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Photographing Something Worth Remembering

Weddings can be weird. Even though these events are supposed to be important celebrations, they can often feel forced. This is because most people are very aware of how others have celebrated their weddings. You need to be on Facebook for all of five minutes before you scroll across an old friend or colleague who has posted photos from his or her recent wedding. On top of this, you’ve probably been to a fair number of weddings in your time. These preconceived notions of what a wedding should be can be overwhelming.

When you are trying to plan for your special day, you may run into a couple of obstacles. Seeing enough images of weddings can make you feel like you’re not living u p to some invisible standard. Luckily, this is a natural anxiety. Remind yourself that it is your wedding and you can plan it however you like. Putting your own spin on aspects of the event can be a great way to feel like you’re taking control of a day that is supposed to be important to you and your partner.

Giving the Guests Control With Photography

Hiring a wedding photographer is a wise move for your special day. You want to have someone rushing about, looking for the perfect shots, and bringing you to the side to get some classic posed pictures of you and your significant other. Of course, you might want more from the photography. Instead of relying solely on your wedding photographer to capture each moment, you can try your hand at giving some of the photo control to the guests. Handing out disposable cameras to each table at the wedding is one way couples have tried this tactic in the past.

Disposable cameras are an awesome option, but they are not super practical these days. Fewer places develop film, which means you might have to pay a bit more than you would like for the processing. Digital cameras can also prove problematic and are expensive to buy for a one-time use. Renting Polaroid cameras is a very popular trend for couples. Finding a service that provides the cameras and film can help you capture intimate moments shared during your wedding and deliver beautiful prints immediately.

Go a Different Route With Photography

Wedding photography is a process that starts slightly before the wedding ceremony and ends when you receive your photos from the photographer. The editing process is one of the more important aspects of this journey. If you want to explore a different path for your photos, you can see what editing options are available to you. Crafting the right atmosphere in a photo can completely transform the way you feel about the images. Instead of typical photos that are evenly lit and traditionally framed, you can opt to have the photos edited to give them more exciting or ethereal feelings.

When selecting your wedding photographer, be sure to have a conversation about editing. Ask what is possible from your photographer and be sure to discuss your personal aesthetic. A good photographer will be able to help you find the right mood for your photos by listening to your likes and dislikes and formulating a design plan on the spot. Looking through a photographer’s portfolio can be useful and help you to see the diversity and range that the person is capable of. Considering this angle from the start can help your plan take form.

The Complete Photography Package

Your special day is one you are going to want to remember for the rest of your life. Consider playing around with ideas like renting instant cameras to add new dimensions to the photography that emerges over the course of the night. No matter what option you pick, you can feel excited that you will get to see some amazing shots.

Innovative Approaches to Your Wedding Photography

There are many new trends in wedding photography worth considering for your special day.

Are you and your sweetie joining the more than 160,000 couples getting married in Canada in the next year? You might already be thinking of methods to magnify the event’s special moments and have unique memorabilia for years to come. If this sounds like you, check out these new, exciting trends in wedding photography.

Is Film Photography Making a Comeback?

Once the digital revolution was in full swing, some photographers abandoned old-school methods and equipment. Not all professionals completely left these techniques or tools behind, as the industry website SLR Lounge revealed in a January 2017 blog post. Among the five methodologies predicted to rise to the top by the California photography firm Lin & Jirsa, film-based approaches ranked number one on the list. Citing the increasing popularity of the Fujifilm’s Instax camera that is capable of making instant color prints, the duo speculated that film will stay in vogue with its potential for softer images, vintage looks and distinctive color profiles.

Send in the Drones?

With the advent of remotely operated aerial vehicles, drone photography was the next logical step in wedding photography. Like it or not, these aircraft are here to stay, and photographers are repurposing them to take all kinds of stunning overhead photos at formal and semi-formal affairs. The Knot recently described this trend, giving tips and instructions for couples-to-be who wanted to set up their own shoots. If you hire a separate drone photo professional, you’ll need to put him or her in touch with your regular wedding photographer to make sure they coordinate efforts. Nevertheless, Wedding Bells documents that some Canadian firms, such as Toronto’s UProductions, have added this service to their menu of options.

Stop-Motion: Not Just for Claymation Anymore

The Knot contributor Amy Levin-Epstein revealed several unusual, fascinating tools at an event photographer’s disposal. While stop-motion has been used as a filming and animation technique for several decades, Levin-Epstein detailed how a series of still images can be animated and paired with sound and music. These files can then be shared online as part of a digital wedding album or a social media post.

Taking Photojournalism From Magazines to Weddings

In the previously mentioned SLR Lounge piece, Lin & Jirsa also mentioned photojournalistic methods to make a couple’s wedding day images spectacular and visually appealing. For instance, highly stylized journalism takes advantage of hard lighting techniques, which results in firmer edges and more precisely defined images. In contrast, most modern photos use soft lighting, which is diffused and causes shadows to become more indistinct in the final image. Furthermore, professionals might occasionally rely on assisted photojournalism practices, which allow one to “guide” subjects into crafting what looks like a “candid” moment.

Stylized “Selfies” for Social Media Sharing

While photographers aren’t necessarily the ones shooting guests’ or couples’ selfies, they can incorporate these images into a stylized approach to the total wedding day package. “Selfie” stations are becoming more common, and photo professionals sometimes take pictures of invitees and the newlyweds capturing their selfies. This can add to a candid, spontaneous feel to memories of your affair. Not only will your friends have cool photos to share on social media (with your permission, of course), but you’ll crack a smile and reminisce while flipping through images of them snapping their selfies.

Get Creative

Engaged couples can be incredibly creative when they’re planning to tie the knot, and that includes finding ways to make their wedding photography stand out. Special events photographers are employing innovative methods to capture the emotional quality, spirit and grandeur of these events. Newer techniques such as a traditional film-based method, a photojournalism approach, stop-motion shoots and drone photography are being embraced by professionals across North America.