When you’re choosing a wedding photographer, you’re not just choosing “nice photos.” You’re choosing the feel or style of your photos.
We all have a style for capturing and editing and it's worth considering sytle in your choice.
My Wedding Photography Styles
By Ian Stone - Posh Photography
When you’re choosing a wedding photographer, you’re not just choosing “nice photos.” You’re choosing the feel of your memories. Do you want your day captured as it happens? Do you love polished, magazine-style portraits? Or are you after timeless family photos that never date?
One quick truth before we start: style labels overlap. Two photographers might both say “editorial,” but their galleries can look totally different. The best way to decide is to look at full wedding galleries and ask: Do these photos feel like us?
What's your style?
Perfect if you want a handful of “hero” images that look straight out of a publication.
I get excited when I think of a photo of this style, because I know it wil be dramatic
Editorial (Magazine-style)
I watch anticipating, and capturing emotion without constantly directing. Ironically its a style that many new photographers promote because you stand back and take a lot.
It’s ideal if you want your gallery to feel like reliving the day.
Photojournalistic or Candid
If you care about getting group photos done efficiently and properly, classic coverage is gold.
Traditional / Classic
Fine Art
To me a great fine art image is something you would put on your wall.
Often moody and bold, with portraits that feel calm and “artful,” not rushed.
A strong wedding gallery for me usually mixes:
- documentary for real emotion,
- classic for family photos,
- and a short burst of editorial / fine art for those wow portraits.
