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