Wedding Photos of Heartfelt moment

The following “Heartfelt moment” 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 “Heartfelt moment” 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.

Grandpa lovingly kisses the bride's forehead as they dance at the reception venue in Ohio.

Grandpa's Tender Kiss: A Heartfelt Moment at an Ohio Wedding Reception Venue

A heartfelt moment captured at a Saratoga Springs wedding in Saratoga, California as the groom's mother joyfully embraces her son during their dance.

Saratoga Springs Sweetness: Groom's Mom's Love in California Wedding Waltz

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Bride and father of the bride share an emotional kiss in the beautiful walled garden in Nottingham, UK, showcasing a heartfelt moment before the wedding ceremony.

Touching Moment: Bride and Dad Stealing a Kiss at Nottingham Walled Garden Wedding

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At Adile Sultan Palace, two tec-savvy grandfathers share a heartfelt moment as they take a selfie together during the wedding celebration.

Generational Connection: A Selfie at Adile Sultan Palace

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Groom and his brother share a heartfelt moment during the preparation at Summit County, Colorado, as a shaft of light from a high window illuminates and adds a glow to the scene

Colorado's Illuminated Love: A Tender Brotherhood in Summit County

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Udine, Italy - Emotional groom embraces his father in heartfelt moment just before the bride's arrival

Udine Unites: Heartfelt Embrace - A Groom's Emotional Reunion in Italy

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The groom's mother finds her son before the wedding ceremony in Ardeche. This heartfelt moment captured by the award-winning wedding photographer showcases their expertise in capturing meaningful and emotional moments on the big day.

Ardeche: Mother Embraces Groom, WPJA Accolade - Unforgettable Pre-Ceremony Connection

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At Grand Hyatt, Goa: The bride and groom overcome challenges to enjoy their wedding to the fullest, symbolizing the start of their beautiful journey together. A heartfelt moment captured on their special day.

Grand Hyatt, Goa: Overcoming Challenges and Celebrating Love Together.

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A professional wedding photographer in Beaver, PA captures the heartfelt moment when the bride's sister-in-law delicately applies makeup to her daughter, the flower girl, in preparation for the special day. This image was recognized by the WPJA.

WPJA Accolade showcases tender familial bond as flower girl prepares for wedding

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In this photo taken at Irons Mill Farmstead in New Wilmington, PA, the bride and groom are captured sharing a heartfelt moment during a speech at their wedding

Heartfelt Wedding Speech at Irons Mill Farmstead in New Wilmington, PA

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In Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, the newly married couple shares a heartfelt moment as a man affectionately rests his hand on the groom's head, while they receive congratulations during the ceremony

Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Unites Hearts: A Touch of Love during the Newlyweds' Ceremony

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The bride gracefully makes her way down the aisle at Hammond Castle in Gloucester, MA, while the groom, visibly moved, stands alongside his groomsmen, captured in a heartfelt moment of love and emotion

Capturing Moments of Love and Emotion: A Wedding Documentary Journey

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A romantic lens flare enhances the heartfelt moment as the bride and groom hold hands at their beautiful wedding at the Deans Court, Wimborne

Deans Court, Wimborne: Capturing a romantic moment as bride and groom hold hands at their beautiful wedding

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Victoria - AU documentary wedding photo of a bride getting help putting on her shoes

A Heartfelt Moment as Bride Slips into Happiness

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