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The Evolution of Wedding Photography
by Natasha Christou Digital Marketing ConsultantWhen
looking at your grandparents or even your parents wedding photos, it’s easy to
see that wedding photography in the past tended to be much more formal. Wedding
albums in the past would typically feature the bride and groom in a variety of
almost standardised poses – in front of a plain white background or against the
backdrop of the church. Whilst these photos still represent treasured
memories, modern wedding photography has
moved away from such formality and embraced a more natural and relaxed nature.
So,
whilst the central features of getting married have remained the same, wedding
photography has moved on. Photographers now prefer to capture each moment as it
happens, resulting in more organic, less ‘posed’ photos.
Technology
As
the bulky cameras of the past resigned wedding photography to cramped studios
for bridal shoots after the ceremony itself, a lot has changed as a result of
portable, modern cameras.
Only
recently have we seen the shift to documentary style photography, which
captures candid shots of the bride and groom and their guests at each stage of
their special day — from getting ready, right through to their first dance.
This could never have been possible without technological advancement;
previously limited by film cameras, photographers can now shoot and store a
near endless amount of
photos on just one memory card.
This
can be of benefit to photographers too. While they once fussed over the little
details, such as the position of a bridesmaids’ bouquet, imperfect photos are
now desired by couples. Of course, this doesn’t mean that bad photography is
wanted — far from it. Rather, couples now appreciate quirky shots that show
their day for what it really is — whether that’s the bride getting the giggles
during the ceremony or younger guests pulling funny faces.
Focus on fun
More
couples are actively looking for humour in their wedding photos. While no
couple wants to look stupid on their big day, there is a growing preference for
silly shots alongside more serious, candid shots.
Examples
of this type of shot which you may recognise include the groomsmen lifting
up the bride, or the bridesmaids posing
under the bride’s veil. Some couples may even buy their own props to up the
silliness ante — grooms can get sticker transfers for the soles of their shoes
that say ‘help me’, which the congregation will see as he kneels at
the altar, unbeknown to the bride!
These
little quirks are growing in popularity as ways of capturing the personality of
the bride and the groom’s formal shirt and overall
atmosphere of the day. The shots are often what brides and grooms look fondly
back on after the day is over.
The dramatic factor
There
the very serious side to wedding photography. Getting married is one of the
most momentous days of your life, so you’ll naturally want the romantic shots
that showcase the love you have for each other.
The
evolution of technology has changed the possibilities of capturing these shots.
Drones with cameras for example can be used to capture aerial shots of the
bride and groom in remote surroundings, capturing the beauty of their
location.
Although,
these dramatic, breath-taking shots could not be created without the
backgrounds to match. Couples are increasingly selecting their wedding venue
based on where it is located, causing a rise in wedding
venues in Cumbria being booked as
well as other beauty spots in the UK.
Different formats
As
wedding photographers move away from film photography, the availability of
different formats has increased. The rise of digital photography means brides
and grooms now have the option of a traditional wedding album, or receiving
their photos on a memory stick or saved on a digital drive. Usually, the latter
two formats are at a reduced cost, helping couples save some cash on their
special day without compromising on photo quality.
To
conclude, wedding photography styles have certainly evolved over the years.
Whether you prefer formal posed shots or more candid imagery, what’s important
is that you select a photographer who is
able to beautifully capture the unfolding of
your day and the memories made
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About Natasha Christou 
Digital Marketing Consultant
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