5 Must Have Wedding portrait Photos
Allow me to guide you through the top 5 go-to wedding portraits that perfectly encapsulate the essence of a couples love story.
1. Looking at the Camera
It's always important to capture some images of the couple looking straight into the camera. It's the classic postcard shot or 'one for mum and dad'. Embrace the power of connection, these images surprisingly are the ones looked at the most but can be the most nervous images to the couple as they stare into your soul! Educate them by talking to them with flowing directions to keep them engaged and not turn away too soon.
2. Walking
Always start with the walking shot if you can. This breaks the ice and the nerves with plenty of movement to keep the couple busy and allowing you to capture varied 'natural' feeling images.
There's more than one walking shot pose and prompt, so explore the variations in different locations. Couples love these set ups!
3. Laughing
Those genuine, unscripted moments reflect the happiness between the newlyweds and it's genuine emotions we want to capture.
One way is to prompt the couple to share a 'dance' of some kind. We're not interested in how good or bad they are at dancing, just the trying is enough to get those real laughing moments while the couple try to connect, crashing in and out of each other to give plenty of variations.
4. Close-up Details
From delicate hand touches to intricate lacework, capturing close-up details adds depth and texture to their wedding album. Getting in close with intimate shots show another aspect to them as a couple. There's no need to get in their face, pop on a zoom lens and have the couple still interact while you focus on those small yet important details.
5. Solos
Take a moment for them to shine individually in a solo portrait that captures them in their element on the day. Use their outfits to shape and style them for engaging and creative portraits and gather all the detail shots of their attire at the same time.
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