Hollye is an award winning photographer who specializes in fine art and wedding photography. She has photographed around the world in 6 of 7 continents and is a self-proclaimed travel addict. Moreover, Hollye is passionate about photographing the extraordinary moments in life!
Questions & Answers
Q: What are the different types of wedding photography?
I classify wedding photographers in three different categories. Editorial, Photojournalistic, and Traditional. Most photographers are mix of the three, some more heavily than others.
Editorial: definition and show photo example
Photojournalistic: definition and show photo example
Traditional: definition and show photo example
Q: What are some of the trends in wedding photography?
- Off-camera lighting tricks and techniques
- Different posing styles, i.e. bride pulling up her dress
- Sunflares
- Adding texture to images
- Bridal boudior
- Non-traditional group shots
- Unique and playful detail shots
- Trash the dress and day after sessions where we shoot in water, mud, citylife
- Timeless black and whites are always in style
Q: What advice can you give brides on hiring a photographer?
Find someone you like. Someone who makes you feel good in front of the lens. If you're really picky, you can schedule an engagement session with them before you book the wedding to see if its someone you are comfortable working with.
Q: Can you give advice to some of the brides watching on how to look their best in front of the lens?
The best way to look good is to feel good. Get sleep, don't drink too much at the rehearsal dinner, hydrate, and be sure to eat the day of.
