The wedding photographer must walk a balance between portrait photographer and photojournalist. Why a balance?   Portrait photographers learn lighting ratios such as the normal 3-1 ratio for lighting the face, as well as portrait composition. They then spend time setting up their shots for a desired lighting effect. I always like to refer to it as being a "light smith". They strive to control every aspect of the portrait. The photojournalist on the other hand is "quick to draw" you might say. He or she is able to capture a fleeting moment in time. They are on their toes looking for the chance shot. In a wedding you are expected to get portrait like images but you are limited in time and equipment. You are also expected to catch those fleeting moments and memories.

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