Your wedding day should be right up there as one of the best days of your life and so it’s a great idea to get a good photographer to help you record the magic. But what kind of photography should you go for? You have a choice between traditional and modern photography. Traditional photography is the kind that involves re-setting the camera for each shot and often takes the form of a formal photo shoot. Modern photography is more about catching sweet moments as they arise and is more artistic.
The key difference between traditional and modern wedding photography is the fact that the former tends to be staged and the latter is spontaneous. Traditional photography is great if there are specific shots you want to get – for example, of the bride and groom with their families. Alternatively, if you want to capture moments as they happen to make sure the emotion is genuine, modern is probably the way to go. Another benefit of modern photography is that it can capture action, not just people.
Any photographer you hire will work hard to make sure they capture the personal moments that make your wedding day so special. This, however, is where modern photography comes into its own. As technology has improved, cameras have got better and better, meaning it’s now possible to get action shots as well as posed photographs – especially great if you have any fidgety small children there on the day! This improved technology means photographers can catch photos on the spur of the moment so nothing will ever look forced.
Where traditional photography comes into its own is for those of you looking for a bit more support from your photographer. It can be daunting having your photo taken, particularly if you’re supposed to be acting naturally but are always aware of someone hovering over your every move. Traditional wedding photographers will arrange you shoot for you, make sure you are comfortable and take a whole variety of snaps, ensuring everyone in the wedding party is included. This is particularly great if you want a formal record of your day.
Sharpness and lighting are vital for any good wedding photograph, whether traditional or modern. Traditional is great at these as photos can be arranged to include specific artistic effects and kinds of lighting. Modern is also great as it offers easy variety in the pictures it produces, and modern cameras are brilliant at taking well-defined photographs with little preparation. Probably the most important thing for any wedding, no matter what kind of photography you go for, is that you’re happy. The photographer will take care of the rest.