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The following “Warmth” 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 “Warmth” 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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At Santa Clara University, CA, a couple poses for their engagement portrait, embracing in dappled sunlight. The scene is beautifully softened by tree shadows cast against a nearby wall, adding warmth and texture to the photograph.
Couple at Santa Clara University, CA, in Engagement Portrait | Embracing in Dappled Sunlight | Tree Shadows on Wall Add Warmth and Texture to Image
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On Ravenna Wild Beach, Italy, a couple enjoys a winter love session, unfazed by the chill. In a tightly framed black-and-white shot, their snuggling faces capture the warmth and intimacy of the scene.
Couple Enjoys Winter Love Session on Ravenna Wild Beach, Italy | Snuggling Faces in Tight Black-and-White Frame Capture Warmth and Intimacy
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In Sono 1420, an engaged couple sits at a bar, enjoying a drink together. Under soft studio-style lighting, their intimate toast captures the warmth and connection of their engagement, highlighting their shared joy and anticipation.
Engaged Couple Toadting at Sono 1420 Bar, Under Soft Lighting, Highlighting Warmth and Connection of Their Engagement
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In England, at Tower Bridge, an engaged couple shares an affectionate embrace with bright smiles. Their portrait features the iconic arches of the bridge in the background, blending historical charm with the warmth of their connection.
Engaged Couple at Tower Bridge, England, in Affectionate Embrace | Bright Smiles and Iconic Arches Blend Historical Charm with Warm Connection
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At Allan Bank in Cumbria, England, a detail shot captures a page boy in checkered Vans shoes as he pets a dog, highlighting the sweet interaction and adding a playful touch to the scene.
Page Boy in Checkered Vans Shoes Pets Dog in Playful Detail at Allan Bank
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At Beachampton Church in Beachampton, England, a detail shot captures a church warden carefully lighting a candle before the wedding ceremony, highlighting the quiet preparation and adding a warm, reverent touch to the event.
Church Warden Lights Candle in Heartfelt Detail Before Ceremony at Beachampton Church
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At Baronesse Tacco in San Floriano del Collio, Gorizia, Italy, a portrait of the bride and groom is set against the warm, golden light of sunset from behind.
Bride and Groom Captured Against Golden Sunset Light in Portrait at Baronesse Tacco, San Floriano del Collio
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At Villa Foscarini Cornaro in Gorgo Al Monticano, Treviso, Italy, a tight black-and-white shot captures the groom tenderly kissing the bride on the cheek, highlighting the warmth and intimacy of their day.
Groom's Tender Cheek Kiss Captured in Intimate Black-and-White Portrait at Villa Foscarini Cornaro, Italy
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At the Domaine des Cèdres, a tight portrait shot captures the bride with a warm smile, radiating joy and elegance.
Bride's Joyful Smile Radiates Elegance in Tight Portrait at Domaine des Cèdres Wedding Venue
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At Mountain Top Inn in Chittenden, Vermont, USA, the snowy portrait session captures the couple wrapped up in each other's warmth, adding a sense of intimacy and romance in the winter setting.
Couple Wrapped in Warmth for Intimate and Romantic Snowy Portrait at Mountain Top Inn, Vermont, USA
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In the garden of a castle in Fribourg, Switzerland, the bride and groom share a joyful laugh together during their outdoor couple session, basking in the warm sunshine.
Bride and Groom Share Joyful Laugh in Garden Couple Session, Basking in Warm Sun at Fribourg Castle
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At their ceremony location in Estes Park, Colorado, the bride and groom embrace closely for warmth under the starry expanse of the Milky Way, illuminated by the photographer's lighting.
Bride and Groom Embrace Under Starry Milky Way, Illuminated in Romantic Scene at Estes Park Ceremony
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In Caminho de Pedras, Rio Grande do Sul, sunlight bathes an engaged couple as they share a passionate kiss in a doorway. This image signifies their journey into love and complicity, lit by the warm glow.
Engaged Couple's Kiss in Brazil Doorway Bathed in Sunlight
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At a reception venue in Lyon, Rhône, the bride and groom cuddle head to head against the earth-toned minimalist wall of their estate, for a warm and intimate portrait.
Bride and Groom Cuddle Head to Head Against Earth-Toned Wall for Intimate Portrait at Lyon Reception Venue, Rhône
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In Szigetcsúcs, Hungary, an engaged couple pauses their walk by a large driftwood log. He sits comfortably as she wraps her arms around him from behind, capturing love and warmth.
Engaged Couple Embrace by Driftwood in Hungary
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At The Lion Inn in Chelmsford, UK, the groom shares a joyful dance with his young son during the wedding reception. The heartfelt moment highlights the family celebration's warmth.
Father-Son Dance: Heartfelt Celebration Unfolds at The Lion Inn
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At a reception in Henley on Thames, UK, the emotional father of the bride covers his face while seated at the head table. Family members surround him, adding warmth to this touching moment.
Father of the Bride Honored at Henley on Thames Reception
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At Airlie in Warrenton, VA, the wedding couple shares a laugh during the toasts while seated at the head table. Their joyful reaction adds warmth to the celebratory atmosphere.
Couple's Joyful Moment Warms Airlie Celebration
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In Trieste, Italy, a grandmother warmly holds the hands of the smiling bride and groom as they sit together outside in the sunshine. The touching moment highlights the family's love and unity.
Grandmother Shares Heartfelt Moment with Bride and Groom in Trieste
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At Riverlands Wedding Barn in Yorkshire, England, the bride and groom warmly embrace and greet guests, navigating a gauntlet row of handshakes and hugs. The scene embodies the joyous and inclusive spirit of the reception.
Bride and Groom Share Joyful Greetings at Riverlands Wedding Barn
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At a private residence in Westport, CT, the bride prepares for her wedding with family nearby, while a little girl in a white dress spins joyfully in the foreground. The scene captures a blend of excitement and familial warmth.
Bride Readies Amid Familial Warmth and Twirling Joy in Westport
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At a reception venue in Burgundy, France, the bride shares a heartfelt hug with her mother-in-law in the shade of a tree. This tender embrace highlights the warmth and connection between the two.
Bride and Mother-in-Law Share Heartfelt Hug Under Tree at Burgundy, France, Wedding Reception Scene
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In Istanbul, Turkey, the groom's cousins share a sweet dance, a boy and girl holding hands and spinning in joyful circles. This endearing scene captures the warmth and familial spirit of the celebration.
Groom's Cousins Share Sweet Dance, Capturing Familial Warmth at Istanbul Wedding Celebration Scene
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At Yanik Mektep in Istanbul, Turkey, the bride receives a heartfelt and sincere look from her grandmother, bathed in sunlight. The scene is enriched with smiles, encapsulating the warmth and love shared on this special occasion.
Bride Shares Heartfelt Look with Grandmother, Illuminated by Sunlight at Yanik Mektep in Istanbul Wedding Scene
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At a reception venue in County Wicklow, Leinster, adults help children put their shoes back on while outside on the grass during the wedding reception.
Wicklow Wedding: Adults, Children Aid Shoe Recovery on Grass
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At Hothorpe Hall in Leicestershire, UK, the bride bursts into laughter during the groom's speech. Her joyous reaction adds warmth and humor to the celebratory atmosphere of their wedding.
Bride's Laughter During Groom's Speech Adds Humor and Warmth to Hothorpe Hall Wedding Celebration
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At BijHuub Alkmaar, a joyful grandma congratulates the groom, her face beaming as she tenderly touches his face. The moment captures love and happiness amid the wedding celebration.
Joyful Grandma Beams, Congratulating Groom with Tender Touch at BijHuub Alkmaar Wedding Celebration
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At Morley Hayes, during the wedding breakfast, a mother feeds her child, sitting on the floor. This tender scene captures the blend of family care and celebration on the special day.
Mother Feeds Child on Floor During Morley Hayes Wedding Breakfast
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At San Nicholas Church in Pamplona, Spain, the groom is the subject of playful teasing from the priest during the homily, receiving affectionate looks from his bride and soon-to-be father-in-law. This lighthearted moment adds warmth and humor.
Groom Playfully Teased by Priest at San Nicholas Church, Bride and Father-In-Law Share Affectionate Smiles
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At Castello di San Fabiano in Siena, the bride and groom share their first dance outside at dusk under twinkling string lights. This enchanting setting highlights the couple's shared delight, surrounded by the warmth and joy of their loved ones.
Bride and Groom Share First Dance Under Twinkling Lights at Castello di San Fabiano, Enchanting Evening Ceremony
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