If your wedding day is fast approaching, you want to settle on the type of photo coverage you want and be sure to book your photographer and venue as early as possible. Do you prefer dark and moody? Ethereal and romantic? Documentary or candid? Consider this: When your photographer incorporates storytelling wedding photography into any of those styles, they give you a deeper look at the events of the day and bring in narratives that capture more than a pose or a pretty picture. A wedding photo that has no story has the potential to be one dimensional, merely a record of a moment or detail captured in time. By including storytelling in wedding photography, the moment comes alive with more emotional connection and becomes a page in a chapter of your love story.

This week for our Editor’s Picks Awards we chose 20 photographs that are extraordinary examples of narrative photography. Beautifully captured and composed by World’s Best Wedding Photos members, each one speaks a thousand words. Scroll through our collection to see how esteemed photographers capture stories in just one frame.

Emotions and Moments

Instead of just posed shots, storytelling narratives tell the uniqueness of your special day, including all the laughter, tears, and joy.

Personalization

Storytelling wedding photography allows for a more personalized representation of you and your significant other. It goes beyond standard shots and includes elements that are meaningful to you, including details about your relationship, shared interests, and the personalities of you and your partner.

Memorable Moments

A well-crafted narrative creates a cohesive and memorable storyline. By arranging photos in a way that tells a chronological or thematic story, the wedding album becomes a visual journey that you can relive and share with others.

 Documentary Style

Storytelling involves a documentary or photojournalistic style, capturing candid moments as they unfold. The emphasis is on emotions, and scenarios unfolding that may capture anticipation, …

Connection with Viewers

When the wedding album tells a compelling story, it can engage viewers and help them connect with you and your spouse. It allows family and friends to experience the day vicariously, even if they were not physically present.

Timeless Appeal

In addition to the narratives, storytelling wedding photography has a timeless quality that endures through the years. It makes it easier for your friends and relatives to remember your wedding and creates a collection of images that remain relevant and cherished over time.

Artistic Expression

For top wedding photographers like the ones we recommend, storytelling is a form of artistic expression. We think the photos in the collection are each their own work of art and we’re honored to share them with you.

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