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- Traditional. Classic – The main idea behind this timeless style is to produce posed photographs for display in a portrait album. The photographer works from a “shot list”, ensuring he or she covers all the elements the bride and groom have requested. To make sure every detail of the shots is perfect, the photographer and his/her assistants not only adjust their equipment, but also the background, the subject’s body alignment, and even the attire.
- Photojournalism – Originally favored by the news media, this informal, reality-based approach is the current rage in wedding photography. Rather than posing your pictures, the photographer follows you and your guests throughout the wedding day, capturing events as they unfold in order to tell the story of your wedding. The photographer has to be able to fade into the background and become “invisible” to the crowd in order to get these candid, or unposed, shots. Since the photojournalist does not give direction, he’ll need a keen eye and a willingness to “do what it takes to get the shot.”
- Illustrative Photography – This style, which is often used for engagement photos, is a pleasing blend of traditional and photojournalistic, with an emphasis on composition, lighting and background. The photographer places the subjects together in an interesting environment, and encourages them to relax and interact. Illustrative captures some of the spontaneity of candids, while offering the technical control of posed shots.
- Portraiture – Traditional photographers generally excel at the precision required in portraiture – formal, posed pictures that emphasize one or more people. Couples interested in a more edgy result may prefer Fine Art Portraiture, with its dramatic lighting, unique angles and European flavor.
- High Fashion – Commercial photographers excel at creating striking, simple photographs that dramatize the subject – and of course, her clothes! Through not a style generally included in the wedding photography, you may want to choose a photographer with high fashion experience if looking artsy and glamorous while showing off your dress is important to you.
- Natural Light – Rather than making use of a camera flash, photographers use the natural light found in a setting, usually daylight. The look is warm and natural – yet the photographer must be skilled to deal with shadows and other lighting challenges.
