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so im really haapy with my photographers work, but heres the thing, whenever i look at ANY photographer's pictures, i ALWAYS love the style of engagement shoots (the whole lovey dovy, natural pictures of couples) would it offend my photograpaher if i asked for him to shoot our wedding portriats (of me and my FH)in the "Engagement like style" i dont really know what proper photographer etiquitte is and really dont want to offend my photographers style, but i do want to tell him what i want. (btw i do like his wedding picture style too its just i always love engagemnt pictures style) also, is it ok to ask for more portrait pictures instead of tons of pictures of the cermoney and reception?? me and fh still wnat pictures of the cermony and reception but really like portraits the best and want more of them with us 2 and also our family and bridal party

 here are some examples of my photographer's engagement pics- thisis the style i love (all pictures are from sweet exposures photography)

I think this is something you should talk to a photographer about before you book. I definitely don't think it's unreasonable, but I also think you both should know what the expectations are before you start a business relationship together. Some photographers still prefer traditional posed shots and others do 'photojournalism' - just depends on what you want and what they like to shoot (but IMHO any photographer who is good at what they do should listen to what you want and do what they can to make you and FI happy). Just sit down and talk with them and draw out EXACTLY what you want so there is not confusion.

Bella

Like Bella_Luna mentioned, I think a good term to describe what you like is photojournalism. And definitely share pics you love with your photog!

I agree with the comments above about having a phtoographer who shoots in the style you like. Not all photographers have a photojournalistic style. It's not necessarily that they wouldn't want to shoot like that, it's that it is may not be their style.

Since you have already booked your photog, I would have a conversation with him or her sharing why you like best obout their work and your vision for the day and see if you can find a compromise that will work.

Also, be clear about what you want. Just reading through your post, you say you want more candid shots but then say you want a lot of formals. If you want more relaxed photos of your bridal party, for example, hanging out, laughing, etc vs. them all stiffly lined up smiling at the camera, then explaining it that way may help get your ideas across.

As far as the quantity of pictures (formals vs. ceremony/reception coverage). You have your photographer for XX amount of hours...you're paying for the hours not the number of shots.  So just plan your timeline out well so that you have enough time for the formals that you want, and beyond that, just let them shoot how they would normally shoot during the ceremony and then during the time they're at the reception. Not every picture they take will come out perfectly, so give them the opportunity to get the shots they need to ensure they have enough to give you :)