What is documentary wedding photography?
Your wedding day is a celebration of the union between you and your partner. It should not feel like a photoshoot nor should every photo have you looking directly at the camera. Documentary wedding photography focuses on the raw moments, the candids, and the unposed. The best word I’d use to describe it is: unobtrusive.
At Joanna Bibangco Photography, I’d like to take it a step further and describe my style of photography as effortless. You do not need to worry about your wedding photos or if I’m going to get the right angle. Trust that you’ll look good without even trying.
Read more about the JBP experience here.
Here are nine reasons to hire a documentary wedding photographer in your area:
Be fully present.
You want to focus on your loved ones. And as you should. You may have family or friends travelling from far away and you haven’t seen them in a long time. Take your time to catch up in conversation instead of posing in front of a camera. The day truly goes by in a flash and with all of your loved ones present, you want to spend as much time with them as possible.
2. You don’t want stiff and awkward prom pictures.
You don’t want your photos to feel stiff and awkward. you want to see photos of you that are authentic and real, telling the story of your wedding day as it unfolds naturally. This results in photographs that are reflective of the emotions and atmosphere of the day.
3. Nothing missed.
You want someone to capture the moments you might miss. As you’re walking down the aisle, you may be too nervous trying to walk in a straight line to even think about looking over at your parents. Your mom shedding tears, your siblings ecstatic - these small moments are what you want captured and cherished for generations to come.
4. Emotional impact.
You are sentimental and want your wedding photos to have an emotional impact. Documentary photography will capture your natural tears and open mouthed laughed as it happens throughout the day.
5. Unobtrusive presence.
You don’t want to be bossed around throughout the day. As a documentary photographer, I blend into the background and let events unfold naturally and messily without interference. This will ensure you and your guests are relaxed, which will lead to more genuine moments being captured.
6. Attention to detail.
To tell a proper story, you need the big environmental atmosphere as well as the smaller, fragile details. From the decor that you meticulously chose to your guests’ in awe as your enter the room, trust that those little moments are noticed and captured.
7. Timeless photos.
Outliving trends of our time, documentary style photos evote a photojournalistic style - its timeless. With focus made on the essence of the moment rather than following passing trends and “getting that right shot”, your images will remain relevant and beautiful for years to come.
8. Personalized approach.
Documentary storytelling truly makes each unique couple’s relationship and wedding shine. Know that your photos are tailored to ensure the photos reflect your personal style.
9. Comprehensive coverage.
To allow for a story to unfold, you need to let it play out. The emphasis on story telling can span from the morning preparations to the late-night celebrations. Because of this, you’ll truly have record of the whole day.
Joanna Bibangco Photography is a documentary and editorial wedding photographer based in Calgary, Banff and travels worldwide. Inquire for availability and pricing details today.
