Traditional

Also referred to as 'posed' or 'directed' this style involves the photographer posing the couple and guests according to a series of guide lines laid out by the various institutions governing formal wedding photography. These rules weren't actually developed for photography but were borrowed from classical art. The resulting photographs have a strong romantic feel and though very stylised will never date.  Check out the gallery to see more examples of this style.

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