Wedding Photos of Warm hug

The following “Warm hug” 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 “Warm hug” 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.

During their engagement portrait session in Vals-les-Bains, France, the couple embraced in a warm hug, with her leaning into him and resting her head on his shoulder, both sharing joyful smiles that spoke of their deep love for each other.

A Tender Moment in Vals-les-Bains - France Engagement Portrait Session

At Le sentier des Ocres à Roussillon, Luberon - France, a close-up of a loving couple captures a warm hug, both wearing genuine smiles of love and anticipation for their upcoming wedding.

A Close-Up Portrait of a Couple in Roussillon, Luberon, France, Radiating Joy

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At the lovely Village Hall in Blackpool, UK, a joyful bride is captured during her reception receiving a warm hug from a female friend.

GIDDY BRIDE GETS A SQUEEZE FROM BESTIE AT VILLAGE HALL WEDDING RECEPTION

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In Fort Collins, Colorado, a couple shares a warm hug amidst the vibrant colors of changing fall foliage. The rich hues of red, orange, and yellow leaves create a picturesque backdrop, capturing the essence of a romantic and autumnal scene.

Captivated by Autumn's Embrace: A Vibrant Engagement Portrait in Fort Collins, Colorado

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In this enchanting image from their engagement photoshoot, taken by a Bedfordshire wedding photographer, the couple embraces in a warm hug amidst the scenic beauty of nature, with lush foliage enveloping the frame.

Nature's Loving Embrace: A Bedfordshire Engagement Portrait Capturing the Enchanting Beauty of a Couple's Warm Hug

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At the Kansas City, Missouri wedding ceremony, the groom was welcomed with a warm hug at the altar by dad, while guests watched in delight under the shade of many tall trees

As the groom made his way up to the altar for the outdoor wedding ceremony, dad gave him a warm hug under the shade of many tall trees

Kansas City Outdoor Ceremony Kansas City photographer Missouri Kansas City father warm hug

At the Constitution Gardens of Washington D.C., the couple embraces a warm hug

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On location São Luis do Quitunde - AL couple engagement portrait shoot with a A warm hug under a large tree

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Maceio bride and groom to be, modeling for a pre-wedding picture with A warm hug

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A San Diego wedding photographer at The Thursday Club created this image of The bride and her mother in a warm hug

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Verbano Cusio Ossola, Piedmont, artistic wedding photo created during A warm hug under the rain

A warm hug between the bride and groom outdoors under the rain created an artistic wedding photo

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