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The following “Laugh” 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 “Laugh” 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 Verulamium Park in St Albans, Hertfordshire, the bride- and groom-to-be laugh together in hard light with autumn trees in the background for their engagement portrait.
Autumn Laughter—Engagement Portrait in Hard Light at Verulamium Park
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GIRONDE, France — A couple shares a laugh during their engagement portrait session at Lac Vert de Canéjan. Positioned back-to-back, they showcase their playful connection and joy.
Lac Vert Engagement: Playful Back-to-Back Laughs in Gironde, France
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A couple shares a joyful laugh while admiring the scenic view at Christies of Genesee, Colorado.
Couple Shares Joyful Laugh While Admiring Scenic View at Christies of Genesee, Colorado
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A couple shares a laugh during their engagement session at Skinner's Golf Club on Nantucket Island, MA. Captured in a vertical black-and-white image, the portrait highlights their playful spirit on the golf course.
Couple Shares Laugh at Skinner's Golf Club, Nantucket Island, MA | Portrait Highlights Playful Spirit During Engagement Session on Golf Course
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At Rothamsted Estate in Harpenden, Hertfordshire, a bride and groom share a joyful laugh in front of autumnal trees ablaze with warm orange tones. The country house grounds add an elegant backdrop to this heartwarming photo session.
Bride and Groom to be at Rothamsted Estate, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, Share Joyful Laugh | Autumnal Trees and Country House Provide Warm, Elegant Backdrop
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At Batchwood Golf Course in St Albans, a bride and groom share a joyful laugh in front of a backdrop of trees. In this black-and-white photo, the monochrome-toned foliage enhances the timelessness and elegance of their picture session.
Bride and Groom to be at Batchwood Golf Course, St Albans, Laugh Joyfully | Black-and-White Foliage Adds Timelessness and Elegance to Photo Session
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At Evergreen Memorial Barn in Evergreen, Colorado, the couple shares a laugh in front of their wedding reception venue at dusk, with the moon shining brightly overhead, adding a romantic and serene backdrop.
Couple Poses for a Portrait Under Moonlit Sky at Evergreen Memorial Barn Wedding in Colorado
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At Ecuries de la Tour in Mondonville, the bride and groom sit on the steps of a grand staircase in the reception hall, sharing a laugh together amidst the elegant setting.
Bride and Groom Share a Laugh on Grand Staircase Amidst Elegance at Ecuries de la Tour, Mondonville
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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 St. Peter's Church in Guernsey, a black-and-white shot captures the bride, her father, and bridesmaids sharing a laugh as they enter. The scene, set in an old-world setting, highlights the joy and anticipation of the moment.
Entering with Laughter: Bride, Father, and Bridesmaids Share Joy at St. Peter's Church
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At the Inn at Long Shore in Westport, CT, the couple shares a laugh during their outdoor ceremony on the grass. The bride exudes joy and connection at this special moment.
Joyful Exchange Highlights Ceremony at the Inn at Long Shore
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At The Barn at Boyden Farm in Cambridge, VT, the groom's family, seated in the front row, all share a joyful laugh during the wedding ceremony.
Groom's Family Shares Joyful Laugh at Vermont Barn Wedding Ceremony
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At Campo Lago in Lindora, Costa Rica, the bride and groom share a laugh in front of their wedding ceremony setup, with a magnificent tree prominently featured, symbolizing an important element of their outdoor wedding day.
Joyful Couple Shares Laugh Before Ceremony Under Magnificent Tree at Campo Lago in Lindora, Costa Rica
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Experience the joy of a Budapest wedding as three women laugh together during bridal preparations at a hotel in Hungary.
Bridal Laughter: Joyful Preparations with Friends at Budapest Hotel Wedding
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Guests hold hands and laugh during a wedding ceremony at Hodsock Priory in Nottingham, England.
Joyful Union at Hodsock Priory
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A heartwarming moment was captured in an award-winning image at the WPJA Spotlight, as a beaming bride and her father shared a joyous laugh during a backseat ride to the ceremony in Trieste, Italy.
A Bride and Father's Ride to the Ceremony in Trieste
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At Central Park in NYC, a professional photographer of the WPJA captures a joyful session as a couple shares a lighthearted laugh amidst the lush greenery during their engagement session.
NYC Central Park Engagement Session Captured by Pro Photographer
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A bride and groom share a laugh as the groom plays the piano in the Castle of Sully, Burgundy, France.
Groom Plays Piano, Bride Laughs, Castle Sully Wedding, Burgundy, France
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WPJA-featured wedding portrait at Troopers Hill in Bristol captures the newlyweds' joy as they share a laugh in a picturesque dry grass field.
Joyful Moments: Newlyweds Laugh in Dry Grass Field at Troopers Hill, Bristol
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A couple adds some romantic dance moves to their wedding engagement portrait session as they laugh and dip on the Steel Pier in Atlantic City, NJ.
An Enchanting Engagement Portrait at Atlantic City's Steel Pier
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At Daylesford Organic Farm, guests laugh and cheer as they throw confetti in front of an Old World stone church, celebrating the couple's joy.
Joyous Confetti Celebration at Daylesford Organic Farm's Old World Stone Church Wedding in Cotswolds, UK
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Unique portrait of couple sharing joy in a lovely forest setting in Amsterdam, Noord Holland. The center-framed, symmetrical pose highlights their loving connection as they laugh together in a beautiful display of love and happiness.
A Beautiful Display of Love: Couple's Joyful Laughter Shines in Amsterdam's Forest
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In Asturias, Spain, the couple shares a joyful laugh in front of a red basilica. This unique location, with its Old World charm, captures the energy of the historical building repurposed from an old energy station.
Joyful Couple Laughs Before Red Basilica in Asturias, Spain
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At Domaine de Villemont in Mirebeau, France, the bride and groom share a hug with two friends, all laughing.
Bride and Groom Share Joyful Hug with Friends, Laughter Echoes at Domaine de Villemont, Mirebeau, France Wedding
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A humorous moment unfolds as the groom nervously gets his first tattoo at the wedding venue, while the bride and groomsmen share a laugh in this candid behind-the-scenes photo captured during the wedding day in Landhaus Nordhelle, Germany.
Amusing Groom's Tattoo Debut: Candid Laughter at Landhaus Nordhelle Wedding Day in Germany
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An older couple shares a laugh at District Winery in Washington DC as the husband playfully steals food from his wife during the reception.
Hubby Hilariously Steals Food from Wife at Wedding Reception
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At Friedhofskirche Wuppertal, the priest lightens the mood with jokes during the wedding ceremony as a seated couple and all guests erupt in laughter.
Nuptials at Friedhofskirche: Priest's Punny Jokes Spark Laughter Among Seated Couple and Guests
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Black and white photograph of a wedding guest at The St. Regis in Hong Kong, captured mid-belly laugh at the lively wedding reception in Asia.
Laugh Out Loud: Guest at The St. Regis Wedding Reception in Hong Kong
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During an Ishmaelite wedding ceremony at SANA Metropolitan venue in Lisboa, Portugal, the groom's brother and bride humorously wipe off sweat together on a hot day.
Bonding through Laughter: A Playful Moment at an Ishmaelite Wedding in Lisbon
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Fort Collins, Colorado: Newlyweds burst into laughter as they joyfully make their way out of the wedding ceremony
Fort Collins Laughter: Newlyweds' Joyful Journey from the Wedding Ceremony
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