Traditional wedding photography style is portrait-based. That means that a majority of the photos are planned and candid shots are at a minimum. Photographers who use this style trust their experience and know what poses work successfully with what lighting effects. They have spoken to their clients in advance, and have determined what photos must be included. It may be said that traditional style photography in some ways has a fantasy feeling, meaning that lighting effects, soft-focus filters, and retouching, often makes the subjects of the photos look better than they really do.

The traditional wedding photography style has been the most popular for years, but quickly coming up on its heels is photojournalist style wedding photography. The photojournalist approach is much more unobtrusive, as it creates a picture story of your wedding day. The photos actually "tell" the story and walk you visually through the events of the day.

Traditional photographers usually have traditional packages that include albums of photos that you select from proofs. Packages can be an easy, stress-free way to order photos. Photojournalistic photographers usually will allow you to design a custom package and, today, some even offer you the negatives, for you to do with as you wish.

Traditional and photojournalist photography require different skill sets. In the past, a couple needed to choose one style, or the other. Fortunately for today's bridal couple, there are many photographers who feel that it is important to photograph both traditional and photojournalistic images, and, there are many who are fully capable of doing so.

Before deciding on the style, or styles that suit you, it's important to check credentials and see samples. You should not only like a photographer's work, but also feel comfortable with his or her personality. The best way to see if you "make a connection" with a photographer is to look at his or her work and see if the photos capture your interest, making you eager to turn the page, or click your mouse to see more. If the photographer's photos manage to involve you in the weddings of strangers, you have "met your match" and will, in all likelihood, be pleased with the end product.

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