Top Wedding Photography Trends for 2010

Provided by Lilia Parker of L Parker Photography

Brides are now taking control when it comes to picking their photographer and styles. Below you will find some long awaited trends hitting the tail end of this year and falling in to the next…

Engagement Destinations—take me back…
Photographers are no longer choosing that perfect place for the Bride and Groom. Instead the in love couples are choosing places that mean something to them. The street where he proposed, our first date place, or even the place our parents got married. It’s not just a pretty place, but a pretty “special” place now.

Showcasing your Engagements- more than 1 picture
This trend will roll over in to the New Year. Why show off just one picture of your photo shoot? A collage of images from your shoot wins over 1 portrait. Keep the 16x20 and add 11x14’s (not framed, but matted) and also include an album with the remaining images for your guests to sign. Very Chic!

Tradition is back with an updated feel
Everyone needs that timeless portrait, its back with a new feel. Closeness is in. Getting your party for an up-close shot gives your image more feeling and stays traditional in the process. Not too stuffy on the pose, yet not to “photojournalistic” either.

No copy cats please!
Brides and Grooms no longer want the same shot as last weekends wedding, they want they’re wedding! Doesn’t matter if you shoot at the same venue—they want a photographer that thinks outside of that comfort box!

Custom Packages
Throw away your printed packages these couples have different tastes and needs. It’s all custom now. From different albums, to bigger prints. Some brides will design there own album (with your help) too!

The guys have it
The Groom is emerging strong with an equal amount of face time in front of the camera. He will have his photo shoot as well with just as many photos as the bride.

Budget it out
To keep the photographer they like, the Bride and Groom will pass on the album and opt to get it at a later time as well as prints. Brides have heard one too many horror stories on the photographer who does everything for nothing and in return- the photos were a disaster.

Contact L Parker Photography for all your 2010 Photography needs..