When you think back to your wedding day, what do you want to remember? The perfectly posed portraits—or the way your partner’s face lit up when they saw you for the first time? The intricate details of your decor—or the way your best friend wiped away a tear during your vows? Candid wedding photography is all about capturing the real moments—the laughter, the quiet glances, the heartfelt hugs—so that your photos tell the genuine story of your day. And of course, the beautiful portraits and detail shots, but that’s a given. 😉

Why Choose Candid Wedding Photography?

Wedding days are filled with fleeting moments—ones you might not even notice in the whirlwind of emotions. That’s where we come in. Our approach to candid wedding photography is simple: we act as a fly on the wall, blending into the background while still being right in the action. This allows us to capture all the little in-between moments that make your wedding day yours.

• Your grandparents holding hands during the ceremony
• The way your partner reaches for you instinctively throughout the night
• Flower girls whispering secrets back and forth

These are the priceless memories that traditional, posed photography just can’t replicate.

Low Profile, Big Impact: Our Approach to Candid Wedding Photography

We believe that wedding photography should never feel intrusive. While we’re present for all the big moments, we do so with a low profile, allowing events to unfold naturally. We don’t force smiles, we don’t interrupt genuine moments, and we certainly don’t turn your entire wedding day into a photoshoot.

Instead, we carefully anticipate interactions and emotions, always ready to capture the essence of your celebration without disrupting it. Our goal is to provide you with a gallery that feels like stepping back into your big day—not just a collection of staged images.

Even Your Portraits Feel Natural and Candid

We know that formal wedding portraits can sometimes feel stiff or awkward. That’s why even in the moments when we step in to direct, like during family photos and couples portraits, we make sure the experience feels effortless and fun.

Rather than rigid poses, we give you simple movements or actions that look great on camera but allow your personality to shine through. What you make of our direction is totally you—whether that means twirling your dress, whispering something silly into your partner’s ear, or simply holding each other close and soaking in the moment.

A bonus? You won’t be stuck wondering what to do with your hands! We keep things flowing naturally so that your portraits feel just as authentic as the rest of your wedding day.

Noticing the Details That Matter

One of the things we take the most pride in is truly seeing you and your relationships. Every couple, every family, and every wedding dynamic is different, and we make it a priority to capture the moments that are most meaningful to you.

• The inside jokes you share with your siblings
• The way your parents beam with pride when they see you
• The dance floor chaos that defines your friend group

We don’t just capture how you look on your wedding day—we capture how you feel, how you interact, and how your loved ones see you. Because in the end, those are the natural moments that truly matter in telling your love story.

Ready to Capture Your Wedding Day, Naturally?

If you want a wedding gallery that reflects the real moments of your day—the ones filled with emotion, personality, and connection—candid wedding photography is the way to go. We’d love to be part of your story, capturing your day as it naturally unfolds. We have team members in Canada from Toronto to British Columbia, and down the west coast of the USA.

Click here to learn more about our candid wedding photography packages!

FAQ: Candid Wedding Photography

If you still have questions about candid vs posed moments, we’ve got answers for you!

What is candid wedding photography?

Candid wedding photography captures real, unscripted moments—authentic emotions, laughter, and interactions—without overly posed direction. It tells the story of your day as it naturally unfolds.

How do you get candid wedding photos?

The key to great candid wedding photos is having a skilled candid wedding photographer who blends into the background, uses natural light, and anticipates special moments. Choosing a photographer who specializes in this style ensures genuine, emotion-filled images. We’d love to be that photographer for your special day!

What’s the difference between candid images and posed wedding photos?

Posed wedding photos are carefully arranged with specific directions, while candid photos are spontaneous and unplanned, capturing raw emotions and real moments. We like to combine the two during the formal photo section of the day, by giving you actions to do, that we know will photograph well. This is so that you’re not left feeling lost, but you also aren’t feeling like you’re awkwardly posed like a mannequin.

What’s the difference between candid and documentary wedding photography?

Candid photography focuses on capturing unposed moments, while documentary photography takes a broader approach, telling a complete story of the day, often with minimal interference from the photographer. Think of candid as level on, and documentary as level two. We capture documentary style photos of the getting ready and reception. But a full documentary day would involve no photographer interference.

Is candid photography worth it?

Absolutely! Candid photography creates timeless, emotion-filled images that feel natural and bring back real memories, rather than just staged moments. You’ll walk away with photos that feel like you, and capture the intricacies of your real relationship, rather than scripted photos that are ultra posed.

What is considered a candid photo?

A candid photo is any image taken without the subject intentionally posing, often showing genuine emotion, movement, or interaction.

What’s the difference between normal photography and candid photography?

“Normal” photography often includes a mix of posed and planned shots, while candid photography focuses purely on capturing natural, unscripted moments without forced direction- Candid moments. As candid wedding photographers, we make sure to step in if necessary to ensure that you get the best shots possible. We may move a dress strap back into place, or give you a starting point if you’re feeling lost, but we will never make you feel overly posed, awkward, or re-do the “candid’ moments… because that’s just not candid.