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Modernizing Tradition

Contemporary wedding photos cater a demand for increased customization

Implications - While keeping up with tradition is a great way to pay tribute to past techniques, opting for new and improved methods allows for more original experiences. Modern wedding photos that infuse pop culture references and contemporary themes allow couples to be more creative in expressing their interests, offering more of a personalized touch. This illustrates a shift toward customizing consumer experiences.
Trend Themes
1. Customization - Demand for increased customization allows for more creative expression in weddings and engagements.
2. Pop Culture References - The incorporation of pop culture references in wedding and engagement photos allow for a personalized touch.
3. Fantasy-themed - The use of fantasy themes in weddings and engagements creates a unique and memorable experience.
Industry Implications
1. Wedding and Event Planning - These trends offer opportunities to create bespoke, themed, and unconventional wedding and engagement experiences for clients.
2. Photography and Videography - These trends open up opportunities for creative and personalized photo and video services that capture unique client experiences.
3. Entertainment and Pop Culture - These trends reflect the growing importance of pop culture and emphasize the potential for entertainment based on popular themes.
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This unconventional couple created ‘Doctor Who’ wedding engagement photos. The couple shares a mutual love for this British TV show and enlisted the help of photographer Davey Morgan to... MORE
Harajuku-Themed Wedding Portraits
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These Unusual Wedding Photos are Inspired by Harajuku Fashion
This Harajuku fashion-inspired wedding shoot is definitely not for couples who are afraid to infuse color into their special day. The designer behind The Couture Company’s custom bridal gowns... MORE
Movie-Inspired Engagement Photos
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Jeff Grubb and His Fiance Indulge Their Blockbuster Film Fantasy
Committing to the one’s love in life is a big event for many, but most don’t celebrate the occasion as creatively as Jeff Grubb and his newly minted fiance, Stephanie. Jeff Grubb has... MORE
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Quinn Miller Adds a Little Jurassic Park Flair to his Photos
Photographer Quinn Miller is often hired by engaged couples to photograph their bridal parties with some niche interests thrown into every photo. In this case, Miller was asked to photograph the... MORE
Blockbuster Wedding Posters
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This Creative Couple Modeled Their Wedding Posters After Movies
Nashville-based designed Andres Martinez gifted his friends, David DiCicco and Rachael Batts, with the best wedding present a couple could ask for: a set of wedding posters recreating the biggest... MORE
Whimsical Gamer Weddings
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This Couple Chose a World of Warcraft Theme for Their Wedding
It’s easy for gamers to become immersed in fantasy worlds, but newly married couple Craig and Zoe took things to the next level by choosing a World of Warcraft theme for their wedding. This... MORE
Fantasy Show Weddings
Fantasy Show Weddings
This Game of Thrones Fantasy Wedding Ceremony is One-of-a-Kind
Fans of the hit HBO series Game of Thrones can take a few cues from super fans Kerry Ford and Darren Prew’s fantasy wedding. The couple designed their perfect day to mimic the infamous... MORE
play_circle_filledSci-Fi Movie Proposals
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This Sci-Fi Wedding Proposal Video is Equipped with Everything Geeky
The sci-fi wedding proposal video is collectively one of the coolest ways to get someone’s attention. The video features all your favorite sci-fi characters like Darth Vader from Star Wars and... MORE
Wizard-Themed Weddings
Wizard-Themed Weddings
This Spellbinding Harry Potter Wedding Includes Magical Decorations
As huge fans of J.K. Rowling’s work, it’s no surprise that Zoe and Alex Pitas decided to throw a Harry Potter wedding for their special day. The couple set up their wedding at The... MORE

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