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The following “Laughing” 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 “Laughing” 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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In Parc de Blossac in Poitiers, a black-and-white shot captures a couple laughing together in the evening fog. The mist adds a mysterious and enchanting aura to their session.
Romantic Laughter: Couple Captured in Evening Fog at Parc de Blossac in Poitiers (Black and White)
mistParc de BlossacHand in handfogPoitierspark sessionPoitiers PreWedding Photography
In Wengen, Switzerland, a couple sits in a picturesque field, hugging and laughing as the sun sets behind them, casting a warm glow and illuminating the dramatic clouds that enhance the breathtaking landscape.
Sunset Laughter: Engagement Portrait in Wengen, Switzerland with Couple Embracing in a Field Amidst Dramatic Clouds
dramatic cloudshuggingWengen Engagement PortraitlaughingSwitzerlandbreathtaking landscapefield
The newlyweds stand side by side, laughing under a rainbow at Château Haut Nouchet, earning this photograph a WPJA Spotlight award.
Joyful Vows: Laughter Under the Rainbow at Château Haut Nouchet
Nouvelle-AquitainerainbowGirondeChâteau Haut Nouchettoastlaughingtoasting
A joyous moment captured at the Friedhofskirche in Wuppertal, Germany, as a newlywed couple shares a laugh during their ceremony.
Newlywed Couple Shares Laugh During Ceremony at Friedhofskirche, Wuppertal, Germany
Friedhofskirche Wedding PhotographyFriedhofskirchelaughingchurch settingWuppertalNorth Rhine-Westphaliaceremony
In the town of Nancy, France, the photographer showcases a playful and relaxed manner in the artistic engagement portrait of a laughing couple lying on the ground.
Playful Engagement Portrait in Nancy, France Highlights a Relaxed Style
laughingoverhead shotNancy Engagement PhotoplayfulFranceRelaxedMeurthe-et-Moselle
In a serene rural farm setting, a WPJA professional captures the joyous laughter of a bride as her groom tells her a playful joke during their engagement shoot in St Albans, Hertfordshire.
Playful Rural Farm Engagement Shoot in St. Albans, Hertfordshire
HertfordshirefieldsSt AlbansSt Albans Engagement Photographylaughingfarm engagementrural setting
At Dazhi Dianhua, Taipei City, Taiwan Province. During the Western-style ceremony, the bride laughs directly for fear that she will cry.
Bride Laughs During Western-Style Ceremony at Dazhi Dianhua, Taipei City, Taiwan Province, Holding Back Tears
laughingTaipei City Wedding Photographydad giving away brideTaiwanTaipeiDazhi Dianhua
A lighthearted moment at Luttrellstown Castle in Dublin, as the bride shares a flower toss and laugh with her bridesmaids on her special day.
Lighthearted Moment at Luttrellstown Castle in Dublin: Bride Shares Flower Toss and Laugh with Bridesmaids on Her Special Day
Luttrellstown CastlelaughingBride and BridesmaidsDublin wedding photographyIrelandflower tossDublin
In the vibrant setting of Hudson Valley, New York, two joyful individuals bask in the glow of a fiery foliage bush during an intimate engagement session.
An Intimate Engagement Amidst Hudson Valley Foliage
Hudson ValleylaughingNew York - Upstatered foliagevibrant settingfiery bushHudson Valley Engagement Portrait
At Huntsmill Farm in England, a bridesmaid hilariously struggles to tie a tie around her head, while a laughing friend tries to help.
Bridesmaid Hilariously Struggles to Tie a Tie Around Her Head as Laughing Friend Tries to Help at Huntsmill Farm in England
tielaughingShalstone Wedding PhotographyBuckinghamshirebridesmaidHuntsmill FarmShalstone
ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE - A couple embraces in a warm autumn setting during their winter engagement shoot in St Albans, Hertfordshire. The man lovingly holds his fiancée from behind as they laugh and bask in the beauty of the fall foliage.
St Albans Serenity: Capturing a Couple's Blissful Engagement
fall foliagehug from behindCouple embracingwinter shootHertfordshireautumn settinglaughing
Wedding day in Summit County, Colorado as the bride gets ready to walk down the aisle with her father on the venue's porch, with him adjusting his boots. The bride can be seen laughing, captured in a pre-ceremony photo.
The Joyful Bride Preparing to Say 'I Do' at a Summit County Wedding in Colorado
father of brideSummit Countypre ceremony momentlaughingSummit County Documentary Wedding Photographyadjusting bootscolorado bride
A wedding guest laughs during a comical moment as two men playfully hide behind cowboy hats at the 320 Ranch in Big Sky, Montana.
Wedding Laughter and Cowboy Hats: A Joyful Moment at the 320 Ranch in Big Sky, Montana
Montanacowboy hats320 Ranchlaughingcomical momentBig SkyMontana wedding photography
Limoges, Haute-Vienne, France - Engaged couple, laughing together in a black and white romantic portrait.
Limoges Lovebirds: Capturing the Joyful Romance of a Happily Engaged French Couple
laughingLimoges Engagement PhotographyLimogesHaute-Vienneintimate portraitblack and white
Engaged couple laughing in a striking black and white portrait at Plage du Metro TARNOS during their romantic photoshoot in the Landes region.
Captivating Black and White Portrait at Plage du Metro TARNOS
Tarnos Engagement SessionlaughingPlage du MetroTarnosromanticblack and whiteintimate portrait
In Philadelphia, PA, during a couple's pre-ceremony portrait session, one partner steals a kiss while the other laughs.
Love and Laughter: A Playful Moment during a Philadelphia Pre-Ceremony Portrait Session
Philadelphia wedding photographylaughingkiss on headblack and whitePhiladelphiaurban feel
A happy bride and groom share a tender embrace at Domaine des Plagnes in St Hilaire de Brens, Isère, France, captured in a tight shot as they laugh and lovingly touch foreheads.
Tender Embrace in the French Countryside: A Captivating Shot of Love at Domaine des Plagnes
countrysideIsère FranceIsere Wedding PortraitlaughterintimategroomSt Hilaire de Brens
The bride and groom share a laugh at the head table during an off-the-cuff best man's speech at St Michael's Manor Hotel in St Albans.
Bride and Groom Share Laughter at St Michael's Manor Wedding
St Michaels Manor HotelSt AlbansSt Albans Wedding Photographybest man speechhead tablelaughing
In this photo from a wedding in London, England, the groom is pointing at a guest while holding a toasting bottle and his wife is bent over laughing during the outdoor reception.
London Wedding | Groom Playfully Points to Guest | Outdoor Reception
EnglandLondon outdoor receptionLondon groompointinglaughingbottle of ChampagneLondon wedding photography
The groom and bride are seated outside at their head table at Castello di Meleto in Siena, Tuscany, Italy, laughing and looking at each other while their friends give a speech.
Castle Wedding in Tuscany, Italy: Bride and Groom Laughing at Head Table
speechTuscanySiena wedding photographyhead tableSienaSiena Outdoor Receptionfriends
Photo taken at Baronesse Tacco in Italy captures the joy of newlyweds dancing and laughing at their reception. A male guest is seen placing a hand on the groom's back
Laughter and Dance Reign at Italian Wedding Reception as Groom Receives a Gentle Touch from Guest
dancinglaughingitaly wedding reception imageFriuli-Venezia GiuliaBaronesse TaccoItalytouch of hand
A couple shares a joyful moment on a snowy balcony at Palisades Tahoe Ski Resort, raising their glasses in celebration of their special day.
Newlyweds Toast at Palisades Tahoe Ski Resort Balcony in Snowy Wedding Moment
laughingtoastingjoyful momentTahoe wedding photographyLake TahoePalisades Tahoe Ski Resortbalcony
Bride getting dressed with the help of her witness while sharing a lighthearted moment at her wedding in Neuville, Vienne, France.
Behind the Scenes: Bride Shares Laughs with Witness in French Wedding Preparation
Viennelighthearted momentVienne Wedding PhotographyNeuvillelaughingbride getting ready
At Plymouth Rock, Plymouth, Massachusetts. A portrait of a couple sitting back-to-back, laughing joyfully on stone steps, showcasing their strong and happy relationship before their upcoming marriage.
Mirthful Love at Plymouth Rock: A Back-to-Back Portrait of an Engaged Couple in Massachusetts
back to backopposite directionsMassachusettsPlymouth RockPlymouth MAblack and whitelaughing
In a vibrant mural-clad backdrop at Bold Monk Brewing Co, an engaged couple shares a joyful laugh, captured in a photograph that radiates warmth and love.
A Vibrant Engagement Portrait at Bold Monk Brewing Co's Mural Backdrop
colorful backdropAtlanta Engagement Portraitlaughingart muralsBold Monk Brewing CompanyGeorgiaAtlanta
A couple had a playful photo session at the beautiful La Bastille in Grenoble, France, joyfully touching each other's chins and laughing together.
Playful Newlyweds Laugh and Touch Chins in Stunning La Bastille, Grenoble Wedding Photo
FranceGrenoble Wedding PortraitlaughingLa Bastilleplayful coupletouching chinGrenoble
At the elegant Chateau de Boisrigaud in France, two witnesses find joy in the simple moments as they sit on a bathtub ledge, laughing while the bride prepares for her big day.
Witnesses Find Joy Amidst Wedding Preparations at France's Chateau de Boisrigaud
Bridal MakeupChâteau de Bois RigaudUsson Wedding PhotographyUssonlaughingbathtubPuy-de-Dôme
An engaged couple is photographed at Pine Lake, Georgia. They stand close, sharing a laugh and snuggle in their engagement portrait.
A Romantic Engagement Portrait at Pine Lake, Georgia
Pine LakeGeorgialaughingPine Lake Engagement Sessionstanding close
At Magic Gardens in Philadelphia, a happy couple posed for engagement photos, smiling and laughing as a photographer captured their love before their wedding.
Smiling Couple in Philadelphia's Magic Gardens Capturing Love Before Wedding
Magic GardenssmilinglaughingurbangraffitiLightsPhiladelphia engagement session
At the Botanical Gardens in Bath, the girl leans over and smiles with her man while laughing at his joke during their engagement portrait session.
Bath Botanical Gardens Engagement Portrait Session with Smiling Sweethearts
laughingleaningBath Engagement PhotographyBath Botanical Gardensvertical formatBath UK

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