The Lisa Devlin Column: Crystal Ball Time!
Editorial remains strong because couples want some art direction, so social media shapes how people see themselves and photographers are blending fashion influence with wedding storytelling. In 2026, expect to see these styles coexisting, not competing, and the power lies in how photographers merge them.
The proposal photography boom
Proposals have undergone one of the biggest transformations in recent years.
Once private and intimate, they’re now becoming events and productions, social media moments that call to be professionally photographed. And since Taylor Swift shared her own proposal online, it’s pushed the trend firmly into the mainstream consciousness.
Proposal photography gives photographers new revenue, a lead-in for future wedding enquiries and a golden opportunity to build long-term client relationships. If it’s not already in your offerings, then it’s time to add it.
Next year will reward photographers who evolve with intention
The trends shaping 2026 are not about abandoning what came before, they’re about expanding our toolkit, our aesthetics and our creative courage. Technology is fuelling cinematic influence, nostalgia is informing new visual directions, fine art is resurfacing with confidence and documentary and editorial remain essential. Add to that the fact that proposals are no longer private, but performative and, in short, it’s an exciting time for wedding photographers willing to experiment, refine and evolve.
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