Fall in love with these popular wedding photography styles, explained by local photographers who specialize in one or more of these stunning techniques.
POLAROIDS & OLD SCHOOL FILM
“Polaroids tend to be darker/more contrasty, and the colors that develop are dependent on the weather conditions. In overcast weather, they tend to have a bluish tint; when it’s hot out, they lean more orange or even pinkish. It’s so fun and serves as a reminder of the physical feeling of that moment.” —Meaghan and Evan D’Abrosca, Rhode Tripper Photography
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“Film photography (35mm, medium format and Polaroids) is making a comeback, as people long for a nostalgic feeling — we’re noticing a strong pull in that direction. We’re also seeing a shift towards styles reminiscent of the Baroque period: cinematic, atmospheric, romantic and Victorian. There’s a beautiful fusion of old and new.” —Tiahna Somero, Move Mountains Co.
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SOFT COLOR & FOCUS
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“Muted colors in photographs often achieve a soothing atmosphere, as they are less intense than vibrant hues. This allows viewers to absorb the elements of a photograph at a more leisurely pace, enabling them to fully appreciate its intricate details.” —Sheila Torres, Sheila Torres Photography
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CINEMATIC & SPECIAL EFFECTS
“We aim to capture the feelings and moments of the day. Most of [the emotions] come from the energy of the couple. You can have all the inspiration in the world, but if the energy isn’t there, the results won’t match your expectations. The editing process is the final touch in conveying how those moments felt. While anyone can take a photo, achieving different feelings depends on knowing your camera’s capabilities and the story you want to tell. Every wedding is unique, and we strive to capture each event as truthfully as possible.” —Tiahna Somero, Move Mountains Co.
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“When potential clients reach out to us, almost all of them say, ‘We don’t want those typical, traditional, cookie cutter photos.’ With our documentary/editorial approach, we know when to be the fly on the wall and capture those raw, authentic moments, and we also know when to step in and enhance a moment with some direction and guidance.” —Kat Cerbu-Brown and Mike Brown, Created Coastal Photography
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“[Documentary style photos] make you feel the emotions from that time and space even if you weren’t the one experiencing them. We work with a lot of vintage lenses on our new cameras’ bodies to create this effect, giving our photos this depth and character that helps expose those emotions just a smidge more.” —Kat Cerbu-Brown and Mike Brown, Created Coastal Photography
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DOCUMENTARY STYLE
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“Most couples are leaning into the documentary approach with more candids and less posing. Couples are also asking for blurry photos. We do these sparingly throughout the wedding because despite
loving the vibe, we know this is a passing trend and we don’t want our couples to look back and have a gallery full of blur, but we do love using this style to achieve cool light streaks or a sense of motion and fleeting moments or even a little chaos!” —Meaghan and Evan D’Abrosca, Rhode Tripper Photography
Photo credit, above: Created Coastal Photography
Photo credit, above: Move Mountains Co.
Photo credit, above: Created Coastal Photography
“Some trends I’ve been seeing are blurred photographs and film. I love incorporating blur photos to showcase motion: For example, your fiancé picking you up and spinning you around or running off into
the sunset together. Film photographs also tell a story. I love using my film camera during weddings; it truly brings out romantic and authentic moments from the day.” —Sheila Torres, Sheila Torres Photography
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“The late night flat lay is going to be the hottest trend for 2025! It started last year, and I’m personally loving it. Documentary style photos, film and direct flash will be sticking around for a while.”
—Meaghan and Evan D’Abrosca, Rhode Tripper Photography
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Bottom row, left to right: Move Mountains Co., Rhode Tripper Photography