Choosing the best wedding photographer begins with
determining which style most appeals to you and your partner. Discover the
various wedding photography styles available for your special day.
4 Things to Consider When Looking for a Wedding Photographer
When looking for a potential wedding photographer, keep the
following details in mind:
1. Check his/her availability. Make certain that
the wedding photographer you select is available to shoot on your wedding day.
Even if they appear to be ideal, if they are unavailable on your preferred
date, keep looking.
2. Learn more about their pricing packages. Many
wedding photographers provide a variety of pricing options for various tiered
packages. They may charge extra for destination weddings (as a travel fee), a
second photographer, engagement photos, or rehearsal dinner photos. Be aware of
all potential costs that could quickly add up.
3. Find out how and when you'll get your photos. The
photographer you select should be able to deliver your photos when and how you
want them (digitally or as prints). For example, your photographer may offer to
edit the majority of the photos down to a select group and give you a sneak
peek while the editing is taking place.
4. Examine samples of the photographer's work. You'll want
to see examples of the photographer's photo style to make sure it's what you're
looking for on your wedding day. If they take serious, formal photos and you
want whimsical, fun, impromptu shots, keep looking for the right working style
match.
7 Wedding Photography Styles
Whether you prefer formal posed shots or candid shots in
natural light, there are several wedding photography styles to choose from,
including:
1. Aerial: Aerial photography entails the photographer
photographing your wedding day from above, using drones equipped with digital
cameras. Though you will most likely want traditional wedding photography as
well, aerial photography can be a great addition to your wedding day, capturing
unique, candid shots of your ceremony and reception.
2. Classic: Photographers who use a classic or traditional
style of wedding photography shoot from eye level, resulting in posed and
formal wedding photos. Even if you opt for a different style of photography for
your wedding, most photographers will include traditional family portrait-style
group shots of the wedding party.
3. Dark and moody: A dark and moody photography style
uses shadows and light to create a striking, dramatic effect, giving your
wedding photos a cinematic look. Photographers frequently use this style of
photography for outdoor weddings, then enhance the moodiness and muffle bright
colors for a desaturated look in the editing process.
4. Editorial: Editorial wedding photography is similar to
what a photographer would do for a glossy magazine layout. Pose shots with
intricate lighting in a controlled environment, similar to a professional
photoshoot, are to be expected.
5. Fine art: By styling, directing, and composing each
image for your photo album into a work of art, fine art wedding photographers
use their vision of your big day to create artistic wedding photography with a
point of view and a story to tell. Fine art wedding photography varies greatly
depending on the photographer, so ask to see samples from previous weddings to
get a sense of their artistic approach.
6. Landscape: Landscape photography is ideal for destination
weddings on a tropical beach or in the mountains. Landscape wedding photographers
include the surrounding scenery in their wedding photographs, capturing the
beauty of the wedding venue as well as you and your partner.
7. Photojournalistic: Photojournalistic wedding
photography, also known as reportage or documentary-style photography, captures
your wedding through candid photos, often in natural light, as the events
unfold, without attempting to force or pose anyone for group photos.
Photojournalism-style photographs frequently tell a story about the day without
disrupting the flow of events by pausing and starting or devoting specific time
to specific setups.
