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The following “Affectionate” 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 “Affectionate” 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 couple embraces beside a vibrant city wall featuring a colorful painted map at Iron Hill Brewery in Philadelphia, their engagement portrait framed by bold artwork and lively urban textures.
Portrait Of A Couple Embracing By A Colorful Painted Map Wall At A Philadelphia Brewery
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A couple shares a kiss along the waterfront in Grado, Gorizia, Italy, gentle seaside light illuminating their engagement portrait as they sit together in the relaxed coastal atmosphere.
Portrait Of A Couple Sharing A Kiss Along The Relaxed Coastal Waterfront Of Grado Italy
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A couple shares a sunset kiss outside Philadelphia City Hall, warm evening light glowing between the surrounding streets and dramatic architecture during their romantic urban engagement portrait.
Portrait Of A Couple Sharing A Sunset Kiss Outside The Dramatic Architecture Of Philadelphia Pennsylvania
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Lifted in his arms, she smiles with joy as the warm glow of Addison Street lights shimmer behind them in Philadelphia, their engagement portrait radiating love and happiness on this evening.
Portrait Of A Man Lifting His Smiling Partner Beneath Shimmering Street Lights In Philadelphia Pennsylvania
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In Shanghai’s Bund, a couple leans into each other, her bouquet held by him as they pose for a straightforward engagement portrait with the city streets behind them.
Portrait Of A Couple Leaning Together On The Bund Streets Within The City Of Shanghai
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Beneath the white horse in Shanghai’s Bund, a couple shares a kiss, their engagement portrait framed by the symbolism of the Year of the Horse and the surrounding historic area.
Portrait Of A Couple Kissing Beneath A White Horse Statue In The Bund Of Shanghai
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Kissing with a telephone box in the background in Grenoble, France, the couple shares a tender moment in the city, their affection delivered within the lively urban setting of this French venue.
A Tender Kiss In Grenoble, France, Couples Affection Blooms Beside City’s Telephone Box And Urban Lively Backdrop
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In Grenoble, France, a couple shares a kiss against the city’s urban backdrop, the surrounding architecture and natural light adding to the intimate nature of their engagement portrait.
A Couple Kisses With Grenoble, France’s Urban Backdrop, Where Natural Light And Architecture Enhance Their Intimate Portrait
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She shares a playful and affectionate interaction as she kisses him on the nose during their romantic engagement portrait session in the charming and historic city of Gorizia, Italy.
She Kisses Him Playfully On The Nose In The Romantic City Of Gorizia, Italy Engagement Session
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Soft light and a sheer veil envelop the bride and groom at a Budapest ceremony location as they lean in for a gentle kiss, their affection highlighted in an intimate setting.
Soft Light Envelops The Bride And Groom Leaning In For A Gentle Kiss In Budapest Hungary
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At Lac Vert de Canéjan in Gironde, France, the fiancé affectionately kisses his future wife on the temple, making her laugh during their serene and natural outdoor engagement portrait session.
A Fiancé Affectionately Kisses His Future Bride At Lac Vert De Canéjan, Gironde, France For An Outdoor Engagement Portrait
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An engaged couple stands embraced in front of the small Chapel of Vitaleta in Tuscany, surrounded by iconic cypress trees and the still, romantic light of the Italian countryside.
Engaged Lovers Embraces In Front Of Chapel Of Vitaleta, Tuscany, Surrounded By Cypress Trees And Italian Countryside Light
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A couple shares a sweet kiss while walking along the 606 Trail in Chicago, Illinois, enjoying a quiet and romantic stroll through the city's unique elevated park and recreation trail.
The Engaged Couple Shares A Sweet Kiss While Strolling Along The Elevated 606 Trail Park In Chicago, Illinois
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he couple hugs and laughs together in front of the famous Chicago mural in Logan Square, Chicago, Illinois, celebrating their engagement with a vibrant and local piece of street art.
The Couple Shares Laughter And A Hug By The Iconic Chicago Mural During Their Logan Square Engagement Portrait
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Celebrating their devotion at the Mutianyu Great Wall in Beijing, China, this engaged couple shares a romantic embrace that symbolizes a love destined to last for ten thousand years.
This Engaged Couple Shares A Romantic Embrace At Mutianyu Great Wall In Beijing, China During Their Pre-Wedding Portrait Session
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Seated atop the ancient wall at Burgruine Volmarstein in Germany, a wedding couple shares an affectionate kiss, surrounded by the historic castle’s weathered stones and sweeping hillside scenery.
Couple Shares Affectionate Kiss atop Ancient Wall at Burgruine Volmarstein, Germany, Surrounded by Historic Scenery
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This couple shares a warm embrace against a sunlit concrete wall in Eindhoven Strijp-S, Netherlands, as soft light reflects off the surface to create a beautiful engagement portrait.
A Warm Embrace Highlights The Engaged Couple Against Sunlit Concrete During Their Portrait Session In Eindhoven Strijp-S, Netherlands
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At home in Zhanjiang, Guangdong, the bride carefully adjusts the groom’s tie, sharing a quiet, affectionate exchange as sunlight brightens their space.
Bride Adjusts Groom’s Tie At Home In Zhanjiang Guangdong, Sunlight Fills The Room
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This romantic engagement portrait of the Montreal couple showcases their deep bond.
Romantic Engagement Portrait Showcases The Deep Bond Of A Happy Couple In Montreal Quebec Canada
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A heartfelt hug between the bride and a guest is captured in detail at High Billinghurst Farm Wedding Venue in Surrey, England, showing the warmth of familial bonds.
Bride Hugs Wedding Guest Affectionately At High Billinghurst Farm Venue In Surrey England
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This pre-wedding session features a British couple enjoying a scenic walk through the Jardins do Passeio Alegre in Foz, Porto, Portugal, highlighting their love along the historic coastline.
British Couple Enjoys A Scenic Walk Through Jardins Do Passeio Alegre In Foz Porto Portugal
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The couple share a quiet and affectionate interaction during their engagement portrait session at the beautiful Villa im Park in Meinerzhagen, Sauerland, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.
Couple Shares A Quiet And Affectionate Interaction During Their Portrait Session At Villa Im Park
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A happy couple shares a close and affectionate embrace during their outdoor engagement portrait session in the coastal city of Guarujá, São Paulo.
Happy Couple Shares A Close And Affectionate Embrace During Their Outdoor Portrait Session In Guaruja
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Two lovers enjoy a lighthearted and romantic session in Guarujá, São Paulo, celebrating their upcoming wedding with a portrait that showcases their joyful chemistry in this vibrant Brazilian location.
Two Lovers Enjoy A Lighthearted Romantic Session Celebrating Their Upcoming Wedding In Guaruja Sao Paulo
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This classic engagement portrait features a couple posing together in London, UK, capturing their love.
Classic Engagement Portrait Features A Couple Posing Together To Capture Their Love In London UK
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A loving couple shares an intimate connection during their engagement portrait session in London, UK, capturing a classic and romantic park scene.
Loving Couple Shares An Intimate Connection During A Classic And Romantic Park Scene In London
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Sharing a quiet and affectionate interaction, the couple poses for their engagement session in Paris, France.
Couple Shares A Quiet And Affectionate Interaction While Posing For Their Engagement Session In Paris
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A rustic stone window at Little Park in Idledale, Colorado, provides a unique glimpse of an engaged couple enjoying life together while exploring the beautiful and scenic outdoors.
Rustic Stone Window At Little Park Provides A Unique Glimpse Of An Engaged Couple Idledale
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Outside at Buitenplaats Sparrendaal, the couple has fun together, their affectionate energy and joy evident as they celebrate their love at this scenic Dutch estate.
Couple Laughs Together Outdoors At Buitenplaats Sparrendaal In Netherlands
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This couple enjoys a beautiful and romantic engagement session in Châtel, Haute-Savoie, France.
Beautiful And Romantic Engagement Session Of A Loving Couple Within The Scenic Region Of Chatel
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