San Francisco Bay Area and Wine County 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.
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 best wedding photographer. |
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| 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, used by many top local and destination wedding photographers, features 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 by the best engagement photographers.
Also see: Napa Valley wedding photographer page
and destination wedding photographer page.
Sample slideshows of weddings photographed at:
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, Our Address: 1941 Noriega St, San Francisco, CA 94122, Clos La Chance Winery,
Cypress Hotel, Japanese Tea Gardens, San Jose Fairmont (Indian),
Puerto Vallarta, Hayes Mansion, Grace Cathedral, Auberge du Soleil in Napa, Nestldown Los Gatos, Wente Vineyards, Dreams Tulum, Copia Viansa, Cornerstone Gardens, Los Altos History Museum, Mountain Terrace, Nestldown 2, V. Sattui Winery, Pasadera Country Club, Casa Real, Fairmont SF, The Galleria SF, Saratoga Country Club, Mission Ranch, Clift Hotel SF, White Oak Winery in Napa, Silicon Valley Capital Club, Stonetree Golf Club, Palmdale Estates 2, Hans Fahden Winery in Napa |
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