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 I have been asked several times over the past few weeks to explain the differences in wedding photography style today.  Since we are very eclectic,  our style tends to lean towards the clients needs and our natural way of storytelling.  My mantra is, "It's your day,  it's your way"

Many clients come in and ask for "candids." Only to realize that they are looking for  many posed images or traditional images.  

We capture the story of your day through a photo journal along with any posed images the couple requests. 

Wedding Photography Styles and Formats

1. Wedding Photojournalism

Wedding Photojournalism is a story telling style of wedding photography that involves minimal involvement on the part of the photographer. A photojournalistic wedding photographer allows all of the moments to unfold around them, while they simply use their creative eye to capture and interpret those moments through their photography. It is rare for a couple to request photojournalistic wedding coverage. Many still seek out one or two posed images with each other and family members.

2. Fine-Art Wedding Photography

Fine-art wedding photography involves using artistic angles, creative lighting, unique compositions and advanced post production techniques to create imagery with a much stronger artistic flare. Our wedding photographers are very meticulous about researching scenes and anticipating moments so that we can use fine-art techniques, without interfering with our surroundings.

Fine-art wedding photography starts with an image shot with an artistic finish in mind, most likely not a “say cheese” moment. In post production, these images are transformed into fine-art using textures, filters, masks, and other advanced Photoshop techniques to create a visually stunning, emotional image. They are produced after understanding the couple and their needs and wants.

3. Fashion Wedding Photography

Fashion photography is a genre of photography that is focused around displaying clothing and other fashion items for commercial purposes. This style of photography is popular in large metropolitan areas such as Los Angeles. However, there are several unique photography techniques that are employed in fashion photography which we borrow in our wedding photography style. These techniques include the usage of unique off camera lighting, fashion-esque poses and expressions, along with dramatic backgrounds. Typically, our fashion influenced style of wedding photography will only be used at request of the bride and groom during the engagement shoot/bridal shoot, as it does require some photographer involvement.

4. Traditional Wedding Photography

Traditional wedding photography typically has quite a bit of wedding photographer involvement. The wedding photographer is seen almost as a type of coordinator, and thus, assists in guiding and directing the wedding.  Although we are not traditional wedding photographers, we do have extensive experience in directing and posing people for group formals when necessary. However, in general, our philosophy is to capture real moments and to remain as unnoticed as possible. That being said, many brides still ask for the traditional photographs. 

Case in point: Haylee & Matt 

During our meeting, Haylee realized that she and her family wanted all of the traditional photographs.   

With thoughtful planning  on the brides part and a reality based timeline, we had all of the images taken so the couple could still enjoy their cocktail hour.

The following wedding images are traditional, but I included some  post-processed artsy images that also appealed to the Matt.

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