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ing) an image, as long as the results look spontaneous and
are emotion-filled. Also evident is a move towards fine-art
imagery, complete with abstraction, symbolism, and the
finer points of design. Filmmaking techniques have even
begun to make their way into the wedding album as the
world embraces the panoramic format as “normal.”
And perhaps the most surprising recent development
of all is a resurgence of formal posing techniques, particularly
in group portraits. Group portraits sell because they
are a record of all who attended the wedding. While there
are some very creative methods of photographing groups
in other styles, the tried and true methods of the traditionalists
also seem to be regaining their popularity because
they recall an era of elegance.
6 THE BEST OF WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY
Tom Muñoz, in his twenties, is a
fourth-generation photographer who
learned the fundamentals from his father
and grandfather. He sees today’s
bride returning to a desire for the romantic
formals of yesterday, replete
with elegant posing and lighting. The
difference between then and now is
that all the tools are digital and the
range of tools is much more extensive
than ever before.
There is also a noticeable swing back toward formally
posed bridal portraits, with their flawless lighting and
beautiful posing. You can see the latest trends by looking
at a handful of current bridal magazines. The range of
styles is as diverse as the types of gowns worn by today’s
brides.
While nothing can equal years of wedding photography
experience, it is my hope that you will learn from the
masters whose images and techniques appear in this book
how the best wedding photography is created—with style,
artistry, technical excellence and professionalism.
—Bill Hurter