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The Art of Journalistic Wedding Photography

In the beginning, a bride and groom would immortalize their wedding by sitting for Formal Portrait Painting. So, wedding photography naturally began with Portrait Photography as it followed the historical culture of sitting for a portrait at a remote location. Candid Photography and Still-life photography then followed as photographic equipment became faster and less expensive.

Weddings welcomed Journalistic Photography when affordable photographic equipment and film finally transcended the demands of real-life motion and light.

Bride and groom release doves on their wedding day
'Dove Release'
Journalistic Photograph

Today, all of these photographic styles provide unique approaches for the wedding photographer to choose while discovering and capturing loving moments during a wedding day.

Journalistic Wedding Photography continues to gain popularity in wedding photography. This style is the only way to capture genuine and authentic emotions; by observing subjects when they are entirely unaware of the photographer.

A loving groom gazes at his bride
'Adoration'
Journalistic Photograph

A style that reflects the energy of a wedding is Candid Photography. The photographer skillfully enhances the atmosphere of a moment with light direction and minimal intervention.

An intense bride is ready to toss the flowers at her reception
'Hey, Lauren!'
Candid Photograph

While Journalistic and Candid styles focus on capturing moments, Still-Life photography celebrates beauty found in details.

Shoes and flowers
'Friends of the Bride'
Still-Life Photograph

No wedding day would be complete without a beautifully composed portrait. With meticulous attention to detail, carefully posed Portrait Photography formally commemorates the bride and groom's identity.

Kelly adjusts her wedding dress before her wedding ceremony
'The Elegant Bride'
Portrait Photograph
Bride-Groom-At-Night-by-Fountain
'By The Fountain'
Portrait Photograph
A black and white head and shoulders portrait of Michelle
'Michelle'
Portrait Photograph

Yet, Journalistic Photography will always remain vital for weddings, while uniquely immortalizing the profound and once-in-a-lifetime loving emotions only found during a wedding day.

The bride says goodbye to her dog friend
'Congratulations!'
Journalistic Photograph
Mother and daughter are dancing during the reception
'Mother and Daughter'
Journalistic Photograph

Journalistic, Candid, Still-Life, and Portrait Photography magically combine inside a wedding album, resulting in a captivating collection of emotions, details, energy and formality that forever bring wedding memories to life.

two pages of a wedding album that features a first glance before the wedding ceremony
'First Glance'
Wedding Album
two pages of a wedding album that features a wedding reception
'Wedding Reception'
Wedding Album

In general, art is a diverse and creative form of expression that encompasses various mediums, such as painting, sculpture, drawing, photography, and more. It allows individuals to communicate ideas, emotions, and experiences in thought-provoking works that engage and inspire. Art can be open to interpretation, and has the power to evoke strong emotions and spark conversations.

Within the realm of artistic expression, wedding photography stands out as a powerful platform for storytelling and capturing the essence of the day's love and celebration.

Passing Time
'Passing Time'
Portrait Photograph
A tired bride after a long day
'Midnight'
Journalistic Photograph
Bride and groom attack each other during their cake cutting
'Cake Attack!'
Journalistic Photograph
The bridal table
'The Bridal Table'
Still-Life Photograph

While wedding photography continues to evolve and push technical boundaries, its underlying goal has always remained constant -- Holding loving memories in a cherished artistic heirloom.

A late night with friends
'Friends'
Journalistic Photograph

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