Wedding Photos of Holding hands

The following “Holding hands” 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 “Holding hands” 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.

Amidst the beautiful scenery of Blue Lakes in Breckenridge, Colorado, the couple lovingly holds hands and poses for their engagement portrait.

Couple Poses Holding Hands for Engagement Portrait Amidst Scenic Blue Lakes in Breckenridge, Colorado

In the beautiful city of Montreal, Quebec, the couple joyfully held onto each other as they playfully ran by a large pastel mural.

Couple Joyfully Runs by Large Pastel Mural in Montreal, Quebec

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The happy couple posed for their engagement portrait in a beautiful green meadow near the city of Excenevex.

Happy Couple's Engagement Portrait in Lush Green Meadow Near Excenevex

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Captivating portrait of a bride and groom strolling hand in hand outside a doorway in beautiful Antalya, Turkey.

Bride and Groom Stroll Hand in Hand in Antalya, Turkey Portrait

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A black and white detail shot of the bride and groom holding hands at the Mairie de Bordeaux.

Timeless black and white detail of bride and groom's hands at Mairie de Bordeaux

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A newlywed couple poses in front of a vibrant red building at Monte Rosso Istra after their ceremony, holding hands and walking.

Newlyweds Hold Hands in Front of Vibrant Red Monte Rosso Istra Building

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Skillfully captured by a WPJA photographer, this striking shot from Budapest, Hungary features a loving engaged couple standing side by side, holding hands and showcasing their beautiful engagement ring.

Engaged Couple Highlights Ring in Striking Budapest Portrait

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A sunny outdoor wedding at Aska Farms in Blue Ridge, GA. The bride and groom hold hands and the bride smiles with her head back during the ceremony.

Sunny Outdoor Wedding at Aska Farms in Blue Ridge, GA: Bride and Groom Hold Hands as Bride Smiles with Head Back During Ceremony

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A lovely couple holds hands, with mr and mrs air balloons, at their wedding ceremony in the beautiful courtyard of San Demetrio Church in Cesena, Italy.

Lovely Couple Holds Hands with "Mr." and "Mrs." Air Balloons at Wedding Ceremony in Beautiful Courtyard of San Demetrio Church in Cesena, Italy

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Capturing the love and serenity amidst the stunning backdrop at Dievole wine resort in Siena Tuscany. Engaged couple is holding hands under an ancient arch.

Hand in Hand Under Dievole's Ancient Arch

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At Thompson Park in Atlanta, the couple embraces in a sweet image captured by the wedding photographer. Amidst laughter, he lovingly holds her from behind.

An Embrace at Thompson Park

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This engagement portrait captured by a wedding photographer in Plage du Grand Crohot, France features a happy couple holding hands on the beach as the sunset illuminates the meeting point of the sea and shore.

Hand in Hand at Plage du Grand Crohot

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ESTES PARK LOVE: Captured against the stunning backdrop of Colorado's Rocky Mountain National Park, this soon-to-be-wed pair beams with joy and affection as they hold hands during their engagement session.

Love in the Rockies: An Engaging Photoshoot in Estes Park, Colorado

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In Tiburon, CA, this adventurous couple adds a playful touch to their wedding engagement portrait session by walking and holding hands outside their church.

Hand in Hand: A Romantic Engagement Portrait in Tiburon, CA

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Engaged couple poses for an engagement portrait at Agriturismo Baccoleno in the beautiful Crete Senesi region of Tuscany. The couple adds some playful action to the session by walking and holding hands.

Happily Ever After Begins in Tuscany: A Candid Engagement Portrait at Agriturismo Baccoleno

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A young engaged couple holds hands under a lush arbor at Jardim Botânico - Porto Alegre - Rio Grande do Sul, during a pre-wedding photo shoot that captures the romance and beauty of this popular spot for couples.

Capturing the Magic of Jardim Botânico's Arched Arbor in an Engagement Portrait

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A tender image captured inside a classic London cab as the couple lovingly hold hands, en route to the town hall to start their forever.

Tender Image of Couple Lovingly Holding Hands Inside Classic London Cab, En Route to Town Hall to Start Their Forever

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Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts - Groom leads his bride along a log, balancing her while holding hands at their Arnold Arboretum engagement portrait session. The playful couple can't contain their big smiles.

A Jamaican Plain Engagement Portrait Session at Arnold Arboretum

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ORLEANS, Mass. - A romantic engagement portrait captures the love shared between a couple at Crosby Landing Beach in Orleans, Massachusetts. The cloudy sky serves as a dramatic backdrop as the couple stands close, holding hands and sharing a tender gaze.

An Engaging Photo Session at Crosby Landing Beach in Orleans, Mass

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A couple poses for an engagement portrait in Toulouse's Saint Cyprien neighborhood, seated in a park and holding hands.

Toulouse Lovebirds: Capturing the Romance of Saint Cyprien in an Engagement Portrait

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In the beautiful city of Bursa, Turkey, a heartwarming moment was captured as the bride and groom, surrounded by their loved ones, proudly held hands and danced on their special day.

A Captivating Moment of Love and Dance on the Bride and Groom's Wedding Day

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As the wedding celebrations unfold in Nances, France, two endearing ring bearers fulfill their duties with ease and charm

Captured in Nances: Adorable Ring Bearers Bring Joy to French Wedding

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Taormina, Italy – A couple holds hands and stands apart in front of the grand, old-world stone facade of Palazzo Duchi di Santo Stefano. The engagement portrait, captured by a Taormina-based photographer, showcases the romantic ambiance.

Capturing Love in the Timeless Setting of Taormina: An Engagement Portrait at Palazzo Duchi di Santo Stefano

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Sarasota, FL - Holding hands, an engaged couple walks in the surf at the end of their photoshoot session.

Engaged Couple Strolls Along Sarasota's Sandy Shores for a Picture-Perfect Engagement Portrait

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14th Street, Washington, D.C. - A shot captured during the pre-wedding photo session of a couple holding hands and strolling through the vibrant streets of the nation's capital.

14TH ST | WASHINGTON, D.C.: Pre-wedding photo captures couple strolling through vibrant D.C. streets

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A couple from Fort Collins, Colorado posed for a pre-wedding photo session, captured holding hands by a serene lake.

Fort Collins Couple's Lakeside Pre-Wedding Photo Session

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A romantic stroll beneath a Lantern Tree in Saratoga, CA captures the love and connection shared between this couple as they hold hands in the dappled sunlight.

Saratoga Romance: Lantern Tree Stroll Capturing Love and Connection

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A couple holds hands in front of an old-world building in Paris, its massive door seemingly crafted for giants.

Parisian Engagement Pic: Romance in Front of a Charming Old-World Door

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Wedding day portrait at Hambacher schloss, featuring dynamic composition of light, shadows, and graphic architecture as the groom tenderly holds his bride.

HAMBACHER SCHLOSS | Groom Tenderly Holds Bride in Dynamic Wedding Portrait

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Romantic scene of newlyweds holding hands in a vintage American car on their wedding day in Amsterdam, Noord Holland for a classic touch.

AMSTERDAM, NL | Classic Touch: Newlyweds Holding Hands in Vintage American Car

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