| Candid wedding photos blend photojournalism and | | | | the reception - and it makes for a compelling |
| storytelling to make your memories even more | | | | presentation. Weddings are full of activity, and candid |
| personal. A candid wedding photographer will be your | | | | wedding photos can also capture the moments you |
| eyes throughout the ceremony, snapping shots of | | | | miss. |
| seemingly mundane activities and elevating them to | | | | Before your ceremony, work with your wedding |
| an art form. | | | | photographer and ensure that he understands your |
| Where traditional photography relies on posed and | | | | vision. Explain what types of activities you'd like him |
| staged settings, candid or photojournalistic photos | | | | to focus on, but don't necessarily limit the |
| take a more narrative approach. Some couples prefer | | | | photographer's subject range. Keep in mind that |
| to have candid shots versus traditional wedding | | | | candids are informal and, most importantly, real |
| photography because it lends a more "human touch" | | | | representations of your ceremony; some light editing |
| to the ceremony. Others may choose to have a mix | | | | may be needed, but it isn't necessary to completely |
| of both traditional and candid photos for their | | | | retouch your photos. |
| wedding album. | | | | Your wedding photographer should have a long zoom |
| A wedding photographer that will take candid | | | | lens on his camera, so he can shoot your ceremony |
| photographs should ideally have experience in | | | | from afar without being noticed. Additionally, make |
| photojournalism and be capable of shooting a wide | | | | sure that he turns off the "click" sound on the |
| range of subjects in various settings and lighting. Your | | | | camera when a photo is taken, as well as the flash, |
| wedding photographer should be well-versed in both | | | | which can also be distracting. |
| candid and formal photos, but some only specialize in | | | | Candid wedding photos can be shot at home, during |
| one type of photography. Some couples choose to | | | | the ceremony, at the reception and even at your |
| hire a photographer that specializes solely in candids | | | | rehearsal dinner; the sky is the limit to the number of |
| for one set of photos and another photographer | | | | photos you want taken. The key to candid |
| who specializes in formal photos for another set. | | | | photography is spontaneity, and your wedding |
| A wedding photographer specializing in candid | | | | photographer will likely be flitting about throughout |
| photography will seek to create a story through | | | | your ceremony and reception - try your best to |
| photos. The photos can be taken randomly or in | | | | ignore the camera completely so your photos remain |
| sequence - from you getting prepared to departing | | | | candid. |