The goal of photojournalistic wedding photography — often called documentary or candid wedding photography — is to capture authentic, unscripted moments as they unfold throughout a wedding. Traditional wedding photography, on the other hand, sometimes features staged, unnatural-looking poses.

There are a number of advantages to choosing photojournalistic wedding photography over more standard options.

To begin with, photojournalistic approaches to wedding photography are more genuine and spontaneous. Instead of directing his subjects to strike a particular posture or stage an event, a documentary photographer records life as it actually unfolds. Since this is the case, the photographs are more likely to accurately reflect the joy and love felt by all in attendance. The end product is a series of images that is truer to reality in every way.

Second, weddings photographed in a photojournalistic style are more candid and unposed. The photographer goes unnoticed, blending into the crowd to get the best shots. The subjects may relax and have fun at the wedding without worrying about being posed. The resulting photo collection is more candid and casual, just like the wedding itself.

Thirdly, there is a higher degree of originality and aesthetic skill in photojournalistic wedding photography. Instead of blindly following a set list of photos, the photographer actively seeks out interesting compositions, angles, and moments to record. The photographer is therefore free to express his or her individuality and create a body of work that is truly artistic.

When compared to more conventional forms of wedding photography, photojournalistic approaches stand head and shoulders above the rest. In the end, you'll have a collection of images that are more authentic, artistic, and at ease with themselves, all of which capture the actual spirit of the event.