What are the newest trends in wedding photography?
Question Asked: 14/05/2019
Wedding Date: 9/08/2018
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(12) · Brisbane, Sunshine Coast and Gold Coast, servicing all of South East Queensland.
Posted: 26/06/2026
Answered by: 10 Experts
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I think trends come and go but timeless beautiful photos are the goal. I like to think the photos will be looked at and loved forever.
I believe best kind of photography is to let day unfold naturally and capture what is unfolding before you
All trends will date over time it's best to focus on natural imagery however, in recent years photo journalistic images have become more popular.
Around 10 years ago a lot of couples were asking for black and white images and then flowers in coulour. It was a trend back then (I hated it) :) if someone really wanted it I would give them a version like that but always knew it will go out of fashion.
It is important for the photographer to fully understand what kind of images their couple are wanting and he or she should adapt.
We can provide our best advice but ultimately it's their day and they have the last word.
My advice is to stay clear of trends. Trends date. Just choose someone who's style you like. The most important thing is that you love the photos. To choose a photographer whos style is classic, natural and has a good flow will ensure that you'll love showing your wedding photos off for decades. It's important to research a photographer and choose them because you love their style.
(5) · Adelaide, Adeliade Hills, Barossa Valley and Surrounds
Posted: 23/08/2019
Trends come and go. Speak to your photographer and let them know the kind of photos you like. I always do a mix of journalistic photos and some fun creative work. The goal is to have the photos tell the story of yiur day. Your photographer will be happy to hear your thoughts.
As a photographer I strive to capture your personalities and all those special moments on the day.
(10) · Brisbane, Gold Coast, Toowoomba and the Darling Downs, North Coast
Posted: 11/06/2019
I would not say that their are any specific trends. It is important that you discuss with your photographer your views and what images you want to see hanging on your wall as you will want the images to capture your love and personalities not the latest trend.
(26) · Cairns, Palm Cove & Port Douglas
Posted: 22/05/2019
Persoannly I advise that you avoid 'trends' as they get out dated. You are after somple but beautiful images that are timeless. Just look at 'Selective Colour' for a perfect exaple.
Most contemporary photographers are moving to a photo-journaistic/ lifestyle style of photograhy these days, which in my opinion is the way forward.
Good luck.
(27) · Sydney & Surroundings, Wollongong/South Coast, Southern Highlands
Posted: 15/05/2019
Instead of asking the couples to do some awkward poses, I believe the newest trends in wedding photography have more focus on the story behind the images. At Fame Park Studios, we believe that after decades, when our clients look back at their wedding and peruse through their album or video clips, they will find those real romantic and glorious moments when they cemented their love rather than awkward poses.
“I want all my clients to look into their wedding photos and video shoots and proudly say, that’s us!!”
If day just capturing the moment and less posed ???
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The honest answer is that most of what gets called a trend will date, and the things that date hardest are the ones that scream a particular year. Selective colour, heavy filters and the overly stylised tones that come and go all fall into that bucket. So my first bit of advice is to separate genuine shifts in how weddings are shot from the gimmicks that look tired within a few years.
The real shift we're seeing is towards documentary or candid coverage, less stiff posing and more of the day actually unfolding: the quiet moment before you walk down the aisle, your dad's face, the dancefloor going off at the reception. We still guide you through a relaxed portrait session because those framed shots matter, but the bulk of the day is about catching what really happened. Film is also booming alongside photos, and a short highlight clip set to the speeches or vows is something couples treasure more than they expect to.
A couple of practical things only show up once you're shooting weddings week in, week out here in South East Queensland. Our light is strong, so a summer ceremony at noon is harsh and unflattering, and a late afternoon time slot in autumn or winter gives you that gorgeous golden light for portraits. Worth chatting to your photographer about timing before you lock in your run sheet. The other one is editing: we edit every photo and film in-house ourselves rather than sending it offshore, which is the part that keeps the final look consistent and genuinely yours rather than a one-size-fits-all preset.
So rather than chasing a trend, find a shooter whose existing work you already love, then talk to them openly about the moments and people that matter most to you. Get that right and your photos will still feel like you in twenty years.