We all dream of the perfect wedding, along with perfect pictures that document the special day. There are many different styles of photography, so it is important to choose the best style for your wedding. Do some research and also speak to your photographer; make sure that you are both reading from the same page of the book.
Formal (Traditional) Wedding Pictures
The formal style of wedding photography will have set shots of the happy couple, and the closest guests to them such as the best man, bridesmaids, and also family. Although the shots are formal, it can still be a lot of fun, and will give you many happy memories of the day that you exchanged vows. When you are looking for reliable wedding photographers like those from professional wedding photography in Melbourne, most photographers will offer this style of shot for their customers. Just make sure to tell the photographer about your preferred style.
Illustrative Wedding Pictures
The Illustrative style of pictures is often used for engagements, and is a blend of both formal wedding pictures, and also the photo-journalistic style of taking pictures. The pictures have an emphasis on lighting, background, and composition. The pictures lead to very interesting shots with the subjects in a relaxed state, almost like they are being photographed candidly. With this style of photography, you will need a photographer that knows how to handle overcast wedding days, to get the best pictures possible with limited light. It is always good to plan for bad weather, that way you get a bonus when the weather turns out to be good.
Photo-journalistic Wedding Pictures
The photo-journalistic style of taking pictures is a way of telling the story of your special day, through the medium of pictures. The pictures are taken in a candid manner and are artfully composed, to give you some truly memorable images of that special day.
Black and White Photography
You may decide that you want to take your pictures in black and white, rather than color, or even just have a few special shots done in this way. Black and white pictures can be very striking if the use of light and shadow is done in an interesting way. With digital photography, though, you do not need a special camera anymore to take black and white shots, as with the correct software the images can be altered and touched up by the photographer. You can go through the shots with the photographer after the wedding, and choose any of the shots that you would like to see in black and white.
Creative Wedding Photography
Creative wedding photography can also be called artistic wedding photography, and this is when a scene is set, and special techniques are used to get some very artistic shots. Things like using a fish-eye lens are very common and have the happy couple in a variety of poses including dancing or jumping. It is very important to get a creative photographer for this style of photo, and one with plenty of experience.
Choosing the Best
Whatever style of photography you want for your wedding, you are going to have to find a photographer that is competent in your chosen styles, and that understands what it is that you want for your wedding. Make sure that you can communicate freely and openly with your photographer, and also remember to listen to their suggestions as to what might work and what will not work. By working together with your photographer, you can come up with the perfect set of wedding photos to remember your special day for many years to come.
Photo by Jennifer Trovato
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