There are three main styles of wedding photography. It is important that your clients know which style that you mainly shoot in so that they know what to expect.

Traditional

This style is mostly or completely planned and posed. The photographer shoots very little candid shots and usually doesn’t stick around for very long after all of the “traditional” photos are taken (i.e. the kiss, formal group portraits, first dance, cutting the cake, etc.)

Photojournalism

The photojournalism approach to wedding photography is perfect for those who like to blend in and catch candid moments that happen naturally. A photojournalistic wedding photographer doesn’t pose many photos, if any at all.

Portrait Journalism

Portrait journalism is somewhere between the traditional and photojournalism styles. This type of wedding photographer will pose shots such as bridal portraits, formal group portraits, and romantic portraits. They will also be ready to catch many candid moments as well!

There is no right or wrong style of wedding photography. When choosing a style, take your personality into consideration. A shy person would probably be more comfortable with the photojournalism style while a very outgoing person would be better suited to shoot in a traditional or portrait journalistic style.

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