There is something profoundly magical about detail wedding photography. It is very unlike any other type of shot, where you can see some motion. Even portrait shots have some dynamic, let alone panoramas and wide angles where the new couple is walking, holding hands or even standing still – there is always the feeling of life captured in mid-motion. Which is great, of course. It is the goal of every wedding photographer in Toronto – to capture the energy of the event, its very life essence.

Detail wedding photography does something opposite, but no less magnificent. It creates crystallized moments of absolute clarity, when time seems to stop completely and everybody is holding their breath. A good macro shot of the wedding rings, or the bride’s hand resting on the limo door can have the same effect on those who view them; a momentary shock caused by the sheer intensity of the image.

There is more to it however, than the magic of the moment. Consider the classic topic of macro wedding photography shots: the rings set together on a pristine white tablecloth amid flower arrangements. In addition to the beauty of the shot itself, it is also profoundly symbolic of the event, the intertwining of hearts and lives. Good detail photography internalizes those moments.

If you are looking for a Toronto wedding photographer and wish to have macro shots as part of your deliverables, make sure to discuss it in advance. Ask to see their album and make sure their macro shots are done very well and in a style that you enjoy seeing. Those shots are not very simple to capture, so make sure you get someone who can do it well.

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