FINE ART An abrupt shift from documentary, we have fine art. As you can imagine from the name, this style leans more on visually stunning posed images; ones that would be great for fashion magazines/editorialinspired pieces. These images are very posed, have a lot of thought behind them, and can sometimes be quite abstract. These are the sort of things you’d see in the spread of a magazine or on billboards, to promote the latest designer. LIGHT AND AIRY When you think of light and airy, I want you to think about pastels, very light, whimsical, lots of flowers, joyful, etc. This formal style of photography can also lend itself quite nicely to fine art or traditional. It follows the classics of a traditional wedding but adds in the design wowfactor you get with fine art. It’s soft and romantic but oh-so timeless! VINTAGE The perfect blend of documentary and traditional – this style harnesses the current trend of the antiquated look, without losing the structure of traditional wedding photography. Documentary style lacks the structure given by traditional photographers but has a warm charm; this is where vintage photography finds the middle ground. THE IMPORTANCE OF DETAIL SHOTS Whilst the style of photography is very important, the power of a detail shot mustn’t be forgotten. Photographers vary on their inclusion of detail shots in the wedding album, but this is certainly something to check for. Detail shots are the underdogs but are imperative for reliving the day. Detail shots include things such as wedding stationery, shoes, jewellery, accessories, flowers, table settings, confetti, gifts, ceremony and reception décor, food, and lots of other options. Understandably, it’s the portraits that will more than likely end up framed and in your home, but it’s the details that bring it back to life. Discuss with your photographer ahead of time the types of shots you’d like them to get. They’ll be no stranger to a shot list, and I’m sure they would welcome guidance from the happy couple on what they expect in the album. Just ensure you are giving your chosen photographer plenty of time and opportunities to capture them all. PHOTOGRAPHY 43
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