Photos are some of the only things you’ll take away from your wedding day and wedding day photography has drastically evolved with technology, to the point where it’s easier than ever to immortalize and share the day than ever before. This Throwback Thursday, (yeah, it’s a thing, on Twitter, check it out! #tbt) we’re celebrating wedding photography past and present!

Before Cameras

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This might be stating the obvious, but before there were cameras couples still wanted to capture their wedding day. Depending on your artist, the depiction may or may not have been exactly accurate, but you have to admire the artistry! Today, some couples are even hiring artists to paint a canvas of their wedding as it happens. Everything that’s old is new again!

Early 1900s

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Early cameras were huge, clunky, and not very portable. That means no candid or unexpected photos, and forget capturing your grandma break it down on the dance floor. You pretty much got one thing back then, posed portraits. The couple on the left doesn’t look very happy about it either.

The 1930s

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A box camera from the 1930s probably wasn’t the easiest thing for wedding photographers to carry around.

The 1950s

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This vintage camera would make great vintage decor in a wedding today…there’s nothing like the classics.

The 1960s

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Your parents probably have one of these puppies in their basement somewhere, and it probably still has a roll of film in it from your aunt’s garter toss. With the dawn of the first inexpensive portable cameras, it finally became possible for your guests to take part in taking photos.

The 1980s

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The original Polaroid camera has been discontinued (RIP), but having a friend or family member with one of these puppies meant you could have instant photos, one of the best inventions of all time. The only thing you had to worry about was that they might all come out orange and that the bride might come out looking like she had a spray tan accident, but that was half the fun!

The 1990s

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Back in the day it was common practice to leave disposable cameras on the table so you could collect your guests perspective as it happened. What resulted were amazing candid shots like the one of the photo on the left (jk, that’s just Julia Roberts in My Best Friend’s Wedding).

Today

Photo Right: Adrienne Page Photography, St. Paul, MN

Photobooths and Instagram (with customized #s) reign! Knotties, what’s next? Do you have a cool photography idea for your wedding? Tweet a photo to @theknot!

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Say hello to the newest magazine! It’s not only gorgeous, but full of secrets to help you have the most amazing wedding, stunning cake photos and some of the prettiest flowers ever.

Lucky for you the best part (and my personal fav) is the fashion story and we’ve got a sneak peak of the whole thing to share! Check out all the outtake photos (below) from our uber-talented photographer, Elizabeth Messina. I may be biased since I love fashion and dream about wedding dresses, but these are breathtaking. Elizabeth captured every delicate detail of lace on the Claire Pettibone sleeves and every inch of sparkle on the Liancarlo gown. If you love the color pink then you have to see the ombre dyed Mark Zunino and sexy Manolo Blahniks! I want to know what you think so comment below or tweet me @heatherhallm!

Big thanks to the fabulous team for bringing the set to life. Jeni Maus of Found Vintage Rentals provided the unique decor that paired beautifully with the florals designs of Kat Flower by Kathleen Hyppolite. It was pulled together by fashion stylist, Catherine Sheppard, and makeup artist, Erin Skipley.

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We’ve seen it all (the “veil floating in the wind” photo, the getting-ready photo, the “holding hands in a field” photo), but sometimes we spot a wedding shot that really stands out from the rest.

> Drool over our top 50 picks and share with your photographer!