Wedding Photos of Picturesque setting

The following “Picturesque setting” 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 “Picturesque setting” 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 South Lake Tahoe, CA, a couple embraces by the water's edge, with the scenic lake backdrop enhancing the serenity and closeness of them.

Embrace by the Lake: Love Flourishes in South Lake Tahoe's Tranquil Beauty

In London, UK, a couple's portrait captures them outdoors, framed by a picturesque tree scene that enhances the natural beauty and warmth of their connection.

London Love Captured Amidst Picturesque Trees and Warmth

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At Fullerton Beach in Chicago's Lincoln Park, a couple's silhouette is captured against the serene backdrop of the water, showcasing their connection in a tranquil, picturesque setting.

Capturing Love at Fullerton Beach in Lincoln Park, Chicago

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In the wheat fields of Lucera, Puglia, the newlyweds stand amid golden amber waves of grain, with the low sun behind them casting a warm glow over the picturesque countryside scene.

Newlyweds Stand Amid Golden Wheat Fields as Low Sun Casts Warm Glow in Lucera, Puglia Countryside Scene

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The wedding couple embrace in a beautiful Icelandic flower field, with a traditional church in the background, on their special wedding day in Snaefellsnes, Iceland.

Couple's Embrace in Flower Field by Church in Snaefellsnes

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Outside the historic stone church in Zirl, Tirol, Austria, the bride and groom walk hand in hand, surrounded by the timeless beauty of the old-world architecture and the picturesque setting.

Bride and Groom Stroll by Historic Stone Church in Zirl, Tirol's Picturesque Setting

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A romantic couple strolls through a beautiful bosquet in Verdun, Meuse, surrounded by a canopy of verdant lush leaves, capturing the essence of their pre-wedding engagement in a picturesque setting.

Lush Green Romantics: Pre-Wedding Shoot in Serene Bosquet of Verdun, Meuse

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Newlyweds captured at the picturesque setting of Lake Garda on their special day at Salo (Bs) pier."

Lakeside Bliss: Newlyweds' Special Moment on Salo Pier, Lake Garda

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Guests capture a sweet portrait as bride and groom pose in their car in beautiful Longiano, Cesena, Italy.

Capturing Love: Bride and Groom's Car Portrait in Picturesque Longiano

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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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In the picturesque setting of Chateau La Durantie, the bride embraces a guest with affection, as another guest engages in a friendly handshake nearby, highlighting the warmth and connection of the gathering.

Bride Shares Affectionate Embrace While Guest Exchanges Handshake at Chateau La Durantie Gathering

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Lecco bride radiates elegance at wedding reception in picturesque setting.

Elegant Bride Shines at Wedding Reception in Picturesque Lecco Setting

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Amidst the picturesque setting of Chambery, France, the bride joyfully tosses her bouquet into the eager hands of her female guests under the bright blue sky.

Bride Tosses Bouquet to Excited Female Guests in Beautiful Chambery, France | Blue Sky and Joyful Moments

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At Viaduto 13 in Vespasiano Corrêia, Rio Grande do Sul, a picturesque setting marries nature and human love. A low angle shot captures the couple kissing, surrounded by contrasts and beauty.

Low Angle Shot Captures Couple Kissing Amidst Picturesque Setting at Viaduto 13 in Vespasiano Corrêia, Rio Grande do Sul, Showcasing the Beauty of Nature and Human Love

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Illuminated by soft lights, this detail shot captures the romantic ambience of the wedding decorations at La Subida in Cormons, Gorizia, Italy.

Wedding Decor Glows in Romantic Italian Setting

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At Domaine des Templiers, a guest takes a moment to admire the beautifully set tables in the reception hall.

Captivating tables at Domaine des Templiers' reception leave guest in awe

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Romantic image captured in the picturesque Voiron city park as the groom lovingly kisses his bride's hand adorned with her dazzling engagement ring.

VOIRON CITY PARK | Groom lovingly kisses bride's engagement ring in image

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Amidst the picturesque setting of Cocktail Domaine de Lucain in France, the newlywed couple share a romantic kiss, captured through a round opening in a stone wall.

A Fairytale Moment: Newlyweds Steal a Kiss Against Scenic Stone Wall in French Countryside

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In the picturesque setting of Duino, Trieste, Italy, the couple embraces each other on sea view rocks, with the sparkling water serving as a stunning backdrop.

Romantic Sea-Side Embrace in the Beauty of Duino, Trieste, Italy

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The engagement portrait captures a romantic pose as the couple's silhouettes touch noses at sunset in Castello di Gorizia Village, Italy. A relaxed and picturesque setting.

Romantic Silhouettes Embrace at Sunset in Castello di Gorizia Village

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In Zihuatenejo, Mexico, a beach wedding unfolds under the dark coconut palm trees, enhancing the picturesque setting by the serene ocean.

Seaside Splendor: A Dreamy Beach Wedding in Zihuatenejo, Mexico

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In a picturesque setting at Cape Cod Airfield, a couple takes a nostalgic walk beside a classic plane during the golden hour, symbolizing their timeless love.

Cape Cod Connection: Love Takes Flight Among Vintage Airplanes

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In a picturesque setting in Horw, Switzerland, this engagement portrait captures a couple sharing a tender kiss while seated on a sleigh with their legs intertwined.

Swiss Sleigh Sweethearts: Cozy Couple Kiss in Horw Portrait

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Couple in love standing in a picturesque setting in Colchester, Essex on their wedding day. The couple's tender session is interrupted by a passing cyclist in the serene woods. A unique and memorable shot capturing a romantic and unexpected twist.

Unexpected Cyclist: Romantic Encounter in Serene Colchester Woods on Wedding Day

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A beautiful kiss captured at the Badia Nuova - Trapani Church in Sicily, during the religious wedding ceremony of the bride and groom, surrounded by their loved ones, in a picturesque setting.

SICILIAN SWEET NUPTIAL KISS UNDER TRAPANI CHURCH'S HISTORIC ROOF

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In the picturesque setting of Cragg Vale, Yorkshire, UK, this couple shares a romantic kiss in a tree-lined archway. Their stylish green and black attire harmonizes beautifully with the natural surroundings.

A Captivating Connection: Yorkshire’s Cragg Vale Unveils Engaged Couple's Harmonious Charm amidst Nature's Embrace

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In a picturesque setting at Arezzo Town Hall's Private Ville, the newlyweds share a heartfelt gaze, immersed in the soft glow of a sunset illuminating the tree-lined pathway.

Arezzo Town Hall's Private Ville: Wedding Portrait in the Sunset-Kissed Venue

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In Steamboat Springs, Colorado, a bride and groom enjoy a romantic dance in their reception tent, as the backdrop of a stunning sunset provides a picturesque setting for their special day

Captured Eternally: Enchanting Sunset Dance Immortalized in Breathtaking Documentary Wedding Photo in Steamboat Springs, Colorado

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A picturesque setting in Laningpark Oud-Beijerland where the engaged couple shares a tender and heartfelt embrace, surrounded by the beauty of nature

Enveloped in Nature's Splendor: Engaged Couple Seizes a Tender Moment in Quaint Laningpark Oud-Beijerland

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The engagement portrait captured the couple in San Francisco, showing a sweet hug and their reflection in a picturesque setting

Romantic Engagement Portrait in San Francisco: Sweet Hug and Reflection in Picturesque Setting

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