Gripe with Artistic Photography...

nygirl243 Posted: Jun 09, 2009 12:19 PM

Gripe with Artistic Photography...

Ok so I really like Angelica Glass and I've been looking at other really artistic wedding photographers but I felt bothered by somethind I pinpointed it- basically a lot of pictures are very cold. The bride and groom are sitting apart, serious expressions and looking in different directions. I kind of wish they were more... happy! But artistic posed shots really aren't. Would it be annoying of me to ask for some traditional cheesy shots as well? Smiling, looking straight into the camera?! I'm so weird, I like the artistic shots but maybe they're not for me? Anyone know another really glamorous photog that is artistic but their pictures are a liiiittle happier? Or if I could just tell Angelica that without sounding like a jerk?

FutureMrsG Posted: Jun 09, 2009 12:23 PM

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We are using SilverFox for photography and one of the reasons we chose them is we wanted pictures that were not too traditional but not too cold looking. We decided to go with a main photographer and a photojournalist to get different styles of pictures.
I would also recommend Sherwood Tri art their work is AMAZING but $$$.

bulldoglover Posted: Jun 09, 2009 12:30 PM

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absolutely - tell them exactly what you want. you're paying for it so you should be able to get exacty what it is that you want. is it possible to get 2 photogs? 1 that is more artistic and one that is more traditional?

glenisland09 Posted: Jun 09, 2009 01:01 PM

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Have you checked out Blue Daisy? I feel like she has a great balance of focusing on the art of the shot as well as the couple..

alli3131 Posted: Jun 09, 2009 01:22 PM

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I used TJ from DUet and I think we have artistic shots that are still very happy and close. Even the ones of us apart the the looks on our face are of pure love for one another.

beebs341 Posted: Jun 09, 2009 01:26 PM

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Check out Jadore love. They are very artistic, but yet all the couples look happy and in love

MikesBride2B Posted: Jun 09, 2009 01:27 PM

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Posted by beebs341

Check out Jadore love. They are very artistic, but yet all the couples look happy and in love

I second this!

futureMrsJSL Posted: Jun 09, 2009 02:00 PM

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Photography In Style!!!

MrsCM Posted: Jun 09, 2009 02:02 PM

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You can ask for candid, traditional photos along with those in the photographer's personal style. I don't think that 'artistic' necessarily means cold or distant. I would tell your photographer that you don't want that for your wedding and they shouldn't be offended, at least I wouldn't be. You want to be happy with your wedding pics!

If by artistic you mean photojournalism, it's about capturing the moments and everything happening around you as well and there should be a lot of joy and happiness and love to capture! Not only posing people away from each other.

drivwal Posted: Jun 09, 2009 02:53 PM

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My photographer has a photojournalistic style and he will do both the 'traditional posed' shots as well as the more candid 'magazine type' shots. I don't want my wedding pictures to look totally like a runway or cold magazine shoot because that's not real...I want it to look more like a wedding with a photojournalistic edge like in the estee lauder ads for that perfume called beautiful. I know I am trying to give examples here and I sound silly but I ultimately want pictures that capture the day...I can take engagement pictures that are more 'cold-style' if I want but on my wedding day I want my pictures to look happy. Also, Angelica Glass has taken some pictures at other people's weddings where it is in the moment and you can see the smiles and happiness in everyone's face. Not all of her pics are as cold as some look. Hope this helps!

Panamasweet Posted: Jun 09, 2009 03:06 PM

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Posted by FutureMrsG

We are using SilverFox for photography and one of the reasons we chose them is we wanted pictures that were not too traditional but not too cold looking. We decided to go with a main photographer and a photojournalist to get different styles of pictures.
I would also recommend Sherwood Tri art their work is AMAZING but $$$.

I totally second silverfox. That is the same reason we choose them. We will be getting the best of both worlds

emc282rjm Posted: Jun 09, 2009 05:05 PM

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Posted by MikesBride2B

Posted by beebs341

Check out Jadore love. They are very artistic, but yet all the couples look happy and in love

I second this!

I third this!! My biggest issue with finding a photographer is that the ones who are more modern always make you do ridiculous poses--I'm not a model for a reason. J'Adore Love is very casual and contemporary, but also very natural and warm. Love them!

SummerBride10 Posted: Jun 09, 2009 06:57 PM

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You need to find a photographer that will work with your needs. When you find a photographer you like, speak up and tell them what you want. They wont know unless you say something!

oldladybride Posted: Jun 09, 2009 07:56 PM

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Posted by FutureMrsG

We are using SilverFox for photography and one of the reasons we chose them is we wanted pictures that were not too traditional but not too cold looking. We decided to go with a main photographer and a photojournalist to get different styles of pictures.
I would also recommend Sherwood Tri art their work is AMAZING but $$$.

we used them (John & Ted) and are very happy with the results - - love the album layout. pics in my photo lib and I did a slideshow with more pics in video lib. take a look. I think we look very happy!

dfw343 Posted: Jun 10, 2009 12:24 PM

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I am using Modern Wedding Photography/Denise Chastain.

She is photojournalistic and gets happy shots/

Kristina2009 Posted: Jun 10, 2009 02:20 PM

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I think you have to love a photogs style before you hire them. We had Angelica Glass. I do not feel her photos are cold. To me they look like a magazine spread. Some may be serious but she you also catches you laughing and teasing each other. Look at my epics album. You will see a nice balance. I think you can tell an artistic photog to take family shots or a few traditional photos for a thank you. By the way Angelica does do family shots and will snap a few more 'traditional' photos.

If you think you want a bunch of 'traditional cheesy shots' [as you called them] than maybe the photojournalist thing is not for you. Angelica does pose you a bit for the photo session but a lot of the day she takes pictures of you guys candid - dancing, laughing, making fools of yourself. If you have a happy party, I think you have a ton of happy photos.

I don't have my AG pictures let but I trust they will be exactly what we wanted her - we hired her b/c her artistic and detail shots are out of this world. Paying so much money for a photog makes sense ONLY if you love them and their style. Nothing wrong with some special requests but, if you are looking for a different style, maybe it makes sense to meet with a few people and then decided.

Of course - i am partial to Angelica and love her! I have a feeling I will love our wedding pictures - I am staling her blog every day for more shots and also can't wait for our proofs. I will post pictures when i have them. Here are a few from the sneak peek she posted on her blog - I think she will post more.

cavvento Posted: Jun 10, 2009 10:37 PM

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We're using 12th NIght, and one of the poignant things the owner/photographer told us when he showed us some albums was his focusing on the little details that bring out the personality and love of the bride and groom that others may not even notice. I really liked that and just felt so confident that he 'got us' and that he would be looking for those moments! I think that you of course need to look at albums of a photographer but also take into account how you feel with the photographer. That made all the difference to us.

MrsDR2010 Posted: Jun 11, 2009 01:18 AM

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Posted by emc282rjm

Posted by MikesBride2B

Posted by beebs341

Check out Jadore love. They are very artistic, but yet all the couples look happy and in love

I second this!

I third this!! My biggest issue with finding a photographer is that the ones who are more modern always make you do ridiculous poses--I'm not a model for a reason. J'Adore Love is very casual and contemporary, but also very natural and warm. Love them!

I fourth this!! lol.... Love love love them for that very same reason. I love FH and don't want pics to look like he's a stranger on one of the happiest day of our lives.