San Francisco Bay Area based destination wedding photographer

When you choose your wedding photographer, you're not just buying a service, you're investing in memories. That's why you should seek a talented artisan whose style fits your personal vision of the wedding day. Joseph is available for destination photography assignments in addition to his local coverage.

The following  information will  help you understand the wide range of photography options, making it easier to find the right one for you. We have put together several examples, representing  the range of styles  and approaches used today. A  basic  understanding  of these styles will save you plenty of time when it comes to choosing a right photographer for you.

Traditional style:

The history of wedding photography starts with traditional style approach. This is the  timeless style that  you've  probably   seen time and time again. The hallmark of this  style is  carefully  posed photographs of the key moments. Benefits: The traditional photographers usually use a planned  "shot list", which means you'll get all the important images. Drawbacks: The photographer virtually becomes a "wedding official", directing the wedding  party and guests  according  to a pre-planned list. This approach is very time consuming, and as a result, the bride and groom end up spending less time with their guests. The wedding album look is attractive, yet predictable.

Wedding photojournalism:

Contemporary style also known as photo reportage and documentary approach, photojournalism has become a very popular style in domestic and international wedding photography, featuring a series of candid photos covering the entire day. Benefits:  Wedding photojournalism gives you a series of  unique images aimed to "tell the story" of your wedding  day.  Drawbacks:  There is no pre-planned  "shot list," only the photographer's instincts; images are unpredictable. Low levels of available light may cause some pictures to look grainy. The couple may regret the absence of traditional, posed portraits in their album.

Joseph serves entire Northern California. Destination wedding inquires are welcome. Joseph photographed weddings in many places outside of California and will be happy to travel to capture your celebration.

• Gallery
• Magazine style album designs
• Before & After
• Indian wedding photography collection
• Weekday City Hall wedding

• How to choose your photographer.
• Wedding Setting
• Photojournalistic Ideas
• About Professional equipment
• Photographic checklist -samples of pictures to take.
• About photo equipment - Helpful information.
• Sample contract and How to sign an agreement.


• Sample magazine style layouts and slideshows of weddings photographed in:
  
  Villa Montalvo Kohl Mansion Palmdale Estates Dunsmuir Estates
  Gamble Gardens St. Ignatius Church Casa de la Vista Clarion Hotel
  Temple Emanu-El Embassy Suites Maison du Lac Stanford Memorial
  Ralston Hall St. Joseph Cathedral Ruby Hill Golf Club Harvest Inn
  Chaminade Hotel Boundary Oak Golf Course Clos La Chance Winery
  Cypress Hotel Japanese Tea Gardens San Jose Fairmont (Indian)
  Puerto Vallarta Hayes Mansion Grace Cathedral Auberge du Soleil
  Nestldown Los Gatos Wente Vineyards
  
  
• How to protect your wedding
• Wedding checklist
• tom ellis photo
• Who pays?
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