Who are Wedding Photojournalist

The Origins of Photojournalism

Men and women who worked at news outlets, magazines, and other publications identified themselves as photojournalists, whereas a true photojournalist was trained to be a key observer who would record events and moments in real-time as they unfolded naturally without interfering or staging the scene.

The Creation of Wedding Photojournalism

This candid and relatively unposed style was a stark contrast to the traditional wedding photography of the past, which mainly relied on posed portraits and a similar look that wedding photographers would capture. Wedding photojournalism brought a fresh new look to the world of wedding photography. A more realistic approach by capturing genuine emotions and authentic moments on a wedding day as it unfolded. This method soon came to be embraced and requested by couples.

The Transformation of Modern Wedding Photography

Over time, this photojournalistic style continued to evolve and blend with other methods introduced to wedding photography. While wedding photographers still aim to capture natural, emotional moments, they started to incorporate minor posing and styling to achieve a more elegant and captivating look while still maintaining a candid feel to a photo. Many have found it difficult to master. It is a balance between realism and artistry.

Not Every Photographer is trained in Photojournalism

Photojournalism is an art in itself. It takes training and years to perfect its outcome. Sadly, the term “wedding photojournalist” is used too often because it is a popular marketing term. Being able to properly photograph a candid moment or stage the moment while still making it appear candid is an art.

It normally takes a long time to learn and perfect. Consider the fact that we are not photographing models, but two people who are deeply in love with each other.

Artistry is when a photographer can take a person or a couple and turn a candid moment into an authentic-looking moment that appears spontaneous, candid, and real. That is the art of photojournalism. Reviewing a photographer’s portfolio will indicate whether that photographer possesses the talent and is truly aligned with a photojournalistic approach to photography.

Photojournalistic Wedding Photography

Our Approach to Photojournalism: A Blend of Candid and Artistry

The photographers at Ambar Moreno Photography have received training from experienced photojournalists who help cultivate our way of seeing the elements required to capture a photojournalistic photograph.

Training was just the foundation. It took years to perfect the art, as evident from our portfolios’ photos. Photographs that look authentic with emotional moments and an added style with a modern perspective that resonates with couples. That blend we speak of can be seen in our portfolio, which showcases that perfect blend of candid, editorial-inspired images—delivering a beautiful image explicitly tailored for the couple and elegantly presented in an album. That is why we refer to ourselves as wedding storytellers.

We are a team of creative and talented New Jersey wedding photographers passionate about storytelling and weddings. Founded in 2006, our studio has been recognized as the best wedding photographer in South Jersey. Setting the standards for others to follow.

We are located in Camden County, New Jersey, and have photographed at numerous wedding venues in New Jersey, specifically in Burlington County, Gloucester County, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Ocean County, Mercer County, and beyond.

Let us walk you through your wedding day and give you a thorough view of our albums, wall art, and other print photography products. We will also provide you with more information about the talented and experienced group of Wedding Videography professionals who we work exclusively with to bring clients the best overall experience and product at a reasonable price.