Wedding Photos of Dancing

The following “Dancing” 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 “Dancing” 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.

Witness the joy as guests dance during a cocktail reception in Fayence, Var, France. The black and white photo captures the lively atmosphere of the event.

Guests Dance in Joy at Fayence Cocktail Reception in Var, France

Photographer captured bride and groom dancing at Bodrum Villa Maçakızı in a black and white image with high contrast, taken at their wedding.

Bodrum Villa Maçakızı: Stunning Black and White Wedding Dance Shot with High Contrast

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Captivating wedding photo at İstanbul Conrad Hotel featuring a groom dancing with an optical illusion of a larger hand.

Mesmerizing İstanbul Conrad Wedding Image: Groom Leads Dance with Illusion of Giant Hand

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Capture the special moment of a couple getting married at the Los Altos History Museum in Los Altos, CA despite the challenges of a pandemic.

Pandemic Sparks Love: Couple Ties Knot at Los Altos History Museum Despite Challenges

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Amidst the majestic pines of Mitchells Mountain Meadows in Truckee, California, a girl adds a touch of whimsy to the outdoor reception as she dances gracefully with her parasol. Against the backdrop of nature's beauty, her joyful movements are captured.

Dancing Under the Pines: A Whimsical Moment at Mitchells Mountain Meadows, Truckee

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A candid black and white shot from a wedding celebration at Newport Marriott Hotel captures joyous guests, immersed in the music, dancing energetically to a classic tune on the luxurious ballroom floor in Newport, RI.

Energetic Guests Dance Joyously to Classic Tune at Newport Marriott Wedding in Luxurious Ballroom

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A couple sharing a romantic kiss while dancing on the dance floor at a wedding reception at Giardini del Meisino venue.

Romantic Dance Floor Kiss at Giardini del Meisino: A Wedding Reception Moment Captured Forever

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A captured moment of joy and action at a wedding reception, guests dance on the floor at Giardini del Meisino venue in Italy.

Romantic Revelry: Guests Dance at Giardini del Meisino Wedding Reception in Italy

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A candid moment of a guest limbo dancing at a wedding reception held at Granite Ridge Estate & Barn in Maine, captured with a unique perspective of looking up from the floor.

Guest Limbo Dances: Granite Ridge Wedding Reception, Maine, Captured From Floor With Unique View

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A vibrant and festive photo captured at Calke Abbey Riding School, featuring a joyous bride and groom dancing surrounded by their wedding guests in a rustic venue setting.

Joyous Bride and Groom Dancing at Calke Abbey Riding School: Rustic Wedding Celebration Capture

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A romantic engagement portrait captured at Espiguette Beach in Camargue, France. The couple dances on the beach at sunset, with him lifting her up and spinning her around.

Seaside Spin: Romance at Espiguette Beach in Camargue, France

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Emotion-filled photo of newlyweds dancing at Zemono Castle in Slovenia, captured in a classic black and white style, showcasing the couple's intimate first dance on the unembellished dance floor from a unique overhead angle.

Love's First Waltz: Newlyweds Dance at Zemono Castle, Slovenia in Timeless Black and White

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Beautiful wedding captured at Space Gallery in Denver, Colorado, showing flower girls and ring bearer joyfully dancing at the reception, taken from a bird's eye view in a evocative black and white shot.

Joyful Flower Girls and Ring Bearer Dance: Denver Wedding at Space Gallery in Black and White

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A candid moment at a Ratchaburi rustic vintage farm wedding venue, where a young boy admiringly watches the groom dancing.

Young Boy Enthralled by Groom's Dance at Ratchaburi Rustic Vintage Farm Venue

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A joyful bride surrounded by friends is lifted in a chair during her beach wedding in Fano, Italy, the moment captured in a candid photo filled with happiness and celebration.

Bride Surrounded by Friends Lifted in Chair at Beach Wedding in Fano, Italy

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A creative couple portrait captured by a NJ wedding photographer in Seaside Heights of the couple dipping, dancing, and kissing on the sand at the beach.

LOVE IN THE SAND: SEASIDE SWING - NJ ENGAGEMENT PORTRAIT - FUN ON THE BEACH

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Bride dancing energetically under DJ lights with her friends at Fazenda Fernão Velho venue on the wedding day.

Joyful Bride Embracing Fun Moments with Friends at Fazenda Fernão Velho Wedding Celebration

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A joyous celebration captured at Sítio da Figueira in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, as the bride and groom share a happy moment with their guests, showcasing the festive atmosphere and love in a candid wedding shot.

Festive Love: Bride and Groom Share Happy Moment at Sítio da Figueira in Porto Alegre

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Newlywed couple sharing a joyous first dance outdoors at their wedding reception at Mourelatos Lakeshore Resort.

Romantic Rhythm: Newlyweds Cut a Rug at Mourelatos Lakeshore Resort Wedding Reception

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A bride surrounded by friends joyfully gets into dancing at Notley Abbey in Buckinghamshire, holding her dress up as they celebrate together.

Dancing Queen: Bride Twirls with Friends at Notley Abbey Wedding Celebration in Buckinghamshire

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Bride dancing under the captivating lights at Hotel San Jose in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, during her wedding party surrounded by joyful guests, creating a magical and unforgettable atmosphere.

Dance at Hotel San Jose: Belo Horizonte bride wows guests with festive charm

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The groom and his best man celebrating together at a wedding in Phalsbourg, France.

Groom's Grin: Best Buddy Celebrations in Phalsbourg, France Wedding Shot

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Groom and friends engage in a lively dance battle on the dance floor of Domaine de l'Arbéou in Bayonne, France.

Dance-off at Domaine de l'Arbéou: Groom's EPIC Battle

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A moment of hilarity during the dancing portion of the reception as the groom's friends playfully stick him to the ceiling at Fermes de Marie.

Ceiling the Groom: Playful Antics at Fermes de Marie

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Silhouettes of a bride and groom dancing their first dance at Villa Medicea di Lilliano in Florence, Italy. A beautiful black and white shot capturing the romantic moment.

Eternal Elegance: First Dance at Villa Medicea di Lilliano

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Bride and groom share their first dance in perfect symmetry at Villa Cimbrone on the Amalfi Coast.

Dancing in Harmony: A Love Story at Villa Cimbrone

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A lively scene at Sudeley Castle in the Cotswolds as wedding guests joyfully pile on to each other on the dance floor, reminiscent of frat house antics.

Cherished Chaos: Wedding Revelry at Sudeley Castle

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Newlyweds dancing under the enchanting lights of Baronesse Tacco in San Floriano del Collio, Gorizia, Italy, capturing their romantic first dance on their wedding day.

Ethereal Elegance: Newlyweds' First Dance at Baronesse Tacco

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Bride dancing and laughing joyfully, twirling her elegant wedding dress, at Wrightsville Manor in Wilmington, NC.

Elegant Twirls of Joy: A Wedding at Wrightsville Manor

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Black and white photograph at La Delfina in Rosario, Santa Fe capturing guests joyfully dancing at the party.

Spirited Celebration: Dancing in Black and White at La Delfina in Rosario

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