One of the questions that most couples ask me about is what our shooting style is like throughout a wedding day.  The answer, of course, is that it’s complicated.  If you’re planning your wedding and reading wedding blogs, you have probably read that there are a few styles of photography: traditional, photojournalistic, artistic, etc.  For us, it would be impossible to fit our shooting style into any single category.

Telling the story of your entire wedding day and creating unique, beautiful, images requires us to be versatile and fast on our feet so that we can create all of the images you have been dreaming of.

We employ each style of photography at different points throughout the day as appropriate so that we know that you will have a complete set of images.  At times we try to stay quiet and unobtrusive so that you forget we are there and we can capture the true moments of your wedding day.  Other times we direct you so that we can create some unique and beautiful artistic shots.  Finally, we work with you and your families to create the traditional portraits that you know your mom is hoping for.

I have a bunch of images I want to share, so I am going to talk about each style in separate blog posts.  Today you can learn a little bit about our candid photography, and in the next two days I will add posts about our traditional and artistic portions of the day.

Part One: Candid/Photojournalistic:

This style is very popular right now, and is really effective for capturing the true emotions, personalities, and moments of your wedding day.  We use this approach at various times throughout the day, especially at very emotional moments.  We love to get a few candid moments while you are getting ready with your mom, sisters, friends, etc – the emotions you experience, the relationships, little things like trying to put on your shoes while wearing your wedding dress – are all unique and special and make wonderful photographs.  At other times during the day it is really important for us to almost disappear and honor the rituals of your wedding day.  During the ceremony, toasts, first dances, etc., we will use an entirely photojournalistic approach so that you barely know we are there and so we can capture all of the moments that you will only experience on your wedding day.  At these times we will also pay special attention to your friends, family members, and children in attendance to capture the moments that you may not see yourself but you will love to see in your photographs.  And of course, towards the end of the night, we really enjoy capturing all of the energy and fun on the dance floor.  From the romantic moments to the fun and crazy, we love partying with your friends and family.

Ann Oleinik is a Chicago Wedding Photographer who serves Chicago, Illinois, Wisconsin, and beyond.  Check us out on our website or facebook, and Contact us to learn more about having us shoot your event.