Wedding photography does not follow one specific style or layout. Over the years, photography has evolved substantially with photographers experimenting more with different styles and techniques. Gone are the days of plain and simple posed photographs. Now you can choose between traditional styles, photojournalistic coverage, fine art, contemporary layouts, and lifestyle coverage.
Let’s get you acquainted with these styles of event coverage and help you find the style that suits your taste best.
Classic Traditional
Traditional wedding photography coverage follows the classic layout of wedding photography coverage. There is a specified list of signature shots that are an absolute must. The photographs are mainly posed but there is also additional coverage of any key events that take place on the day such as the cake cutting, throwing of the bouquet, the first dance, etc. The essence of traditional coverage is timeless, simple and nostalgic because they style of photography takes you back to the days when weddings first started to get photographed.
Photojournalistic Coverage
This style of photography is the kind that many often label as candid. Often also termed as documentary coverage, this style focuses more on capturing the unplanned moments throughout the event as the day progresses. There are no posed shots but there is, in fact, a rather informal and casual feel to the entire experience. The true beauty of photojournalistic coverage lies in capturing every moment in its truest and rawest essence. Candid photography is loved for its simplicity and authenticity.
Fine Art
Fine art photography can be considered as the latest style in the world of wedding photography. This style focuses more on staging. In this style of photography, the photographer is the main visionary or stage setter. The photographer keeps a specific look in mind and works his way around the location, lighting, poses, angles, and editing to create the perfect picture. Unlike candid photography that focuses mainly on the couple and the moment they share with one another but rather on the entire setting including the venue, lighting, stage, etc.
Contemporary Editorial
Editorial photography, like its name suggests is very stylized. These posed photographs are intended to make a strong and striking portfolio. This style is a little restrictive because you cannot have your whole event covered in this style however, you can get some signature shots.
Lifestyle
Lifestyle photography is a mesh of all the styles combined. It takes elements of all the different wedding styles and creates its own unique outlook that is striking and beautiful. A blend of both artistic and themed pictures, this style of photography is the kind that you would often see in lifestyle magazines. From venue coverage to the bride to the dress to the table décor to group photos to candid moments, lifestyle photography is flexible and adaptable; the best of all worlds.
On the biggest day of your life, you deserve to look and feel your best and it is essential that that same feeling is captured in pictures in the most flattering way possible. Pick the one best suited to your taste.