With the wedding day being a very important part of a couples' life
, the wedding photographer has a very essential roll to play to provide a record of that happy day. The bride and groom now have several wedding photography styles to choose from. This may involve a strong focus on one or a combination of several ranging from the traditional to the more modern styles such as contemporary, reportage, and artistic.
The traditional style is probably what most people particularly the older generation are familiar with. Here, the photographs are highly posed with the photographer having to arrange groups and generally direct people as how they should pose. This can lead to stiff portraits and may be considered too rigid for such a happy day. Nevertheless, older people such as grandparents would probably appreciate this style better than the more modern styles and it will a permanent record of your special day.
With the reportage style also known as photojournalistic, the photographer has a much more hands-off approach. Here the photographer will be very much in the background and he may not even be noticed. He will record the events of the day in a chronological order but with little organising of groups and individuals. The results, however, can be unpredictable as it is really is up to the photographer's interpretation of the day. This allows everyone especially the bride and groom to relax and enjoy their day better. It can give an interesting record of the days events but some people particularly the older folk may not like the results.
Contemporary style can mean different things to different people. This is the type of style you see a lot in fashion magazines. As with the reportage style the photographer will have a more hands-off approach and will seek out great backgrounds and settings. It should capture the spirit of the day along with some more formal events. The photographs can be quite stunning but can date quickly and may not be suitable for hanging on the wall.
Artistic wedding style is the least popular but can produce some unique pictures. Its very much up to the photographer's own taste as what an artistic photograph will be. This style used in conjunction with one of the others can add to an album.