Styles

Emotion. Beauty. Detail. James McCullough Photography has incorporated various disciplines to develop what has become one of the most sought after styles in professional wedding photography in the Pittsburgh area. This combination is what makes his photography stand out. Here is a brief explanation of the various styles that he merges to create this unique style.

“Our favorite time proved to be the shoot we took downtown. Jim seemed inspired by the available scenery, taking a variety of shots that incorporated city life and various gardens.”

Traditional

A solid background in classic portraiture allows James to quickly assess the environment and surroundings within which he is working and create wonderful portraits, all without spending large amounts of time posing his clients. Many times, the posing is so quick and simple that his clients are unaware that they have been posed. Knowledge of portraiture and composition is the basis from which all other images evolve, regardless of the style.

Illustrative

Focusing on details and stylizing the ordinary image is what puts James McCullough Photography at the cutting edge of his art. During the activity of a typical wedding day, the participants can often overlook the many small details around them. Artistically photographing these vignettes is key to capturing the essence of the day. Taking a different photographic approach to the norm, Jim gives the client a fresh look at events and details, and gives the impression that their wedding images came straight out of a magazine.

Photojournalism

No style of wedding photography has evolved more in the last ten years than wedding photojournalism. The ability to capture moments and events as they happen, as well as small nuances and emotion, is part of what James does so well. It is common for a bride, groom, or parents to comment that they were unaware of his presence. This is the key to effective photojournalism.