Our clients often ask us to shoot their wedding with a photojournalistic style, and it's one of our favorite requests.
Basically, to me, photojournalism means capturing the mood of the event. Of course, we get the important moments in the ceremony. And, since it would be tempting fate to hope that the bride, groom, respective family members and bridal party will spontaneously arrange themselves into a great composition, we do spend some time on posed groups before and after the ceremony. We love the opportunity to add a new twist to these traditional sessions.
But then the real fun starts...
This photo was taken at our friends James' wedding, on what was possibly the hottest day in hot, hot August. (That's James in the tux. That is not his lovely bride, Terri, in the red.) By the time there had been a few drinks and dances, there was a fun party vibe. That's when Chris got this shot. And, although this probably won't be the photo that James and Terri put over their mantle (although I will have my fingers crossed for my next visit...), it's one of my favorites because it truly captured the fun, casual atmosphere of this wedding. And James' ability to ham it up for the camera.
Photojournalism is about capturing the moments you might not see otherwise and making them iconic. Often the best and most meaningful photos we get cannot be posed or planned. It takes a dedicated team of shooters watching every moment from every angle. When it's your day and your event, you deserve the kind of coverage usually reserved for heads of state. And while many good photographers will capture the ceremony and groups flawlessly, a photojournalist will really capture the fun of your day.
