Wedding Photography Styles
Choosing your photographer is an important milestone of wedding planning. While most people simply base their decision on portfolios they like, it is useful to first consider what wedding photography style you are looking for. Wedding photography can be categorised by many different styles, from classic, to arty, to natural.
Each wedding photographer will have their own preferred style and this will have a big influence on the overall effect of your wedding photos. Are you looking for alternative, fun shots, or a more high-end fashion shoot style? Do you want to play it safe with traditionally framed family portraits?
Or would you prefer a more spontaneous approach that documents the day as it happens? It is worth considering other aspects of your day, such as your venue or the programme for the day. Will your wedding be formal and classy or bohemian and flowing? This will help you determine which style will capture your day in its best light.
Having a good idea of the wedding photography style you are looking for will make it easier to narrow down your choice of photographer. It will also enable you to have more informed discussions with your chosen photographer about how you want your day to look and feel.
Below are details of five of the most popular wedding photography styles, to help you decide which is right for you:
Lifestyle Wedding Photography Style
Lifestyle wedding photography is a blend of photojournalistic and classic photography styles. It uses natural lighting and camera angles to reflect the true nature of the couple. The photographer may give some direction and guidance throughout the day to get the most of the setting and lighting, but the photos are not overly posed.
There are no cheesy, awkward moments. Instead the photographer allows for the couples’ own personalities to emerge and captures them enjoying celebrating with their friends and family. The goal is authenticity – for the final story to reflect the natural atmosphere of the day from start to finish.