Why fun adventurous couples love documentary wedding photography
Ditch the Stiff Poses
When you picture your wedding photos, do you imagine endless awkward poses, forced smiles, and a photographer telling you to “tilt your head just a little more”? Probably not. Most couples I work with want something completely different: photos that feel real, emotional, and full of life. That’s where documentary wedding photography comes in.
As a documentary wedding photographer, my goal is to capture your day exactly as it happens—the laughs, the tears, the wind in your veil, and the wild dance moves you’ll laugh about for years. If you’re a couple who loves adventure, fun, and authenticity, this style of photography was made for you.
What is Documentary Wedding Photography?
Think of it as storytelling through photos. Instead of stopping you every five minutes for poses, I focus on the moments happening naturally:
Your best friends hyping you up while you get ready
Your partner’s teary reaction when they first see you
The flower girl sneaking extra petals from her basket
Grandma breaking it down on the dance floor
It’s not about perfection—it’s about capturing the emotions and energy of your wedding day in the most authentic way possible.
Why Fun & Adventurous Couples Love It
You get to be yourselves. No fake poses. No worrying if your smile looks “right.” You just live in the moment.
It captures the unexpected. The big belly laughs, the bear hugs, the messy cake smashes—things you’ll never want to forget.
It feels more like your wedding, not a photoshoot. You don’t have to constantly think about the camera—you get to focus on each other and your people.
Your gallery tells a full story. Instead of 200 posed photos, you get a visual novel of your day, start to finish.
One of my favorite weddings was with a couple who had the most joyful, adventurous energy. Instead of a perfectly posed ceremony exit, they ran down the aisle screaming and laughing. If I had stopped them for a “pretty” shot, that raw joy would’ve been lost. Instead, the photos show exactly who they are: bold, fun, and 100% themselves.
That’s the magic of documentary photography—you see your personality shining through.
For Couples Who Feel Awkward in Front of the Camera
If the thought of posing in front of a camera makes you cringe, you’re not alone. So many couples tell me, “We’re awkward in photos.” But when you’re focused on living your day, not performing for the lens, that awkwardness disappears. My job is to anticipate moments, not manufacture them.
Your wedding day isn’t about looking perfect in photos—it’s about living it fully and having the memories preserved forever. If you’re dreaming of a gallery that feels like you, full of laughter, adventure, and heart, documentary wedding photography may be your perfect fit.
If this sounds like your vibe, I’d love to chat! As a documentary wedding photographer based in Oklahoma City (and traveling wherever love takes me), I specialize in capturing weddings for fun, adventurous couples who want their story told authentically.