{"id":14441,"date":"2016-07-26T12:08:23","date_gmt":"2016-07-26T17:08:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/?p=14441"},"modified":"2025-03-21T12:18:20","modified_gmt":"2025-03-21T17:18:20","slug":"is-documentary-photography-right-for-your-event","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/is-documentary-photography-right-for-your-event\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Documentary Photography Right for Your Event?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"last-updated entry-meta\">Last updated on March 21, 2025<\/p><br><p><em>Article author, Becky Yee, is the founder and principal of Around Digital Media. She is an award winning photographer and was part of PDN\u2019s Photo Annual.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>When planning an event, it&#8217;s good to think about what you and your guests will take away from the experience. High-quality images are one of the best ways to remember\u2014or even memorialize\u2014an event.\u00a0However, some events are milestone occasions in which you won&#8217;t want to be stuck behind a camera. That&#8217;s when you need to hire\u00a0a photographer.\u00a0But before you begin your quest to find the right professional,\u00a0consider looking at different styles of photography.\u00a0For special event photography, there are two main styles: traditional and documentary style.\u00a0Knowing the difference between these two styles\u00a0can help you convey your wants and needs, and ensure you get all the shots you desire.\u200b<\/p>\n<p>\u200b<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 960px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 2250px;\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/20140206_Dore-1517-e1467067173819.jpg?resize=950%2C634&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Documentary photography\" width=\"950\" height=\"634\" \/><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dore Design Ready Wear New York Fashion Week<\/p><\/div>\n<p>\u200b<\/p>\n<h2>Traditional Photography<\/h2>\n<p>Traditional photography creates a posed look that&#8217;s carefully constructed by the photographer. They typically have a shot list, which defines the most important moments to be photographed.\u00a0We&#8217;ve all seen wedding photos with\u00a0a seemingly infinite combination of family members, guests, and friends. Each person is strategically\u00a0positioned, looking\u00a0directly at the camera and smiling.\u00a0These are the photos we send with a card saying \u201cThank you for coming and sharing this special moment with us.\u201d The shots are necessary and nearly always great, but there&#8217;s also risk of it\u00a0being cookie cutter, predictable, and sometimes even fake-looking.<\/p>\n<p>\u200b<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 960px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 2250px;\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/20140206_Dore-1502-1-e1467067211578.jpg?resize=950%2C633&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Documentary photography\" width=\"950\" height=\"633\" \/><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dore Design Ready Wear New York Fashion Week<\/p><\/div>\n<p>\u200b<\/p>\n<h2>Documentary Photography\u200b<\/h2>\n<p>Documentary photography, also referred to as photojournalism, is an authentic and creative way to get candid shots of your guests.\u00a0The photographer maneuvers like a fly on the wall, documenting moments without his or her influence or manipulation.\u00a0The advantage of this style of photography is that it captures genuine smiles, laughter, and emotions. The disadvantage is that you may not always look your best in every photo. Your mouth may be open or your expression askew. Perhaps only half of your face is visible in the shot.\u00a0Documentary photography is unintrusive, but it&#8217;s also unpredictable.<\/p>\n<p>\u200b<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 960px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 2250px;\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/20140206_Dore-1437-e1467067236429.jpg?resize=950%2C633&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Documentary photography\" width=\"950\" height=\"633\" \/><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dore Design Ready Wear New York Fashion Week<\/p><\/div>\n<p>\u200b<\/p>\n<p>Another element to consider is the use of\u00a0flash or ambient light. Traditional photography for special events is shot with a flash. This is especially important for events taking place at night or in a dimly lit room. Flash is best for making the images clean and clear, and it can be very flattering.\u00a0The disadvantage is that all the photos can appear very similar\u00a0or have a clinical look to them.<\/p>\n<p>Documentary photography is usually taken with ambient or available light. This is a great way to\u00a0capture the atmosphere or\u2014you guessed it\u2014ambience of the event. Ambient lighting\u00a0also creates unique, moody, and artistic imagery. The disadvantage is that you may get unflattering shadows across faces or the photographer has to use a very high <a href=\"https:\/\/photographylife.com\/what-is-iso-in-photography\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ISO<\/a>, making\u00a0the pictures appear grainy and lower quality.<\/p>\n<p>\u200b<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 960px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 1000px;\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/20140206_Dore-208.jpg?resize=950%2C1425&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Documentary Photography\" width=\"950\" height=\"1425\" \/><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dore Design Ready Wear New York Fashion Week<\/p><\/div>\n<p>\u200b<\/p>\n<p>For a special event, photography style doesn&#8217;t have to be &#8220;either this or that.&#8221;\u00a0In fact, some photographers shoot both styles, carrying two cameras\u00a0on them at all times. One camera comes equipped with a flash, and the other camera is setup to capture ambient light for\u00a0documentary style photos. This can be an important factor as to why some photographers have higher rates\u00a0than others. Whichever professional you choose for your event, be sure to come prepared with a solid understanding of photography styles and a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/?p=14580&amp;preview=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">list of questions <\/a>you want answered.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">GigSalad helps talented people do what they love. 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