Reportage Photography
Many bridal couples ask for reportage photography today. The term reportage is used to describe photographs that are natural and capture events as they unfold. People have become rather fed up with only traditional poses and want to remember more from their day - they want to remember the emotions and atmosphere from the day, the details and the moments which can become so easily missed and forgotten.
Reportage photography is a skill rather than just a photographic technique. It is much more than snaps. It is about capturing natural moments in a creative way, not just taking a picture of what is around you. If you have a look at various photographs, you will see the difference between "snapography" and reportage photography. The trick with reportage photography is to be able to capture photographs without too much intervention but in manner than still makes it a great photograph, not just a snap - and this is harder than you might think.
Here are a few reportage photographs:-
(Above) This photograph was a candid moment that the bride had no memory about. As she looked in surprise, I was able to take the photograph with the groom just behind her. I could not have set up this picture, it was a case of being in the right place at the right time.
This is one of my favourite pictures, a true reportage photograph. As the bride and groom entered the reception, I moved my camera to follow them and took a picture in mid-action. I knew the moment would happen, it was a case of making sure I was in the right place when it did.
The lady clearly knew I was taking this photograph but it is still a reportage picture, as it is capturing the event and tells part of the story. It brings back the memory of all those ballons!
The framing of this picture works best for me and the glance by the groom to his new bride. The black and white texture also adds to the picture.
The classic picture of the bridal party walking to church. I really love this picture. The glances from the bride and father of the bride makes we wonder what they would have been thinking - one looks like he is enjoying a very proud moment and the other seems a little nervous, glancing down to check all is okay. Who knows really, but I still really love this picture. It tells a lovely story.
Reportage photography is a skill rather than just a photographic technique. It is much more than snaps. It is about capturing natural moments in a creative way, not just taking a picture of what is around you. If you have a look at various photographs, you will see the difference between "snapography" and reportage photography. The trick with reportage photography is to be able to capture photographs without too much intervention but in manner than still makes it a great photograph, not just a snap - and this is harder than you might think.
Here are a few reportage photographs:-
(Above) This photograph was a candid moment that the bride had no memory about. As she looked in surprise, I was able to take the photograph with the groom just behind her. I could not have set up this picture, it was a case of being in the right place at the right time.
This is one of my favourite pictures, a true reportage photograph. As the bride and groom entered the reception, I moved my camera to follow them and took a picture in mid-action. I knew the moment would happen, it was a case of making sure I was in the right place when it did.
The lady clearly knew I was taking this photograph but it is still a reportage picture, as it is capturing the event and tells part of the story. It brings back the memory of all those ballons!
The framing of this picture works best for me and the glance by the groom to his new bride. The black and white texture also adds to the picture.
The classic picture of the bridal party walking to church. I really love this picture. The glances from the bride and father of the bride makes we wonder what they would have been thinking - one looks like he is enjoying a very proud moment and the other seems a little nervous, glancing down to check all is okay. Who knows really, but I still really love this picture. It tells a lovely story.
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