Photojournalistic Wedding Photography style - is it good?

[jameslee8081]

Hi guys, I am looking for a wedding photographer.
My friends recommend photographers such as 1)Bonjourphotography(http://bonjourphotography.net/) 2)Momento Photography(dun know the website) that can take photojournalistic style.
What exactly is photojournalistic style and is it better than traditional style?

 

[korkenarden]

Photojournalistic style is a more like a piece of grand overarching excuse that newbies came up with to let them get away with randomly take anything and everything, candid or otherwise, use bad framing, take out of focus shots, perpetually being the "fly on the wall", failing to organize people for group shots and many other photography mistakes.

In short, I would say: beware of those who like to say their style is "photojournalistic" because they have a lot of candid shots, shots people in action, shots of people not looking at the camera in their portfolio. They are more likely to be just inexperienced, instead of a photojournalist.

The truth is, Photojournalism is not just spontaneous and candid shots. It's about telling as much of the subject within a picture. There is a process of understanding the people and emotions that occur during the wedding day. A photojournalist always asks people to let their pictures taken.
The outcome: deliberate, well-framed, pictures that makes sense and are of emotional value to the couple and their families and friends.

 

[邵敏郡主]

James,I won't say that the photojournalistic style is superior.

Like what korkernarden said, the pictures have to tell a story, e.g. the excited bride is getting ready, her parents are very happy when they veil her etc. There has to be a "balance" between spontaneous shots and "posed" shots. The PG I hired did share with me how he takes photos, e.g. the bride's room was a bit messy, so he got her to move to the door to take pix where the clutter can't be seen. So voila, u get a pic of the bride taking her gown that is hung on the door!

 

[supertalkingbird]

Agree with zhaomin. However I feel that the result photos must have a balance of "looking good" too. I'm talking about exposure, colour, toning, besides angles and composition.

Based on the 2 you mention, I might have a recommendation in mind. If you mention a balance between "Photojournalistic" and those conditions I mention, I know a friend who have been doing it for years. PM me if you are interested to know.