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At Fire by Night Photos, I don’t just take pictures — I tell stories.
I specialize in documentary-style wedding and lifestyle photography that captures real, unfiltered moments as they unfold. My work is rooted in emotion, honesty, and a timeless, cinematic approach — preserving the quiet glances, the wild laughter, and the in-between moments that often go unseen.
Every gallery is a love letter to the people in front of my lens — a visual story that feels just as real and alive years from now as it did the day it was lived.
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Top Wedding Photography Trends for 2025: What Brides Are Loving This Year
As the world of weddings continues to evolve, so does wedding photography. In 2025, brides are looking for creative, meaningful, and authentic ways to capture their special day. From fresh styles to innovative techniques, here are the top wedding photography trends that are set to shine this year.
1. Editorial-Style Storytelling
Wedding photos are becoming more than just a collection of moments; they’re transforming into curated stories. Editorial-style photography combines documentary authenticity with high-fashion vibes, making every couple feel like the stars of their own magazine spread. Expect bold angles, unique compositions, and an artistic flair that elevates traditional wedding photography.
How Fire by Night Photos Does It: I love to blend documentary storytelling with cinematic artistry, ensuring your photos feel natural yet polished. By focusing on your unique story, we create an editorial feel while capturing the essence of your day. Paying special attention to the colors and lighting that are unique to the moment ensuring that your moments are raw yet feel like your watching a movie.
2. Emphasis on Authentic Moments
In 2025, authenticity is everything. Couples want photographers who capture the real, unscripted emotions of their day. From stolen glances to unplanned laughter, candid photography remains a top priority. This trend reflects a desire to preserve memories exactly as they happened, imperfections and all.
How Fire by Night Photos Does It: My documentary-journalistic style is designed to capture the raw emotions and genuine moments that make your wedding day special. We focus on blending into the background to let the day unfold naturally.
3. Mixed Media Photography
Brides are embracing the blend of digital and film photography for a rich and textured visual experience. Film offers a nostalgic, timeless quality that pairs beautifully with the sharpness of digital. Many photographers are also experimenting with Polaroids, Super 8 video, and other vintage-inspired mediums to add variety and character to wedding galleries.
How Fire by Night Photos Does It: I offer a mix of digital and film photography as well as Super 8 Wedding films and highlights upon request, bringing a touch of nostalgia to your wedding album while maintaining the highest quality in every shot.
4. Sustainable Wedding Photography Practices
As sustainability continues to influence weddings, photographers are adopting eco-conscious practices. From digital-only galleries to energy-efficient equipment, couples are prioritizing vendors who align with their values. This trend reflects a broader shift toward environmentally friendly wedding planning.
How Fire by Night Photos Does It: We’re committed to eco-friendly practices, offering digital galleries, energy-efficient workflows, and sustainable materials for any printed products.
5. Intimate Elopements and Micro-Weddings
Elopements and micro-weddings are here to stay, and they’re shaping photography trends. With fewer guests and more intimate settings, photographers can focus on the couple and the details. Creative shots in breathtaking landscapes, unique venues, or even cozy backyard ceremonies are becoming more popular.
How Fire by Night Photos Does It: I offer micro wedding collections upon request if you know that your wedding will be less than 6 hours long. These collections specialize in capturing the intimacy and beauty of elopements and micro-weddings, ensuring every moment is documented with care and creativity.
6. Dramatic Lighting Techniques
Lighting is playing a central role in wedding photography, with trends favoring dramatic contrasts and creative setups. Whether it’s backlit portraits during golden hour, moody nighttime shots with sparklers, or soft candlelit receptions, 2025’s couples are leaning into the power of light to set the mood.
How Fire by Night Photos Does It: My cinematic editing style enhances dramatic lighting, and we use professional techniques to create stunning portraits no matter the time of day or lighting conditions.
7. Personalized Photo Booths
Photo booths are getting a major upgrade in 2025. Couples are choosing highly customized setups that reflect their personalities or wedding themes. From vintage-style booths to interactive 360-degree cameras, these fun additions offer guests a unique way to celebrate and provide couples with even more memories.
How Fire by Night Photos Does It: I have a list of vendors that I LOVE to partner with to help set up custom photo booth experiences, ensuring the fun and personality of your wedding shine through.
8. Colorful and Vibrant Palettes
Neutral tones have dominated wedding photography in recent years, but 2025 is seeing a shift toward bold, vibrant color palettes. Couples are infusing their weddings with rich hues, and photographers are embracing the challenge of capturing these dynamic colors in a way that feels timeless.
How Fire by Night Photos Does It: My editing process enhances vibrant colors while maintaining a timeless look, ensuring your photos feel bold yet elegant.
9. Focus on Bridal Details
Detail shots have always been part of wedding photography, but in 2025, there’s a stronger emphasis on capturing the unique elements of the day. From intricate lacework on a dress to heirloom jewelry and bespoke invitations, these close-ups add depth to the story of the wedding.
How Fire by Night Photos Does It: I’m lowkey obsessed with all the wedding details. Both the bridal details as well as all the little things that you have painstakingly picked out to represent you at your wedding and I take the time to capture every thoughtful detail of your wedding, ensuring no special element is overlooked.
10. Same-Day Edits and Sneak Peeks
Couples are eager to relive their wedding moments as soon as possible. Same-day edits or next-day sneak peeks are increasingly in demand. Photographers who can quickly deliver a handful of polished photos help couples share their joy immediately with loved ones and on social media.
How Fire by Night Photos Does It: I offer sneak peeks within 24 hours, so you can relive the magic and share it with your loved ones right away.
11. Immersive Drone Photography
Drone photography continues to gain popularity, offering breathtaking aerial shots of venues, ceremonies, and natural landscapes. In 2025, more photographers are using drones to capture creative angles and provide a comprehensive view of the day’s setting.
How Fire by Night Photos Does It: While I currently do not offer drone photography, it is something I am looking to add this year.
12. Golden Hour and Night Photography
While golden hour remains a staple, night photography is becoming just as important. Photographers are incorporating creative lighting techniques to capture couples under the stars, against illuminated architecture, or surrounded by glowing lanterns for truly magical images.
How Fire by Night Photos Does It: I love golden hour, blue hour and night photography, and understand how each hour changes and makes the photos feel a certain way. I will utilize certain lighting techniques to create romantic and dreamy shots depending on what you the couple are seeking.
13. Cinematic Video Fusion
Photography and videography are merging in new ways, with more couples opting for cinematic highlight reels that blend still photos with short video clips. These dynamic presentations add motion and depth to the storytelling process. Be sure to tell your videographer that you are looking for something of this nature when you are speaking to them and ask to see some of their past work.
14. Focus on Family and Cultural Traditions
With more couples emphasizing family and cultural heritage, photographers are capturing meaningful traditions and interactions. These moments not only honor the couple’s background but also create heartfelt, unique images that will be cherished for generations.
How Fire by Night Photos Does It: I work closely with couples to understand and honor their traditions, ensuring every cultural or family moment is captured beautifully. I send out in depth questionnaires that I build my day and shot list off of ensuring that I never miss a shot and I can honor any family and traditions that you are implementing into your wedding or elopement.
Final Thoughts
Wedding photography in 2025 is all about personalization, artistry, and authenticity. Whether you’re drawn to vibrant colors, dramatic lighting, or candid moments, these trends offer something for every bride. At Fire by Night Photos, I embrace these trends while maintaining a timeless and cinematic style to ensure your memories remain as beautiful as your big day. Let’s create something unforgettable together!
Are you feeling overwhelmed with the sheer number of tasks that go into planning a wedding? You’re not alone. From finding the perfect venue to choosing your vendors, there are countless decisions to be made. It’s easy to overlook something important in the rush to get everything done. That’s why I’ve created the ultimate pre-wedding checklist to help you stay on track and make sure your special day runs smoothly.
I know I know, you are probably going to say “We are just so awkward in front of the camera. We don’t know what to do, we don’t think we need the photos.” First off, I hear you. Engagement photos are so great to get you comfortable with me, my work ethic and having a camera pointed at you. E.P. (engagement photos) allow you and your spouse to feel out the process before the rush of the wedding day.
Oak Hallow Farms is a breathtaking property that offers various picturesque backdrops, a stunning barn, serene pond and one of my personal favorites, a vintage car! From black tie Saturday to a rustic chic style wedding Sunday, OHF can do both with ease in their dreamy barn and outdoor spaces.
There are so many benefits of having a second photographer at your wedding. One of the biggest pros to having one is the variety of shots captured which in turn gives YOU better coverage during your big day. Having started shooting weddings as a second, I know first hand the importance of a good second shooter.
Having a second shooter there also allows me to breathe a bit throughout the day. While I’m with you capturing those precious moments during your romantics, I can have my second getting all those candids of your guests enjoying themselves at cocktail hour. This allows me to be more creative and take a bit more time to get all those moments that make your heart sing.
A second shooter is also valuable for larger weddings and bridal parties. It’s much easier to divide and conquer when organizing larger groups. While I’m with the bride and her ladies, my second could be out with the guys, hyping them up and getting their formals done to keep us ahead of schedule.
If you have a tighter timeline for your day, there typically doesn’t leave much room for error. Think of having a second shooter as a nice backup to your main. Think of if like this, while I’m busy capturing you and your families after the ceremony, my second can be off with your guests getting details and other angels of your party! This way I can be in two places at once, never missing a beat and getting you all those shots you desire for your day.
I have a list of steadfast photographers that have similar styles to my own that I can pick from, giving you the best experience possible.
