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Traditional These are the sort of photographs our parents are most familiar with. Plain & Simple
Timeless Formal Always looking straight to camera |
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Classic Similar to Traditional but with a modern twist. Nothing too fancy. Still generally looking to camera. Uncluttered
Gentle Crisp & Clear Romantic |
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Glamorous This is magazine style beauty and romance. Expert control of lighting is essential so ask your photographer how they’ll achieve this. Setting up for these images can take a little time so be patient. This is not about spontaneity. Sensual
Moody Passionate Alluring |
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Photo Journalism This captures the action and your guests in real-time. Nothing is set-up or posed. In choosing this style, you must provide something for the photographer to photograph! If s/he is only there to capture a photo and not create one, the emphasis is on the couple to provide an atmosphere which will bring a series of moments the photographer can see. These photos often look great presented in black & white. Fast – Detailed – Unrehearsed
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Playful Think: bridal party tossing a Frisbee on the beach, the guys piggybacking the girls across a park, and the bride and groom splashing in the shallows. Often employs a range of props, such as cigars and signage. Outdoors
Fun & Laughter & Teasing Storytelling sometimes Staged |
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Retro Has a 1970’s feel to it, but with a modern, partially photo-journalistic twist. High Key (bright, slightly
over-exposed backgrounds) typically in natural, early evening light Short Depth of Field (just a little bit in focus, the background highly blurred) 1970’s yellowed colours |
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Creative & Quirky Use of a varied range of in-camera and post-production techniques. Requires expert camera skill, and the ability to quickly see opportunities within the setting. Artistic
Unusual Differing viewpoints |
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