Wedding Photography Style

I love creating photos that tells a beautiful story while using a combination of soft, dramatic and natural lighting to enhance the emotions that happen during a wedding or event.  You may ask if I'm a modern photographer,  if I do vintage wedding photography, or if I'm a photojournalist. Quite honestly, my style and experience came from techniques found in all three.

You'll hear me say that I try to remain unobtrusive, which is a photojournalism technique that allows me to capture the real laughter, smiles and happy tears. If you think about it, if someone holds a camera in front of you to take a picture, your first reaction is to pose. Capturing those images of you, your bridal party and your guests are fine, but I also want to photograph the real smiles.  

Brides and grooms also ask if I can do a vintage look that's considered light and airy. When I show galleries of photos taken using natural lighting without the use of flashes and off-camera lighting, that's actually how they were defining a "vintage look." It's not necessarily the grainy film look that some people are looking for that can be accomplished using editing naturally lit photographs. As my body of work shows, brides and grooms do get the natural light, seen as light and airy, while getting a mix of colorful, dramatic photos.

So why am I considered a modern photographer? New York City has many photographers, and each has a different definition of modern photography, as well as vintage and photojournalistic photography. I'm contemporary in that I incorporate architecture, ambiance, and the various techniques mentioned above to create editorial and dramatic photos that feel natural. I'm not your parents' photographer who asked them to smile and take a picture. That usually generates stiff photos. While traditional photography technique is still necessary, I'm what the new generation bride and groom are looking for to get beautiful images that they would be happy to use as their Facebook cover and profile, print albums, and create beautiful wall images for their home.

Posing Style

As mentioned, I combine an editorial and fashion feel to the photos, which means less looking at the camera and more focusing on your partner. I prompt you to do specific actions, by asking you to look at your wife/husband and usually the husband or wife will kiss their partner on their cheek or forehead without further prompting from me. This laidback style allows couples to feel more comfortable during their wedding day because it's all about being with your new spouse! The photos captured are more versatile, allowing you to have more choices for your wall art, prints, and albums, that will showcase the beautiful details, landscape or venue you have chosen to help you remember your day.

Don’t worry. Mom, dad, and your grandparents will still get plenty of formal photos with you looking at the camera. This is where a few of the traditional photography is used. However, I make sure that your formal photos are to my standards so everyone will be happy to have them and they are magazine worthy.

Weddings and events can be unpredictable. Even with a great timeline and advanced planning, portraits may not fall during an ideal time frame. Being an expert in all lighting situations, your portraits can still be done in the evening or even  indoors if it's raining outside. I can mimic sunset, create warmth on a dreary day, and make sure your memories are vibrant and fun, the way you would want to remember your special day. 

As mentioned, throughout the day, I will be mostly using photojournalism techniques to remain unobtrusive. As your wedding photographer, I’m pretty much the person you will be with the most, so naturally, I will do my best to give you space to enjoy your family and friends. However, I will be around to capture those real moments, memories and emotions.