The ever-changing landscape of wedding photography trends is an exciting experience for those planning a wedding in 2025. While timeless, traditional photographs are still highly regarded, we’ve spotted a few modern trends we can’t ignore.
From vivid film photography and the charm of disposable cameras to those lively, blurry captures and breathtaking drone shots, there’s plenty of artistic ways to document your love story. For all the inspiration you need for your own wedding snaps, check out our top eight wedding photography trends, according to Instagram.
1. Film Photography
Film photography offers a nostalgic aesthetic many have fallen in love with over the years. The unedited quality, unexpected imperfections, vivid colouring, and unique texture allow viewers to venture back to a sweeter, simpler time. In 2025, many couples are documenting their precious wedding memories through film photography like those of past generations.
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2. Direct Flash
If you love bright, clear, crisp photography with an obvious yet stunning distinction between light and shadow, you’ll adore the new direct flash trend that is sweeping through weddings of 2025. You’ll feel like a glamorous movie star when that light hits.
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3. Blurry Movement
Want to add some life and movement to your wedding gallery? If so, Instagram’s blurry movement wedding photography trend is one to keep in mind! Many photographers are using a slower shutter speed to capture the magical, lively nature of your wedding day. You can really feel the heart and soul behind these photographs — as though the subjects are about to wander off the page.
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4. Flash Sunnies
If you’re looking for a trendy photography idea that will add an element of FUN to your wedding, consider Flash Sunnies. Pop that flash on the camera and capture your guests wearing a chic personalised pair of sunnies — a beautiful tribute to you and an enjoyable moment for them!
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5. Candid Imagery
We’ve seen more and more couples falling in love with candid, natural wedding photography over the past few years. And it looks like this trend won’t slow down in 2025! If you want to look back over your wedding memories and really see and feel the emotions of the day, this trend is for you.
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6. Drone Shots
Sometimes all we need is a bit of perspective, and what better day to capture at new heights than your wedding day? Thanks to modern-day technology, couples can view their special moments through a completely new lens. You’ll be amazed at the smallest of details you can spot in stunning drone footage!
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7. Disposable Camera Scavenger Hunt
Looking for a creative way to involve your guests at your wedding? Why not plan a scavenger hunt with beloved retro disposable cameras? Not only will you receive nostalgic, whimsical shots of your wedding day, but your guests will have fun hunting down your to-capture images.
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8. Documentary Style
If you wish to flick through each moment of your wedding day as though it were happening in real-time, documentary-style photography is for you. Follow along as you and your partner experience one of the best days of your lives! Also known as a storytelling style of imagery, you’ll feel as though you’re looking at film stills.
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