wedding photography styles revealed
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Wedding Photography Styles Revealed
These days, there are some pretty distinct styles of wedding photography present in the market. The
names for these various styles include: Traditional, Documentary, Photojournalism, Illustrative,
Contemporary, Reportage, Candid, and many others. However, when shopping for a wedding
photographer you should not assume that the name of the style fits the work. The best way to truly
know your photographer’s style is to look at their portfolios and albums. I will attempt to provide a very
brief summary of the 4 major styles that are most prevalent:
TRADITIONAL: Traditional photographers often refer to their style as "timeless”. The emphasis is to
capture romantic poses in a classic style. There is also much more emphasis on taking posed photos of
family and friends. A traditional photographer often has more interaction with the bride and groom,
which can cause the shoot to take more time. These types of wedding photographers should be experts
in lighting, posing and family portraits. Some will work off of a so-called "shot list" that the bride and
groom are asked to complete before the wedding.
PHOTOJOURNALISM: In its purest form, photojournalism takes a documentary approach to wedding
photography with emphasis on candid photos with little or no posing. Other names for this style include
Reportage, Documentary or Candid wedding photography. A true photojournalist will capture emotion,
laughter and the fun present at all weddings. The resulting wedding album will tell the story of the day
in a creative, artistic way. Photojournalists interact less with the married couple throughout the day and
will usually take less time.
ILLUSTRATIVE: Illustrative photography is a slightly newer style designation, but it has been around for a
while. It contains elements of both photojournalism and traditional photography. An illustrative
photographer will try to shoot a wedding in a more candid style, but will improve the circumstances
when possible. This may include selecting the perfect outdoor background to shoot the couple in front
of, or changing the lighting indoors to improve the end result. The photographer may ask the bride to
get dressed close to an open window with natural light available, but then photograph her in a candid
style with no posing.
It’s doubtful that most wedding photographers will fit neatly into any of one these styles. But when you
meet with them, you may hear that they can provide you with bits and pieces of all of the above. The
real test is the actual photos each wedding photographer produces. Ask all the photographers you meet
where they fit into the above styles, but above all, look at their work!
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