Styles of Wedding Photography

...There are four different approaches photographer’s use...

We all know that the wedding day will not last forever, and most once valued memories will be forgotten. In fact, the only thing that is left to remember this special day is your photos. Your wedding photographer must be a person that you are comfortable with and that you enjoy. You will not only be investing money into him/her, you will be investing time as well. During your wedding day you and your family will be interacting with this person all day. Therefore, you should not settle on the most economical photographer, however one base on their style and personality.

There for four different approaches that photographer’s use: Traditional, Photojournalism, Illustrative and Creative.

Traditional photography are any formal or informal portraits of the bridal party, family, and friends in close-up and full length, as well as candid photographs of key events at the wedding. Most brides choose this mixed version of photography for their wedding day.

Photojournalism means no posed photographs - all pictures would be taken without any instruction from or awareness of the photographer.

Illustrative photography looks like the photos that you see on billboards, and magazines. This is set up like a commercial photography shoot; the photographer arranges every detail of the image.

Creative or Artist photographer takes pictures from unique angles, lighting, etc. This type of photographer creates his or her artistic impression of your wedding day.

Marjory of all photographers use a mixture of all these styles, focusing on the traditional style; which parents of the bride and groom like J

When meeting with photographers view not only a portfolio of a mixture of weddings, also ask to view a album of a full wedding; and make sure to the photos were from current weddings and that he/she was the photographer. (Larger companies and even some smaller ones may have multiple photographers that shoot for them, or even sales representatives that meet with you.)

While looking at the photographs ask yourself these questions about style:

Are the posed photographs well lit, and pleasantly arranged?

Does the candid photos show emotion, and free of blur?

Does the illustrative photos have a focus point or convey a meaning of romance?

Are these the type of photos what I would what taken at my wedding?

If any of the photos do not please you, ask the photographer why the picture is this way or that. It may come to the point their view is not the same as yours.
It is best to choose a photography that will incorporate with your views, or him or hers view you are pleased with.

While looking at the photographs ask yourself these technical questions:


Is the light good; not to bright or to dark?

Is the lighting flattering to the mood it conveys?

Is the posing flattering?

Ask the photographer this one: Was there is flash used?

(Most all professional photographers use flashes, due to low lighting in churches, or unflattering shadows in an outdoor wedding.)

Again, if any of the photos do not please you, ask the photographer why the picture is this way or that. If you are viewing their portfolio just about very photo should be pleasing, free of distraction, and convey emotion.

Interviewing a photographer is almost always in person. If you will be traveling to another state for your wedding or a photographer is flying in to you, you should view on online gallery that consist of their resent wedding work and a full wedding, as well as talk to them over the phone. Most brides interview three different photographers before deciding on the best one that they enjoy, and like the style of. Budget wise, expect to invest 10% or more of your wedding budget on a professional photographer.

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