Wedding photography trends of 2020.

Now that you have finally decided to tie the knot with your loved one, both of your family and friends have certainly occupied themselves with all the wedding arrangements. From shopping to fixing the menu, from hiring your favorite make-up artist to finalizing the invitees' list, the wedding bells are announcing the arrival of your D-day. Among all the wedding chaos and arrangements, one of the most important elements is fixing a perfect photographer who will be capable of freezing all the lovely moments of your wedding. After all, photographs are perhaps the most special assets that stay with us for a lifetime and snaps of the wedding day are even more special to every couple out there.

 We are aware that the current generation is passionate about photos and they love to experiment with various photographic forms. But like any industry, the photographic world also evolves and there are new changes and trends coming up almost every year. So, as the new year is ushered in, we thought of rounding up a few of the most popular trends that will rock the photographic industry next year. So this article especially goes to all the lovely couples who are going to start their new journey of life in 2020.

Trends:

• Relaxed wedding- The days of traditional and formal weddings are bygones and modern couples prefer a more relaxed and comfortable wedding with their close ones. They desire to celebrate this special in a more informal way, intending to enjoy all the moments freely. So they seek a photographer who will focus more on the invited guests and the people surrounding the bride and bridegroom, instead of capturing every minute details. Living each ritual and moment with the beloved ones is the most integral part of this kind of photography. Moreover, with the growing expense of a wedding, the couples are more cost-aware and hence, documentary photography is much in demand.
• Documentary/Reportage photography- Documentary photography is a way of making a photograph accurately represent its subject. The photographer must be capable enough to shoot in a way as like unfolding life through his/her camera. He is expected to capture the moment without any additional editing or directing the scene. So at a wedding, documentary photography is a growing trend as it showcases each matrimonial ritual naturally, involving the guests along with the main couple. Each moment associated with the occasion must be beautifully captured, making it look candid.

for example, the photographer can capture the reaction of the groom as the bride dolled up in white, walks down the aisle with her bridesmaid or the emotional dad who helps his lovable daughter walk to the wedding venue. Contact us and allow us to guide you on this in a better way.

• Videography- Not only photography but modern couples also demand wedding videography making this particular an increasing trend among the photographic world. Many would-be or existing couples like to hire a wedding videographer to capture their special moments or give their wedding a filmy touch. Be it an engagement session shoot or the D-day, videographers are becoming more popular with couples who want to relive and enjoy their special days to the fullest. So if you are planning to get hitched next year, hire an expert wedding videographer and live some filmy moments with your partner. Adding your favorite track as the background music makes it more impressive and real like reel life.
• Unplugged wedding- Nowadays, attending a wedding is no longer about sitting and watching the bride and bridegroom taking their vows, but rather about the guests capturing the moments with their personal phones. For the couples who want their guests to cherish every moment of your wedding with them, an unplugged wedding is the best option for you all. This type of wedding will restrict all guests from using their cameras or phones throughout the ceremony and enable them to genuinely enjoy the entire occasion. Moreover, this will also help the hired professional photographer to capture the best moments, just like the way you want them to adorn your wedding album.
• Selfie shots- In this ever-evolving technological era, selfie shots are a vital part of our everyday life. Be it with our family over a newly cooked dish or with a friend whom you have met after long, “Let us take a selfie first” is the most common dialogue nowadays. So how about including this cheeky form in your wedding also, making it one of the most happening trends. This is the favorite of all the social media savvy couples if we are not wrong. Ask your wedding photographer to set up selfie stations at your wedding venue for your friends and families along with a lovely backdrop. This will allow them to shoot themselves and also few snaps with the newly married couple, while the photographer captures some real candid moments.
• Proposal shots- More and more prospective grooms to be are hiring photographers to document their proposal so that the moment can be captured and relieved many times over by the couple and shared with their core family and friends. This crazy trend is growing dramatically in the wedding photography industry and is a great way to showcase your adorable love story as one goes down on knee expressing his/her love for the other while the photographer freezes the lovely moment.
• Drone aerial photos- This trending technique is not only a favorite of the clients but also of the photographers. This involves overhead shots of just the bride and groom or the wedding party as a whole. Though quite expensive than the other trends, many people are opting for this as it is an effective way to capture the spirit and excitement of the special day. Moreover, it also gives the photographer a scope to experiment with different angles and vantage points to work from which additionally optimizes the appeal of many shots.

       Wedding is about a reunion, fun, good food, love and some great captures of the moments that everybody wants to relive even years after. Rock your big day with these wonderful new photography trends as you prepare yourself for the new phase of life in the New Year. Escape to the world of enchanting photos with us.

Cheers and happy new year to all the adorable couples!