Perfect! Thank you very much!
Mentioning photojournalism is very cliche here in the US. It is a term that gets tossed around a bit too generously.
A proper photojournalist will not have photos of
-a bride’s dress hanging
-bride in the window under natural light
-ring detail photos
-flower details
-shoes, jewelry etc
-no posed shots
This is according to the WPJA (Wedding Photojournalist Association)
For my brides, they all want details! They love getting detailed shots of what they paid hand over fist for. Although I do shoot PJ style, and have a second shooter who does nothing but candid photos, I do not use the term photojournalism or display much of that genre simply because it is an exhausted style for my market.
People have gone back to a more editorial style, mixed with a bit of fashion. The PJ style is still apparent, but is not to be overdone. At the end of the event my bride and grooms want some posed shots to hang on the wall, send out on their thank you cards, and give to their parents. A real photojournalist will not take a traditional posed shot, it would be like asking a vegetarian to take a bite out of your burger! It would almost be an insult.
We like to mix things up and do a bit of everything to keep balance.
As far as editing faces, you are correct, there is a lot being done! Good eye!
Most of the images I posted above are prepared for large prints, and the smaller version was not prepared correctly, so the look will be overdone!
I hardly use any photoshop for brides and groom that have MUA, but there are times where a person has last minute acne issues or such blemishes that need touching up for LARGE scale prints. If it is a small print (8x10 or smaller) I don’t bother.
I hope you have a wonderful reception! I would highly recommend Anil Tohani
Asian Wedding Photography by Anil Tohani, Award Winning Indian Photographer for your wedding if you like the PJ style! He is truly an artist! I think his rates are reasonable too.
