new trends in wedding photography Feb 3
I came across an interesting article today called Making Wild Wedding Photos about new trends in wedding photography. It was encouraging to me both because I am already doing most of the things described and because it shows there really are a lot of couples that want these things. Here is a summary of what the article describes:
Capturing the lighter side – I love capturing in a documentary way the fun and goofy things that often happen at a wedding (many call this wedding photojournalism). Sometimes it’s the bride and groom making subtle faces at each other during the ceremony, and sometimes it’s a surprise prank by the groomsmen at the reception. As discussed in the article, this also included non-traditional posing for the formal portraits. Here’s a personal favorite from my most recent wedding:
Boudoir Sessions – These portrait sessions are a great idea, but out of respect for my wife I will not be offering them. You can read the article to learn more about it and if anyone is interested I could likely refer a local photographer to do them.
Proposal Photography – Read my recent post; I would love to see every couple I work with do this!
Photo Booth – I love providing photo booths! Not only do you get a ton of fun photos to remember the big day, but it also provides hours of entertainment for guests. You have got to see this shot, it’s currently my favorite photo booth image ever (rest of that photo booth set here).
Day-after Shoot – This opportunity for another photo shoot after the wedding day is sometimes called “Trash the Dress” because they often involve getting wet or dirty in their tux and gown. Some brides figure they won’t wear the dress again, so they might as well retire it in style! Certainly some brides aren’t willing to trash the dress, and for them a day-after shoot doesn’t need to, but they will typically put the newlyweds in scenery not typical of a wedding day like a field or urban setting. Visit trashthedress.com to see all kinds of day-after shoots.
Comment:
Hi, i came across your website when i was googling new trends in wedding photography, and i just have to say you have great ideas i specially love the day after photoshoot, its really a great idea for couples looking to have very unique photos, during the wedding day itself can be a busy and tiresome event and most of the time you wont have pictures thats relaxed. I hope this idea catches on
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I had never heard such a thing as “proposal photography” until I read this article, thanks for that!
I am going on my 2nd yr in the photography industry & I am learning new things continually, like this posting – many thanks for sharing. Jennifer