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The following “Sunset 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 “Sunset 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.

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Romantic walking sunset portrait of newlyweds in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.
Newlyweds' Romantic Walking Sunset Portrait in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
oceanCabo San Lucas Wedding PhotographysilhouettesBaja Californiasunset portraitromantic strollMexico
Romantic backdrop of St. Saviours serves as the perfect setting for a couple's intimate portrait, captured at golden hour amidst a field of backlit grasses
Love Illuminated: Golden Hour Portraits at St. Saviours
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At the Castello di Gargonza in Arezzo, Italy, the bride and groom are captured in a portrait on the rooftop of the historic tower, bathed in the warm glow of sunset.
Love Among the Castles: An Enchanting Rooftop Portrait in Arezzo, Italy
Arezzo Wedding Portraitsunset portraitCastello di Gargonzarooftop portraitsilhouetteswarm glowtower
A striking bride and groom radiate love and happiness in a dreamy sunset portrait, capturing the essence of their unforgettable wedding day in Slovenia
Bride and Groom Radiate Joy in Enchanting Slovenian Sunset Portrait
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Against a beautiful sunset, this couple poses in front of the iconic Sachs Covered Bridge, framed perfectly by a tree. The romantic scene is captured in an engagement photoshoot.
Romantic Sunset Engagement: Couple Poses at Iconic Sachs Covered Bridge
GettysburgPennsylvaniaromantic sceneSachs Covered BridgeGettysburg Engagement Portraitsunset portraitSilhouetted couple
Amidst the enchanting scenery of Château des Selves in Seillans, Var, the bride and groom share a magical moment as they pose for their wedding portrait in the warm glow of the sunset
Romance and Beauty Unite in Dreamy Wedding Portrait at Château des Selves
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In this stunning shot taken at sunset in Braga, the bride is backlit by the sun and framed against a majestic tall building, creating a beautiful contrast of traditional and contemporary elements.
Bridal Beauty Against the City Skyline: A Striking Photo from Braga's Sunset Shoot
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Romantic sunset portrait of newlyweds at Zephyr Palace infinity pool in Costa Rica.
Costa Rica's Zephyr Palace Sets the Perfect Backdrop for a Romantic Sunset Wedding Portrait
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Sunset portrait session at La Cava Alta Fiori in Costa Rica. Bride celebrates as groom kisses her forehead.
Costa Rican Love Story: Bride Beaming as Groom Plants Tender Kiss at La Cava Alta Fiori Sunset Session
Costa Rica Wedding PortraitCosta RicaLa Cava Alta Fiorikiss on foreheadsunset portraitbouquet
The bride, at a beach in London, England, looks out at the sunset in a solo portrait, photographed from behind.
London Bride's Solo Portrait at a Beach | Captured in England Sunset
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Beautiful photo of bride and groom holding hands and looking at sunset during their wedding reception in London, England. The warm tones and sweeping veil make for a romantic detail shot.
Captivating Detail Shot | Newlyweds Hold Hands in Golden Sunset Glow
sweeping veilUnited KingdomLondon wedding photographyholding handsromantic detailLondonsunset portrait
In Jaén, Spain, a couple stands together before dusk with the sunset shining brightly between them as they prepare to share a kiss.
Jaén, Spain | Sunset Kiss at Dusk | Romantic Wedding Image
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A romantic scene set against the picturesque mountains of Italy, a couple captures their love in a mirror shot illuminated by the warm tones of a sunset.
Love and Nature Converge in Breathtaking Mirror Image of Couple's Wedding Day in Italy
mountainsromantic scenesunset portraitwarm tonesItalyItaly wedding portrait
During their engagement portrait session at Valence, France, the loving couple sits in an old car at sunset, exchanging kisses with the romantic sky as their backdrop.
Romance in Valence captured as engaged couple kisses in vintage car
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This engagement portrait was taken during sunset on the Punta Penna promontory along the Abruzzo coast in Italy, showing a couple sitting romantically on the rocks near the water
Romantic Sunset Embrace: A Captivating Engagement Portrait on the Punta Penna Promontory, Abruzzo, Italy
sunset portraitrocky beachAbruzzoPunta Pennacouple sittingcoastlinePunta Penna Engagement Session
A photograph taken during sunset at Danebury Hill Fort in Hampshire, showing a couple holding hands as they walk down a gentle slope
Romantic Stroll into the Golden Horizon: A Couple Embracing Love's Warmth amidst Sunset at Danebury Hill Fort, Hampshire
holding handssunset portraitwalkingEnglandHampshireDanebury Hill FortHampshire Engagement Session
At the beach next to the Biville dunes, the couple joyfully plays in the ocean, captured beautifully by a top engagement photographer.
A Coastal Love Affair: Capturing Joy at Biville Dunes - Engaging Portraits by a Master Photographer
Biville DunesNormandyBiville Dunes Engagement Photographysandy beachoceanbeachsunset portrait
Engaged couple basks in the beautiful glow of the Lisbon garden sunset, captured by a renowned Portugal wedding photographer, showcasing their love against a dramatic dark backdrop.
Romantic Bliss: Delighting in Lisbon's Garden Sunset - Captured by a Celebrated Portugal Wedding Photographer, This Engaged Couple Radiates Love Against a Breathtaking Dark Backdrop
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Engaged couple embracing on the picturesque rocks of Piran, Slovenia, as the sun sets over the ocean, captured by a talented Slovenia wedding photographer. Romantic and serene pre-wedding portrait by the sea.
Slovenian Serenity: A Dreamy Engagement Portrait on the Picturesque Rocks of Piran
sunset portraitSloveniasitting on rocksPiranPiran Engagement Sessionby the seaocean
Engaged couple sharing a romantic kiss at sunset in Port Washington, Wisconsin, captured beautifully by a top Wisconsin wedding photographer near a stunning statue.
Port Washington Romantic Engagement Session at Sunset
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Engagement portrait of a couple at sunset in France, shot in black and white. The couple stands intimately close together, with the sun shining behind them. Captured by a top France wedding photographer.
Magical Sunset Love Story: France Engagement Portrait, Shot in Timeless Black and White. A Tender Embrace Awash in Sunlight, Expertly Captured by Acclaimed French Wedding Photographer
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Engaged couple embraces against a beautiful sunset backdrop at Philadelphia Museum of Art, captured by a talented PA wedding photographer, creating a stunning evening light portrait by the water.
Love's Golden Hour: Philadelphia Museum of Art Engagement Portrait, Sealed by Sunset and Water, Crafted by a Gifted PA Wedding Photographer
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A romantic couple in Denver, CO embrace at Cheesman Park, with a beautiful sunset behind them, captured and lit by an artistic wedding photographer in Colorado.
Love Blossoms in Denver: Embracing Romance at Cheesman Park
sunset portraitDenverCheesman Parkartistic portraitDenver engagement session
In a breathtaking location at San Francisco, California, the engaged couple stands by the shore at sunset. Their profiles face each other as they hold hands on the rocky terrain, with mesmerizing reflections.
Unforgettable Love: Engaged Couple's Enchanting Sunset Stroll in San Francisco's Serene Shore
profilessunset portraitSan Francisco Bay AreaSan Francisco engagement sessionSan Franciscorocky terrainorange sky
A picture at Pontecorvo, Italy captures a breathtaking sunset as the bride and groom share a tender kiss in warm lighting
Sunset Serenade: Pontecorvo, Italy's Heavenly Hues Embrace Newlyweds' Tender Kiss
Pontecorvo Wedding Portraitwarm lightingPontecorvotender kisssunset portraitFrosinone
Couple's photo at sunset at Manoir de la Garde - embracing and sharing a tender kiss in a picturesque field.
Romantic Sunset Kiss: A Stunning Portrait at Manoir de la Garde
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A beautiful couple embraces during their sunset portrait session at Loma Vista Gardens in Big Sur, CA. The warm tones illuminate their love as he romantically lifts her up.
Sunset Romance: Captivating Couple Embraces in Big Sur's Loma Vista Gardens
Big Sur Wedding PortraitCaliforniagrooms lifts bridewarm tonesLoma Vista GardensBig Sursunset portrait
A breathtaking engagement portrait in Udine, Italy, captures the couple at sunset, beautifully illuminated by the golden light, as dramatic clouds hover overhead
Golden Love Beneath Dramatic Skies: Unforgettable Engagment in Udine, Italy!
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The soon-to-wed couple stands at Duino, Trieste, Italy, their silhouettes outlined by the enchanting golden sunset, lost in an intimate connection
Lost in the Golden Sunset: A Captivating Connection in Duino, Trieste
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Engaged couple embrace on a picturesque flower-covered dune at Les Sables d'Olonne, France, capturing their love as the sun sets
Love Blooms in the Golden Sunset: Embrace on a Floral Dune at Les Sables d'Olonne, France
VendeeLes Sables dOlonnesunset portraitVendee Couple Shootfield of flowers

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