Photography styles used by professional wedding photographers

What style of wedding photography should I choose?

Wedding photographers normally have a preferred style and mainly falls into 1 of 2 categories. These are the classic/traditional or photojournalistic styles. The photojournalistic style aims to tell the story as it happens. The classic traditional style captures the romance, affection and mood of the event and is the most popular choice.

The really good professional wedding photographer should be equally comfortable in all three styles. It is up to you to decide what you want, and possibly request all 2 styles in your album.

Why do some Sydney wedding photographers insist on an assistant?

Wedding photography has to be accomplished in a limited timeframe and often involves moving lots of equipment, organizing many groups of people and lens changes. This is sometimes too much for one person yet there are many professional wedding photographers in Sydney who photograph weddings solo as their preferred choice. Having an assistant helps the professional wedding photographer concentrate on the images and not on the unnecessary details. The bride should appoint at least one person as the wedding photographer’s liaison, and to help with organizing the groups for the wedding party group photography. Another person to assist the solo wedding photographer is also advisable. Many times there are several invited guests with an interest in photogrpahy and they enjoy they opportunity to work with a professional photographer.