| Weddings are definitely one of the happiest | | | | posing with brides maids and ushers, cake |
| moments in a person's life. But, this | | | | cutting, garter and bouquet toss, and the |
| momentous occasion does not always come as | | | | like when you choose a classic wedding |
| blissful as the event itself. Days and even | | | | photography. This style is ideal if the |
| months before the big day, couples usually | | | | couple would want to keep portraits of family |
| cram up with the littlest details. | | | | members for their wedding album. |
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| The process of listing down and cutting down | | | | If the couple is adventurous and |
| everything into specific details-the wedding | | | | unconventional, then you might want to |
| date, the venue, the reception, the caterer, | | | | consider the wedding photojournalistic style |
| the designer of the gown and suit, all the | | | | of photography on your big day. An |
| way down to the wedding coverage-are the | | | | increasingly popular style today, wedding |
| areas where stress usually ushers in. | | | | photojournalism offers fresh and new style of |
| | | | taking photos in the occasion. Characterized |
| Due to hectic schedules, most couples usually | | | | by candid shots of the subjects unaware of |
| do not pay much attention to one of the | | | | the moving camera, the photojournalism style |
| crucial things in any wedding-the wedding | | | | lets the attendees act freely to capture |
| coverage. Despite the overwhelming tension | | | | their pure and true emotion. |
| and excitement, couples do not have to be | | | | |
| nonchalant when choosing their wedding | | | | Sourcing style from his experience in |
| photographers if they want their fun times | | | | journalism, the "photojournalist" pays more |
| and precious memories recorded very well. | | | | attention to minute details and candid shots |
| | | | rather than arranged ones. He's more into |
| WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY PREFERENCES | | | | eyeing interesting moments and capturing |
| | | | those in his lens to produce a narrative |
| To avoid making this slight neglect that | | | | collection of images that tell a story. |
| usually leads disastrous results, couples | | | | |
| have to decide first what kind of wedding | | | | Although some traditional poses will be |
| photography they would want to have. | | | | present, expect photos that show actual |
| | | | emotions of the bride and groom and of other |
| Most wedding photographers today categorize | | | | participants throughout the duration of the |
| the types of wedding photography into two: | | | | wedding when you choose the photojournalism |
| the traditional or classic style and the | | | | style. |
| wedding photojournalistic style. | | | | |
| | | | In order to avoid ruining the documentation |
| The most common style used by wedding | | | | of your wedding, here are some tips in making |
| photographers today, the traditional or | | | | your wedding a picture perfect one: |
| classic wedding photography is considered as | | | | |
| a "timeless" and the "safest" style because | | | | 1. Weddings are one of the most exciting |
| you normally see in countless wedding albums. | | | | chapters of one's life. Make sure that you |
| Characterized by classic poses of subjects | | | | choose a wedding photographer that can meet |
| aware of the camera, this style involves so | | | | all your standards. Meet with the |
| much control from the photographer because he | | | | photographer before hand the so you could |
| is in-charge in arranging individual and | | | | discuss the details you want. |
| group shots before, during, and even after | | | | |
| the wedding. | | | | 2. Inform the important participants about |
| | | | the schedule of photo sessions and make sure |
| Having excellent portraiture skills, expect | | | | everyone attends the rehearsal to cut down |
| the photographer to focus more on the quality | | | | the stress. |
| of the photograph by making the subject look | | | | |
| great from the littlest details. Expect | | | | 3. Have a reception area so guests can be |
| typical wedding photos like pre-ceremony | | | | informed about the itinerary. This will set |
| pictures, formal shots of the bride and groom | | | | the occasion in order. |