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A Photographer and Specific Styles

Picking a wedding photographer is definitely one of the biggest challenges ahead of you as you begin planning for your big day. Some couples will start on this task early, hoping to use the same artist for both engagement pictures and actual wedding-day photos. While it might seem like picking the photographer is the main goal, you actually want to linger a bit on aesthetics. Though there is a general “wedding photo” vibe you can go for, some couples prefer having a look that fits their unique personalities. 

From the whimsical to the bizarre, selecting a photo style can help you in more ways than one. Consider these tips and find a look that works for you.

Why This Matters

First and foremost, you might be curious why the style of your photos matters. While it might not be a crucial component for all couples, many people want control. Beyond this, choosing an engagement photographer can actually help you with planning for your wedding. If you’re stuck on a particular aesthetic for your event, finding a photographer with a style that appeals to you can help you form a plan for the theme of your wedding. 

A Traditional Photographer and The Traditional Route

Perhaps the most popular option couples select is the traditional style. This means that the pictures are all posed, typically in a manner that resembles classic portraiture. A majority of the pictures will be staged, usually with various combinations of the couple, the wedding party, and key relatives. All pictures that follow a traditional path will not have the exact same aesthetic, however, as the overall vibe of wedding pictures changes each year as new trends appear and old fads fade away.  

The Emotional Path

By nature, a wedding is an emotional event. It makes sense that couples want to capture this in their photos. Staged pictures can’t always cut to the heart of the day’s meaning, especially when you’re trying to sit and smile with so many other feelings swirling around inside. Photographers who base their work around emotion will try to capture you in a natural way. Unlike candids, however, these pictures will usually have a bit of prompting. Jokes may be told to get you to smile and laugh in a way that captures a natural, effortless emotional tone. 

The Editorial Style

Ever wonder why there are so many wedding pictures that depict the couple looking like stylized models? It is because the editorial style of wedding photography has become quite popular in recent years. Editorial pictures tell a story beyond the “happy people about to tie the knot” angle. Like a spread in a fashion magazine, the pictures are meant to capture a specific idea. Posing with a bottle of champagne while casually leaning on a luxury car, for example, sells the idea of elegance and class. 

The Niche Photographer

If you have some specific interests you want to work into your wedding, then your photos can be a perfect way to achieve this. A couple obsessed with horror films might want to do a shoot where they’re dressed similarly to their favorite slashers. Sports fans can get creative and work the home team into the aesthetics of their wedding pictures. Whatever niche interests you have, no matter how odd or bizarre, you might find it fun to make it a cornerstone of your wedding pics.

The Final Results

The key to enjoying how your wedding pictures look is researching a photographer’s work in advance. No matter what style you decide on, a portfolio by an artist you are considering is all you need to see to make the final decision.

From the weird to the sentimental, a unique aesthetic can make for some great pictures. Start looking at options now to feel inspired and find a perfect fit.

Famous Weddings in August 2015: A Little Bit of Everything

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Summer is prime wedding season, and August 2015 has been particularly spectacular. It is difficult to imagine another month topping it. Some of the couples who have tied the knot in August are royalty, TV stars, athletes and politicians.

Famous Weddings: Beatrice Borromeo and Pierre Casiraghi – August 1

Beatrice Borromeo and Pierre Casiraghi were married on August 1. The wedding took place on Isola Bella, which is one of the Borromeo Islands located in Lake Maggiore, Italy. The Borromeo Islands have been owned and occupied by the bride’s family since the 16th century. The civil ceremony was held at the Palace of Monaco on July 25. The groom is the grandson of late Prince Rainer of Monaco and the nephew of reigning monarch Prince Albert. His mother is Princess Caroline of Hanover and his father is the late Stefano Casiraghi.

Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux – August 5

The August 5 wedding of Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux has been three years in the making. Engaged since 2012, the couple surprised many of their guests who thought they were coming to a birthday party for Justin. A multitude of Hollywood stars were in attendance including: Courtney Cox (who was maid of honor), Ellen DeGeneres, Jimmy Kimmel, Sandra Bullock, Lisa Kudrow, Howard Stern, Jason Bateman, Tobey Maguire, John Krasinski, Emily Blunt and Will Arnett. The ceremony and reception took place at the couple’s $21 million Bel Air estate. The dinner menu included chicken, fish and fettucine carbonara.

Kelly Enfantino and Devin Setoguchi – August 8

The August 8 nuptials of Canadian hockey player Devin Setoguchi are getting a lot of buzz for an unexpected reason. During the reception, four of Setoguchi’s friends, including Chicago Blackhawks player Kris Versteeg and Jason Demers of the Dallas Stars, performed quite an exotic dance to Sia’s “Chandelier.” The quartet began by stripping off their shirts and slacks to reveal skin-tight body suits and donning masquerade masks. The dance video currently has over 290,000 views. Check out the performance here.

Hilary Curtis and Devon Hamilton Winters – August 14

The highly anticipated TV wedding of The Young and the Restless’s Hilary Curtis and Devon Hamilton took place on August 14. Hilary is played by Canadian actress Mishael Morgan and American actor Bryton James plays Devon Hamilton Winters. Morgan was nine months pregnant when the episode aired.

Sandy Beug and Karl Fix – August 11

Sandy Beug and Karl Fix are avid travelers. They are also “serial wedders” and have been married 12 times in different places around the world. Their most recent nuptials occurred on the deck of a boat off the coast of Greenland. The couple has also exchanged vows in:

  • South Africa
  • Germany
  • Regina
  • Mali
  • Nepal
  • Ethiopia
  • Las Vegas

Julie Snyder and Pierre Karl Peladeau – August 15

Julie Snyder and Pierre Karl Peladeau have been together for a long time and have two children, but they decided to make it official on August 15 in Quebec City. He is a billionaire and leader of the Opposition Party in the Quebec National Assembly, and she is a TV host. Their choice of transportation to the church was unconventional; Peladeau rode a tandem bike with his son, and Snyder was driven to the church in a Tesla electric car. The wedding took place at the Musee de l’Amerique francophone in front of 400 hundred guests. Regis Labeaume, Mayor of Quebec City, performed the ceremony. 

Who’s Next?

Some couples don’t want to broadcast their wedding dates, but these couples are engaged and may tie the knot by year-end:

  • Sofia Vergara and Joe Manganiello
  • Hayden Panettiere and Wladimir Klitschko
  • Christina Aguilera and Matt Rutler
  • Olivia Wilde and Jason Sudeikis
  • Allison Williams and Ricky Van Veen

These six couples are only a handful of the ones who wed in August 2015. May they all have long and happy marriages.