What
is the color for this year?
What
is the newest style?
What
is the trend for 2005?
Every time a new year starts, we get a lot of e-mails with
these questions. Finally, we have gathered some of the industry’s
veterans and budding professionals to share their observations
on last year’s styles and most importantly, their forecasts
for this year’s wedding trends.
Wedding Photo Trends
Mr.
Ariel Javelosa Photography has been in the wedding industry
for 12 years.
My philosophy in taking photos is maintaining the basic skills.
Unlike some studios, I try to maintain the solemnity of the
occasion by making sure that the photos remain simple yet
captivating.
Experimental shots are few and far in between. Looking into
the technical aspects, I try to minimize the use of artificial
lights, flashes and filters. I prefer to use natural lighting
in almost all of my shots. That is why most of the subjects
in my pictures are either under natural sunlight or near windows
and openings where sunlight can come through.
Mr.
Gabriel Javelosa
I
always try to be true to the basic styles of photography,
realizing the fact that to keep record and preserve
the moment is my primary goal. Also, I try to establish
good rapport with the parents, family and relatives
of the couple. I try my best to be part of the wedding
to gain better perspective on the shots I make.
I plan to continue the styles I have used for the past
years. By concentrating on these aspects, I believe
that I can better serve my customers.
Mr.
John Mateos Ong has been in the wedding industry for three
years. His photographic craft was honed in workshops given
by the Federation of Philippine Photographers Foundation,
Inc. (FPPF), and the Society of Portrait Photographers of
the Philippines (SPPP), where he benefited from the tutelage
of Filipino masters Deri Ibarra, Vic Sison and Ed Santiago.
Much of what he learned he credits to his mentor, Jo Avila.
When wedding photography started, pictures were limited to
the stiff, traditional poses. Then candid shots (photo journalistic
style, as they say) came in. People loved the natural smiles
and how the photographer captures true emotions.
Mr.
John Mateos Ong
In
my case, however, I believe that there will always be a room
for 'perfect' shots - making sure every strand of hair is
in place, choreographing the way the veil is blown by the
wind, the groom romantically holding the bride in his arms….
It is for this reason that my partner and I have blended the
2 styles. I do the choreographed shots, while my partner tries
to capture the candid moments. The result is a wonderful mix
of drama and spontaneity.
Next trend I foresee, shooting weddings in a fashion photography
style.
Smartshot's
first studio in Marikina opened in 1986. Mr. Lito Genilo is
the current president of Wedding and Portrait Photographers
of the Philippines (WPPP).
My priority is to make my clients feel that they chose the
correct photographer by enhancing their confidence that the
service will be executed, delivered as expected.
My style is 80% to 90% photojournalism. I would love to stay
in the background, capturing the true emotions of their wedding.
This style, I expect, would continue and innovate.
For this year, not only will we enhance our styles, I will
also be introducing a NEW custom digital album design service,
that has not been offered yet in the industry.
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