Wedding photography has changed a lot over the past 10 or 20 years. Back in the day the term “wedding photography” was a synonym for “somewhat boring rigid photos”. Luckily this is no longer the case.

A new style of wedding photography has emerged under the influence of the more free form of documentary photography. This style is called photo journalistic wedding photography. With this style of photography the photographer makes a photo when he or she sees the right moment, without asking the couple to stand in a certain spot or look a certain way.

I am a big fan of this style. Most of my photos are made this way. So, how does this work? As a photographer I follow the couple during the day. The bride and groom go about their day as if I’m not there. I will never bother you with questions like “can you pause there” or “please look into the camera”. The best photos are made when everyone just enjoys their day. I will continually look around to try and see the photos before I make them.

Another style that I like stems from the photography in fashion magazines. This is a style that is strictly directed. In effect the complete oposite of the photo journalistic style, but yet very different from the old fashioned rigid style. This new style is usually refered to as fine art wedding photography. The photos often have a very romantic look to them and look like photos you might see in fashion magazines.

Because the fine art style is not for everyone I give you the choice if you want this or not. The photos in this style are made during a photo session that lasts about an hour, at a location of your choice. During this photo shoot you are in effect a fashion model. This session is a completely separate part of the day where you are away from your guests. During this session I will tell you exactly where to stand or sit, and how and in what direction to look. When the photo shoot is over we will return to your guests to continue the day.

Irrespective of the style of photography, I always strive to make wedding photos that look like they belong in a magazine.

When I make photos I don’t try to capture the moment but I try to create an image, using the moment. That might sound a bit vague but the result is often the difference between “nice” and “beautiful”.