Wedding Photos of Embrace

The following “Embrace” 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 “Embrace” 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.

Los Angeles, California wedding photographers - Groom's parents embrace their son after the ceremony

wedding photography of the Groom's parents embracing their son after the ceremony

Oakland, CA wedding day photo of the groom's hand with the bride's hands | A touch of hands.

The bride and groom shared a touching hands moment at their Oakland, CA wedding

Marriage Moment Unity CA wedding A Touch of Hands embrace bride and groom Wedding Day Photo

O'donnell House Palm Springs, California - photograph of the Bride and groom embrace each other as a bridesmaid dedicates a song to them

O'donnell House Palm Springs, California wedding photograph of the Bride and groom embrace each other as a bridesmaid dedicates a song to them

bridesmaid CA Palm Springs wedding singing embrace first dance

Engagement portrait session in Spotorno (SV) - Ligurian Riviera

The Engagement portrait session on the beach captured the wind, smiles, closeness, and embrace of love as the couple posed for the camera

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A young beautiful engaged couple embrace in a hug with their backs to the setting sun and the ocean

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A Seattle photographer captures an engagement shoot with a blue sky, reeds, and wispy grass, showcasing the couple in silhouette as they embrace in a romantic and intimate scene

A photographer captures an engagement shoot with a blue sky, reeds, and wispy grass, showcasing the couple in silhouette as they embrace in a romantic and intimate scene

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In this stunning black and white image, the groom tenderly kisses the bride's neck as her veil gracefully dances in the wind of sheer romance at their Antwerpen wedding

Sheer Romance: Groom's Tender Kiss on Bride's Neck in Antwerpen Wedding

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wedding reception photography of outdoor dancing with good light

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Trouwfotograaf Zuid-Holland wedding reception party with a nice hug for a friend

Trouwfotograaf Zuid-Holland wedding reception party photo of a nice hug for a friend

Trouwfotograaf friend gathering guest celebration moment warm embrace South Holland marriage venue

Anderson, SC wedding photography - Mother of bride crying while hugging bride

Anderson, SC wedding photography of the Mother of bride crying while hugging bride

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Carlowrie Castle, Edinburgh wedding shoot with a couple kissing on the dancefloor during reception

Castle Romance: A Kiss on the Dancefloor

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Blue Hill, Maine wedding photograph of bride giving hugs

Embracing Love: A Heartfelt Moment at a Blue Hill Wedding

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Wedding pictures from getting ready by Baltimore photographer in Jessup MD

Capturing Love: A Journey through a Baltimore Wedding in Jessup MD

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Da Nang wedding photojournalism image of a bride wiping tears during Vietnam ceremony

In the Embrace of Emotion: A Bride's Tearful Moment at a Da Nang Wedding

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Netherland Documentary wedding photography of couple kissing during ceremony at Zuid Holland

Eternal Embrace: A Moment of Love in Zuid Holland

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Hamilton, Montana Wedding photojournalism of bride and mom before ceremony

Behind the Scenes: A Mother's Love in Hamilton

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Wedding portrait of the couple dancing with a shadow cast on the wall

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Hesse wedding photojournalism image of Germany couples hugging

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Father giving bride away with kiss - Crystal Room in Butler, PA wedding photography

Eternity's Embrace: A Father's Farewell

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Parr Green Hall, Malpas, Cheshire, UK wedding photo moment between bride and mother.

Legacy of Love: A Mother's Embrace at Parr Green Hall

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Bucuresti wedding photograph of an elderly woman in a wheelchair receiving a hug and a kiss from a man behind her

Unconditional Love: A Bucuresti Wedding Story

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Zuid Holland wedding photojournalism image of guests hugging inside the church

Hearts Entwined: Candid Embrace Echoes Love's Symphony Inside Church

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Baltimore wedding photographer | Maryland engagement photography with a couple and hot air balloons

Engagement photography of a couple and hot air balloons heading upwards in a vertical frame, capturing a unique and memorable embrace

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A young NY woman joyfully smiles as a young man dips her down in an embrace. Engagement Portrait by a New York Lake at Sunset

A young woman joyfully smiles as a young man dips her down in an embrace

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Romantic portrait of a couple as they embrace during their Loveland Pass engagement session at sunset

Romantic portrait of a couple as they embrace during their engagement session at sunset

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A Canada engagement photo shoot session of a couple | Alberta photographer

A a great time at the engagement photo shoot session in the park's pink flower setting - it was so laid back and casual, just the two being silly and having fun

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Australia pre-wedding engagement pictures of a couple hugging near stairs and rails | Melbourne couple photography session

The couple's engagement photo is a bold composition, with strong lines and contrasty rails and stairs providing the perfect backdrop for their fun embrace

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Hérault engagement photos of a couple embraced in sun flares | Occitanie photographer pre-wedding portrait session

This engagement photo depicts a couple in an intimate embrace, with their eyes closed and surrounded by sun flares

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The Montana sky proves to hold a lot of love for these newly married couple taking a picture under the sky outdoor

A romantic image is created as the newlyweds share an embrace beneath the brilliant hues of the setting sun

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Brazil brings a wedding image of a bride and groom letting nature surround them with it's love.

The bride and groom embraced nature's embrace in a beautiful garden ceremony, lovingly leaning into each other

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