Wedding Photos of Laughter

The following “Laughter” 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 “Laughter” 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.

At the wedding in Freudenstadt, the Groom's witness was seen laughing in front of the camera while in the driver's seat, adding a lighthearted moment to the special day

The groom's witness brought joy to the wedding with their laughter in the driver's seat

As couple were announced in bride's veil guest caught on chair - much shock/laughter ensued

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Healey Barn, Northumberland Wedding Photography | Best Man's speech gets the best reaction possible with shock and laughter all round.

Wedding Photography of the Best Man's speech getting the best reaction possible with shock and laughter all round

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Guangzhou, China Actual Day Wedding Photography - When the bride puts on makeup, a kid tries to put on the bride's wedding shoes, which triggers the laughter of her mom and bride.

Guangzhou, China Actual Day Wedding Photography showing the bride puts on makeup, a kid tries to put on the bride's wedding shoes, which triggers the laughter of her mom and bride

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Soho, Nyc Engagement Photographer: "Hanging out in Soho and just loving on each other. These two are a cultural blend of love and laughter. He's Israeli, she's Russian. They both live in NYC."

Neon Sign Engagement Photo for a couple Hanging out and just loving on each other showing a cultural blend of love and laughter

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Wedding photographer for casa hyder, san miguel de allende, mexico | Bride reacts to friends moments after finishing her wedding ceremony

Wedding photography of a Bride reacting to friends moments after finishing her wedding ceremony

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Sydney, Australia Wedding Photo - Three Blue Ducks Sydney - First look of the bride

Wedding venue Photo of First look of the bride

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wedding photography of groom holding three babies, celebrating his marriage with his family

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wedding photography of the bride and groom opening a gift

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Fazenda das Cabral - fun at wedding reception, filled with dancing laughter and drinks

Fazenda das Cabral image showing fun at the wedding reception, filled with dancing laughter and drinks

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Hampstead Heath engagement shoot in the trees - Engagement Photographer

The couple's engagement shoot among the trees was captured in black and white with the couple shown laughing and wearing winter coats

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Madrid pre wedding photo of couple laughing in front of stone wall indoors

This intimate pre-wedding photo captures the joy of the engaged couple, as they laugh together in front of a stone wall

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Gramado - RS/Brazil couple laughing during their wedding ceremony vow exchange

The newlyweds couldn't hold back their joy, exchanging vows with hands clasped indoors and laughter ringing out

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At a wedding in Bucharest, Romania, a close-up shot of a beer bottle near the pool was taken to add an artful touch to the special day

A creative photo was taken at a wedding in Bucharest, Romania depicting a beer bottle by the pool

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Wedding reception picture of guests having fun

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wedding reception photography of outdoor dancing with good light

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Washington, D.C. wedding photo of Mother and Father of the Bride laughing

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This Quintana Roo couple stand by a backdrop of lush green leaves

The newly engaged couple stand adoringly, their shared joy and laughter illuminated by a backdrop of lush green leaves, symbolising the blossom of their new relationship

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Hangzhou City wedding shoot with the guys having fun outdoors with fans

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Wedding photojournalism at Destiny Hall, Glasgow | Humors reception speeches

Laughter and Love: Capturing Memorable Reception Speeches at Destiny Hall, Glasgow

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image of a New Jersey bride and groom during the parent reception speeches

Forever Family Ties: A Moment of Love and Laughter in New Jersey

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Sofia couple during their wedding Bulgaria reception party as the laugh during the cake cutting

Bulgarian Bliss: A Joyful Moment in Sofia - The Laughter of Love during Cake Cutting

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Wedding reception photo shoot in Sofia - Party time

Midnight in Sofia: Capturing the Magic of the Wedding Reception Party

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Mythe Barn, Atherstone, UK | Bride and groom laughing with friends at reception

Heartfelt Moments: Joyful Laughter at Mythe Barn

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Vail Wedding Photographer | Veil troubles for this bride and her dad

Tangled Moments: A Vail Wedding Photo Story

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Malaysia Documentary wedding photography at Malacca with kids at table

A Day to Remember: Capturing Love and Laughter at a Malacca Wedding

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Madison wedding photography - WI bridesmaids laughing

Joyful Moments: Bridesmaids' Laughter at Madison Wedding

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Toronto couple laughing at head table during their outdoor wedding reception

Joyful Moments: A Toronto Love Story

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Picture of a couple laughing during ceremony by a top Toronto wedding photographer

Eternal Joy: A Moment of Laughter in Toronto

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Burlington wedding photo humor | wedding photo of confetti canon blast to the face

Laughter and Love: A Burlington Wedding Story - The Unexpected Confetti Canon Blast

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