Tips For Nailing Your Engagement And Wedding Pictures

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Tips For Nailing Your Engagement And Wedding Pictures


Synopsis 1. 5 Simple Ways To Make Your Engagement Photo Look Special 2. What should I wear for my engagement photo session 3. Top 5 Romantic Portraits to Make your Wedding Special 4. Top 5 Tips on Capturing Tender Family Wedding Photos 5. 5 Exclusive Wedding Poses for Memorable Photos


5 Simple Ways To Make Your Engagement Photo Look Special • Look For The Right Photographer

• First thi gs first. Look for the right photographer. It s i porta t that ou fi d a photographer who understands you and your requirements. This can be a big factor in making your engagement pictures look special and beautiful.

• Decide what you will wear

• If you are confused about your wardrobe and are unable to decide for yourself, get your photographer s ad i e. Si e the ha e e perie e orki g ith differe t o ple io s a d body types, they can guide you with what will look good in the pictures. Choose an outfit you will feel comfortable in keeping the weather in mind.

• Let Your Photographer Know Your Personal Concerns Beforehand

• If you feel cautious about some specific body parts, let your photographer know ahead of time. It will give your photographer a good idea to know beforehand about what troubles you of yourself in your photos.

• Pra ti e The Al ost Kiss Pose Before Your Photo Sessio

• If you agree to it, your photographer will ask you to kiss and hold it for a few seconds. You and your beau can practice beforehand so it will come and look natural when you are asked to do so. While ou re at it, ou a also pra ti e our al ost kiss pose. This a , ou ill feel less awkward and uncomfortable.

• Shut Out A d Ig ore Your Photographer s Prese e

• Although it's not as easy as it is to say it, your photographer's presence might make you feel awkward. You might feel some hesitation and uncomfortableness when you pose with your significant other. You might feel that the love you have for each other is being hampered by the presence of your photographer.


What should I wear for my engagement photo session • Select Your Outfit according to the purpose of your engagement photo • You want your engagement photos to look fun and less formal compared to the photos of our eddi g da . Ma e ou re thi ki g a out usi g our e gage e t photo o our wedding invitations, wedding day programs, or even for your Save The Day cards. With so much purpose in your mind, the pressure of your outfit increases even more than so.

• Choose Your Outfit Beforehand • One thing is for sure, you need to plan and decide what you have to wear ahead of time. Lay out your clothes and accessories the night before so you know if you are missing something. If ou take our outfit a hour efore its ti e to go o our shoot, ou ll pro a l e s ra li g around looking and getting everything ready for the day.

• Show Your Own Style • It's your engagement photo so you should feel free to express and show off your own personal style. Your outfits will have a great impact on setting your mood, which will evidently e sho i our e gage e t photos. Wear lothes that are ore “ ou."Do t for e ourself to ear a dress if ou re ot i to eari g the .


What should I wear for my engagement photo session • Add Accessories • It s ot just a out the outfit. You also eed to pla out the a essories that ill go alo g ith it and make your outfit complete. If the autumn season is around the time of your engagement shoot, you and your significant other can wear a bright hat or a colourful scarf.

• Keep a Change of Outfits for Variety • You do t ha e to li it ourself to eari g just o e outfit for the e tire e gage e t shoot. You can plan to have a casual outfit to go with your casual, carefree shoots, and then you can change into your formal to get some proper engagement pictures. This way, your photos will pop up and add diversity to it.

• Do t Be S ared To Wear Bold Colours • Sure, you might be tempted to wear white or a neutral colour for that atter. Ho e er, do t just straightaway toss your bold colour outfits to the side. Here s a reaso h ou should consider them. They really come out and stand out on camera. When your pictures are developed, you will not regret choosing a bold colour outfit.


Top 5 Romantic Portraits to Make your Wedding Special • The Candid Portraits • Capturing the first romantic moments as husband and wife candidly could undoubtedly be the best photos from a wedding album. Taking a casual stroll in a park, a beach, stairs, or any location that the couple prefersis chosen for the photos. Taking the pictures of the couple smiling and leaning in for a kiss is the best pose for a perfect wedding portrait.

• Blissful Private Moments • A wedding is full of many emotions, the couple is overjoyed with the commitment to spend their life together. Capturing private moments are easier once the couple is comfortable with the photographer and gets to stand close to the couple. The best pose for such photos is he o e part er hispers so ethi g i other s ear or pla ts a s eet kiss o the heek. The rest is up to the photographer how they are able to capture the moment.

• The First Dance Photos • The clicks from the first dance together as a couple happens to be one of the best times to apture so e ro a ti te der o e ts. The o e t ould e the first look i the ouples eyes as they come together to dance, whispering, smiling at each other, and a kiss during the dance. The photographer has to stand close to the couple to ensure the moment is captured perfectly. Placing hands the right way is key to making these romantic portraits last a lifetime. It s i porta t that the torso a d od fra es are tou hi g e ause od la guage is ke to getting a romantic portrait for your wedding.


Top 5 Romantic Portraits to Make your Wedding Special • Forehead Kiss Shots • A kiss on a forehead depicts love, tenderness, respect and above all care. Taking a portrait where the groom kisses forehead of the bride is perfect for a classic romantic wedding portrait. Images like these usually include the upper body of the couple so a photographer might not focus on the background much. The forehead kiss photo can be improved if the bride places her hand on the groom's shoulder with the wedding ring visible would be a perfectly captured moment.

• Picking up the Bride • Last but not the least on the list includes photos where the groom picks up the bride and lightly kisses her forehead, cheeks, or a tiny peck on the cheek. The photographer will probably guide and explain how to pick her up and pay special attention to the hand placement of the couple. This is the perfect way to elicit and capture a romantic wedding portrait.


Top 5 Tips on Capturing Tender Family Wedding Photos • Make a Plan, Stick to It!

• To get through all the madness, the photographer can arrange a meeting with the bride and groom, come up with a strategy and decide the entire family photos right then and there. The best time to take family portraits is right after the ceremony ends. Sticking to the plan is a must, deviating from the plan could be disastrous.

• Look for a Family Drama and Think of Ways to Avoid it

• During the meeting with the bride and groom, ask questions about any continuing or previous family dramas. Identify the people involved in bitter divorces, family feuds, and other events that have forced family members to be bitter towards each other. Keeping them separate and far apart from each other is the key to a perfect wedding photo of the entire family.

• Choose the Right Location for Family Photos

• Picking the right location for the photos is an important task for ideal family photos at a wedding. To do so the photographer could visit the location before the wedding and choose the perfect locations before the big day. Discussing the location with the bride and groom is necessary, tell them about the best areas for photos and they will make sure that everyone is there in time for the photo session.

• Picture with Parents

• Taking a picture of the bride and groom with their parents separately are perfect for getting intimate photos with plenty of emotions. Taking photos of the bride with her father during the dance or taking a sweet tender photo of the bride and her mother will be a memorable portrait.

• Make a List of Family Photos and Share it With the Bride and Groom

• The best way to include everyone in the family wedding portraitsis to come up with a list of the immediate and extended family members. Include best friends of the bride and groom too, share the list with the couple to be wed and go through the checklist on the wedding day. This strategy is perfect to get a photo of everyone with the newlyweds.


5 Exclusive Wedding Poses for Memorable Photos • The First Look • It will take hours to search for an adjective to describe the look and emotion of the to-bemarried couple. The best photo from the entire wedding album is the first look photo of the bride and groom. The photographer has to be ready to capture this epic moment of the ouple s life. To ake this happe , talk to the ride a d groo efore the eddi g, suggest a private secluded place if the couple agrees. Ask the bride to walk towards the groom and capture the real emotions for an unforgettable and intimate moment.

• Blind Folded by the Bride • If a couple does not agree to a first look photo and wishes to stick to tradition then the blindfolded by the bride pose is a playful way to capture an intimate moment. To make the shot spe ial, fu , a d u forgetta le, the photographer a ake the ride o er the groo s eyes. Then it can either go further towards the big reveal of the bride in her gown too. This pose is impeccable to start the wedding album.

• Sunset Photo • Taking a perfect sunset photo with a romantic pose of the couple is not possible without stealing the couple for a few hours from the wedding festivities.


5 Exclusive Wedding Poses for Memorable Photos • Choose a location beforehand for the sunset photo makes it easier to get things in order for the perfect shot. The photographer can ask the couple to kiss the hands and torso must be adjusted to make the pose intimate and memorable.

• The Hand Kiss Pose • To take a fairytale-like shot that lasts a lifetime, arrange for an outdoor photo of the bride and groom. Once the photographer readies his camera, ask the groom to hold his bride and tenderly kiss her hand. This photo will clearly be a tender, cherished memory for the couple. Many moments similar to this pose can follow like asking the couple to hold hands and walk or just look at each other with an easy gaze.

• The Tranquil Gaze • Getting the couple to do a tranquil, relaxed, and natural gaze is a great and romantic pose for a wedding portrait. To execute this pose flawlessly, have the couple seated down on the floor or ha e the sta d lose to ea h other if it s a outdoor lo atio . The groo should ha e his ar s arou d the aist of the ride; the ride should rest her ha ds o the groo s shoulder or around his neck. The couple can use props like a flower, the photographer has to capture the true emotion the bride and groom shares.


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