Planning a wedding can be stressful.

Photography is an important part of the celebration.

If you’re planning a wedding, you have likely researched different photographers and photography styles.

Candid wedding photo of couple

The Google search results can feel overwhelming.

A few terms you may have heard about photography styles would be documentary, natural, and reportage.

You might be wondering what they all mean.

Wedding guests tossing groom up

According to wedding photographerMicaela Karina, they all essentially refer to the same thing.

If this is something that sounds appealing to you, you might want to read on.

Documentary wedding photographer Scott Carney detailed in aYouTube videowhy he loves engaging in this style.

Candid wedding photo of couple

The lack of forced moments results in truly meaningful pictures.

Is your niece the quiet sort who observes the people around her?

Does your brother like to be the life of the party?

You’d be assured of your loved ones being documented in their natural elements.

They learn the couple’s unique story, how they met, etc.

Have a conversation with your reportage-style wedding photographer.

What a lovely treat.