Eight Different Types of Wedding Photography

 

Eight Different Types of Wedding Photography

 

 

Wedding photography is essential to create an everlasting record of your memorable day. Every photographer has a unique style that is reflected in their portfolio. Before you hire an Asian wedding photographer, you must consider their past work. Choosing who will photograph your wedding is in itself a big decision, just like picking your flowers or venue.  

 

It is vital that you understand the different types of photography styles so you get to know which one is right for you. Here is a list of some of the different photography styles for your better understanding if you have to select one for your wedding.  

 

 

Contemporary Photography: 

 

Contemporary, fashion, or creative photography takes its inspiration from fashion photography. Contemporary wedding photography does have some posed pictures, but they are slightly more relaxed, as the photographer will look for exciting angles and lighting. While stunning, these types of shots may be less about the mood of the day or the couple as characters, but instead, the photographer's vision and artistic stance – which might or might not be what you are after. 

 

 

 

Traditional Photography: 

 

Traditional wedding photography, also known as conventional, posed, or classic photography, used to be the most popular wedding photography category until the dawn of the digital era. At which point, both wedding photographers and newlywed couples stopped worrying about the costs of the film. The traditional style focuses on taking pictures of the couple and the group at large and involves various directions from the photographer and time from the wedding party. It may not necessarily capture the day's emotions as a whole but will give you some beautiful traditional shots to keep forever. 

 

 

Vintage Wedding Photography:

 

Vintage photos can make you feel all romantic and mushy. Photographers create this effect by using a medium format camera, a film, or the trick called "Photoshop". If considering this style, ensure that your images are mostly naturally rustic rather than created as you would not want your photo album to be filled with fake effects. Talk to your photographer to use a film to achieve this effect if possible. Since such camera equipment doesn't come cheap, be ready to sell some extra bucks as creating the effects could burn a hole in your pocket. 

 

 

Fine Art or Artistic Wedding Photography:

 

Art, in itself, is quite subjective. When art is mixed with wedding photography, you get a subjective style, which only when you see, you understand. This type of photography includes the use of artistic props and smart play of lighting. An artistic wedding photographer has a keen eye and knowledge of artistic elements. Communicating all your needs to a photographer can be difficult, as there might be clashes between your perception and his vision, as well as execution.  

 

 

 

Dramatic Wedding Photography:

 

Dramatic wedding photography is inspired by modern fashion photography, is what you should go for. This involves lighting, dramatic props, and set-ups that make the final pictures look simply extraordinary. However, this style of photography is extremely time-consuming. Finding time between all the wedding ceremonies is highly unlikely. But now that you like this idea and want to have this style incorporated to store your special wedding memories, then it would be best to devote a day after your wedding to this type of photoshoot. 

 

 

Portrait Wedding Photography: 

 

This type is considered to be formal wedding photography. It contains close-up shots of the bride or grooms individually, or the happy couple is having a moment. It is a good way to capture a sincere moment. It can be staged or spontaneous. The couple most admires high-quality portraits.

 

 

"Trash the Wedding Dress" Wedding Photography:

 

This style has become quite a hit thing internationally as a post-wedding shoot. As part of their post-wedding shoots, brides choose to destroy their wedding dresses, which otherwise some would simply keep packed away in the wardrobe. If you like your wedding dress a little too much, skips this one. But if you are a fearless bride up for a whacky adventure, then do give it a shot. Your wedding pictures will be the talk of the town for days, months, or even years to come. 

 

 

Destination Wedding or Adventure Wedding Photography:

 

Destination weddings have become popular these days. Modern couples are choosing to go far away from home to celebrate their union. Destination wedding photography style is a blend of fine art and documentary styles, which candidly captures the couple's beautiful moments along with the landscapes, culture, architecture, religion, and some natural elements of the destination. Whether you have an elaborate affair in Jaipur or an intimate beach wedding in Goa, the photos will reflect the destination through the fine details captured in the images. 

 

 

There is a long list of different types of wedding photography styles. If you want to hire an Asian wedding photographer, you must choose which one you love the most.