A recuring question in the wedding photography industry is, "what is the difference between Traditional Wedding Photography and
Wedding Photojournalism
"? It's easier to show it than explain it. When you see it is when you can really tell the difference between the two.
Photojournalism is more the natural flow of the events and activities of the day without stopping the action. Traditional photography is much more posed and prepared before the shot is taken.
DeLane Robinson Photojournalist ©
This article explains the Style and Techniques of a Wedding Photojournalist. When I read this, I said to myself "This is me, this is what I do". Read this article and you will completely understand the difference between Traditional Wedding Photography and Wedding Photojournalism.
Article Source as found on wikipedia.com
Style and Technique of a Wedding Photojournalist
Wedding photojournalists consider themselves to be photographic storytellers. Most wedding photojournalists value shooting techniques that minimize posing and scene manipulation. Their goal is to be as unobtrusive as possible while capturing the reality of the event with little interference. They focus on finding moments during a wedding that happen naturally, rather than setting up portraits.
Most wedding photojournalists still provide wedding group photos, often referred to as formal wedding portraits. The main difference here is that these are typically less rigid and make up only five to 10 percent of the entire coverage. Wedding photojournalists commonly use an on-camera flash or take the portraits outside instead of using elaborate lighting set-ups for these portraits. Read More
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