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.
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 destination 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.
Illustrative style:
The
illustrative style photographers place the subjects in certain
settings to take advantage of
good lighting or backgrounds. Then, once the
scene is set, the couple and their party are free to
be themselves, and this results in a more
spontaneous feel. Unlike the photojournalistic style, illustrative
photography takes advantage of the photographer's
artistic judgment rather than capturing a series
of moments. This style often used in engagement
photography or in popular "trash the dress" session. |