“…Traditional or photojournalistic…?…”

 He’s got down on one knee and proposed to you with a shiny diamond ring, you’ve said yes and the initial rush of excitement and emotions have now settled down and you are now planning the big day. Dress, rings, reception, flowers, food, DJ, wedding photography….. Wedding photography, so where do you start and what are your options when it comes to wedding photography? Lets have a look at the history of wedding photography. Photography started in 1826 by a Frenchman named Joseph Nicéphore Niépce, but it wasn’t until late 19^th century that photographers started appearing at weddings with bulky cameras and lighting equipment to essentially take a portrait of the bride and groom and maybe a group portrait of the guests.

Photo from Wedding Photography shoot at Long Reef Beach

 Technology changed all this, film improved, cameras reduced in size and photographs were able to be taken with out the use of a tripod. This allowed photographers to capture the actual ceremony and the goings on of the day.

 There are two main types of wedding photography, traditional and photojournalistic. Traditional wedding photography is a more classical approach where the photographer directs a lot of the shots and most of the shots are posed. Photojournalistic wedding photography focuses on candid and un-posed photography, so that you essentially have a photographer with you on the day who is capturing the day as it happens with little interaction.

 At Richard Payne Photography we shoot in a contemporary style that captures the story and atmosphere from the day. To do this we use photojournalistic techniques mixed with a little traditional style. Browse our galleries for an example of this.

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