Wedding Photos of Warm light

The following “Warm light” 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 “Warm light” 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.

At Cádiz, Andalucia, Spain, a couple basks in the warm light of their love, captured forever in a pre-wedding portrait on the beach by the ocean.

Pre-Wedding Portrait Captures Couple in Warm Light on Beach by the Ocean in Cádiz, Andalucia

In São Paulo, a bride stands gracefully near a doorway, her silhouette beautifully outlined by warm light streaming from behind, capturing the essence of her special day.

Bride Stands Gracefully Near Doorway, Silhouette Outlined by Warm Light Streaming from Behind, Capturing Essence of Her Special Day in São Paulo

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This portrait of an engaged couple at Anglet, France captures the romance of a beach sunset as they share a kiss on the warm sandy shores.

Capturing Romance: Engaged Couple Kisses Against Stunning Sunset Backdrop in Anglet, France

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In this stunning wedding day photo, the couple stands perfectly framed by the Washington Monument, captured through the side of the Lincoln Memorial in the warm, golden light of a beautiful, late afternoon.

A Golden Hour Wedding Portrait in Washington, D.C.

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In the outdoor garden of a London venue in England, a photo captures the newlyweds walking in the warm, backlit glow of sunset, adding a romantic touch to their special day.

London Couple Strolls Amidst Sunset for Stunning Wedding Image

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A couple is framed within pussywillow branches during a warm afternoon sunlight engagement portrait session at FDR Park. The rim lighting from the sun highlights the foreground plants, creating a serene and intimate atmosphere.

A Warm Afternoon Engagement Portrait Session Amongst Pussywillows at FDR Park

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Engaged couple poses in front of a charming rustic door at Denver Botanic Gardens, with a warm pink light illuminating their love.

Engaged Couple Poses by Charming Rustic Door at Denver Botanic Gardens

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In Chicago, a couple poses for an urban-inspired portrait in a colorful alleyway adorned with eye-catching graffiti. The warm, low-lighting captures their loving embrace.

Couple Embraces in Chicago Alleyway for Colorful and Romantic Engagement Portrait

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São Gerônimo, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil- The sun perfectly punctuates this charming portrait of the future bride and groom by the water.

São Gerônimo, Brazil: Sunlit Water Portrait of Engaged Couple

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As they strolled through the idyllic landscape of mont Brouilly in Beaujolais, the couple shared tender gazes, illuminated by the warm rays of the golden sun.

BEAUJOLAIS: ROMANTIC STROLL IN SUNLIT MONT BROUILLY LANDSCAPE

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Love in the Dunes: A Sunset Engagement Portrait in Longeville, Vendée

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The picture captures the tender moment of the bride's mother at St. Katherine Orthodox Church, her hand crossing her heart and her face illuminated by a warm candlelight.

St. Katherine Orthodox Church: A Glimpse of Maternal Love on Wedding Day

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In Gorizia, Italy, a couple was sitting on a bench, cuddling and hugging under a large tree during sunset, with warm light illuminating the scene beautifully.

Gorizia, Italy: Romantic Couple's Sunset Cuddle Captured Perfectly Under Majestic Tree in Engagement Portrait

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At Dowsers' Beach in Osterville, Massachusetts, a couple walks together in a field of tall grass, basking in the warm light of the setting sun, encapsulating their love.

A Couple's Stroll through Tall Grass at Dowsers' Beach, Osterville, Massachusetts

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At Milano Navigli, a couple wandered through the local streets, basking in the warm afternoon light, capturing the essence of their love before they say "I do."

Navigli Romance: Capturing the Warmth of Love Before Saying 'I Do' in Milano

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At Port Grat in Guernsey, the bride and groom bask in the warmth of the sunset under an orange sky, accompanied by the graceful flight of birds, embracing the beauty of the moment.

Eternal Love in the Sunset Glow: A Romantic Wedding at Port Grat, Guernsey

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A romantic engagement portrait in Lyon, capturing the couple indoors with a warm light illuminating their intertwined hands and showcasing the engagement ring.

Love Illuminated: Intertwined Hands Glowing in Lyon Engagement Portrait

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A couple embraces in the last light of sunset in Hyde Park, beautifully captured by a London wedding photographer. This creative portrait showcases the love and connection between the pair as they enjoy a peaceful session together in the park.

LAST LIGHT LOVE: HYDE PARK ENGAGEMENT SESSION IN LONDON

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An award-winning wedding photographer captures intimate pose at sunset, as the Bride and Groom share a tender embrace by the Bocconoc Estate reception venue in Cornwall UK, basking in the warm, golden hour light.

Sunset Embrace: Intimacy at Bocconoc Estate's Golden Hour Reception Venue

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An enchanting scene unfolds at Ring Oak Plantation in Florida as the reception tent sparkles with warm, romantic lights. The talented wedding photographer captures the great light in this award-winning portrait.

Fairytale Glow: Capturing Radiance at Ring Oak Plantation Wedding Reception

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A wedding photographer from WPJA captured a couple in São Caetano do Sul, São Paulo, taking a romantic walk while holding hands, with the warm light of the sunset illuminating them on a rustic trail

São Paulo Sweethearts: A Romantic Stroll through the Rustic Trails of São Caetano do Sul

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A couple in São Caetano do Sul, São Paulo had a portrait session with a wedding photographer from WPJA, capturing their engagement using the beautiful warm light of the sunset highlighting their profiles

Unveiling Love's Embrace: A Mesmerizing Sunset Engagement Portrait in São Caetano do Sul

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In a forest, a couple embraces each other from behind, captured in a warm and intimate black and white portrait

Forest Love: Embracing Intimacy in a Serene Black and White Portrait

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Engagement portrait of a couple at the edge of a picturesque forest in Tarvisio, Udine, Italy. Bathed in warm afternoon sunlight, beautifully captured by the top Udine wedding photographer.

A Captivating Journey of Love: Embracing Happiness in Tarvisio's Enchanting Forest Glade

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In this romantic pre-wedding portrait in St Albans, Hertfordshire, the bride gazes earnestly at the camera as her groom gazes into the distance, surrounded by a warm evening glow. Captured by an artistic Hertfordshire wedding photographer.

Capturing Love in St Albans, Hertfordshire: A Romantic Engagement Portrait

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A couple shares a romantic sunset kiss at Tenuta del Sole, Italy, as the warm light paints a beautiful backdrop for their wedding day

A Captivating Sunset Kiss: Love Awakens at Tenuta del Sole, Italy

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Engaged couple in Mesa, Arizona basks in the warm, enchanting afternoon glow while sharing heartfelt laughter

Sun-kissed and Serenaded: Mesmerizing Engagement of a Blissful Couple in Mesa, Arizona

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A beautiful image from a nighttime wedding at The Cleveland Museum of Art. The couple stands in silhouette, bathed in a warm red and orange spotlight.

Enchanting Silhouette: A Nighttime Affair at The Cleveland Museum of Art

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Guests celebrate and dance at a wedding party held at a cozy Lancashire home farm, bathed in a delightful warm amber glow

Under the Warm Amber Glow: A Joyous Celebration at a Lancashire Home Farm

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An engagement portrait in Udine, Italy captures the silhouette of a couple against a backdrop of dramatic clouds and the warm light of sunset

Romantic Engagement Portrait in Udine, Italy: Silhouette of a Couple Surrounded by Dramatic Clouds and Warm Sunset Light

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