Whenever an opportunity presents itself, we love a little crowd participation! By making use of our environment, and getting strangers in on the action, the results can be very fun and spontaneous. Below, we’ve gathered a few of our favorite photos with passers-by who became part of the story, including surfers, Ugly Sweater Gangs, street performers, and Santa Claus himself. Enjoy!
![Breakdancers perform as bride and groom kiss in downtown san diego](https://www.truephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/0001peopleprops.jpg)
During photos with Jessica and Adrian (above) outside the Ultimate Skybox, we noticed two breakdancers in the distance, getting crafty with their photobombing skills. Rather than shoo them away, we insisted they join in and show off their moves!![Bride and Groom pose with funny street performers](https://www.truephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/0002peopleprops.jpg)
![Street performers dance with scarves around Bride after wedding ceremony](https://www.truephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/0003peopleprops.jpg)
While photographing at Balboa Park, our bride Ana Flavia’s smile was contagious, as this unplanned group of women danced around her (above). ![Engaged couple have fun playing with Star Wars characters in Downtown San Diego](https://www.truephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/0004peopleprops.jpg)
By getting creative with a scene, a couple’s natural personalities are able shine through. For example, the force was strong with Yvette and Daniel (above) during their engagement session in Seaport Village! As Daniel protected the galaxy, Yvette’s candid smile was priceless.![Bride and Groom sit on ledge as skateboards do tricks around them](https://www.truephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/0005peopleprops.jpg)
![Groom and groomsmen snapping fingers in front of brick wall with Tipsy Elves in ugly christmas sweaters](https://www.truephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/0007Sharla_Jeremy.jpg)
Before Sharla and Jeremy’s wedding at the Andaz Hotel, Jeremy and his groomsmen bumped into the Tipsy Elves, sporting their infamous ugly sweaters. We felt a bit of West Side Story vibe, and were inspired to stage a classic snap-off between the crews. Our groom Jeremy stepped it up, and had fun with his new “rivals”.![Bride and Groom make funny faces as they pose with local street performers](https://www.truephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/0007peopleprops.jpg)
![Engaged couple kiss on beach between two surfers](https://www.truephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/0008peopleprops.jpg)
During Kaitlyn and Maxwell’s engagement session at Scripps Pier, these two paddle-boarders caught our eye (above). We asked them to pause for a quick photo, and framed their boards around the couple. This added a pop of color, and created a classic San Diego beach vibe.![Bride and Groom smile and walk through row of armed service military men](https://www.truephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/0001Chandler_Bradford.jpg)
As Jessica and Dan exchanged rings during their destination wedding in Turks and Caicos in the Caribbean, a couple of beachgoers positioned themselves perfectly in the background (above). By switching to a telephoto lens, and adjusting our focus, we documented these impromptu wedding participants. True love really does expose the best parts of us all ;)![Bride and Groom sit on Santa's Lap for funny photo at Balboa Park](https://www.truephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/0009peopleprops.jpg)
![Bride and Groom kiss in school bus with funny driver in front seat](https://www.truephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/0010peopleprops.jpg)
![Bride and Groom lay with beachgoers on Coronado Beach](https://www.truephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/0039Elizabeth_Peter.jpg)
![Funny photo of Groom getting handcuffed and arrested](https://www.truephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/0001Heidi_William_pf_20000.jpg)
Love is all about getting through the hard times (above). ![Groomsmen laugh behind colorful street performer](https://www.truephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/0012peopleprops.jpg)
With Joshua and his groomsmen dressed sharp in their black and white suits (above), we wanted to add a ‘subtle’ dose of color into the mix ;) As this parade-goer passed by, we knew it was a perfect fit for a fun visual contrast.![Engaged couple laugh and kiss while interacting with living statue street performers](https://www.truephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/0014peopleprops.jpg)
![Bride pretends to be mannequin as tourists watch in Las Vegas](https://www.truephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/0017peopleprops.jpg)
For Amanda and Omar’s destination wedding at Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas, tourists stopped in their tracks to watch Amanda striking her best mannequin pose. Because the couple was outgoing, and willing to try goofy ideas, it allowed us to think outside the box with poses.![Bride and Groom stand in door of ice cream truck after wedding ceremony](https://www.truephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/0015peopleprops.jpg)
![Bride and Groom make funny faces at beach as photographer take photos of model in background](https://www.truephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/0016peopleprops-a.jpg)
While photographing Kelli and Edward at Windansea Beach in La Jolla, we happened across a second photo shoot in the background. Posing the couple far enough away to avoid distraction, we had a good time reacting to the scene unfolding behind.![Engaged couple stand by train with conductors at Disneyland](https://www.truephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/0020peopleprops.jpg)
![Wedding Couple Kiss as Dirtbiker performs trick](https://www.truephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/0021peopleprops.jpg)
For more spontaneous moments from recent weddings, check out our full funny weddings gallery.