a Guide to journalistic wedding photography
We’re happy you’re here
Our completely journalistic approach to wedding photography is not new, in fact, it’s rather traditional. There was a time before social media, before Pinterest, and wedding photo blogs set the trends — when a couple was ‘allowed’ to fully experience their wedding authentically without priority on getting the shots! We’re getting back to that. We take a very intentionally hands-off approach, documenting all the parts of the day without any influence from us. Fully documentary/journalistic means in-the-moment photos; it means we don’t need to separate you from your wedding.
Natural. Emotional. Candid.
Those are 3 words that couples frequently use to describe our work and we love that. In order to achieve that feeling in the images we capture at your wedding, the only thing we need is for you to be fully present for the experience of each and every big and little moment that happens and not at all for the sake of a photo. Approaching weddings this way is refreshing because it is Truthful + Authentic and Meaningful.
Just let it be!
Preparing yourself for a journalistic approach to wedding photography might feel odd at first if you’re used to the current trends.
Here are some tips for a journalistic wedding day:
Let go of expectations.
Unlearn everything you think you know about having your picture taken. Stop looking at Instagram and Pinterest. This experience will be YOUR OWN, no one else’s!Be a free spirit.
Be open to doing your own thing. The less influence from us, the more truthful your experience will be! That alone will be beautiful!Un-pose yourself.
As soon as the camera comes out, you'll feel the urge to pose yourself/stand a certain way. That’s normal. Try to shake that out. Just be as you would if no one was around.
Plan to be emotional.
Emotion is a very important element in our work. The more you connect with each other the less you'll notice us.Be mindful.
Keep in mind throughout the day we're photographing you even when you can't see it. We don't want you to be aware of the camera but instead just be mindful.Don't freak out.
Things will go off plan, things go wrong, plan for it, don't freak out. Keep your perspective on the important things like the marriage, your love standing next to you, and the overall meaning of the day. When situations come up, as they typically do, delegate someone else to handle it and return to a peaceful headspace.
portraits
You may choose to designate time on your wedding day for portraits of the two of you, or with your wedding party,
or with family, or all three. That’s totally up to you!
If you choose instead to immerse yourself in the day and not separate from your celebration for those portraits, we recommend a wedding attire portrait session on a random beautiful day sometime after your wedding, where we can be free to just take portraits!
We also recommend a portrait session to document you just as you are, no wedding attire. We can do this before the wedding, so you’re more comfortable in front of our cameras or anytime, but it’s always good to document the everyday moments too!