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The following “Tender” 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 “Tender” 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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A heartwarming moment captured during a wedding ceremony at Stone Manor Country Club in Middletown, MD, as a grandmother using a walker attempts to photograph her beloved niece amidst the prayer time.
Grandmother's Tender Moment: Beloved Niece on Wedding Day at Stone Manor Country Club
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A candid moment at Powerhouse, Washington D.C, as the bride shares a warm embrace with the groomsmen, and hands intertwined in a tender gesture.
Tender Embrace at Powerhouse, Washington D.C: Bride and Groomsmen Share a Candid Moment
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Emotional moment at The Estate at River Run, Maidens VA, as the mother assists the bride with her gown - a tender black and white shot from the wedding day.
Tender Motherly Help: Bride's Emotional Gown Prep at The Estate, River Run, Maidens VA
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A beautiful black and white image of a groom spinning his bride in the rain on their wedding day at The Estate at River Run in Maidens, VA. The couple shares a romantic and tender dance together under the falling raindrops.
Romantic Rain Dance at The Estate: Groom Spins Bride in Beautiful Black and White
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At the beautiful Basilica of Sant'Ambrogio in Milan, Italy, a tender moment is captured as a woman gazes lovingly at a baby in the bride's lap during the wedding ceremony.
Tender Moment: Woman Gazing at Baby in Bride's Lap at Basilica of Sant'Ambrogio
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In Buckinghamshire, UK, a heartfelt moment unfolds as a grandmother lovingly straightens the groom's tie, while he humbly kneels before her on his wedding day.
Grandmother's Tender Touch: Buckinghamshire, UK Wedding Moment with Groom and Tie Adjustment
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A black and white intimate portrait of a bride and groom on their wedding day at Château de Cruzy, France, showcasing a tender embrace frozen in time.
Tender Embrace: Bride and Groom at Château de Cruzy, France in Timeless Black and White
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Newlyweds share a tender embrace on a crisp fall day at the College of the Atlantic in Bar Harbor, Maine, creating a timeless and intimate detail shot in the great outdoors.
Embracing Love: Fall Wedding Romance at College of the Atlantic in Bar Harbor, Maine
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At a wedding in NRW, Germany, the groom is tenderly kissed by an elder guest, capturing a heartfelt moment in a nostalgic black and white photograph.
Tender Kiss: Heartfelt Moment at NRW Wedding Captured in Nostalgic Black and White Photograph
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A touching scene at Schloss Herten, Germany, where the bride receives a warm kiss and hug from an elder gentleman immediately following the ceremony on her wedding day.
Elderly Gentleman Tenderly Embraces Bride After Ceremony at Schloss Herten, Germany Wedding
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A romantic scene on the couple's wedding day in Baronesse Tacco, Italy, as the groom sweetly kisses his bride on the neck while they sit on a stone wall overlooking the stunning view.
Groom's Tender Kiss to Bride on Baronesse Tacco Stone Wall, Italy Beauty Below
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Beautiful wedding picture taken at Galerie de la Reine in Brussels capturing a tender embrace between the bride and groom amidst the bustling city night scene, illustrating their strong connection in the midst of a crowd.
Romantic Embrace: Bride and Groom in Brussels Evening at Galerie de la Reine
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A heartfelt moment outside Santuario Incoronata church in Foggia as the father gently opens the car door for his daughter on her wedding day, captured in a timeless black and white photograph.
Father's Tender Touch: Daughter's Wedding Day at Santuario Incoronata Church, Foggia
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A heartfelt black and white wedding photo captured at Villa Avanzi in Polpenazze del Garda, showing a tender tea ceremony moment as the newlyweds offer tea to their parents, surrounded by guests in a setting by Garda Lake.
Heartfelt Black and White Wedding Tea Ceremony at Villa Avanzi in Polpenazze Del Garda
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A romantic image captured on the wedding day, a couple affectionately touches noses in front of the serene lake of Zurich at Marina Lachen, creating a beautiful and intimate scene.
Romantic Lakeside Affection: Couple's Tender Moment at Marina Lachen, Zurich
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A beautiful scene of a wedding couple sharing a tender kiss against the backdrop of a picturesque sunset in Wädenwil, Switzerland, with the bride holding her bouquet gracefully overhead.
Romantic Sunset Kiss: Bride Gracefully Holding Bouquet Overhead, Wädenwil, Switzerland
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Beautiful wedding couple captured in a romantic embrace during a stunning sunset photoshoot in Wädenswil, Switzerland, as she holds her bouquet behind his neck in a tender kiss to her forehead by him.
Romantic Sunset Embrace: Wedding Couple's Tender Kiss in Wädenswil, Switzerland
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A heartfelt detail shot captured on the couple's wedding day at a charming venue in Lussan, Gers, France, featuring the bride tenderly placing her hands on her husband's head in a touching black and white photograph.
Tender Touch: Bride's Loving Embrace at Enchanting Lussan Venue Captured in Monochrome Majesty
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A tender moment at a wedding captured at Nanping, Fujian church as a girl sheds tears and crouches with hands covering her face during the emotional ceremony.
Tears of Joy: Emotional Moment at Nanping
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A picturesque wedding photograph of a glowing mist enveloping newlyweds in Dorsoduro, Venice, evoking an artistic painting-like ambiance on their special day.
Enveloped in Glowing Mist: A Romantic Wedding Portrait in Dorsoduro, Venice, Capturing Timeless Beauty
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A groom tenderly dips his bride inside a dark chapel, creating a striking play of light and shadow on their wedding day at Ruines du Château à Salt-en-Donzy, Romain et Laurie.
Light and Shadow Dance: Groom Dips Bride in Dark Chapel at Ruines du Château à Salt-en-Donzy
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A candid documentary-style photo of a bride and groom sharing a tender minute together in Hyderabad, India, captured in a beautifully backlit scene with warm lamp lighting.
Tender Moment in Hyderabad: Bride and Groom Embrace in Warmly Lit Documentary Shot
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A wedding photograph taken in Ellsworth, Maine, showing the couple stealing a quiet session together by the lake just before a rain shower arrives.
Stealing a Quiet Moment: Idyllic Ellsworth Lakeside Wedding Before Rainstorm arrives
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In Napa Valley, California, a couple shares a tender kiss on a ranch backdrop during a peaceful outdoor portrait session on their wedding day, just before sunset.
Romantic Ranch Kiss: Sunset Wedding Portrait in Napa Valley, California's Tranquil Outdoors
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Bride's father adjusting groom's tie in black and white photo before ceremony at Chateau de Precy, capturing a tender moment of family bonding on the wedding day.
Father's Gentle Touch: Bride's Father Adjusting Groom's Tie at Chateau De Precy Ceremony
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In Shanghai, China, a heartfelt moment captured during a ceremony as the groom tenderly holds the bridal bouquet while exchanging vows, symbolizing a promise of everlasting love and unity.
A Tender Moment in Shanghai: Groom Holding Bridal Bouquet Exchanging Vows for Everlasting Love
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Couple in love standing in a picturesque setting in Colchester, Essex on their wedding day. The couple's tender session is interrupted by a passing cyclist in the serene woods. A unique and memorable shot capturing a romantic and unexpected twist.
Unexpected Cyclist: Romantic Encounter in Serene Colchester Woods on Wedding Day
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Beautiful moment captured at Villa Gabau in Tuscany as the bride lovingly kisses her mother's hand during her heartfelt speech.
Tender Touch at Villa Gabau: A Mother's Blessing in Tuscany
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Award-Winning Portrait: In the beautiful Guadeloupe, the bride and groom embrace with joy and smiles, as the wind tousles their hair. The groom wraps his arms around her, giving a tender kiss on her cheek, evoking a radiant smile.
Guadeloupe's Blissful Embrace: A Radiant Kiss in the Wind's Caress
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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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