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WHAT’S NEW IN WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY?
WE ASKED WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER BEN DAVIS, BASED IN PETERBOROUGH, WHAT KIND OF PHOTOS COUPLES ARE ASKING FOR IN 2019
THE NATURAL LOOK Lots of couples ask for natural pictures; they don’t like the idea of posing and they don’t want to spend long on formal group photographs. Whether you call it documentary, reportage, storytelling, candid, natural – it all means the same thing: real photographs of real emotions. DON’T FORGET THE GROUPS However, group photos are still important, as most couples realise that family members often want to frame them. But the list of groups tends to be short and they are less formal than in the past. Time is precious on a wedding day and I haven’t met anyone who would rather stand for hours for photos than celebrate with their family and friends. THE NEW DIGITAL Recently, there’s been a shift away from USBs and towards downloads. With a password-protected online gallery, the couple can access their photos any time, anywhere and from any device – and can also share their photos with family and friends. Albums remain popular, though. They’re a great way to showcase your favourites, and albums never go out of date. UNPLUGGED WEDDINGS These are now common, where guests are asked to not to take any pictures or video – at least during the ceremony, if not the whole day. Phones stay in pockets and guests can be in the moment rather than experiencing it through a screen. It also makes the professional photos better, as none of the guests are holding a phone in front of their faces, so you can see everyone and their emotions – and there are no arms sticking
As a fun addition to professional photography, photo booths at the reception venue are a great idea. The Snap Booth is a Cambridge-based company offering a unique experience with their open-air photo booth, handcrafted from real oak. It has professional beauty-dish lighting, so every guest in every photo will look their best. Guests can share the images straight to social media, or text and email the images directly from the booth. And Snap Booth provides fun props and a range of backdrops to make the pictures look extra fab. snap-booth.co.uk IT’S A SNAP!
out in the aisle blocking the photographer’s view. cambridgeshireweddingphotography.com
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