tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-50895891386344955612024-03-12T21:36:04.315-07:00Paul Benjamin Studios BlogspotPaul Benjamin Studioshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08710318104298732632noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089589138634495561.post-71159274549890491902016-02-02T12:36:00.002-08:002016-02-02T12:36:15.296-08:00Photo journalistic vs. Traditional....<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Paul Benjamin Studios offers traditional wedding photography </span><br style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;" /><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">and photojournalistic style wedding photography! </span></b> </div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Don't know the difference? </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">I found this short blog from Wedded Bliss Photography in British Columbia Canada <br />
which answers this question very well.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">"Who would like to know the difference between photojournalistic and <br />
traditional style wedding photography?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">There
is a much confusion surrounding the different styles of wedding
photography that professionals are shooting today. Most couples want
the style and glamour that they see in magazines. They often don’t know
exactly what that style is called and how a skilled photographer can
make them look as good as the bride and groom in the latest
trend-setting celebrity wedding. Other couples are looking for a more
traditional style of wedding photography.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">These
are the two most common types of wedding photography; traditional and
photojournalistic. While similar equipment is used in both, there are
significant differences in technique and approach.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Traditional
photographers concentrate most of their efforts on posed portraits,
and rarely capture candid moments. The quality of traditional
photography is usually judged by sharpness, lighting, correct skin
tones, and the use of the background. Most traditional photos are
instantly recognizable, as many poses are standard for all weddings.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">The
more glamorous, or modern style of photography is called
Photojournalistic. It is also called documentary photography. While
similarities exist between traditional and photojournalistic approaches,
the main expectations of each style are very different. Traditional
style is portrait oriented. Photojournalism is candid oriented. The
photojournalist's goal is to take pictures while people are not aware
they are being photographed. By blending with the crowd, a
photojournalist is able to capture the action as it unfolds - the true
emotions, the real expressions, the happiness and joy. Instead of the
traditional formal portraits and posed photos, this approach produces a
more intimate, artistic take on a wedding. Photos will reflect a
fleeting, unposed moment that conveys the emotions of the day.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Photojournalism
means to capture the real, true thing. Visual perception of an
experienced photojournalist will add a unique charm to your pictures
and you will end with up emotional and artistic photos capturing the
very essence of your wedding day. The Album will resemble a storybook,
rather than just be a series of posed portraits.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">If
you are a bride that loves wedding photojournalism, it is still a good
idea to choose a photographer who recognizes the value of certain
aspects of traditional photography and will work aspects of that style
into their wide variety of shots. The photographer will gently coax a
situation, and with a little guidance and interaction with their
subject, get the shot that has the look and feel of a candid,
photojournalistic shot, but the compositional beauty of a traditional
one. A few familiar wedding poses, mixed in with the glamorous
photojournalism, can also satisfy the desire for traditional portrait
style poses that many people grew up with without taking away from the
overall photojournalist style."</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">In
addition to photojournalistic and traditional photography, Paul
Benjamin Studios offers expert photo retouching and color correction,
including sepia, black and white, traditional color or a combination of
the two as seen above. We can also make the photo look vintage, like it
was taken 50 years ago as well as a Polaroid photo look. These exciting
options are readily available thanks to todays digital format images
and powerful image manipulation software.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Here is a sample of photojournalistic image using a painterly oil paint filter.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Give us a call at 973-650-4101 to discuss the many options Paul Benjamin Studios can offer! </span></div>
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Paul Benjamin Studioshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08710318104298732632noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089589138634495561.post-39817233380115210282016-02-02T12:34:00.002-08:002016-02-02T12:35:18.220-08:00How to Find a Great Wedding PhotographerFound this blog by Jen Carter of my wedding zone and thought I would repost here.<br />
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Choosing
a photographer is not like going to a store and selecting some bridal
dresses. It is different because you can’t see the photographs before
you buy them. You can know how good a photographer is only after he has
been chosen and you have received the photos from him. It is therefore
evident that your decision will largely be a matter of faith. Those who
think price is the sole determining factor are on the wrong track; they
should remember that price is important, but you don’t know the quality
of the product you are paying for. So it is better if you follow a few
general guidelines before choosing a photographer.<br />
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In
most cases, recommendations of friends and relatives are of great help.
After you prepare a list of photographers following their
recommendations, you should meet each of them and have a look at their
portfolios. You can collect the names of good photographers from other
sources also. If you can’t meet all of them personally, visit their
websites and review their portfolios. Concentrate on the photographs
only, don’t get carried away by the design of the website. After a
thorough review, shortlist them and talk to them personally, on phone or
through e-mail. Find out whether he will be available on that
particular day, which areas are his specialties (candid, traditional,
photojournalism, combination, film or digital etc.) and how much he will
charge you for the job. In return, be sure what you are going to get
from them. While judging the samples, trust your own instincts. It is
only you who will know what you like. When you see a picture, you only
can say, “Yeah! This is exactly what I am looking for.”<br />
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From
this interaction, you will have a fair idea of the photographer’s
personality. Remember he is going to be with you all day; you will
definitely not choose someone who you won’t feel comfortable with. No
matter how good his photographs are, a photographer with a bad
personality can ruin your day. So select someone you feel good about.<br />
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Once
you have found a photographer who meets all these requirements, start
working the budget back into the equation. Try not to cross your budget.
Bargain in those areas where bargaining is possible. Try to stick to
your budget without compromising on quality. If you keep your mind open
to the wide range of possibilities, you will certainly find the
photographer of your dreams.<br />
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Good Luck!!Paul Benjamin Studioshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08710318104298732632noreply@blogger.com0