Wedding Photos of Intimate moment

The following “Intimate 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 “Intimate 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.

In Oud-Beijerland, the Netherlands, an intimate moment unfolds as the bride is helped into her dress by a friend, captured in a behind-the-scenes shot on the wedding day at the venue.

Capturing the Bride: A Tender Moment in Oud-Beijerland, Netherlands on Wedding Day Behind-the-Scenes

Bride emotionally reads a heartfelt letter to her daughters during the ceremony at Asticou Azalea Garden, capturing an intimate and special wedding moment

Asticou Azalea Garden's Unforgettable Vows: A Mother's Love

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The pro documentary wedding photographer captures an intimate moment as the bride and groom listen to a singer, sitting side by side and touching heads, on a white bench in Montfort sur Risle, Eure, Normandy, France.

Captivating Serenade: Bride and Groom Embrace Harmony in Montfort

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A couple embraces during the varmaal ceremony at the majestic Umaid Bhawan Palace, Jodhpur, capturing a beautiful and intimate moment amidst the opulence

Captivating Love: Embracing the Majestic Charm of Umaid Bhawan Palace, Jodhpur

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In a mountainous backdrop, the Crested Butte couple joyfully shares a sweet moment, finding laughter in reading their heartfelt vows side by side

Crested Butte's High Altitude Love: A Mountainous Backdrop Envelops this Joyful Crested Butte Couple as They Cherish a Sweet Moment, Share Laughter, and Read Heartfelt Vows Side by Side

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A newlywed couple shares their first kiss at Buchanan Hall in Nottinghamshire, UK. The intimate moment was captured beautifully through the open doorway of the ceremony room, symbolizing the beginning of their marital journey.

Capturing Love's First Embrace: Intimate Documentary Wedding Photo Chronicles Newlywed's Blissful Journey at Buchanan Hall, Nottinghamshire

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A bride and groom share an intimate moment as they dance at the reception venue, Westerliefde, in Amsterdam. The couple gracefully perform a romantic dip, adding a touch of romance to their celebration.

Captured Forever: Enchanting Bride and Groom Gracefully Dip into Romance at Westerliefde, Amsterdam's Ultimate Reception Venue

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Newlyweds embrace in the warm, backlit glow of the sunset at Villa Corsini Mezzo Monte, with the gentle rays of the sun illuminating the bride's face, creating an intimate and serene moment in Florence, Italy

Florence, Italy: Newlyweds Embrace in Serene Sunset Glow at Villa Corsini Mezzo Monte

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A civil wedding image was captured at San Francisco City Hall, CA, as the groom joyfully dipped the bride for their kiss with the officiant and guests in attendance

The couple celebrated their wedding with a dip kiss at San Francisco City Hall, CA

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This wedding image from Noord Brabant captures the serenity of a bride peacefully sitting and breastfeeding her child, showcasing a peaceful moment of motherhood

This serene wedding image from Noord Brabant captures a mother breastfeeding her child

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The bride and groom leaned into each other and touched heads during the ceremony at the Parrocchia della Beata Vergine delle Grazie, during a heartfelt and intimate moment

The bride and groom shared an intimate moment, leaning in and touching heads, during their outdoor ceremony

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World-class documentary wedding image from Forli, Italy of an intimate moment between the groom and his mother

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San Demetrio Church, Cesena, Italy wedding artistic image showing the bride with her mum, before entering the church, in a very intimate moment

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Ricevimento, Corte Barco, Marmirolo, Mantova, Italia wedding photography showing A very intimate moment between bride and best man, the bride thanks her friend for everything he has done for her

Ricevimento Mantova intimate moment bride Fabrizio Demasi best man Corte Barco

This wedding photo captures a sweet, loving couple in a face-to-face portrait at Forte dei Marmi in low light

This portrait of a loving couple captures the sweet embrace they shared at Forte dei Marmi, illuminated by a subtle backlight

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Documentary wedding photograph of groom reading letter at Mission Santa Clara - Bay Area Wedding photography  at Freedom Hall and Gardens

Documentary wedding photograph of groom reading letter at Mission Santa Clara at Freedom Hall and Gardens

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The groom's hand behind the delicate lace with the bride's hand reaching back, a perfect image of their special day at the Hesse wedding

A tender touch reveals a captivating look at the bride and groom's love for each other

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The couple poses for their sunset engagement photo session with a colorful sky and dramatic clouds in the background, captured in silhouette as they face each other in a romantic and intimate moment

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The mountains in the photo set in Seattle show a couple deeply in love.

The black-and-white image conveys surprise, emotion and originality, with a passionate and romantic scene of a couple in the mountains

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