How We Shoot - The 3 Styles

Posed Pictures:

It's just what it sounds like. Your photographer arranges members of the wedding party and guests for staged photos. Most likely, you'll be asked to stand in various groupings (such as the bride and her parents smiling for the camera), or in ways that seem spontaneous (the bride and groom stealing a private kiss in a corner). Chances are you'll want at least a few of these classic posed shots.

Traditional Photography:

In this style, your photographer works solely from an established 'shot list' of images requested by the bride and groom. The list generally includes posed shots as well as candid images taken at pre-arranged events, such as the bride and groom dancing their first dance, feeding each other cake and making the mad dash to the getaway car.

Photojournalism:

This is not your mother's photo album! Here, the photographer moves through the wedding, capturing special moments as he finds them. You'll have a photo-essay of the wedding, not the traditional wedding photography package. This style is most likely to capture the spirit of the day, so even if you've gone a more traditional route, ask your photographer to take at least a few shots in this candid way.