From young love to enduring love: Award-winning photographs capture heart-warming moments between friends, lovers and family

2nd place: Joann Randles from Cardiff captured this image of a young flower girl readjusting the bride's train. She said: 'This photo tells a story, going through the generations from the oldest to youngest in a natural way you don't usually get in wedding photography. It was so spontaneous, she picked up the train of the wedding dress and I just happened to catch it happening'

3rd place: Photographer James Appleton from Kennington in London said finding out his picture had been shortlisted 'delighted' the couple. He said: 'We were actually out on a specific photoshoot - I'm a professional photographer - but this particular image I wanted to convey the feeling of having just captured the couple having a private 'in love' moment, which is something I often aim for - so it doesn't feel intrusive and is more genuine. I'm taken in by the couple's expression and body language, which stood out to me at the time'

4th place: Samantha Millar from Edinburgh said photography is her passion, adding it was an honour to see her picture listed in fourth place. She said: 'I stole my boyfriends shoe to pair mine up with for the shot! I think it was noticed because it was a simple idea which conveyed the primary message of eHarmony - finding your perfect pair'

5th place: Jolanta Macionczyk took this image, ranked fifth by the judges, for the children's grandparents. She said: 'This picture was taken for their grandparents as they live far away and don't get to see their grandchildren very often. The brothers Olaf and Oscar really love their little sister Olivia and they wanted to show it by giving her a kiss'

6th place: Piotr Lipski took this image of two friends on their wedding day in July last year. He said: 'This photo has amazing romantic ambiance which makes it unique'

7th place: Kate Barry from Stoke-on-Trent said she has been taking pictures since getting her first camera at the age of four. She said: 'I was very excited when I found out. I've had a camera since I was four so I've been doing it all my life but I want to take it in a more professional direction soon so this has really boosted my confidence'

8th place: Reema Sharma from Clapham in London took this image of strangers hugging. She said: 'There was something quite unique and lovely about the moment. All those people coming together. It is also an unusual concept to be hugged by a stranger. Hugging is such an emotionally grounding thing that most of us can appreciate. I feel the image was probably quite different from the traditional perception of what love is and how it's captured. Instead of being an intimate moment of two people sharing an experience, this was the opposite - a group moment with complete strangers'

9th place: Maresa Smith from Watford said when she discovered this photograph had been shortlisted her' heart skipped a beat'. She said: 'I was so excited when I heard - it really made my week. It was one of my first shoots and I think it's very me - I want people to smile when they see my photography'