The Biggest Wedding Photo and Video Trends for 2022

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Photo Trends for 2022 

After so much time not being able to spend time with family and friends, capturing the moments when that can finally happen again are of the utmost importance. From nighttime portraits to a twist on a boudoir photo shoot, these are the wedding photography trends you can expect to see this year.

ur special day in real time. From live streaming to highlight videos and social media, below are the trends you can expect to see this year.

Save the Date Videos

Paper save-the-date cards are great, but if you really want to stand out--consider sending a video instead. “Expect to see more save the date videos in 2022,” says videographer Abi Matesun of Malekfoto Weddings. “Just as a Hollywood trailer gets you excited about an upcoming movie, many couples are adopting the same strategy to set expectations for their guests about their wedding day.”

8mm Film

While using film is definitely a photography trend at the moment, it's also making its way to the videography space. The motion-picture style evokes a vintage vibe, giving your wedding day images a more romantic feel. “We really love the emergence of 8mm film. There's a nostalgic element to that medium that cannot be emulated digitally. It adds a touch of romance when accompanied by digital imagery,” say Kaleb and Elaine. Videographer Kalechi Noel of Luxor Wedding Films feels similarly. “They all want to feel like their wedding is a movie production,” he says of his couples.

Live-Streamed Weddings

With the pandemic still raging on, friends and family may not feel comfortable traveling just yet, so expect live-streamed weddings to continue into 2022. “With the rise of new Covid variants, hybrid weddings will definitely be a thing in 2022,” says Matesun. “This means that couples would have to consider hiring a live streaming service to enable loved ones with underlying conditions to be part of the celebration from the safety of their homes.”

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Extended Videography

As with photos, couples want every moment of their big weekend captured, and not just the wedding. “Whereas before there wasn't necessarily the desire to have imagery teams present for the whole weekend, we're seeing more and more of our couples place high value on having a videographyteam present to capture the entire wedding experience,” say Kaleb and Elaine.

Highlight Videos

People’s attention spans are shrinking, so many couples are opting for highlight reel versions of their wedding videos to share on social media. Plus, it saves money.  “In the era of ever-shrinking attention spans, compiling five-minute wedding highlights to share with friends and family is an absolute MUST,” says Matesun. “And, it also helps couples save some money, since the video company is not spending additional hours on the long edit. Highlight reels also make for a great way to share the wedding and couple’s love with all those who couldn’t attend the wedding.”

Social Media Influence

The influence of social media is taking over weddings. From TikTok to YouTube, couples are incorporating elements of these platforms into their wedding day. “There is an increased effort, focus and concentration on going viral. Bridal parties will do more organized dances, routines, and activities for the sole purpose of going viral,” says Noel. Matesun noted another social media trend gaining popularity. “Inserting photos into wedding videos,  as seen in many viral TikTok  videos,” he says. “A combination of carefully curated photographs inserted into a video timeline can create a pretty unique visual experience.”

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