Thankfully, not everyone is after run of the mill wedding photographs. There are couples out there who want their snaps to be so dazzling, so editorial and so American-Vogue that they could literally be in the pages of any fashion magazine. If this (who am I kidding? I’m sure it is) if you are, then this is why Matthew Sowa Photography is the wedding photographer for you.
The Role of a Vogue Wedding Photographer
A Vogue wedding photographer is the kind of photographer who will shoot your wedding as if it were a photoshoot for a magazine. Every shot is planned to perfection. It will look as though every photograph has a statement to make, with the use of direction, positioning, and light being all carefully considered, resulting in a wedding collection that could have easily been published in a fashion magazine.
But the crème de la crème of Vogue-style wedding photographers realise that it isn’t just about fashion. Your big day is extremely emotional and your photographs need to convey that too. By combining the cool polish of fashion photography with sincere photojournalism, Matthew Sowa captures the glamour of your big day as well as the heartfelt memories that make it yours.
Why Matthew Sowa Is the Vogue Wedding Photographer for You
Award-Winning Editorial Photography
Matthew Sowa has been rated one of the world’s leading wedding photographers by ISPWP. This accolade was also bestowed on Fearless Photographers, One EyeLand, and Master Photographers of North America. Readers and judges alike have found his work innovative, beautiful and heartfelt, which of course are the essential virtues of an editorial wedding photographer of global renown.
A Fashion-Forward Eye with Authentic Storytelling
Matthew’s approach to photography has the visual know-how of high end fashion photography combined with the sincerity and naturalness of documentary wedding photography. He knows how to position a couple in soft natural light, what angle to shoot from, how to read a moment and capture it to make it special. His images are cinematic and stylish while always feeling genuine.
Experience Across Luxury and Iconic Venues
Matthew has shot at some of the most legendary and exclusive venues throughout New York City and elsewhere in his 18 years of wedding photography, from the Metropolitan Club, to Central Park, the rooftops of Tribeca, Oheka Castle, and The Pierre Hotel. His portfolio ranges from private elopements to large luxury events, and he has the experience and versatility to produce images worthy of Vogue anywhere.
What Vogue-Style Wedding Photography Looks Like
Vogue wedding photography is something editorial. It is the cinematic lighting that beautifully shapes the bride’s face, the composition that is perfectly posed and nonchalant at once, the depth and richness of the color palette that is just… Magazine. It’s the design of the wedding dress that turns the bride into art, the love in the couples eyes that radiates in every shot, and the venue that is a complete setting.
Matthew Sowa is an artist who employs a technical and artistic combination in his photographs. He is keenly aware of how to use the light to best effect, how to portray prominent elements in the foreground and background, and how to capture motion elegantly in the moment. His black-and-white wedding photography is especially prominent.
Editorial Wedding Photography: Beyond Beautiful Photos
Telling the Story of Your Day
The difference between good editorial wedding photography and the best is story-telling. Matthew doesn’t just take pictures of beautiful things. He understands the rhythm of your day, reads the events that are unfolding, and creates a sequence of photos that takes you from preparing yourselves in the morning until you leave on the party bus at the end of the night. Everything is part of a story, and this story is completely yours.
Posing That Feels Natural
A key factor in the rush-in, hands out, looking away, looking at camera pose and so on often seen in vogue-style wedding photography is that it never looks like a pose. Matthew is able to suggest poses and motions that appear relaxed and natural, get couples to relax into appearing natural and intimate with one another, and produce portraits that are both fashionably elegant and highly personal and what brides tell you they want when they say they want their wedding to look like a magazine!
Luxury Wedding Photography for Discerning Couples
Vow to Vogue style photography is for couples who have seriously considered every aspect of their wedding day from the bouquet to the dress to the location. They are looking for a photographer who is just as serious. Matthew Sowa Photography is for couples who value excellent photography and are looking for a real professional and the consummate artist.
Vogue Wedding Photography and Fashion-Inspired Bridal Portraits
Some of the most timeless memories from a wedding day happen during the bridal portrait session, where everything comes together perfectly, the bride is dressed, lighting is at its best, and emotion is high. Matthew Sowa approaches the bridal portrait session with the same skill and sense of artistry as he would any fashion editorial. The end product is a collection of fine art.
No matter if your gown is a soft, romantic look, a daring, architectural statement, or an exquisitely detailed lace confection, Matthew knows how to shoot you to make you look utterly fabulous. He considers all of it, from the light reflection on the fabric, to the fit of the bouquet.
Why Vogue Wedding Photography Is Worth Investing In
The one thing you will have from your wedding day forever is your photographs. Your flowers will die, the cake will be gobbled up and the music will fade away, but your photos will stay. Booking a Vogue style photographer is investing in photography that will look stunning for the next 50 years, not just the next 50 minutes.
Matthew Sowa Photography will provide you a gallery that is what most of my couples would say is beyond all expectations. From the very first to the very last image, each one of your galleries will depict the love, beauty and energy of your day in the most beautiful way possible.
How to Book Matthew Sowa as Your Vogue Wedding Photographer
The first step is to get in contact by way of matthewsowaphotography.com. Matthew shoots a restricted number of weddings each year so he can dedicate his total attention and one hundred percent creativity to each one. It is highly advisable to book as far in advance as possible so popular dates book up far in advance.
In your consultation, Matthew will discuss your overall idea for your wedding photography, the venues and locations, and how he can best incorporate his editorial wedding photography style into your day. Want your wedding photos to look straight from the pages of VOGUE? This is where your journey starts.
FAQs
Okay. So what is Vogue style wedding photography, and how does it differ from typical wedding photography?
Vogue style wedding photography is a merging of pure high fashion visual aesthetic to tell the story of real emotions. The photographs are created with the same amount of thought and effort that is put into any high end fashion magazine, but at the same time reflects real life images and emotion of your wedding day.
Is Matthew Sowa taking off? Is he traveling for Vogue venues?
Yes. Matthew is available for weddings throughout the United States and around the world. He has experience photographing luxury and editorial weddings in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Bahamas and many other locations. Please speak with him about traveling for your wedding.
How would you describe Matthew Sowa’s style?
Matthew employs a mixture of photojournalism, fine art portraiture and editorial fashion photography in his work. Matthew’s style can best be described as essentially documentary and diary-like with an inclusion of stylish portrait shoots and compositional techniques inspired by fashion photography resulting in a gallery that has the rugged realness of photojournalism but the eye-catching beauty of fashion. Images Courtesy of Matthew.
