Wedding Photos of Romantic

The following “Romantic” 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 “Romantic” 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.

A couple embraces in a romantic forest setting captured by a top Chartres engagement photographer.

Enchanting Love Story Unveiled: Captivated by the Charms of Chartres' Majestic Forest – A Delicate Portrait of Union by an Acclaimed Engagement Photographer!

In Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China, a couple is seen leaving a hotel with a romantic anime wedding theme, surrounded by outdoor decorations

Romantic Anime Wedding: A Couple's Whimsical Escape in Hangzhou, China

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Romantic pre-wedding portrait of a couple at Ponta do Araçá, Porto Belo - SC. The cliffside view with the ocean backdrop creates a stunning canvas for the artistic Araçá wedding photographer.

Love's Eternal View: Capturing Romance at Ponta do Araçá, Porto Belo - SC

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Denver Engagement: A Romantic Couple's Delight at Bruz Brewery

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A romantic black and white portrait of a couple sharing a kiss in the charming back alleys of Greenwich College, captured by an artistic London wedding photographer

Greenwich College: A Tale of Love and Monochrome

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Romantic couple in a black and white image embracing, with him kissing her head, capturing their pre-wedding excitement on Silhouette Island, Seychelles. A heartfelt engagement shoot taken by a Seychelles Wedding Photographer before their wedding day

Capturing Forever: A Romantic Pre-Wedding Embrace on Silhouette Island

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Romantic pre-wedding shoot in Anglet, France captures couple dancing with a stunning backlight - an enchanting dance captured by our talented Anglet wedding photographer.

Dancing in the French Light: A Captivating Pre-Wedding Shoot in Anglet

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In this pre-wedding session in Baeza, Jaén, Spain, a couple about to get married poses in a dark billiard hall with a red felt table, creating a romantic and intimate atmosphere

Romantic Engagement Bliss: Billiard Hall Love in Baeza, Jaén, Spain

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A beautiful indoor shot of the bride and groom on their wedding day at Hacienda La Masía in Linares, Jaén, Spain

Captivating Love Unveiled: Enchanting Nuptials at Hacienda La Masía in Linares, Jaén, Spain

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A romantic couple stands atop a beautiful castle, surrounded by rolling hills and a golden sunset, capturing their love in a warm and timeless portrait at Burg Staufeneck

Love's Embrace Eternal: A Timeless Portrait of Romance atop a Majestic Burg Staufeneck

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The bride and groom embrace while standing in front of the breathtaking landscape of Calfosch, Italy during their wedding

Romantic Embrace Against Breathtaking Calfosch, Italy: Soulful Wedding Serenity

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The bride and groom steal a quiet kiss together inside a cozy trailer at Loma Vista Gardens in Big Sur, CA while their bridal party forms outside for group photos.

Romantic Moment Captured: Newlyweds Share Intimate Kiss Inside Cozy Big Sur Hideaway

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Engaged couple's romantic beach portrait in soft pastel hues at Les Sables d'Olonne, France

Love's Serenade: A Dreamy Beach Portrait in Pastel Hues at Les Sables d'Olonne, France

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Engaged couple in Los Gatos, California, embracing romantically beneath twinkling Christmas lights adorning a tree, creating a stunning nighttime ambiance

A Magical Moment: Engaged Couple Experiences Enchanting Love Story under the Sparkling Christmas Lights in Los Gatos, California

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A couple in love embraces on the sandy beach of Plage de la Madrague, situated in the beautiful Presqu'île de Giens, Hyères, Var, France, as the sun sets behind them

Romantic Bliss: A Couple's Embrace on Scenic Plage de la Madrague, as Twilight Paints the Skies over Presqu'île de Giens, Hyères, Var, France

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A couple stands together with a breathtaking mountain backdrop during their engagement photo shoot in Patagonia, Chile

Love in the Shadows of Patagonia: Amidst the Majestic Mountains, a Couple Embraces Their Engagement

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A couple in love shares a romantic kiss during their engagement photo shoot at Minnewanka Lake in Banff, Canada

Captured Forever: A Tender Moment of Love Amidst Nature's Splendor

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In this wedding photo taken in Venice, Italy, a couple shares a tender kiss in San Mark square. The image features soft pastel tones and exudes a romantic atmosphere.

Venetian Vows: A Kiss of Love in San Mark Square

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Cap Ferret is the location where a couple's engagement session took place

Romantic Engagement Session in Cap Ferret: Love Found in Paradise

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A couple in Pingree Park, Colorado, poses for their engagement portrait while sitting on a bridge overlooking a serene and babbling brook

Romantic Engagement Portraits in Pingree Park, Colorado's Serene Natural Beauty

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In an engagement portrait taken in Bellvue, Colorado, a couple can be seen standing on a rock and sharing a kiss

Romantic Engagement Portrait in Bellvue, Colorado: Couple Shares a Sweet Kiss on a Rock

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In Fort Collins, Colorado, a couple sat on the grass for their engagement portrait session

Romantic Engagement Portraits on the Grass in Fort Collins, Colorado

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A couple in Fort Collins, Colorado, captured a special moment together as they posed on a rock for their engagement portrait

Romantic Engagement Portrait: Fort Collins Couple Poses on Scenic Rock

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A couple in Fort Collins, Colorado, shares a moment on top of their convertible car during their engagement portrait at Horsetooth Reservoir

Engaged couple in Fort Collins, Colorado enjoy romantic moment at Horsetooth Reservoir

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An engagement portrait taken at the forest park featuring the couple wearing traditional attire

Romantic Forest Park Engagement Portrait with Traditional Attire

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A couple at Praia do Francês, AL, posing for their engagement portrait while enjoying the beautiful beach scenery

Engagement Portrait: Romantic Couple Poses on Stunning Praia do Francês Beach

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In Praia do Francês, AL, there is a beautiful engagement portrait featuring a silhouette of a couple standing on the beach

Beautiful Engagement Portrait in Praia do Francês, AL: Silhouette of Couple on Beach

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In Praia do Francês, AL, a couple poses for an engagement portrait during a beautiful sunset

Romantic Engagement Portrait taken at Beautiful Sunset in Praia do Francês, AL

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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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Los Gatos is the location of an engagement portrait that features a couple sharing a sweet hug in a cozy coffee shop

Romantic Engagement Portrait in Los Gatos Coffee Shop: Sweet Hug Captured

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