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.

The couple share a romantic pier portrait session, posing near calm waters and a bridge under blue skies.

Pier Perfection: PA Couple's Romantic Portrait Near Calm Waters and Bridge Under Blue Skies

At Pang Ka Bay, Koh Samui, Thailand, a scene unfolds with a man leading a woman by the hand towards the beach, creating a dramatic, dream-like atmosphere.

Leading to a Dreamy Beach Wedding at Pang Ka Bay, Koh Samui, Hand in Hand.

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A captivating engagement portrait amidst a Krabi, Thailand palm forest, showcasing traditional attire.

Cultural Elegance: Captivating Engagement Portrait in Krabi, Thailand Palm Forest with Traditional Attire

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A Collingwood sunset: purple sky reflecting on the water, groom-to-be holding the bride-to-be's hand.

Collingwood Sunset Elegance: Purple Sky Reflects on Water as Groom-to-Be Chivalrously Holds Bride-to-Be's Hand

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At a home in Cascade Heights, Atlanta, the couple holds hands around a corner before the ceremony.

Cascade Heights Wedding: Couple Holds Hands Around Corner Before Ceremony in Atlanta

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In Göreme, Nevşehir, Turkey, during a Cappadocia engagement photo session, she lounges in the heart-shaped opening of a resting bench, holding his hand as he stands nearby. The scene is completed with hot air balloons gracefully floating in the distance.

Engagement Session in Göreme, Nevşehir, Turkey | She Lounges in Heart-Shaped Bench Opening, Holding His Hand | Hot Air Balloons Gracefully Float in Distance

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In Zaragoza, Spain, an engaged couple stands side by side, holding hands in front of a vibrant industrial art installation. The artwork's colors, reminiscent of the sun's warm hues, create a lively and dynamic backdrop for their portrait session.

Engaged Couple in Zaragoza, Spain, Holding Hands | Vibrant Industrial Art Installation with Sun-Like Hues Provides Lively Backdrop for Portrait Session

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In England, near Tower Bridge, an engaged couple stands beneath strings of twinkling lights at dusk. Holding hands and facing each other with warm smiles, their portrait is against the backdrop of the iconic landmark.

Engaged Couple in England, Near Tower Bridge, Beneath Twinkling Lights at Dusk | Warm Smiles and Iconic Landmark Create Enchanting Portrait

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In London, England, a couple poses for a portrait near Tower Bridge. Their hands press together at the palms, with her engagement ring in sharp focus.

Couple in London Near Tower Bridge, Posing with Pressed Palms | Engagement Ring in Sharp Focus Highlights Their Commitment

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Near Tower Bridge in England, an engaged couple stands side by side, holding hands. They are set against a backdrop of a large rustic horizontal slat wooden wall, adding texture and charm to their portrait.

Engaged Couple Near Tower Bridge, England, Holding Hands | Rustic Wooden Wall Adds Texture and Charm to Their Portrait

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At the outdoor wedding venue, Le Val d'Azergues in France, a detail photo captures the bride and groom holding each other's hands during the exchange of vows, emphasizing the connection and commitment shared between them.

Bride and Groom Hold Hands During Vows at Le Val d'Azergues, France

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In Westfield, New Jersey, a heartfelt moment unfolds as the bride and groom hold hands during their intimate elopement.

Bride and Groom Hold Hands in Intimate Moment in Westfield, New Jersey

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In Acadia National Park, Maine, a wedding couple holds hands during the sunset, with the sun positioned directly behind their intertwined hands.

Wedding Couple Holds Hands with Sun Framing Joined Fingers at Sunset in Acadia National Park, Maine

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In Cleveland, Ohio, the couple shares a poignant moment as they visit a family member who couldn't attend their wedding, paying their respects at the cemetery and including them in their special day in spirit.

Couple Visits Cemetery to Include Absent Family in Cleveland Wedding

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In Cleveland, Ohio, a black-and-white detail shot captures a touching top-down view of Grandpa and Grandma holding hands while watching the ceremony, symbolizing enduring love and cherished family bonds on this special occasion.

Grandpa and Grandma Hold Hands in Ceremony's Top-Down Black-and-White Detail Shot

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At Château Gütsch in Luzern, a couple dressed in all white share a heartfelt moment, seated and holding hands during the party. This intimate scene beautifully captures their connection amid the festivities.

Couple Dressed in White Share Heartfelt Moment at Château Gütsch, Highlighting Intimacy Amid Festive Party

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At Artist Point in Washington, amidst a fog-covered mountain backdrop, a bride in a black dress and a groom in a purple suit elope, holding hands as they walk across the rocks. Their figures are beautifully mirrored in the water below, adding an enchantin

Bride in Black and Groom in Purple Hand-in-Hand at Artist Point, Washington, Mirrored in Water

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A couple holding hands in front of a seaside chapel in Maceió, Brazil - with a mirrored reflection of the scene below.

Reflections of Devotion: Hand in Hand by Maceió's Seaside Chapel

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At Tunnels Beaches wedding venue in Devon, the bride and groom share a laugh while dodging waves during their portraits in the warm sunset light. Holding hands, she skillfully avoids getting her shoes wet, while he steps into the water.

Dodging Waves, Sharing Laughs at Tunnels Beaches Wedding Venue in Devon's Sunset Glow

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In Crete Senesi, this engaged couple holds hands and walks through tall green grass atop rolling hills during their pre-wedding portrait session in Tuscany.

Hand in Hand: Strolling Through Tuscany's Verdant Crete Senesi

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An engagement photo of a couple in black and white, taken inside a greenhouse in San Jose, CA. The couple is framed perfectly in the center of the image.

Love Blooms in a San Jose Greenhouse: A Romantic Black and White Engagement Photo Shoot

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Silhouettes of newlyweds holding hands at sunset in front of a picturesque canoe field in Mantova, Italy, known as the Ritratti.

Sunset Silhouettes: Newlyweds Holding Hands Beside Picturesque Canoe Field in Mantova

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At Crane Beach in Ipswich, MA, a couple walks hand in hand along the water's edge, enjoying the serene beauty of the beach.

Hand in Hand: Serene Strolls at Crane Beach's Edge

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At The Rustic Villa in Anand, Gujarat, India, a couple enjoys a playful stroll, holding hands as they wander through tall fountain grass. The sunlit field envelops them in a golden glow.

Sunlit Strolls: A Playful Journey Through Anand's Golden Fields

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Crete Senesi, Tuscany Couple Portrait in Crete Senesi, Tuscany walking hand in hand at the ridge of a hill

Romantic Walk in Crete Senesi: Couple Hand in Hand Along Hill Ridge, Capturing Tuscany's Idyllic Rolling Landscape and Love's Journey

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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

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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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During the outdoor ceremony, the couple sits holding hands, while the officiant, with an expressive face, places a hand over theirs and speaks into a mic.

During the Hauts-de-Seine Outdoor Ceremony, Couple Holds Hands as Officiant Places Hand Over Theirs and Speaks Into Microphone with Expressive Face

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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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