Wedding Photos of DJ lights

The following “DJ lights” 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 “DJ lights” 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 Koc Museum in Istanbul, the couple enjoy their first dance together at the reception, swaying under the warm summer evening sky surrounded by friends and family.

First Dance Under A Summer Sky Unfolds For The Couple And Loved Ones At Koc Museum In Istanbul.

A joyful couple in Tulum link arms and swing each other in a lively circle on the dance floor, surrounded by festive lighting and laughter, their expressions filled with happiness and celebration.

Joyful Couple In Tulum Swing Linked Arms In Circle On Dance Floor, Surrounded By Festive Lighting, Laughter, And Expressions Of Pure Happiness

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At the Istanbul Four Seasons Hotel, the newlyweds share their first dance surrounded by swirling smoke and dramatic DJ lights. The moment is filled with romance, atmosphere, and a cinematic sense of celebration.

Newlyweds Share First Dance Amid Swirling Smoke At Istanbul Four Seasons Hotel

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At Domaine de Montchevreuil, guests dance energetically to rock music as a man spins his partner upside down. The photographer’s technical expertise captures the excitement and motion of the lively wedding celebration.

Energetic Rock Dancing at Montchevreuil: Photographer Captures Lively Wedding Celebration Motion

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At Domaine de Montchevreuil, the groom spins the bride on his shoulder during their first dance, illuminated by colorful DJ lights. The photographer’s technical mastery captures dynamic motion and vibrant celebration.

Groom Spins Bride On Shoulder: Colorful, Joyful First Dance at Montchevreuil Wedding

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At Divan Kuruçeşme, Istanbul, the photographer captures the bride dancing onstage with friends under dramatic DJ lights that illuminate the night sky, skillfully showcasing vibrant celebration and dynamic energy.

Bride Dances Onstage with Friends Beneath DJ Lights at Divan Kuruçeşme, Istanbul

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At a Fribourg, Switzerland reception, the photographer captures the bride and groom’s joyful first dance lift, bathed in striking red and green DJ lights, showcasing expert timing and dynamic atmosphere.

Bride and Groom’s Joyful First Dance Lift Illuminated by Vibrant DJ Lights

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At New House Farm, the photographer captures party time with guests illuminated by vibrant yellow and purple DJ lights, showcasing dynamic atmosphere and skilled use of color-driven celebration moments.

A Wedding Celebration Illuminated By Vibrant Yellow and Purple DJ Lights

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At Domaine Santa Maria in Villefranque, France, the bride enjoys herself on the dance floor with a hand fan. Her joy and energy light up the celebration with the blue DJ lights, creating an atmosphere of happiness and fun.

Bride Dances with Hand Fan Under Blue DJ Lights at Domaine Santa Maria Wedding

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This documentary wedding photo captures the exhaustion and playful spirit of a young guest at the Loiret reception venue, as she rests on her friend's shoulders amidst the vibrant DJ lights.

A Documentary Wedding Photo at Loiret Captures the Playful Exhaustion of a Young Guest Under DJ Lights

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At Château Saint Denis, the bride's wild crowd surf and the lively DJ lights set the scene for an unforgettable wedding celebration in Lot et Garonne, France.

Fun French Wedding: Bride Surfs Crowd, DJ Lights Up Château Saint Denis in Lot Et Garonne!

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Image of lively wedding reception at Abbots Court in Dorset with groom singing and bride dancing, full of joy and alcohol.

Joy-filled wedding reception at Abbots Court: Groom sings, bride dances amidst spirited celebration

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A groom searches for his bride on the dance floor of a Budapest reception venue, shielding his eyes from DJ lights as he searches for his stolen bride.

Groom Searches for Bride on Dance Floor of Budapest Reception Venue, Shielding Eyes from DJ Lights While Looking for His Stolen Bride

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At The Marmara Esma Sultan in Istanbul, the groom and his sister share a joyous dance, illuminated by festive and colorful DJ lighting that enhances the celebratory atmosphere.

Groom and Sister Share Joyous Dance Amid Festive DJ Lighting at The Marmara Esma Sultan in Istanbul

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At Mas de Peyre, the bride and groom's nephew dances joyfully on the floor under a vibrant spectrum of DJ lights, adding energy and fun to the wedding celebration.

Nephew Dances Joyfully Under Vibrant Lights at Mas de Peyre Wedding, Injecting Energy and Fun

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Mengíbar, Spain - Newlyweds dance under the colorful DJ lights and falling confetti at the Salones Don Luis wedding venue in Jaén, Spain.

Newlyweds Celebrate Under the Glowing Lights of Spanish Wedding Venue

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At the luxurious Lujo Bodrum, a couple dances under the lights rays of the DJ.

Magical Moments at Lujo Bodrum: Capturing Love on the Dance Floor

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At the wedding reception in Poitiers, Vienne, the newlyweds gracefully take to the dance floor with purple lights for their first dance as husband and wife.

Vienne's Dreamy Purple Lights Cast Romantic Glow on First Dance as Newlyweds

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At Domaine de Messenas in Roissard, Isère, France, the bride and groom share a romantic first dance, illuminated by vibrant DJ lights.

A Romantic First Dance at Domaine de Messenas in Isère

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At Domaine de Lucain in France, guests at the wedding reception hit the dance floor, surrounded by the vibrant lights of the DJ's setup.

Domaine de Lucain Wedding Guests Take the Dance Floor by Storm

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Captured by a WPJA wedding photographer at the beautiful Domaine du Petit Malherbes, this image captures the joyful moment of the bride and groom sharing their first dance on the checked floor, illuminated by vibrant blue and red DJ lights.

Checkered Dance Floor Sets the Stage for Newlyweds' First Dance at Domaine du Petit Malherbes

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Wedding dance captured at the elegant Salones Don Luis in Mengibar, Jaén, Spain. The newlywed couple is surrounded by swirling confetti and vibrant DJ lights, creating a joyful and celebratory atmosphere.

Newlyweds celebrate love and tradition through energetic dance at Salones Don Luis in Mengibar, Spain, surrounded by lively confetti and dynamic DJ lights

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At the Hilton Bursa in Turkey, the guys enjoyed a shot time at the dark reception venue under blue DJ lights while the vendor made rounds with a tray of shot glasses.

Guys Light Up Reception at Hilton Bursa Wedding in Turkey

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Captured at Domaine Santa Maria in Villefranque, France, this wedding picture features a lively party scene with blue, red, and pink DJ lights. With a strict no-bar-dancing rule, guests celebrated the joyous occasion in style.

Vibrant Wedding Celebration Under DJ Lights in France's Domaine Santa Maria

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A London wedding reception featured the happy couple, surrounded by family and friends, as they danced the night away under the atmospheric blue glow of DJ lights, with a pop of red adding a touch of excitement.

amily and Friends Celebrate London Wedding with Romantic Atmosphere and Colorful DJ Set-Up

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This stunning wedding photo captures the joy and love of a special day at Les Rhodos, La Clusaz. Illuminated by purple DJ lights, the couple and their loved ones embrace on the dance floor before their first dance.

Les Rhodos Wedding Celebrates Love Under Purple Lights in La Clusaz Documentary Shot

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At Zweigwerk11 in Eislingen, guests cheer and raise their glasses in celebration. The foggy dance floor glows with vibrant dj lights, adding to the lively atmosphere of the wedding.

Foggy Dance Floor and Dynamic DJ Lights Set the Scene for Happy Couple's Wedding at Zweigwerk11

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A dance floor illuminated by DJ lighting sets the scene as a groom is playfully lifted by friends at Gerbers Bootshaus wedding. Smoke adds a touch of dramatic flair.

Groom Playfully Lifted at Gerbers Bootshaus DJ-Lit Wedding

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Bride dancing energetically under DJ lights with her friends at Fazenda Fernão Velho venue on the wedding day.

Joyful Bride Embracing Fun Moments with Friends at Fazenda Fernão Velho Wedding Celebration

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At Kohl Mansion in Burlingame, a documentary wedding photographer captured this award-winning image. It shows a charming dance between the groom and his granny, illuminated by vibrant DJ lights and surrounded by a misty fog.

Dancing with Grandma: A Captivating Moment at Kohn Mansion, Burlingame

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