Not too hard to guess the style of photography employed here. A nice mixture of bridal portraits, family groups and posed shots of the couple. Sometimes the odd filter (computer effect more like) such as a vignette (darken round the edges)or soft focus may be used to 'enhance' the mood. Some black and white shots will add a timeless quality to some of the photographs.

Reportage. Ah ! The buzz word of wedding photography. Seems especially suited to people who hate getting their picture taken (that'll be most of us then)

Reporting is capturing the day as it unfolds. Unobtrusive and discreet, giving you natural images....... un posed, unplanned and unpredictable.

However, you will be parting with a sum of money , anywhere between £800 - £5000 for a photographer. And you don't want to have a plan?

In my opinion your wedding pictures are far too important to be left to chance.
So why not try .........

Like reportage, but much (much!) better. This approach often used by 1500 Photography. We will 'direct' without over posing you. We know how to make you look good, so work with us a little and the results will be fantastic. Obviously some incidents happen totally spontaneously on the day and they will be captured by us too. However unlike reportage we don't have to rely on something happening. You will know we are there and in some cases we bring a little structure to the day. Have a look at a complete wedding shot in this style here

Avant garde shots range from the artistically impressive to the downright weird. Wide angles, fish eyed lens' and off kilter composition.
You will either like the 'avante garde' style your photographer offers - or not

Black and white
I know you already know what black and white means but,.... it is worth noting that, as most photographers throughout the world are now using digital, almost any image from your wedding can be made b&w / sepia toned (or changed back to colour) or .....

Cross processed
Used to mean you had picked up the wrong film, but now is used in a controlled fashion to elicit strong colour shifts with often quite pleasing results. This kind of toning usually suits more avante garde styles of photography. like this

Digital enhancement
If done correctly digital enhancement should compliment the more straightforward shots. Bringing out a dramatic sky, the blue of the water and smoothing any imperfections or distracting backgrounds. Unfortunately sometimes there are 'abuses' of the technology available to photographers and some real crimes against taste are committed.

As with all of these hints and tips - make sure your photographers tastes are your tastes too! Just don't ask me to keep the flowers in colour and change everything else to black and white - please!!!

Hopefully this article has given you some ideas. Please feel free to let me know what you thought of it and do have a look at some more Scottish Wedding Photography

Cheers

Stuart