It's been a long time considering that the 80s and 90s formal wedding pictures in studios, that have actually given wedding event photography a bad name in some circles. Nowadays there are really amazing wedding photographers producing images that appear like art and capture real emotion, not staged images. If you are considering entering wedding photography or desire an insiders take a look at how some of that lovely, natural wedding positioning is developed, here are 10 suggestions to help keep it real.
1. Stay in Touch.
There is something really intimate and powerful about seeing individuals touching. This might appear apparent to you, but I think an error can be made by leaving area in between couples or groups. Inform your groups "Get genuine close- do not hesitate of each other!" Or something silly like "Pretend you like each other!" with a big smile on your face. With the groomsmen, I like getting them in a line for something formal, then telling everybody to "Pester the groom!".
2. Stroll Away and Return.
This is my go to wedding event posing direction for many couples. I tell them to "Walk away, talk about what you're going to do tomorrow." After a few good shots I inform them to "Come back." It's the most convenient thing for them to do, they aren't considering themselves or me because I'm far enough away, and it looks natural since it is natural.
3. Look at Your Shoes.
This is a fun one that I have actually found produces a really pretty beauty shot with the bride-to-bes. Commonly I'll see them look over their side at their shoes or the bottom of their gown, and the minute always seems fresh and natural and quite, particularly showcasing their profile. If they aren't doing that naturally, you can always state "Look over your shoulder at your shoes." Be all set to click in a minute!
4. Button Up.
There are some excellent natural wedding positioning minutes with the groom as he is getting all set. As the title recommends, tell the groom to unbutton and button his jacket up. Or put on his cufflinks. Or change his bowtie/tie. This gives him something to do, the minute looks natural and manly, and if you are near some good window light, you have actually got your cash shot.
5. Help the Groom Prepare.
This also includes the groom, but is a slight variation on the last suggestion. Have the groom's dad or finest male (or anybody, truly) help adjust something on the groom. Ideally his bowtie, tie, or boutonniere. If they aren't doing it already, ask a groomsman if he can "make sure the groom's tie is on right." This produces a natural moment that looks great, as well as involves idea # 1, Remain in Touch.
6. Spin.
If the bride has actually got the gown, use it! With the ideal personality and dress mix, you can draw out your bride-to-be's inner kid with this fun wedding posing idea. Ask her to spin! Decrease your shutter speed for an enjoyable movement photo.
7. Something with Personality!
I like doing this throughout images with the wedding party. I generally will take an image with the groom and each of his groomsmen separately, and the bride-to-be and each of her bridesmaids separately. To make it fun for them (and if the group looks like the type to do it) after each standard photo I'll inform them to give me "something with character!" This is generally exactly what comes out, completely by themselves.
