Wedding Photography Styles.

As you would have seen in our online gallery, we have 3 very distinctive styles of wedding photography which is extremely popular and the most common styles and genres popular in the Wedding Industry right now. We commonly get asked what the difference between each of the various styles and how clients can best decide what styles works best for them and their chosen style. A lot of clients may not necessarily realise what the differences are and may think its just a color/editing style change. The difference is actually more than that. Here in this Blog we'll try and further break down our photography styles, what makes them unique and how each look differs from the others. More importantly we give you some advice on what you need to do to achieve certain look and feel to the relevant styles.

Ultimately each style has a very different and unique shooting and editing style that is heavily influenced by light and environment. It is really important that you read this blog carefully and make sure you are clear on what you like and dont like. It isnt uncommon for clients after their wedding day to say to us "oh we have changed our mind can we change our photo style". Once a style has been shot a certain way its hard to change. Also note, weather will play a huge part in the photography style. Sometimes a client may chose a bright soft and airy style (OG Style) but on the wedding day its dark overcast and gloomy with no sunlight. Whats really important to know is once you have chosen a style its very hard to "switch" styles after your wedding/photoshoot as the style is not just about editing.

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OG (Original Style) - Bright Soft Airy

Two Peaches Photography was started back in 2010. This was our original photography style hence the name OG, which was very popular back then and is still extremely popular till this day. Its a genre and style that is very timeless, classical, very pretty and very intimate. It is a style that is trend proof and will always look elegant. This style mimics Medium Format Film and also Fuji 400H Film Stock

The unique character of the OG style can be identified as follows

The photos are very bright and soft. Lots of soft blurry backgrounds
The photos are very dreamy and whimsical
The poses are very candid and natural and intimate
Its a style of photography where we do a lot of close ups to knock out and blur the background
There is a lot of focus on the tiny little details where we do a lot of abstract angles and details
It is a style that is very pastel and peachy in its color tones
The skin tones are very soft and pretty, peachy and warm
The over all color tones and scheme of the OG style is very soft and pastel colors.
This style tends to be more casual, candid and informal eg no Tuxedos etc.

How do we achieve this look?

Choose pastel color tones for your wedding theme. Avoid bold and overly strong colors
Choose photography locations that are very bright and has lots of natural light. Avoid rooms/locations that are very dark or has bold colors or dark themes.
Sunlight is key to success.
Wedding outfits suits more the casual fun elegant types with navy suits and brown shoes working extremely well with this style.

Time your photoshoot to maximise the most natural light. 2.30pm - 5.00pm is the ideal photography time to achieve this look
We recommend locations with a lot of nature as a great location for achieving the OG look
Little details make all the difference to achieving the over all OG look
We keep it very casual and candid. A lot of photos are fun and in the moment. Wth minimal posing.

The Best Wedding Photography Location in Sydney for OG Look

Bradleys Head Mosman

Centennial Parklands Moore Park

Sydney Royal Botanic Gardens

Mt Anan Botanic Gardens

Taronga Zoo and Surrounding

Any Beaches / Cliff Tops

Bicentennial Park Homebush

Blue Mountains

Observatory Hills The Rocks

Mrs Macquaries Chair

Gledswood Homestead

La Perouse

Chowder Bay \ Clifton Gardens

Paddington Reservoir Gardens

Two Peaches Photography OG Samples

Luxe Editorial Style

The Luxe Editorial Style has become very popular in recent years and is inspired by the Vogue Bride Editorial Style. Its a style that is inspired by fashion and has a modern chic feel about the wedding photos. Its a style that works extremely well with Black and Whites and for the type of bride who wants a unique modern fashionable vibe to their wedding photos.

The unique character of the Luxe Editorial style can be identified as follows

The photos are darker and contrastier.
The photos are very crisp and has an urban new york vibe about it
The poses are more posed and fashionable and has a magazine feel about it
Is a photography style that tends to focus a lot on the urban areas and background to achieve the look.
Its all about the details. The fashion the brands the style
The color tones are bolder sharper and contrastier which works better for the editorial style. So strong bold colors, black and whites, golds etc all works very well.
The skin tones are warmer and more tanned
Think Fashion and Fashion Magazine
Its a style that does not work in bright sunlight. Needs clean shade and urban landscapes to achieve the look.
The look tends to be very sophisticated

How do we achieve this look?

Choose strong and bold color tones for your wedding theme. Black and White, Golds, Bold Dark Greens etc are all fantastic color tones
Choose photography locations that are more urban in its style as it lends itself to the "New York" Fashion Vibe. Architecture, Buildings, Sandstones are all backdrop that ideally works for Luxe.
Clean Shade avoiding harsh sunlight and backlighting is key!
Wedding outfits suits more the smart fashion style. Style away from Pastel Bridesmaid dresses or princessy type wedding dresses. Bow Ties, Tuxedos shiny black shoes adds that elegance and charm.

Anytime of the day works for this style as long as we stay in clean shade in urban areas.
We dont recommend locations with bright sunlight, greenery, garden landscape etc
The details matters. Those fancy high end brand items makes for the "fashion" style!
The poses are very posed and editorial. (Dont worry if you dont know how to pose. We'll Teach you
Works great for wedding venues that have a modern vibe and has strong contrasts eg Doltone House, Le Montage, Curzon Hall etc.
Its all about the look, the brands and the "high end vibe/boujee" look

The Best Wedding Photography Location in Sydney for Luxe Style Look

Sydney CBD (Town Hall, LV Building, Cartier, Prada , TIffany, QVB)

Opera House

The Rocks

Park Hyatt Hickson Road

Musem of Contemporary Arts (MCA)

Campbells Cove

Paddington Reservoir Gardens

Martin Place

St Marys Cathedral

Argyle Stairs

The Garrison Churc

Pier One Hotel and Surrounding Areas

Art Gallery of NSW

Oxford st Paddington

Two Peaches Photography Luxe Editorial Samples

Rich Colorful Contrast Style

The best way to describe the Rich Colorful Contrast style is that it is the same as our Original (OG) Style but darker and moodier with a lot more color pop. This style tends to have a lot of color saturation and works well in high contrast and colorful\rich green and industrial environments. Its a style that best mimics the old school Kodak Portra 400 Film Look. This style has a very bold industrial style\vibe about it.

The unique character of the OG style can be identified as follows

The photos are very colorful and bold with lots of contrast.
The photos has a rich and moody vibe to it. In some cases can be dark and moody
The poses are very candid and natural and intimate.
Popular with this style is large landscapes
Its a style of photography where we do a lot of close ups to knock out and blur the background
There is a lot of focus on the tiny little details where we do a lot of abstract angles and details
It is a style that is very colorful and saturated in its color tones. Rich greens, bold earthy tones, industrial looks all works well
The skin tones are warm
The overall color tones and scheme of the Rich style is very bold earthy colors.
This style tends to be more casual and informal eg no Tuxedos etc.

How do we achieve this look?

Choose earthy color tones for your wedding theme.
Choose photography locations that are very industrial, earthy and has lots of natural light and contrast. Rooms/locations that are dark or has bold colors or dark themes or industrial tones works great.
Contrasty lightings,sunsets, overcast days is key to success.
Wedding outfits suits more the casual fun elegant types with navy suits and brown shoes working extremely well with this style. Suitable for any wedding dress styles

Time your photoshoot to maximise the most natural light. 2.30pm - 5.00pm is the ideal photography time to achieve this look
We recommend locations with a lot of nature or industrial urban vibe as a great location for achieving the look
Colors, Colors Colors!!! Makes all the difference in the world. A Style that looks amazing during Autumn
We keep it very casual and candid. A lot of photos are fun and in the moment. Wth minimal posing.

The Best Wedding Photography Location in Sydney this Rich Colorful Look

Glebe Tram Sheds

The Grounds of Alexandria

Blue Mountains

Mount Wilson

Urban Areas around Glebe, Alexandria

Pyrmont or Woolloomoloo Wharf

Centennial Park

Cockatoo Island

Paddington Reservoir Gardens

Opera House

Pier 1, 2, 3, 4 etc