With the increased scope of technology and widespread awareness of the possibilities of photography, wedding photography is no more just another tradition on a wedding day. Choosing the right photographer and the preferred approach to photography is a very important part of arranging a wedding. Other than traditional wedding photography, there are a number of approaches you can choose from, candid photography being the most popular among them.
Traditional photographers usually follow a classic portrait style of photography. These will be posed pictures of the couple, the family and the guests. The subjects of this kind of photography can prepare themselves to have their pictures taken during their best moments with makeup and accessories set exactly as they like them. This is still the favored style of photography for the older generation, who wish to have family portraits taken and are not generally fans of candid snaps.
Candid photography captures the moments as they happen. The pictures show the actions, people and the setting as they really were. There is very little or no posing for the camera. The subjects of candid photography may not be aware of their pictures being taken. It shows spontaneity and realism. Candid photography tries to show something personal about the people and the moments. Each picture taken by a candid photographer tells a story. This is the best option for people who do not enjoy posing for photos.
There are also other kinds of wedding photography such as the fine arts style in which the pictures are taken from the photographer’s perspective, and often shot in black and white, or a mixture of black and white, and color. Fine arts photographers do not generally do portraits. You also have the option to dramatize your wedding pictures. This kind of photography is usually referred to by the term ‘high fashion’. High fashion wedding photography helps to show off the wedding dress and accessories.
It is good to go through a few wedding albums done by the photographer you consider before choosing him or her. It will help you make sure that the skills and the style of the photographer match your expectations. You might want to consider getting two photographers using two different styles of photography. Since in Kerala the wedding rituals change depending on the religion, caste and community of the families, the photographers need to be aware of the significant rituals in the weddings they are shooting. The photographers might need to be given a brief on the rituals they need to watch out for.
Wedding photography is a very popular and respected industry within the photography industry. Most wedding photography companies in Kerala have websites which you can browse through before making a short list of the photographers you would like to consider for your wedding. They usually include details about the styles of photography that they offer, special packages they have, and best of all, samples of their previous works. Many wedding photography businesses are active in the social media. This will give you the opportunity to understand more about the work done by their photographers.
A lot of people consider getting a friend or a family member good at photography to take the wedding pictures for them. Unless they are professional photographers, it is better to keep them as complementary photographers rather than choosing them as the sole photographer at your wedding. Professional photographers are better experienced and better equipped to shoot in different conditions such as various levels of lighting. You will get better quality pictures if you have at least a couple of consultations with the photographer ahead of the wedding. It will be a good idea to show the photographer the venue, and discuss lighting and other settings, along with briefing him or her on the significant rituals of your wedding ceremony.
Ultimately, your choice will be a matter of your taste and the preferences of the people you wish to please. Years down the lane the photographs will work as triggers of memories. Do your research well and be aware of what you want before you make the important choice of your wedding photography professional.
