The 1920’s is the decade when fashion became more exciting and attractive. Women deserted the former constricting and modest clothing of former years and developed a style of their own. This explains why our modern era is inspired so much by this time period.

Because the 1920’s were such a prosperous era and social customs became more relaxed, clothing styles reached a whole new revolution, with fashion styles such as the flapper dress and extravagant hats and headpieces. These 1920’s styles make for beautiful and fun wedding inspirations!

Thank you to Percy Sales and his team of professionals for making this wedding perfect.

You dreamed of this day your whole life—the perfect dress, the most beautiful venue and just the right color of exquisite flower arrangements.  It’s one of the most special days of your lifetime.  For that reason alone, your choice of wedding photographer is of great importance and one that should become a necessary component of your wedding planning.

The photos should be beautiful and make you feel as if time stopped still on your wedding day!

Your wedding will come and go, but the wedding photography will last forever. These momentous photos will become priceless heirlooms to enjoy years for years to come.

Here at Albert Postel, we value the significance of professional photography coupled with personal client interaction.  This union allows us to portray through our photos the precise mood you want for your exquisite wedding day.

Choosing the right wedding photographer is a huge decision that requires careful consideration.

Here are a few tips to help you in the process:

Visit potential photographers’ website and carefully review their portfolios.  Websites have become visual storefronts reflecting photographers’ personalities and work ethics. Experienced photographers usually display their recent work online.  Navigating their websites will save you time pre-qualifying photographers. Take a look at our gallery to get a feel for how a professional portfolio should look.

Communication

Regardless of how talented photographers are, it is extremely important to have a good relationship with them.  Today, personal contact is disappearing because of emailing and text messaging, which is informal and lacks a personal touch. Here at Albert Postel we value the art of talking to the client, for this is important to determine if the “mutual chemistry” is right.

The photographer should make you feel at ease and comfortable for some of your most emotional and personal moments. Even if your photos are being taken by one of the busiest, top photographers in California, you still should feel your wedding day is unique and the photographer’s central focus.

Remember, your photographer will be a vital part of one of the most significant days of your life, so be sure to choose someone you trust.

Quick Tip

Start with engagement photos to feel out photographers and to see how they work behind the camera.  At this session, ask a lot of questions and request that the photographer analyze your face to learn how he/she will achieve your most flattering image and angles.  This will help you to feel more confident and relaxed on your wedding day!

Understanding

Your photographer should prioritize understanding your desires without needing too much direction.  He should take pride in capturing the story of your day without interrupting any special moments.

The groom’s boastful smirk as he takes that first glance of his beautiful bride; the watery-eyed father giving away his little girl, and the look of adoration upon the bride and groom after they take their first kiss as a married couple—these are some of the memorable details a photographer should shoot. These moments should not be missed, but cherished by all who remember them. And your wedding photographer should be ready and willing to capture those moments so you have them forever.

Here are some of the memorable moments we capture for our clients. Enjoy!

If you are nearing your wedding day and searching for photographers, you most likely have heard the term “photojournalistic.” Most Los Angeles wedding photographers offer this type of photography simply because it differs from the traditional, posed shots and adds some variety to the wedding pictures.

Which one is best for your wedding? Before you answer that question, you should understand the difference between the two styles.

Traditional Photography for Weddings

Traditional wedding photography involves formal, posed shots where a wedding photographer positions people to look towards the camera and smile. These shots are pre-planned and require some thought to set up and direct.

Though traditional photos are customary in most weddings, they fail to display the personalities and raw beauty of people in their natural element. Every wedding should have some traditional photos to put over the mantle and grace wedding albums. But, the addition of candid shots adds another dimension of uniqueness.

Photojournalistic Photography

Photojournalistic photography can be described as telling a story with photos. The wedding photographer does not pose the subjects, but captures moments without any preparation.

A trained eye knows exactly when to take a picture so it does not look posed and it shows off the unique personality of the subject. These photos capture the “real” memories, and for couples they help to freeze-frame moments in time they will never get to see again.

Here at Albert Postel, our modern photographers love to shoot photojournalistic photos. On your wedding day, we place ourselves in ideal locations and are ready and prepared to take that million dollar shot just as no one is looking.

When our clients view their wedding photos for the first time, the ones that bring tears to their eyes are the un-posed, candid shots. They look in amazement because it’s as if they are transported back to that day and viewing it from entirely different eyes. They get to see what was happening as they were busy dancing, greeting guests, and saying their vows.

Which style is best for you? This will depend on your preferences. At Albert Postel, we shoot a mixture of the two styles to create an overall memorable experience.

Check out our wedding photo gallery to see what styles you prefer.

Take a look at some of our recent wedding photos:

At Albert Postel, we adore photographing children at weddings. Their honest zeal for life and childlike enthusiasm comes across beautifully on camera.

There is nothing more adorable than a cute flower girl grasping her basket tighter than life, or a handsome little man holding the precious ring pillow waiting for his debut down the aisle. Capturing children is one of the treasures we as Los Angeles wedding photographers love about our job, but knowing how to do it right helps us do our job even better.

There is no “wrong” way to take a child’s photo, for their cuteness and playful nature is loved by the camera. But, there is a right way to make those precious moments larger than life. The photos that capture the chance moments you may never see again are those you will cherish for a lifetime.

If you want a little inside information on how we capture the precious moments of the children in your wedding, here are some of our professional photography tips:

Assess Personalities

The moment I meet your children, I will know their distinct personalities. This is one of the many traits of an experienced wedding photographer. By knowing their personalities, you know how to approach each child to keep them feeling relaxed and like themselves.

The kids with buoyant personalities light up the camera and keep us on our toes. However, the shyer children need a gentler approach so we can capture the essence of their beauty without catching them off guard.

Get Down to Their Level

Children are very perceptive and they know when someone is connecting with them. I like to crouch down to their level before I take a shot to let them know I am someone they can trust and also to get a more personal photo. Once we establish that rapport and I make them feel comfortable, they know that when I am following them around, they can feel right at home. This is how I can get the perfect shot because the children are free to act natural. I can capture their true personalities which results in timeless wedding photographs.

Don’t Pre-judge a Moment

Some wedding photographers stop shooting when a child starts eating or gets a little rowdy. Here at Albert Postel, we know some of the best shots happen when children are in their natural element.

Whether stuffing their face at the table, or throwing a temper tantrum in front of mom, even if there is no smile, some of the cutest and most creative pictures come at the strangest moments.

The most important aspect to photographing young children at a wedding is to allow them to interact naturally, even when posing them for photos. When the wedding photographer is familiar with the personality and demeanor of the child, he/she will know how to pose them so they feel comfortable and also be right there when they make a candid expression that steals hearts.

Below are some of our most precious children’s wedding photos from our photography portfolio. We hope you enjoy them as much as we enjoyed shooting them!

How to Look Your Best in Your Wedding Photographs

It’s not uncommon for brides to stress about their wedding day photos, especially since they only get one chance to shine. But unfortunately this stress doesn’t help the situation. In fact, it may hinder how you pose and feel on your wedding day.

At Albert Postel, we love to give our clients professional wedding photography tips so they can have the best experience on their wedding day. Whether you are looking for a Los Angeles wedding photographer or one in any other part of the world, these universal pointers will help you look and feel your best no matter where you get married.

Formal Posing

It’s important to know how to pose in formal shots to look your best. Try out the following tips and give them a little practice before your wedding day. Turn your body to the side on a 45 degree angle from the camera. Lift your head slightly and put your weight on your back leg. Stand up straight and keep your shoulders back. This is generally the most flattering for people in photographs.

While the wedding photographer will set up some traditional poses, generally, the candid moments are the ones that bring tears to our eyes. Candids show the reality of emotion and capture genuine moments that are too precious to pass by.

Remember to enjoy your day and try not to stress about perfect posing. The more natural you are the better the photos will come out.

Personal Appearance

Opt for professional makeup application, if possible. It’s not every day that you are photographed for hours in different lights and social situations. Your everyday makeup application may make you look washed out in wedding photos. Professionals know how to play up your nicest features to make you look your absolute best.

Tip: Try out a few makeup artists at least a few weeks before the wedding and take practice pictures. A good wedding makeup artist will be one who is skilled in photography for weddings not just makeup for events.

Oily skin? Facial shine can come through in photographs. Use powders to control it. This also works well for the groom! Assign one of your maids to take makeup duty and give her your powder, lip gloss and any other item you will need throughout the day to stay looking fresh.

Don’t forget to eat and stay hydrated! Skipping meals the day of the wedding will not make you look any smaller in that dress. Refraining from eating or forgetting to drink will be evident in your face and you could lose your glow. Keep some water by you and sip it throughout the day.

Have Fun!

More important than any other tip we could give you—take a deep breath and have fun! Your emotion will come across in your wedding photographs, so the more you enjoy your day, the more you will enjoy your photos!

Take a look at some of our brides and couples who relaxed and enjoyed their wedding day. Their enthusiasm is evident in these lovely candid shots.

Photography portrays stories without words and allows us to freeze-frame priceless moments that we can never regain in the present.

At Albert Postel, we love to create stories and make memories with our photos and we are excited to share those happy moments with our readers!

Today’s post is all about the memorable and beautiful wedding day for the happy couple, Matt and Michele.

The blissful bride and groom whisked dozens of their cherished family and friends off to the Langham Pasadena Hotel California to celebrate the beginning of their new lives together. The backdrop was earthy, elegant and romantic which provided a fantastic accompaniment to an already stunning couple. The lush gardens, classic colors, and opulent ballroom made every wedding photograph sing and speak on its own.

Matt and Michele were a joy to work with, and the happy couple and their cherished guests made the entire day one to remember. We love to establish a special connection with our clients and we were happy to be present to witness their union.

As wedding photographers in Los Angeles, we love to make our couples’ dreams come true with our artistic photography and tell a story with all types of albums from traditional to photojournalism. Take a look at some of their album pages and you will be transported back to their wedding day along with the joys and laughter that made it so special.

Congratulations Matt and Michele! Here’s to a lifetime of happiness and joy!

To see more photos of our stunning wedding couples, please visit our wedding photography gallery page.

Do you ever wonder what goes through the head of your wedding photographer on the day of your wedding?

Click, click, click—several hundreds to thousands of photos capturing every detail of your wedding day so every time you look at the photos you re-live another memory of your special day.

It’s Always About the Perfect Shot

Besides mulling over the important details of who, what, where and when, most photographers are imagining and creating every minute. Their minds are forever envisioning the perfect shot, and the placement of objects and people. They are looking at lights, angles, potential candids and surveying the area for locations that will make the perfect backdrop for timeless photographs.

Los Angeles wedding photographers are similar to quick-change artists. They must adapt rapidly and creatively see a photo happening even before it occurs.

Great modern photographers see the world through a lens. The untrained eye may see your cute flower girl holding a basket of rose petals. However, a skilled wedding photographer will see the photo of a beautiful girl with cascading hair and a smile that when her head is tilted just so, it will create the perfect, timeless photo that seems as if time stood still.

The Bride Takes Center Stage

The bride is the main focus of the wedding day and wedding photographers are trained to photograph them in their “best light.”

Your wedding photos will be with you forever. They will adorn your mother’s fireplace mantle, be shared by your children, and will forever tell the tale of your wedding day.

Are you worried about how you will look in your pictures? Of course you are!

Everyone takes bad pictures from time to time, but your wedding day is not the time to put forth your worst face.

Skilled photographers know that this one day is the single most important day of your life and the way you look in your photographs is crucial to its success. They know the perfect angles, lighting and poses to showcase you in your most beautiful self and create a masterpiece of photos you are sure to cherish forever.

Is that all? No! Besides creating, planning, surveying, and plotting, your Los Angeles photographer has to perform all of these tasks while trying not to interrupt you too much. They are genuinely concerned that you will enjoy your day and their services won’t be too much of an interruption.

Such is a day in the life of a skilled wedding photographer…

Want to see the final product?

Here are some beautiful shots that depict what can be accomplished with creative and timeless professional photography: