Why I Don’t Fit Into Just One Wedding Photography Style (And Why That’s a Good Thing)
One of the questions I get asked is “How would you describe your style?”
And the honest answer?
I don’t put myself in a box.
In an industry that loves labels-editorial, documentary, candid, traditional, it might seem unusual not to pick one and stick with it. But the truth is, weddings aren’t one dimensional, so how can your photographer be?
A wedding day is a mix of everything. It’s quiet moments and big celebrations. It’s carefully planned details and completely unplanned emоtions. It’s fashion, family, chaos, calm, and everything in between. To capture it properly, you need more than one approach. You need flexibility, instinct, and an understanding of when to step in and when to step back.
That’s how I work.
There are moments during a wedding day where I lean into a more editorial approach, those beautifully composed shots where everything comes together just right. Maybe it’s a couple portrait with incredible natural light or carefully planned artificial light, or a dress shot that deserves that magazine worthy feel. These moments are intentional, considered and elevated.
Editorial
These are the moments where everything aligns- light, composition, and atmosphere- to create something elevated and timeless. With gentle direction and an eye for detail, I create images that feel polished without losing authenticity. Think of these as the “wow” shots. Beautifully crafted but still rooted in your day.
But then, just minutes later, something completely unscripted happens. A glance, a laugh, a tear, a hug that lasts a second longer than expected. Those moments can’t be directed, and they shouldn’t be. That’s where a documentary mindset takes over. Observing, anticipating, and capturing things exactly as they unfold.
Documentary
This is about storytelling in its purest form. A hands off approach that allows your day to breathe, capturing events exactly as they happen without interruption. From morning preparations to the final song, these images reflect the genuine flow and emotion of your wedding.
And then there are the in-between moments. The natural, relaxed interactions that feel effortless but still look beautiful. That’s where candid photography lives, real, unforced, and full of personality.
Candid
The in-between moments often say the most. The laughs you didn’t realise were happening, the reactions across the room, the energy on the dancefloor, this is where candid photography comes in. Nothing staged, nothing forced, just real moments captured as they naturally unfold.
Of course, there’s also a place for more traditional elements too. Family group shots matter. They’re the photos that get printed, framed, and passed down. But even here, I aim to keep things efficient, relaxed, and as natural as possible. No awkwardness, no drawn out sessions, just something that feels easy and well organised.
The point is, no single style can tell the full story of a wedding day.
If I only shot in a documentary style, you might miss those striking, frame worthy images. If I only focused on editorial, you’d lose the authenticity of the day. If everything was posed, it wouldn’t feel like you. And if everything was purely candid, you might not get those moments where a little guidance makes all the difference.
So instead, I adapt.
I read the room. I respond to what’s happening. I understand when to give direction and when to disappear into the background. I know when a moment needs shaping and when it needs space.
Because ultimately, wedding photography isn’t about fitting into a category it’s about telling your story in the most honest and complete way possible.
No two weddings are the same, and no two couples are the same either. Some people love the camera and others feel awkward in front of it. Some want lots of guidance others want to forget it’s even there. My job is to meet you where you are and create something that feels natural to you and not forced into a predefined style.
That’s why I don’t label myself.
Not because I don’t have a style but because my approach is built around you, not a trend or a category.
At the end of the day, what matters most is that when you look back at your photos, they don’t just look good, they feel right. They feel like your day, your people, your moments.
And that takes more than one way of seeing things.
