Tips and tricks on posing for wedding photography
There are so many different elements that need to come together to make a stunning wedding photograph. It is paramount to get the posing right when the bride and/or groom is involved in the creation of the photograph. I have come up with some ideas and tips for your consideration.
Working with your photographer, discover what works and what doesn’t.
I do understand posing for photographs is a scary prospect for lots of people. Many of the brides and grooms I work with feel this way. Therefore, I always have a pre-wedding photography session 1 month before the wedding. This gives me the opportunity to teach my soon to wed couple how to pose, and it’s also a great way to have them get used to me photographing them. Most people infrequently or never have professional photographs which can make it feel like an uneasy experience.
Having a pre-wedding photo session with your photographer is also a chance for the photographer to see what you are capable of. In my experience, I often find I can bring out the best of my subject just by getting to know them better.
Working with your photographer to get the best result.
“Use the limbs to create shapes then add curves by relaxing the torso.”
Curve and twist
The human body is naturally curved and round, it’s also most relaxed when it is not rigid. The rule of good posing is to use the limbs to create shapes then add curves by relaxing the torso. It’s an elegant look that suits most brides.
Get comfortable and lost in the moment
Getting yourselves comfortable is the easiest way to achieve a stunning pose for most couples. Nothing too complicated, just relax and enjoy the moment. Although this is sometimes easier said than done. Wedding couples are the centre of attention and it’s normal to feel nervous as all the spot lights are on you. My suggestion to the bride and groom is to immerse themselves in their own world. Just enjoy each other’s company and do what feels natural. You’ll be surprised what you can produce when you are relaxed.
There are lots of emotion on the wedding day, use that emotion and create something special.
“Relax and enjoy the moment.”
Incorporate the location and use what’s around you.
The venue is a big part of your wedding. It could be a registry office, a mansion house, an old church, or a stunning castle. The idea is to use your surroundings to create poses that correspond with the architecture. For example, you could lean on a beautiful arch door or a decorative porch. A good photographer would know how to enhance your wedding photography by utilising the features of the location.
Wedding venue often stunning. Therefore, use it.
“I believe wedding photography should be an experience rather than just me turning up on the day and snapping away.”
Make it really special, use props and interesting set ups.
I am always very keen to do something special for the wedding couple. I believe wedding photography should be an experience rather than just me turning up on the day and snapping away. A talented wedding photographer will use what’s on hand to make it part of the photography, such as a bouquet or vail, and for grooms it may be a hat or other accessories. I often bring different props with me to enhance the wedding photography experience. It could be sunglasses, a vintage camera, a decorative umbrella, or even apple crates. All these ideas and extra effort I put in will add that extra dimension to your wedding photography.
I believe wedding photography should be an experience not just taking photos
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This blog post is provided by Jack Chen ABIPP ARPS. Award winning photographer based in Reading UK, specialising is wedding and portrait photography. If you are interested in any service, visit the website.
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