What is Wedding Photography Terminology?

 


Wedding photography has its own set of terminology that photographers and those involved in the wedding industry commonly use. Here are some key terms:

Bridal Portraits: A session where the bride is photographed in her wedding attire before the wedding day.

Candid Shots: Unposed and spontaneous photographs capturing natural moments.

Engagement Session: A photo shoot with the engaged couple before the wedding.

First Look: A planned moment where the couple sees each other for the first time before the ceremony.

Formals: Posed group shots, often taken after the ceremony.

Photojournalistic Style: A documentary style of photography capturing candid moments without much posing.

Second Shooter: An additional photographer hired to assist in capturing various angles and moments during the wedding.

Trash the Dress: A post-wedding photo session where the bride deliberately damages or gets her wedding dress dirty for artistic shots.

Videography: The practice of capturing moving images alongside still photographs.

RAW Files: Unprocessed image files that contain all the data captured by the camera sensor.

Golden Hour: The period of soft and warm sunlight shortly after sunrise or before sunset, preferred for its flattering lighting.

High-Key Photography: Bright and well-lit images with minimal shadows.

Low-Key Photography: Dark and moody images with strong contrasts and shadows.

Aperture: The opening in a camera lens through which light passes to enter the camera body.

Shutter Speed: The amount of time the camera shutter is open, determining how long light is exposed to the camera sensor.

Depth of Field: The range of distance in a photograph where objects appear acceptably sharp.

Album Design: The process of creating a layout for the wedding photo album.

Retouching: The process of enhancing or altering images in post-production to achieve a desired look.

Understanding these terms can help when communicating with wedding photographers, choosing a photography style, or discussing specific preferences for your wedding photos.

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