Discovering potential wedding professionals for your big day can be exciting, but admittedly, overwhelming. One of the most important wedding professional decisions is determining who will photograph your wedding weekend. With the help of Expertise LLC, we can break down this process by looking at a few aspects of wedding photographers including Style, Pricing, Post Production, and Personality.

Each photographer has his or her own personal take on capturing your big day. Nonetheless, you can assess someone’s photographs based on twelve distinct elements that the Photographic Exhibitions Committee uses as their “golden standard.” These elements include Impact, Technical Experience, Creativity, Style, Composition, Presentation, Color Balance, Center of Interest, Lighting, Subject Matter, Technique, and Story Telling. Your evaluation can be based on all twelve elements, or you and your fiancé can prioritize what elements are most important to you.

There are multiple photography styles that photographers work in. Oftentimes, photographers will describe the area that they work in, or you can generally assess their style based on their galleries.

Traditional: Photographers generally work from a “shot list.” The shot list is based on your discussion with the photographer regarding what you want in the photos. The shot list ensures that each element is covered.

Photojournalistic: This style consists of spontaneous shots of the people as well as the intricate details of the day. These photos can capture genuine, unplanned moments and tell a story.

Portraiture: These photographs are oftentimes posed shots of you and your spouse, friends, and family. Although portraiture creates great group shots, be conscious that this style produces more traditional, formal photographs.

Fine Art: Photographers enjoy composing a distinct scene using objects and people as components in a photo. Although this style can lead to dramatic, beautiful photos, it is important to discuss how the photographer works and what they strive to accomplish.

Illustrative: This style is somewhat of a hybrid between traditional and photojournalistic. Oftentimes, the photographer will capture photos that emphasize composition, lighting, and background.

Natural Light: Photographers utilize the natural light of the setting. The style produces photos that are warm and muted. Note that it is important to find a photographer that is technically skilled and is able to deal with potential challenges.

Throughout this entire process, but sure to keep several things in mind. You and your fiancé should discuss what you each want in these photos. Simply learning the photography style your future spouse prefers will help you both determine what kind of photographer you should hire. Think about what photos you would want in your wedding album, consider how each photographer’s photos make you feel, and ensure the photos capture genuine emotion.