Learning how to photograph a single individual might be a simple undertaking. However, when two or more models are in play, the task can become exponentially more challenging. Luckily, wedding photographers Sara Byrne and Phil Chester know a thing or two about how to pose couples: The following are just a few of the pair’s fool-proof tricks […]
How you pose your subjects plays a very important role when photographing portraits. This importance is amplified when it comes to wedding photography. It’s an extremely important day for your subjects after all. The catch with posing however is that not all poses work well with every individual or couple. You thus need to be […]
Wedding photographers are invariably constrained to time. Having some sort of an idea in your head as to what exactly you need to do can help immensely. Photographer Vanessa Joy shares some invaluable tips on posing a couple to get the shots you need—in a hurry: Get the Traditional Shots First The traditional pose is […]
There are a lot of articles and videos out there about how you should be posing couples to get beautiful, lasting shots. But, what many of them lack is advice to get authentic portraits. I mean, really honest images—pictures that show what the couple is really like, how they interact, the way they laugh together […]
Portrait photography is a people-persons game — but throw in a couple, and your skills may be tested! Posing pairs involves a deeper understanding of composition, mood, and human interaction — especially if the two are not professional models. Whether for a fashion shoot or romantic memento, Emily Teague has some insightful tips to share […]
Hands play a crucial role in wedding photography (and, for that matter, any type of photography). If your subjects’ hands aren’t placed carefully, an otherwise great photo might be ruined. This video from SLR Lounge is all about posing your subjects so that their hands and other “natural pointers” tell the story you want to tell: The human hand is […]
Posing your clients can be one of the biggest challenges a photographer faces. Not only do you have to learn how to pose your subjects but also how to direct them, while still making them feel comfortable. To help provide a few posing tips and tricks for your next photo shoot, Los Angeles based photographer Caroline […]
“Posing” has come to be something of a dirty word in the present age, synonymous with “fake” and “structured” and all things dull and lifeless. Posing sucks the energy right out of a photoshoot—or so we tend to think. However, for photographer Jerry Ghionis, who is regarded as one of the best wedding photographers in the world, posing is […]
Have you ever admired wedding photography where the couple looks relaxed and happy, gazing into each other’s eyes like there’s no one else in the world? Maybe you think the photographer was just lucky to capture a special moment. Think again—and give the photographer a little credit. While weddings are naturally romantic occasions, wedding photographer Jasmine […]
When shooting engagement sessions, many wedding photographers focus on the kiss, but there’s a better way to capture the love between the couple. Award-winning wedding photographer Jasmine Star shares three posing tips for amazing engagement photos: Tips for Posing Couples 1. Create movement Tell your clients how you want them to move and what you want them […]
