountains Canada lakeside portrait Eliza Slobodzian Alberta

the couple lying down on the boat dock by the lake

drone shot Switzerland Zurich photographer lakeside portrait Mischa Baettig boat dock Zurich

Chicago couple posing for an engagement announcement shot at North Avenue Beach as they watch the sunset while walking the pier

urban backdrop lakeside portrait Chicago Sarah Nader Chicago photographer sunset portrait north avenue beach

Canada wedding planning - Lake Minnewanka photography during a Bride and groom portrait session by the water

The Canada wedding planner - Lake Minnewanka photography during a Bride and groom portrait session by the water

Alberta Photographer Alberta Canada Lake Minnewanka Eliza Slobodzian mountains bride and groom portrait

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