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The following “Embracing” 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 “Embracing” 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 in love embraces at Minnewanka Lake, Banff, Canada. Dressed in cozy winter clothing, they share a kiss while surrounded by the serene beauty of the snow-covered landscape.
Love's Embrace: Winter Kiss at Minnewanka Lake, Banff, Canada
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This engagement portrait features a couple embracing in a kiss at Minnewanka Lake in Banff, Canada. Dressed in cozy winter clothing, with the snow-covered landscape and dramatic sky as their romantic backdrop.
Minnewanka Lake Engagement: Romantic Kiss in Snowy Banff, Canada
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In the picturesque setting of Duino, Trieste, Italy, the couple embraces each other on sea view rocks, with the sparkling water serving as a stunning backdrop.
Romantic Sea-Side Embrace in the Beauty of Duino, Trieste, Italy
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In this engagement portrait, a couple embraces in front of a majestic red rock formation in Boulder, CO, symbolizing their love and commitment against a breathtaking natural backdrop.
Love Amidst Red Rocks: Embracing Romance in Boulder
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In a romantic setting by the pool overlooking the ocean, a newly engaged couple holds each other closely, exuding relaxed energy during their portrait session.
Oceanfront Embrace: Newly Engaged Couple Radiating Serenity by the Pool
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A moment captured at Château La Hitte, France on the wedding day, featuring hugs, mirror reflections, and bright smiles in a cozy setting.
Whimsical Wedding Bliss: Hugs, Reflections, and Smiles at Château La Hitte, France
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A romantic engagement portrait captures a couple from Colorado College against a stunning blue sky backdrop with scenic mountains, embracing closely in silhouette.
Capturing Love at Altitude: Couple Embraces in Silhouette at Colorado College
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A heartwarming moment outside the intimate wedding venue, Primo Restaurant in Rockland Maine, showing the bride holding their newborn daughter in the opening of large barn doors on their special day.
Bride Embracing Newborn Daughter Outside Primo Restaurant Barn Doors in Rockland Maine Wedding
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A serene pre-wedding portrait set in the Netherlands, capturing a couple embracing tenderly among the trees with a reflection of the sky below.
Serene Dutch Embrace: Pre-Wedding Bliss Among Tree-lined Reflections
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At Forsyth Park in Savannah, Georgia, this engagement portrait captures a tender scene as he embraces her from behind, prompting her radiant smile.
Forging Love at Forsyth: Embracing Elegance in Savannah Romance
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A beautiful wedding couple posing in front of the DC War Memorial in Washington DC on their special day, a timeless and elegant photograph showcasing love and dedication in a historical setting.
Romantic Wedding Couple Embracing at the DC War Memorial in Washington DC
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A romantic scene on the couple's wedding day in Baronesse Tacco, Italy, as the groom sweetly kisses his bride on the neck while they sit on a stone wall overlooking the stunning view.
Groom's Tender Kiss to Bride on Baronesse Tacco Stone Wall, Italy Beauty Below
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A captivating portrait of an embracing bride and groom at Villa Elodia in Udine, Italy, their reflection captured in a mirror during a dreamy night portrait session on their wedding day.
Captivating Night Portrait: Embracing Bride and Groom at Villa Elodia, Udine, Italy. Mirror Reflection
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In Phalsbourg, France, a couple embracing and laughing, captured in a black and white portrait session with a vintage feel.
French Flair: Couple's Embrace Captured in Phalsbourg Pre-Wedding Portrait
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A black and white portrait session with vintage vibes capturing a couple embracing in front of a water tower in Phalsbourg, France.
Vintage Love: Couple Embracing in Front of Phalsbourg Water Tower
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The couple embraces on La Roche d'Ajoux in Poules les Echarmaux, France, bathed in golden light, sharing a tender kiss that captures their love.
Golden Love: Pre-wedding Embrace on La Roche d'Ajoux, France
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Newlyweds standing in front of a farmers field with tractor stripes in the dirt, captured in a breathtaking wedding portrait at Domaine de Kervallon in Caro.
Romantic Newlyweds Embracing Amidst Tractor Stripes at Domaine de Kervallon in Caro
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This is a heartwarming image of a couple sharing a tender session in front of the traditional fishing boats known as jangadas on the beach in Maceió, Brazil. The couple is embracing with the ocean in the background, creating a romantic atmosphere.
Embracing Love by the Jangadas Boat: Engagement Portrait in Maceió, Brazil
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A couple portrait taken by a Pittsburgh wedding photographer in Highland Park, PA. The serene session captures the couple enjoying the evening as the sun sets in the park. The image showcases a creative portrait session in privacy amidst nature.
EMBRACING DUSK: ENCHANTED HIGHLAND PARK PA, ENGAGEMENT PORTRAIT BY PITTSBURGH PHOTOGRAPHER
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A creative couple portrait captured by an England wedding photographer in Watford's Cassiobury Park, showing the couple embracing and holding hands in the woods.
Romantic & Cozy Engagement Portrait in Watford's Cassiobury Park
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Picture taken on the wedding day in Wells, Maine, featuring a couple embracing closely under a picturesque sky.
An Intimate Embrace: Wells, Maine Wedding Couple Enveloped by Stunning Sky Backdrop
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Wedding couple embraces at Sheraton Station Square in Pittsburgh, PA, captured in documentary style as family and friends joyfully dance in a circle around them.
Embracing Love: Wedding Couple at Sheraton Station Square, Pittsburgh, PA, Surrounded by Joyful Celebration
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A romantic wedding photo of a couple embracing on a water taxi on the Grand Canal, captured during a peaceful outdoor portrait session on their special day.
Embracing Love on the Grand Canal: Romantic Water Taxi Wedding Portrait Session
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Creative portrait of a couple captured by a Chatellerault wedding photographer during a summer session in the park at sunset, they are embracing and holding hands.
Embrace at Sunset: Artistic Engagement Portrait by Chatellerault Wedding Photographer
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A romantic couple embracing in front of a starlit wall on their wedding day at a Moselle reception hall. The bride and groom share a kiss in a beautifully illuminated setting, in an unforgettable scene.
Starlit Splendor: Romantic Couple Embracing in Front of Moselle Reception Hall at Night
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A beautiful outdoor wedding detail shot showcasing a bouquet of flowers and vintage car at the Moselle venue.
Vintage Car and Floral Beauty: Stunning Outdoor Wedding Detail at Moselle Venue
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A romantic couple embracing in a beautiful silhouette on their wedding day at a stunning wedding venue in Gelderland, Netherlands. The background is illuminated with a soft blue gel, creating a dreamy and enchanting atmosphere.
Enchanting Silhouette: Romantic Couple Embracing at Stunning Wedding Venue in Gelderland, Netherlands
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A romantic silhouetted wedding photo of a couple embracing at sunset in Mexico, with palm fronds beside them.
Romantic Sunset Embrace: Couple Silhouetted in Mexico with Palm Fronds at Wedding Reception
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Couple portrait by a Lynn wedding photographer, a kissing engagement session photo at a private restaurant in Lynn, MA
Romantic Lynn Love: Kissing Engagement Portrait in Private Restaurant Glamour
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At Château de Barbegal in Arles en Provence, the mother embraces the bride in her arms after a touching ceremony, while the groom looks on.
Embracing Love: A Mother's Blessing at Château de Barbegal
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