Oh S**t! I need a Wedding Photographer! - Part 1

So you have begun your wedding planning journey and it’s now time to look for a photographer; what do you need? what are these different styles….good god there are SO many photographers….overwhelming right?

Well, if you search how much an average wedding costs these days, it will tell you it’s around £20,000-£21,000! so in the grand scheme of things, if you were to book me for eight hours that is roughly 4-5% of your total wedding costs! and the photos are some of the most tangible things that you will be left with after the big day is done and the hangovers have cleared.

Photographer’s are getting younger! Keep him away from the Bar!!!

For the folk saying “How Much?!?!? 21K!!!” I hear you and it is definitely possible to do a wedding at a significantly less cost and I’m here for you as well!

So Photography Styles? What do we have?

• Classic & Traditional - This focuses on posed, formal portraits and capturing the key moments.

• Characteristics of Traditional Wedding Photography

  • Structured poses directed by the photographer

  • Classic family wedding group photos

  • Clear, well-lit compositions

  • Focus on important moments like ring exchange, cake cutting, first dance, etc

• Best For

  • Couples who want timeless wedding photos

  • Families who value formal group portraits

  • Religious or formal ceremonies

• Pros

  • Very organised

  • Ensures important family photos are captured

  • Timeless look

• Cons

  • Can feel less natural or spontaneous
    
    

• Documentary Wedding Photography - This style captures the day as it naturally unfolds, like a visual story.

• Characteristics

  • Candid moments

  • Little to no posing

  • Real emotions and interactions

  • Photographer acts as an observer

• Best for

  • Couples who want a natural storytelling approach

  • Relaxed weddings with lots of interaction

  • People who dislike posing

• Pros

  • Authentic and emotional

  • Captures genuine reactions

• Cons

  • Less control over lighting and composition

  • Fewer formal portraits unless requested

• Editoral Wedding Photography - Is a style that captures weddings with fashion-inspired posing, dramatic composition and magazine-style storytelling.

• Characteristic

  • Dramatic poses

  • Strong direction from the wedding photographer

  • Stylish compositions and lighting

  • High-end fashion feel

• Best for

  • Fashion-forward couples

  • City weddings or luxury venues

  • Couples who like bold wedding photos

• Pros

  • Very striking and stylish

  • Unique, high-impact images

• Cons

  • Requires more time and posing

So that’s probably a bit too much rambling for one blog and not really enough said!….so, yeah! there’s gonna be more

Thanks and well done if you have made it this far.