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The Many Styles Of Wedding Photography

Synka | Aug 27, 2009 | 0 comments

The day you say “I do!” will be special. Because of this, one of your key wedding decisions will be the photographer you choose.The photographer and style you choose can not only affect the look of your album, but also the flow of your wedding day!. The following information can help you be sure to choose the right photographer for your big day.

“Traditional” or “Classic” Photography
This style of wedding photography is probably what you’ve seen most: poses are very formal, staged, and consist of people standing in a number of configurations with the wedding party and family. Bride, groom, bridesmaids, groomsmen, family, and other honored guests gather, usually after the ceremony, to pose for formal photographs. The photographer often has a checklist of shots to get, and once those are finished, the subjects are free to return to the rest of the guests. While you can feel secure that you will get all of the posed pictures you want with this style of wedding photographer, sometimes these photos can lack spontaneity.

Photo-journalistic Photography
A popular option in recent years for wedding photography is the photo-journalistic style. Photojournalism is creating a visual narrative of events. The photo-journalistic photographer will convey the sequence of events from the day through the photos that he or she takes. Pictures will not be posed, and people may or may not know they are having their picture taken. These candid shots can lend a feeling of spontaneity, but can be less predictable in how they will turn out..

Illustrative Wedding Photography
This style ultimately reflects the artistic point of view of the photographer more than either traditional or photo-journalistic photography. This style differs from traditional photography because groups are not gathered and arranged in formal poses; however, it differs from photo-journalistic photography because the photographer does intercede with lighting and grouping to take pictures that are not candid. However, unlike the spontaneity of the photo-journalistic style, this style does involve intentional composition and lighting design. The main quality of this style of photography is the prominence of the photographer’s artistic aesthetic; this type of photo shoot can be a unique experience, but the photos will have a good dose of the photographer’s own point of view.This style can also be time-consuming and take the party away from the guests.

Cooper Photography, a Hampshire wedding photographer UK, offers a mixture of all these styles to produce a stunning record of your wedding day.