Long after your wedding celebrations are over, it will be your photographs that will preserve your memories. From that dreamy bridal walk and teary ceremony to laughter and dances, the wedding pictures will help you relive those once-in-a-lifetime moments. That’s why your wedding photographer will play the leading role during your festivities. Be it candid or editorial shots, you can count on ace destination wedding photographer Gagan Sharma to capture picture-perfect photos. The genius, behind Photography By Gagan, has documented weddings across the world, from Africa, Europe, America and the Middle East.
We reached out to the pro to share his top predictions when it comes to wedding photography trends in 2024. If you’re tying the knot in the new year, we suggest you take notes now!
Customisation
“Each couple and wedding is different and unique, therefore customisation will be essential in 2024. From customised packages to photography requirements, I offer tailor-made services to all my clients. Above it, I ensure a luxury, all-inclusive service, where all images are edited,” shares Gagan.
Blurred Action
“All things high fashion and movements are in for the new year. Whether sports or weddings, freezing the frame will be a fun-filled way to capture celebrations.”
Editorial Shots
“When it comes to clicking bridal and portraits, fashion orientated setups will continue to be big. I strive to make all pictures look as if straight out of a magazine,” he says.
Fresh Flowers
“Florals will continue to dominate the trends even in 2024. From setup to phoolon ki chadar, fresh blooms are still the in thing.”
Authentic Moments
“Gone are the days with completely staged shots. The real moments captured behind the lens make for the best pictures. My approach at weddings is to be either a friend or a member of the family. It brings out the best of who I’m capturing and has always worked for me. I want to be laughing with you at your bridal session and you’ll definitely find me crying behind my camera when you’re hugging your parents at the end.”
Photo-ops and Props
“I love clay walls as well as ethnic styled backgrounds. These provide amble amount of textures and a beautiful earthly tone. When it comes to props, I love personalised speech bubbles for guests to have fun with their photos.”
Natural Light
“People and their emotions are enough for me. Orchestrated lighting is no longer a trend. I have always loved natural light and nature itself. By default, we as humans are also nature. So pairing the two together make for my ideal set up. Keep away from magenta and blue lighting, you want to create something with warm hues for celebrations are warm.”
Stylised Portraits
“Stylised sessions are my absolute favourite. Whether it’s the bridal session or the couple shoot, the main thing to identify is what makes the couple happy. The details, colours and sentimental items from the couple all make for a really special collection. That can also consist of what angles they prefer, bringing out their fun side, listening to their ideas or even letting them know it’s totally fine to be intimate for their shots.”
For more information:
Photography By Gagan
www.PhotographyByGagan.co.uk
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