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The following “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 “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.

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At Everline Resort & Spa in Olympic Valley, California, a bridesmaid's hands delicately cradle the wedding dress, adorned with an inflatable bride sign adorning the wall behind. This whimsical scene captures the anticipation and excitement of the preps.
Capturing Anticipation at Everline Resort & Spa in Olympic Valley, California
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In London, England, the bride dances joyously with her friends, hands intertwined in a circle around her, epitomizing the bond of friendship and celebration on her special day.
London bride dances with friends, hands intertwined in joyful circle on wedding day
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A touching moment in black and white captured at Birkby House in Leesburg, VA, as the groom's mother warmly embraces the bride, welcomed into the family after the ceremony on their wedding day.
Groom's Mother Welcomes Bride, Birkby House, Leesburg, VA, Wedding Day Bliss
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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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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 romantic kiss between the newlyweds at Domaine de Chaillauroy captured on their wedding day, as he takes her face in his hands.
Elegant Newlyweds Share Loving Kiss at Domaine de Chaillauroy on Wedding Day
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A low angle image captured at Convento de Penedo, as the bride and groom's hands touch beneath the ancient fresco of the chapel on their wedding day.
Tender Touch at Convento de Penedo: Bride and Groom's Hands Beneath Ancient Fresco
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A touching black and white wedding moment is frozen in time as a bride lovingly embraces her father before a kiss, captured at İstanbul/Adress Hotel during a joyous celebration.
Father's Last Embrace: Bride and Dad Share Emotional Moment at İstanbul Address Hotel Wedding
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A natural wedding image of the couple holding hands and smiling in the golden glow of the sunset at Castello di Valenzano in Arezzo, Italy, beautifully encapsulating the love and romance of their special day.
Sunset Love: Couple Smiling and Holding Hands at Castello Di Valenzano, Arezzo, Italy
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A romantic wedding photo captured in Torredonjimeno, Jaén, Spain. The bride and groom stand apart, reaching out to each other's hands, with a small dog curiously looking on in the background.
Romantic Wedding Moment in Torredonjimeno: Bride, Groom, and Curious Dog Share Connection
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A beautiful detail shot frozen in time on a wedding day in Blue Hill, Maine, as a couple's hands delicately cut into a splendid wedding cake.
Elegant Cake Cutting: Capturing Romance in Blue Hill, Maine as Hands Gracefully Slice Cake
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A black and white photograph captures a Hindu ceremony at Brympton House in Somerset, UK, showing the couple's family gently covering their eyes with hands.
Captivating Hindu Wedding Ritual at Somerset Estate
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A high-angle image captures the hands of vendors at Chateau Dumas, Auty, Tarn-et-Garonne, France, holding four plates of wedding food about to be served to guests.
Wedding Feast Unveiled: A Captivating Glimpse into the Culinary Delights at Chateau Dumas, France
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Capturing a detail of connection and adventure, this award-winning image showcases the delicate touch between a couple's hands on the shifter of a vibrant red sports car at Lipnik Residence in Ruse, Bulgaria.
Connection and Adventure: A Delicate Touch at Lipnik Residence
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A captivating low angle detail shot at the exquisite St. Mina Church in Sofia, Bulgaria, as wedding rings are gracefully passed on by the witness to the hands of the couple.
GRACEFUL RING EXCHANGE: St. Mina Church's Captivating Low Angle Detail Shot
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The artistic wedding photographer captures an intimate detail pic at Hethfelton House in Dorset, where the couple lovingly adjust their newly exchanged wedding rings. The black and white image emphasizes the beauty of their intertwined hands.
Interwoven Promises: Intimate exchange amidst Hethfelton House's allure, Dorset's elegance mesmerizes
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In Alessandria, Piedmont, Italy, a creative wedding photographer captured the intricate details of young girls holding confetti in their hands while wearing pastel solid dresses.
Pastel Dreams: Young Girls and Confetti in Alessandria, Italy Wedding
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In Nanping, Fujian, at the couple's home, a skilled wedding photographer captures a remarkable black and white image of the newlyweds and their cat, stacking their hands together.
A Breathtaking Portrait of Love, Paws & Unity
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Capturing the essence of the wedding day, the photographer's artistic eye focused on the intricate details of the bride's piano at her Nanping, Fujian home. The image beautifully showcases the wedding ring and the keys.
Nanping Wedding Harmony: Intimate Reflections of Love and Melody.
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In this award-winning wedding day detail picture captured in Nanping, Fujian, at the bride's home, the artistic photographer beautifully showcases the emotional tears of a bridesmaid in a breathtaking black and white image.
Nanping's Emotional Tears: An Award-Winning Breathtaking Wedding Day Detail
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An award-winning wedding day detail picture captured by an artistic photographer at Tinnakilly House, Ireland. It showcases the bride's henna decorated hands delicately holding a wine glass against the backdrop of her white robe, portraying getting ready.
Delicate Henna, White Robe: Ethereal Bride Prepares in Ireland
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Wedding photograph taken in Metz, Moselle, in a park. The bride and groom hold hands, intertwining their fingers while showing the rings on the groom's chest.
Eternal Vow: Mesmerizing Metz Park Pairs Passionately Display Ties that Bind
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Capturing the essence of joy and love after the ceremony in Mantua, Italy, this award-winning wedding detail photo showcases an artful composition and extreme close-up, highlighting the warmth of smiles and hands in the beautiful sunset light.
Mantua Magic: A Radiant Sunset Embraces Smiling Hands of Love
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In the lovely town of Gonzaga in Mantua, Italy, at the bride's home, a wedding photo captures the bride's shoes and her hands on her legs during her makeup session.
GORGEOUS GONZAGA: Bride's Preparations Reveal Beauty from Feet to Fingertips
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In Brabant Wallon, Wallonie, at the wedding ceremony location, a detailed black and white shot captures the bride clutching her speech in her hand.
Brabant Wallon Wedding: Captivating BW Detail Shot of the Bride's Speech
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Wedding photo captured at Château Chapeau Cornu, Isere. The intimate shot features the groom gently holding his wife's hand as they sit in wooden chairs, from a high perspective.
CAPTIVATING CONNECTION: Groom's Tender Touch Evokes Love at Château Chapeau Cornu
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Capturing the whimsical spirit of the couple's wedding day, the artistically skilled photographer captured a stunning image as the couple playfully tossed their rings into the air, only for them to land back in their hands.
Whimsical Rings in Flight: Artistic Wedding Photography at its Finest
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A black and white close-up photo of the bride's hands and dress in Ceparana La Spezia Baglio della Luna Resort. The intricate details on the dress are beautifully captured.
Elegant Moments: A Captivating Glimpse of the Bride's Hands and Dress at Ceparana La Spezia's Baglio della Luna Resort
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Closeup shot of the hands of the bride and groom on their wedding day, at the hotel lawn in Delhi, India
Hands Entwined in Eternal Bond: A Captivating Closeup of Delhi's Dreamy Wedding Bliss
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In Nanping, Fujian, at home, the bride gracefully arranges her wedding dress, radiating in soft white hues. A minimalist portrayal captured beautifully.
Nuptial Elegance: Nanping Bride Serenely Styles Wedding Gown, Exudes Subtle Sophistication
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