Photojournalism — the art of story-telling

Story-telling is an art. The art of being unnoticed to capture true emotions.

When I am documenting a wedding, it takes all my attention in order to see what's happening. You really have to split your brain between the scene and your camera — using the right lens, settings and focus while paying attention to people and details. Honestly, it is quite challenging, and that's why I love it!

Stories within the main story

Obviously the story of a wedding is the love story between two people, and also the story of how the day went. But it is also all those tiny stories put together: the getting ready, the gathering with family and friends, the ceremony, the trip, and all those moments that make each wedding unique and personal.

Documenting a wedding is all about capturing the moment and the passion of the day. I look for the emotion, movement and energy of instants and immortalize them into stills. My main focus as a story-teller is to create a memory that could speak for itself for generations to come. I keep my photos as natural as possible, selecting and editing each one myself.

Watch for the unexpected

There are always unexpected moments during a wedding. Being at the right place at the right time to capture them is what we get paid for — but unfortunately, it is not always easy. With experience, I manage to feel what's going to happen so I can be ready for it. When that happens, it leads to incredible shots. Those moments may not seem like much to anyone, but for the couple, those are the shots that bring their memories back to life in an instant — something a posed photo will never accomplish.

Photojournalism doesn't mean we can't get artistic

When we think about photojournalism, we often see the absence of art and the pure retranscription of facts. As a wedding photographer, I can say that does not apply to me. I always strive to add an artistic perspective to my shots. The only difference between my style and a posed approach is that I use the natural environment to create the artistic touch — I do not "make it up."

Setting the scene and capturing details

Setting the scene is the most important part of telling a story. It is important for a couple to remember where everything took place and what the weather was like, in order to feel the emotions they lived that day. I know how hard it is to plan a wedding and how much effort goes into all those tiny details, so yes — I document them as well.

I sincerely believe that documenting a wedding is all about retranscribing the story. It's about the people who made that day, about the love between people you care about, about emotions. But most importantly, it's about the moment: the decisive moment to press the shutter.