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4 Wedding Photography Styles

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Some Wedding Photography Styles

When it comes to choosing a photography style for your wedding, you want something that stands out but also relays your style and taste.

That’s why you’ll need to do your research on wedding photography styles to determine which ones suit you best. But, of course, there’s a need to research first before hiring your photographer.

As with most wedding vendors, photographers have the styles they’re better at. You’ll know this when you go through their portfolio or ask them.

It would be best if you determined the styles you’re more comfortable with, so you can choose a photographer who can deliver what you seek. Here are a few popular styles of wedding photography!

4 Wedding Photography Styles
  • The Traditional Style

The traditional photography style has stood the test of time. It is often used for older couples. It’s shot at eye level and without any serious creativity. Because it’s conventional, many photographers try to include it in their mix by shooting it usually after the ceremony.

  • The Editorial Style

Unlike the traditional style, the editorial style is rarer in the wedding photography industry. However, most photographers have perfected the style and improved their businesses by making it their specialty.

  • The Photojournalistic Style

This style often involves the documentary and candid styles; they are great for reliving memories and evoking emotions.

Many photographers have adopted this style to capture genuine emotions, treating weddings like a featured story in a magazine.

  • The Aerial Style

Usually taken with a drone, aerial-style photography is excellent for bonus options because you won’t want most of your photos to be taken from an elevated angle. Many photographers offer the aerial style as an add-on option.

Drone flights follow FAA rules.

Secure the services of Lessie Blue Photography fo excellent intimate wedding photos! If your PNW wedding is coming up real soon and you need a professional wedding photography company to cover it, your search ends here!

I am all for the candid moments and a great style that will help you relive your wedding now and always! I also listen to your choices to satisfy all your wedding photography needs and concerns. Contact me today!

Wedding Photography Styles: Choosing What Fits You Best

Understanding wedding photography styles helps you choose a photographer with confidence. Each of these wedding photography styles creates a different feel. Traditional style gives you classic posed portraits. Editorial style delivers high-fashion drama. Photojournalistic style captures candid, unscripted moments. Aerial style adds breathtaking drone perspectives. Think about which images move you most. Look through full galleries, not just highlights. Notice whether you prefer posed or candid. Consider how you want to remember your day. Your photographer should specialize in the wedding photography styles you love most.

As a Seattle and Pacific Northwest photographer specializing in intimate weddings and elopements, my heart belongs to the candid and documentary approach. I love genuine emotion over stiff posing. I want you present with each other, not performing for the camera. That said, I guide you gently when needed. The result is a mix of artful portraits and honest moments. When you look back, you will feel the day again. That is the power of choosing wedding photography styles that match your personality.

Ready to talk about your wedding? I would love to hear which wedding photography styles speak to you. Tell me about your venue and your vision. Together we will create images that feel true to you. Reach out today and let us start planning.

Take time to explore different approaches before you decide. Browse portfolios with a critical eye. Notice which images make you feel something. Trust your instincts. The right choice will feel obvious once you see it.

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