Like everything else in life, wedding trends change over time – and so does the style of photography used to capture weddings. And with the current wedding boom being experienced, the trends for 2023 are certainly important for couples planning a wedding.
Engaged couples can reference this article for the top wedding photography trends of 2023.
Candid shots
Historically, many wedding photographs consisted of highly-posed and curated shots. Today, in the photography industry, there is a real movement to capture the ‘realness’ of any event, even major ones like weddings. These candid shots often let the day’s true emotion and simple joy shine through, which isn’t something you generally see with posed wedding photos. And the other big benefit of getting many candid images is that the couple can just relax and enjoy the day. The photographer can often get all the great shots they need without spending a lot of time tracking down the wedding party and arranging them for posed photos. These shots show the authentic spirit of any wedding!
Guest participation
While guests are no substitute for a professional photographer (and you will want a professional wedding photographer), many couples enjoy the quirky and fun shots taken by guests. It allows them to experience their wedding day through the eyes of their loved ones and other guests. And since the photographer can’t be everywhere at once, having disposable cameras or Polaroids available for guests can often give you a different perspective of events.
These fun shots let you capture your wedding day far more comprehensively than you could otherwise. Another option for guest participation is to include a photo booth at your wedding. While this won’t necessarily capture more of your wedding day, it is a feature that many guests can have fun with, and you will have great photos of others enjoying your special day!
Incorporating a videographer
As all forms of technology evolve, we can better document many aspects of life, including weddings. Many couples opt for both a wedding photographer and a videographer. Having both ensures you have great still photos and video that captures every detail of the day. And wedding videographers are often very skilled video editors who can provide the right features to capture the entire mood of your wedding. You can be certain that you won’t regret having a videographer at your wedding.
Natural settings
While churches remain the default wedding venue for the ceremony, more couples opt to hold the ceremony and the reception in a beautiful natural setting. While this trend has been popular for years, it’s not going anywhere in 2023 – and for good reason. The beauty found in nature is often unparalleled by any manmade creation. And that’s a perfect setting for one of the most important days of anyone’s life.
Wedding photography trends will continue to evolve over time. But these popular trends are ones you won’t regret if you feature them in your wedding!
