| When considering the question above, there are so | | | | seeing and the outcome is highly dependant on the |
| many options to think about. Gone are the days | | | | skill of the photographer to capture the day. Some |
| when a cheesy amateur snapper will come along for | | | | couples consider using a photographer who can offer |
| half an hour of your wedding day and take the | | | | a mix of both reportage and more traditional group |
| standard family group shots we've all seen of 80's | | | | and couple shots - this could be considered the best |
| family weddings - in recent times the act of getting | | | | of both worlds giving the modern and currently |
| engaged throws up many decisions you may never | | | | fashionable story style photography intertwined with |
| have considered in depth previously. One of these is... | | | | bridal couple and group shots to make any Mum |
| what type of photographer and what style of | | | | proud! |
| photographer do we pick? | | | | Whatever style of photo's you want, the key point |
| Traditional wedding photography: | | | | to make is that it is of great importance you like |
| Traditional or classic wedding photography tends to | | | | your photographer (s). He or she is responsible for |
| mean posed group shots of family members | | | | creating the images which will forever capture this |
| according to the script of every wedding you went | | | | special day and you need to feel totally at ease with |
| to as a kid. However, as posed and unfashionable this | | | | them and the style of photography. It is in the |
| style may be - you can bet that these shots will be | | | | interests of the photographer to put you and your |
| expected by Mum and Granny's. And, they are | | | | partner as ease. If you are particularly uncomfortable |
| actually lovely to have as memento's of a day when | | | | in front of a camera, perhaps arranging a |
| the family is all together. Don't dismiss traditional | | | | pre-wedding shoot will help to alleviate fears and help |
| wedding photography out of hand - consider what | | | | prepare you for the day itself. The photographer |
| you want to see and work out the best option with | | | | should be able to tell you their plans for location of |
| your photographer. | | | | photography but if they haven't raised it, do speak |
| Reportage wedding photography: | | | | to them about your options. The wedding venue |
| Reportage wedding photography has become | | | | should be able to advise you on the very best |
| increasingly popular and is an excellent way to | | | | locations in the vicinity - suitable for both glorious |
| capture your day on film as an unfolding story. The | | | | sunshine, overcast cloud and... dreaded rain. |
| photographer will stay in an observing role, | | | | Whatever you decide, enjoy the day and once you |
| documenting the events of the day as they occur | | | | have picked your photographer and style of wedding |
| from the bride dressing, to the party in the evening. | | | | photography - let the professionals worry about |
| Reportage style will not automatically include the | | | | getting the best shots and concentrate on having a |
| formal posed shots your Mum may be used to | | | | wonderful day. |