Wedding photography

A sub-genre of photography known as "wedding photography" focuses largely on documenting the ceremonies and receptions associated with weddings rather than general photography. It might involve a pre-wedding engagement session, as well as various sorts of portrait photography of the couple before their actual wedding day (photographs are later used for the couple wedding invitations). On the day of the wedding day, the photographer (or photographers) will make an effort to offer portrait photography as well as documentary photography coverage to chronicle the many wedding festivities and rituals that take place during the course of the wedding days.

During the time when photographers still used film, the most popular formats were colour negative film and medium-format cameras, particularly those made by Hasselblad. The digital convenience of today's single-lens reflex cameras (DSLRs), which gives instant detection of lighting errors and allows innovative methods to be assessed quickly, has led to a significant increase in the use of these cameras to document weddings.

In spite of this tendency, there are still photographers who like the look of film and who believe that negative film captures more information than digital technology and has less room for exposure mistake. These photographers continue to use film despite the popularity of digital photography. The exposure latitude that is inherent in a camera's Raw picture format (which allows for greater under- and over-exposure than JPEG) differs from manufacturer to manufacturer, which is something that is definitely true in certain instances. When compared to slide film, which is the medium that digital capture is most usually likened to, all types of RAW have a greater degree of exposure latitude.

The arrival of ILC (interchangeable lens cameras) mirrorless cameras in 2015/2016, such as the Fuji XT-2 and the Sony A7 series, was a game-changer for the PJ wedding photographer. These systems allowed for interchangeable lenses. Images may now be taken without the need for a flash even when there is very little light available thanks to the Nikon D5, which was released earlier this year.

The usage of remote triggers and flash synchronisation are two examples of how technology has progressed. Photographers that specialise in weddings may now travel light while still maintaining the flexibility to use creative lighting.