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The following “First Kiss” 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 “First Kiss” 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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A memorable moment captured at Mountain Top Inn in Chittenden, VT, as the bride and groom share their first kiss beneath a foliage-covered arch, with the sunburst and clear sky over their ceremony.
First Kiss Under Foliage Arch, Mountain Top Inn, Chittenden, Vermont
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At Ferme Sainte Anne in Langres, the groom secretly hands his brother a file behind the bride’s back during their first kiss, capturing a playful and mischievous moment amid the romance of the ceremony.
Groom Secretly Hands Brother File During First Kiss At Ferme Sainte Anne Langres
Haute-Marnepassing offLangresGrand EstFirst KissLangres Outdoor CeremonyFerme Sainte Anne
At a London reception venue, the bride and groom share their first kiss indoors before a grand fireplace, marking a romantic highlight of their wedding day.
London Reception Venue Wedding: Bride and Groom First Kiss By Grand Fireplace
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First kiss for a newlywed couple at Lambeth Town Hall, Brixton, surrounded by joyous friends.
Newlywed Couple’s First Kiss At Lambeth Town Hall Surrounded By Joyous Friends
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Rosemont, Quebec, Canada: Bride and groom share their first kiss during their backyard home wedding ceremony.
Rosemont Backyard Wedding: First Kiss Marks a New Beginning in Quebec
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At Tapestry House by Wedgewood Weddings, the couple shares their first kiss, framed by cheering guests. The photographer’s creative use of composition enhances the excitement of the moment.
Newlyweds' First Kiss Surrounded by Cheering Guests: Excitement Captured at Tapestry House
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Under an altar at Elk Cove Inn, a bride and groom share their first kiss. The romantic image, marking the end of their ceremony, captures the couple's joy in Mendocino, California.
Elk Cove Embrace: Our First Kiss in Mendocino
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Bride and groom share a kiss after their civil wedding ceremony at Mondonville town hall, surrounded by guests and mayor.
Bride and Groom Kiss After Civil Ceremony at Mondonville Town Hall, Surrounded by Loved Ones
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Couple shares their windy first kiss on Sao Miguel island, Azores, surrounded by natural beauty.
Capturing a Windy Kiss: A Couple's Azores Wedding Portrait
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At District Winery, Washington DC, a detail shot captures a phone camera in video mode, recording the first kiss.
District Winery: First Kiss Captured on Phone Video
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At Villa il Poggiale, Florence, newlyweds share their first kiss during an outdoor ceremony, captured in timeless black and white.
Newlyweds Share First Kiss in Timeless Black and White at Villa il Poggiale, Florence
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At JW Marriott, Phuket, the couple shares their first kiss after the wedding, framed by massive soft pastel flowers above them.
JW Marriott Phuket: First Kiss Under Pastel Flowers
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At Audubon House, the groom dips the bride for a dramatic first kiss; guests lining the aisle cheer and applaud joyfully.
Audubon House Romance: Groom’s Dramatic Dip Sparks Joyful Cheers for First Kiss
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In Cognac's city hall garden, the newlyweds share their first kiss, captured in a black-and-white vertical shot outdoors.
Newlyweds Share First Kiss In City Hall Garden Wedding, Cognac: Captured In Black-And-White
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At Hampton Court House in the UK, the bride and groom share their first kiss, captured in a black-and-white image. Surrounded by clapping guests, the moment beautifully highlights the joy and celebration of the occasion.
Bride and Groom's First Kiss at Hampton Court House: Black-and-White Photo Captures Joyful Celebration
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At Hothorpe Hall in Leicestershire, UK, the bride and groom share their first kiss beneath a full canopy of trees, surrounded by the beauty of the woods and their guests.
Bride, Groom's First Kiss Under Trees at Hothorpe Hall Wedding
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In Mogi das Cruzes, Brazil, a very tight black-and-white shot captures the intimate moment as the officiant announces, "You may now kiss the groom." The couple shares a tender kiss during their outdoor ceremony.
Couple's Kiss Captured as Officiant Concludes Ceremony in Mogi das Cruzes
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At Mountain Crust Event Venue in Denver, Colorado, the newlyweds share their first kiss on sunlit grass, surrounded by seated guests in chairs who witness the moment under the blue sky.
Couple's First Kiss on Sunlit Grass at Denver Mountain Crust Wedding
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At the Cork Factory Hotel, the bride and groom share their first kiss during the ceremony, captured from a distance in a wide shot. The low, warm lighting bathes the scene in a cozy glow, highlighting the intimacy and beauty of this moment.
Bride and Groom Under Warm Glow in Wide Ceremony Shot at Cork Factory Hotel
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At Logan Shoals Vista Point in Lake Tahoe, Glenbrook, NV, a couple shares their first kiss with the breathtaking expanse of Lake Tahoe as their backdrop, with snow-covered rocks perched over the serene, flat water, creating a beautiful and romantic scene.
Tahoe Kiss: Couple's First Kiss Overlooks Snowy Lake Tahoe Vista
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The first kiss amidst breathtaking mountain views at Mountain Top Inn and Resort in Chittenden, Vermont. This wedding photo features a flowing dress and a romantic dip.
Mountain Romance: First Kiss and Elegant Dip at Mountain Top Inn Wedding
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In Boissy l'Aillerie, the couple shares their first kiss as witnesses watch from the shade of nearby trees.
Couple Shares First Kiss While Witnesses Watch from Shade of Nearby Trees in Boissy l'Aillerie
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Romantic first kiss at outdoor rain-soaked wedding in Kananaskis Country, Canada.
Romantic first kiss shared amidst rain-soaked elegance at Kananaskis Country wedding
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A couple shares a sweet first kiss amongst rows of white chairs in the picturesque city of Budapest on a beautiful sunny day.
Couple Shares Sweet First Kiss Amongst Rows of White Chairs in Picturesque Budapest on a Beautiful Sunny Day
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At Baronesse Tacco in San Floriano del Collio, Gorizia, Italy, the bride and groom share their first kiss while on the rolling grass in sunlight, with guests seated behind them, witnessing this romantic moment.
Bride and Groom Share First Kiss on Sunlit Grass at Baronesse Tacco Wedding, San Floriano del Collio, Italy
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The newlyweds share their first kiss as they stand framed in the center of the BW ceremony shot at Kasteelhoeve Geldrop.
Newlyweds Sealed with a Kiss at Elegant Kasteelhoeve Geldrop Ceremony
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Newlyweds take their first kiss as husband and wife at the town hall of Dompierre-sur-Veyle.
Behind the Lens: Documenting a Memorable First Kiss in Dompierre-sur-Veyle
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Photograph taken at a wedding, capturing the bride and groom's first kiss at Hazel Gap Barn. Artistic black and white image with a low camera angle during the ceremony.
Enchanting Wedding Moment: Bride and Groom's First Kiss at Hazel Gap Barn Photography
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A couple's first kiss captured during an elopement ceremony at Acadia National Park by a professional wedding photographer.
Elopement Bliss: Stunning First Kiss at Acadia National Park, Caught by Pro Photographer
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A tender moment captured at Willow Lane Barn in Calgary as the bride and groom share their first kiss during the wedding ceremony, showing a passionate embrace.
Willow Lane Embrace: A Captured First Kiss
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