Wedding Photography
Wedding photography is all about capturing the emotions, moments, and details of a couple’s special day. Here are some popular styles and tips that can make a wedding photography session truly memorable:
1. Wedding Photography Styles
- Traditional/Classical: Poses with the couple, family, and friends in a formal, often classic way.
- Photojournalistic: Unobtrusive, candid shots capturing moments as they unfold, focusing on natural expressions and emotions.
- Fine Art: Uses creative compositions, lighting, and post-processing to create a more artistic feel. Often has a cinematic or editorial quality.
- Lifestyle: A mix of candid and posed shots that tell a story, making photos look natural yet composed.
- Dramatic: Focuses on dynamic lighting, especially with dramatic skies or night shots, making use of contrast and shadows.
- Vintage: Uses filters, film cameras, or post-processing to give photos a nostalgic or antique look.
2. Essential Shots
- Pre-Ceremony: Details like wedding rings, the dress, invitations, and the couple getting ready.
- Ceremony: The couple’s arrival, exchanging vows, the kiss, family reactions, and exit.
- Portraits: Posed shots of the couple, bridal party, and family.
- Reception: Details of décor, cake, speeches, the first dance, and candid shots of guests.
- Special Moments: First look (if planned), any cultural traditions, and the send-off.