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Know Your Style to Choose a Wedding Photographer

By John Santoro


The day you get married will be one of the most special days in your life. This is an event that you'll want to remember for all time. The photography created on your wedding day will be a treasured reminder of people and the events that were so special. It's important that you understand the different styles of wedding photographer that are available to you in order to create the best keepsake you can make.

One of the most important things to consider when selecting your photographer is to understand your own personal style. Do you know what types of photos and art please you? Do you like perfectly crafted locations images or do you like spontaneous pictures of unique situations of your day?

You can uncover your artistic preferences by paying attention to the art you have displayed in your home. Focus on the different pieces you have around the house. Do you hang traditional portraits and nature scenes or do you have a more adventurous style. If you keep your eyes open you'll discover if your a traditionalist or a modernist.

With the understanding of which photos and art appeal to you, you are equipped to choose the style of photography that's best for your wedding. Photojournalism and traditional photography are the most common choices.

The traditional style of wedding photography is probably what you observed in your parent's wedding album. The poses are perfect. The settings that work into the design of the photograph are perfect. And, the lighting is perfect. The traditional photographer has certain look that he brings to all his wedding shoots and he works to execute that look well. He will usually have a prepared set shot list that he will use to make sure he has all his moments covered.

A photographer using the photojournalist style will treat your ceremony as a news event. He will follow the many interactions between people during the day and pay special attention to facial expressions and emotions. The photojournalist photographer will use the wedding venue as a prop and for inspiration. This kind of photographer makes his living on spontaneity, working quickly and efficiently.

The most popular style of wedding photography now is the photojournalism style. Traditional shooters have added "photojournalism" to their list of services and thus created the combined style. The combined style is difficult to achieve.

You need to match the style of the photographer you choose with your own personal living style if you want to be truly happy with your wedding album. Any style you choose will server you well as long as it matches the real you.




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