third bridal couple at Meiji shrine

I love that the bride and groom posed for a shot with some tourists at the shrine, it was a lovely relaxed candid moment.

I also like this shot because it displays the bride's elaborate hairstyle with ornaments which were hidden by the hood in the other shots. The head gear and the elaborate multilayers of kimono would be very heavy.

Don't you like the photographer using a tripod with his little p&s

[Peter de Graaff]

This looks like a happy marriage and less formal

[Phil]

Ah - smiles! Is it me or does the groom look very young... (actually lots of people are looking very young to me nowadays...)

[Synke]

This does look much happier. but I assume that they are all happy only the formal part is done without so much smiling. I love looking at your Japanese Weddings series and as always love you stories/information that go with it!

[Netkonnexion]

Fun shot. LIke the whole scene here. Well taken.

[Anne ❀]

they have a good sense of humour! nice capture!

[alia_801]

Great capture - their outfits are lovely and its so interesting to see ceremonies and events from other cultures :)

[Allison Maltese]

They all look happy in this one!

[Anja]

Nice scene!

[Karen H]

Much happier and more relaxed. Lovely composition. I like that you included the photographer.

[Mike Warren]

Great shot. She looks to be a naturally formal person judging my the position of her hands.

[Margo E. Dearbhail]

love the maroon kimono in the front... bride and groom have finally relaxed!

[Janna E.]

A really cool candid! I love her gesture of approval at the photo shown to her.

[Judith Greenwood]

These wedding shots are fascinating!! Will they have photos in western dress as well I wonder - my daughter sees lots of brides having photos taken when she's doing her tour guiding in the summer - apparently the dresses are hired for the photos but I can't remember if it's a chinese or japanese thing...

[Jennifer C]

awesome candid scene!!! the bride is looking happier!!
gosh you have seen some wonderful things through your camera and travels

[Robert Velten]

This couple is so much more relaxed, lovely candid moment. Great timing, nice shot.

[michelle mcintyre]

Lovely candid shot of a very young but happy looking couple!!