Why Your Photographer’s Style Matters (And Why Colour Lovers Love Me)
When you’re choosing a photographer, there’s one thing you really need to know before you even look at prices, packages, or how many photos you get.
It’s this: does their artistic style make your heart do a happy little dance?
You can have the same family, same outfits, same location… but depending on the photographer and their editing style, your photos can look wildly different. Let’s dive in.
The Big Style Divide: Colour vs. Muted
Let’s say you’re scrolling Instagram and you notice two photographers’ work.
Photographer A: Every shot is drenched in soft beige tones, shot exclusively at golden hour. There’s a dreamy, muted feel - like life through a warm, vintage filter. Think millennial white, natural textures, and neutral everything.
Photographer B (hi, that’s me 🙋♀️): Bright, joyful colours that pop, skin tones that still look natural, and the kind of energy that feels like you’re right back in the moment. I’m not afraid of full sun, bold backdrops, and capturing the sparkle in your kid’s eye at 11am if that’s when they’re at their happiest.
Both are beautiful - but they are not the same.
The Proof: One Photo, Two Very Different Stories
Here’s where it gets fun.
Below is the exact same photo - same moment, same people, same place - edited in two different styles:
Left photo→ The muted, golden-hour-inspired edit (warm, beige, desaturated tones)
Right photo → My signature Solis Stories edit (bold, bright, true-to-life colour)
See how the entire vibe changes?
One feels calm, romantic, and soft.
The other feels full of life, movement, and colour.
Neither is “wrong,” but one might feel way more you than the other.
Why A Photographers Style Matters Before You Book
Editing is more than “just” making a photo look pretty. It sets the mood, tells the story, and honestly… determines whether you’ll love your gallery forever or feel like it’s just not you.
Imagine loving bright dresses, colourful playgrounds, or your kids’ wild, mismatched personalities… but you book a beige-loving photographer. Your bright blue shirt might end up looking like dusty grey, your pink lipstick might lose its punch, and the overall feel? More calm and muted than fun and vibrant.
On the flip side, if you do love the muted look and you book me, you might feel overwhelmed by all the colour and energy in your gallery.
Neither is wrong - but one will feel right for you.
So… Who do you choose?
If you love colour, vibrance, and that feeling when a photo makes you grin because it looks exactly how that moment felt - I’m your gal.
If you’re chasing muted tones, beige-on-beige, and only-warm-light-everything… I might not be your best match (and that’s okay, because there’s a perfect photographer out there for you too).
Bottom line?
Choosing a photographer isn’t just about budget or location. It’s about style - the way they see the world and how that translates to your story. So pick the one that makes your heart skip a beat. And if that heart loves colour? Let’s talk.