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The following “Heartwarming” 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 “Heartwarming” 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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In Trieste, Italy, a couple embraces amid the glow of Christmas lights. Soft bokeh circles against a red background gently frame their warm hug in a festive and heartwarming atmosphere.
Couple in Trieste, Italy, Embraces Amid Christmas Lights | Soft Bokeh Circles on Red Background Frame Warm Hug | Festive, Holiday Atmosphere
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At Rothamsted Estate in Harpenden, Hertfordshire, a bride and groom share a joyful laugh in front of autumnal trees ablaze with warm orange tones. The country house grounds add an elegant backdrop to this heartwarming photo session.
Bride and Groom to be at Rothamsted Estate, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, Share Joyful Laugh | Autumnal Trees and Country House Provide Warm, Elegant Backdrop
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In Orleans (45), the bride becomes emotional and wipes away tears as elder family members gaze upon her.
Orleans Bride Wipes Tears as Elders Look On
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At the Lyon Rhône ceremony, the bride arrives gracefully on her father's arm. As they pass her nephews, she exchanges a knowing and joyful look, capturing a heartwarming family moment.
Bride Arrives on Father's Arm at Lyon Rhône Ceremony, Sharing Joyful Look with Nephews, Highlighting Family Bonds
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At the Hôtel de Ville de Nancy, the bride shares an emotional embrace with her sisters. Together, they form a heartfelt three-way hug, capturing the love and joy of this special moment.
Bride's Joyous Embrace With Sisters at Nancy City Hall Wedding
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The special bond of a mother and son at an outdoor wedding in Georgia. This heartwarming moment features big smiles and beautiful tree scenery.
Heartfelt Connection: Mother and Son's Joyful Moment at Georgia Outdoor Wedding
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Captured at a Budapest reception venue, this heartwarming moment shows the bride and groom sharing a kiss surrounded by their seated guests.
Heartfelt Bliss: Bride and Groom's Kiss Amidst Guests at Budapest Reception
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At the exit of the church, the father of the bride gently gestures for her to enter the wedding car, marking a tender, pivotal moment filled with love and support.
A Father's Farewell: A Heartfelt Moment at the Church Steps
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A heartwarming moment was captured in an award-winning image at the WPJA Spotlight, as a beaming bride and her father shared a joyous laugh during a backseat ride to the ceremony in Trieste, Italy.
A Bride and Father's Ride to the Ceremony in Trieste
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At Domaine de la Téoulière in Serviès, a heartwarming moment captured by a WPJA Spotlight award-winning photographer showcases the tender love of a grandmother as she playfully interacts with a young child amidst the rows of chairs at an outdoor wedding.
Photo Illustrates Grandmother's Tender Moment with Child at Domaine de la Téoulière Wedding
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A wedding photograph capturing the moment when children at the Four Seasons Bangkok received surprise red pocket envelopes was recently recognized with a prestigious WPJA Spotlight award.
Children's Joy Receiving Red Envelopes at Four Seasons Bangkok Wedding Ceremony
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This award-winning wedding image captures a heartwarming moment at a Gelderland, Netherlands wedding venue, as the daughter proudly presents the rings to the happy couple.
Wedding Image at a Stunning Gelderland, Netherlands Venue: Proud Daughter Presents Rings to Happy Couple
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At Kilkea Castle in Kildare, Ireland, grandparents gently entertain the flower girl under the sunny sky while vows are being exchanged.
Grandparents Entertain Flower Girl Under Sunny Sky During Outdoor Vow Exchange at Kilkea Castle, Kildare, Ireland
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A heartwarming family moment as the couple embraces the little ones amidst the serene backdrop of Domaine du Clos des Liesses during the wedding ceremony.
Lovely Family Hugs at Domaine du Clos des Liesses in a Serene Wedding Setting
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While the couple's union was being blessed in the traditional ceremony, a curious little girl watched with awe and wonder in Charentay.
Curious Girl Watches as Couple's Union is Blessed in Charentay Church Ceremony
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The newlyweds' commitment is witnessed by their children during the heartwarming exchange of rings, captured by a WPJA photographer at La Factory Thizy les bourgs.
The Newlyweds' Love at La Factory Thizy Les Bourgs as they Exchange Rings with their Kids
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In Ille-et-Vilaine, Brittany, at home, the bride cuddles her little boy while her bridesmaid helps with her nails.
At Home in Ille-et-Vilaine, Brittany, Bride Cuddles Her Little Boy as Bridesmaid Helps with Her Nails
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Experience the emotion and connection in this mesmerizing detail shot of a bride dancing with her father, captured by a skilled wedding photojournalist at Gwinnett Heritage and Environmental Center.
Bride and Father's Dance at Gwinnett Heritage and Environmental Center
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A heartwarming moment as the bride's mom guides her on the grass, surrounded by the picturesque beauty of Pen Ryn River's Edge in Bensalem, PA.
Bride's Mom Helps w Dress on Lawn | Pen Ryn River's Edge in Bensalem, PA
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Dive into the captivating world of the WPJA's Artistic Guild as we showcase a heartwarming French wedding portrait at Saint-Cricq-Chalosse, Landes featuring warm embraces and stylish composition.
Stylish French Wedding Portrait at Saint-Cricq-Chalosse, Landes
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A heartwarming embrace amidst a charming vineyard setting in this stunning wedding portrait at Château des Selves, captured by a WPJA photographer and featured by the WPJA.
Vineyard Romance: Heartwarming Embrace at Château des Selves
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A heartwarming moment captured as a groom and his father prepare for the big day, surrounded by the elegance of Switch House by Cescaphe in Philadelphia.
Groom and Father Share Heartwarming Moment Preparing for Big Day at Elegant Switch House by Cescaphe, Philadelphia
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A heartwarming moment at the Bride and Groom's home in Saint Brieuc - Brittany, as two children embrace them on their wedding day.
Children's Joy Adds Touching Moment To Bride and Groom's Wedding in Saint Brieuc, Brittany
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Groom's Heartwarming Response to Bride's First Look at Cielo Castle Pines Nuptials
Bride's First Look Brings Groom to Tears at Cielo Castle Pines Nuptials
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Wedding portrait of the grandfather at Loiret reception venue in Centre-Val de Loire. Grandfather looking into camera against a black background.
LOIRET RECEPTION VENUE | Heartwarming Grandfather Wedding Portrait Against a Black Background
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Beautiful newlyweds and joyful children embrace in front of the stunning backdrop of Hardrock Hotel Riviera Maya. This heartwarming moment captures the love and happiness of this special day.
A Heartwarming Wedding Moment at Hardrock Hotel Riviera Maya
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A heartwarming moment captured by a wedding photographer in Paris. The bride embraces her teary-eyed daughters in a tender moment full of love and emotion.
Parisian Wedding Photo Captures Bride Embracing Teary-Eyed Daughters in Emotional Moment
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A heartwarming reunion between the groom and his best friend, captured on the beautiful grounds of a reception venue in Turin, Piedmont. Other members of the wedding party can be seen in the background, adding to the joyous atmosphere of the day.
Groom's Emotional Reunion with Best Friend Captured in Turin Wedding Photo
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A beautiful moment captured by an award-winning WPJA photographer, showing the bride with grandfather of the groom at a private home in Phoenix, Arizona. The bride is down to be at grandfather's level as he sits comfortably.
Bride Honors Grandfather of Groom in Private Phoenix Wedding
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Vienne father of the bride escorting his daughter in a Joëlette for the civil ceremony.
Vienne Father and Daughter's Heartwarming Joëlette Walk Down the Aisle for Civil Ceremony
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