Is Photojournalistic Wedding Photography a Fad?
By Staff Writer
In the world of wedding photography, the photojournalistic style is a relative newcomer. If you doubt it, just check out your great-grandparents’ wedding pictures. (In this context, even smiling for wedding pictures is a relatively fresh idea!) Many brides and grooms are choosing photojournalistic photography for their wedding albums, but will this new trend stand the test of time?
What Is Photojournalistic Photography?
First, let’s review what the photojournalistic style is to begin with. In this style, photographers don’t create the moments, they just capture them. In other words, don’t expect posed photos or stiff family portraits. You’re more likely to see shots of you and your guests in action. This can mean anything from the blink-and-you-missed-it hand squeeze your dad gave you as you walked down the aisle, or it can mean the ring bearer picking his nose. And therein lies the rub…
Be Prepared for Ups and Downs...
While photojournalistic wedding photography can capture a more relaxed, intimate view of your wedding day, it can also capture some of the moments that you’d rather not have preserved for eternity. Also, you may find that there’s no picture of you, your mom, and your grandmother together. While you three were chatting, the groomsmen were doing the conga and guess where your photographer ended up…Top photojournalistic photographers will be able to navigate the pitfalls and give you a well-balanced portfolio of pictures. However, amateur photographers posing as photojournalists can often lack nuance and studied skill. We’ve actually heard of weddings where the first kiss was blurred because the photographer wasn’t ready or didn’t know how to position himself for the shot.
What Are the Benefits of Working with a Photojournalist?Now that you’ve heard about some of the pitfalls, though, it’s time to hear about some of the great things. When you choose a quality photojournalistic wedding photographer, you’re going to be surprised when you see the final pictures. Things you didn’t know even happened will be captured beautifully and you’ll probably find that the pictures represent how the whole wedding day actually felt—not the hour-long posed photo session.
Also, you’re more likely to get creative, unique shots, such as your veil blowing in the wind or the groom’s crossed fingers as you walk to the floor for your first dance. In the end, both schools of wedding photography will have their benefits. More important than choosing whether to have more posed or random photos will be the choice of a true professional. When you work with the best, they tend to be able to capture those special moments regardless of their style.
So, Really, Are Photojournalistic Wedding Photos a Fad?
So, to get back to the original question, is photojournalistic wedding photography a fad? Probably, but it’s not one that’s going to fade. As some couples swing back toward traditional, posed photography (hey, it is nice to have a picture of your new family where everyone is looking at the camera and smiling), some will stick with photojournalism. What will change is that the boundaries between the two styles will become grayer, allowing for a healthy blend of formality and fun.
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