Variations of Photo Styles

Understand and Know the Difference Between Photojournalism, Traditional and Posed Photojournalism

Every photographer has his or her own unique style. Look for a style of photography that "speaks" to you. An exceptional wedding photographer should have the ability to truly capture emotions and whimsical moments within each frame. The images must be compelling and different. They should ignite a reaction within you. Otherwise, your photos will be boring and typical. Your wedding is not a dog and pony show, it is unique and special. Make sure your photographer is on the same wavelength

You will be seeing your own wedding through someone elses eyes.

Many Emerging Photographers Feature the Best of Both Worlds Between Posed and Artistic Style Photography Today many couples are searching for photographers who specialize in the best of both worlds. Call it posed photojournalism, if you will. Posed photojournalism is a combination of documentation-style and artistic. The photographer thinks of creative poses, but arranges the subjects so it doesnt seem contrived. People do not know what to do in front of a camera, except smile.

They are trained to look directly at the lenses and put forth fake smiles. Posed photojournalism takes talent, because the photographer must think of creative ways to position the couple and the family for photos, except making it seem as though it was not done intentionally. You might also call this intentional candids.

This style of photography is the most captivating and requires the most skill, since it is a combination of both talents of shooting candids and arranged positions. Your wedding photos will end up looking like something out of the pages of a magazine, rather than stiff, staged, or unnatural.