Why Should You Consider Documentary Wedding Photography?

What is documentary wedding photography?

Documentary Wedding Photography, often referred to as photojournalism, is a style of capturing your wedding day in an authentic way that tells a true love story.

There are often a lot of B&W images that create a timeless and romantic visual that will never go out of style.

Candid shots, heartfelt interactions, and meaningful details are what true wedding photography consists of.

The #1 reason on why you should at least consider this style is…

To Capture Genuine Moments

This style is all about capturing those unposed, meaningful moments that always end up being a brides FAVORITE photos.

It avoids the traditional style of staged, choreographed shots and instead seeks to document real emotions and interactions as they occur.

What makes a wedding day special?

It’s not spending hours on posing and trying to set up for the most expensive photoshoot ever.

What makes your special day unique are your friends and family who came together in celebration of 2 families becoming one.

When choosing a photography style, you should be thinking “When I look back on this day 30 years from now, what will I want to see the most?”

And THAT… is the power of what Documentary Wedding Photography can bring. It has the power to bring tears and love every time you open up your wedding album book.

We went over the #1 reason for documentary wedding photography, but here’s a few other reasons on why you should consider it:

• Minimal Interference

  This style of photography is a lot less of a high end photoshoot, and more of a in-the-moment picture taking process. A good photographer will not give a fly on the wall approach, but more of a guide for creating and letting those special moments unfold in a natural way.

• Unique style

  When you look at other people’s wedding photos, you can’t really tell them apart. Most photographers shoot in a very similar way, having the same process for every wedding. If you’re looking for a wedding album that’s a bit different and more true to heart, this might be the choice for you.

Does this type of photography interest you?

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