A
wedding without photography is just like a flower without fragrance. No couple
in this world would like the precious moments of their marriage to go without
being captured in camera lenses. The fantabulous wedding photographs remain
close to our hearts forever and often act as a medium to foster our
relationships in difficult times. Luckily, the would-be married couples now
have a variety of wedding photography styles to choose from, including traditional,
contemporary, documentary, and fine art portraiture.
Traditional Photography Style: The traditional
or formal wedding photography is what we all have been familiar with since time
immemorial. This is a more structured style of picture taking wherein couples
alone or in company of family and friends pose for a set of formal wedding
images. In this style, the photographer gets more involved as they’re often
seen organizing, directing and correcting individuals against several
predetermined backdrops. The present generation finds traditional photography
time-consuming, rigid, boring and outdated. There is also less scope for
portraying the actual jovial atmosphere and emotions associated with this
special occasion. However, there are still many takers of this posed form and
you can safely bet that they belong to the older generations.
Contemporary Photography Style: As the
name implies, this style reflects the present tastes and preferences of the public.
Just add more flexibility, creativity, fun and relaxed approach to traditional
photography and you’ll have the contemporary way of taking wedding pictures.
The photographer is less guiding in nature and lets the subjects to express
their moods and feelings without restraints. They use or create a variety of
interesting settings, lighting effects, and unusual angles while capturing
images. These images are frequently processed again in post-production for more
dramatic appeal. The contemporary photography is often confused with any style
that is not formal. Though it succeeds in capturing the essence of the wedding
day, some argue that it still fails to elicit the couple’s true emotions and distinctness
of the event, due to the re-treatment of the photos captured.
Documentary Photography Style: If there
is any photography style that catches the natural feelings of couples and
guests as they happen with no artificiality, this is it! Also known as
photojournalism, reportage style or candid photography, documentary photography
has very little photographer involvement; even people in the event, including
the couple, may not be aware that they’re being snapped. The aim of this style
is to produce a narrative account of this day as it proceeds, akin to a
documentary film. Thanks to the ‘surprise’ element in it, reportage or candid
photography is very popular today. If you’ll ask about its drawback, there is the
uncertainty regarding what you’ll get in the end. A lot depends on the skills
and timing of the photographer here.
Fine Art Portraiture Style: This form
of photography brings the artistic side of a photographer to the fore. Often
carried out inside a studio with lots of planning and preparation, fine art
portraiture creates a unique atmosphere for the couple and captures their personality
and moods in a distinctive manner. And, the portraits generated would deliver cherished
memories for lifetimes.
Every
photography style has its own advantages and disadvantages. Even the taste
varies from one person to another. Some people love the candid images, while
some others still swear by the posed photographs. So, the choice is yours!
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