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The Fundamentals of Wedding Poses

Posing is an ART. But it's understandably an art that many couples are nervous about, and sad that many so-called "professional" photographers don't actually know how to direct properly.

So if you have a photographer who doesn't know how to pose you, what are some things to remember?

Here are some suggestions, we call this THE FUNDAMENTALS of posing:

1. Imaginary rope:

First of all, you need to make sure that your spine is straight, but NOT stiff and unnatural. We often ask our wedding couples to act like there is a string at the back/top of their head by pulling it up slightly. Have a straight spine and a natural curve in your lumbar (lower back).

2. Shoulders:

Push your shoulders back 1 inch. This will bring more confidence and beauty in your pose.

3. Weight distribution:

You want your weight distribution to be even and look comfortable. There are two ways to do this: Cross one leg over the other or put more weight on your leg at the back.
Look at the photo below, each of these techniques were used by Leann in this photo. Doesn´t she look stunning?

We could make a whole book about how to position hands and eyes in photos. Photographers don't just tell people how to pose; they also need to learn how to come up with new poses that brides and grooms will like.

...but what about posing your arms, hands, and facial expressions?

4. It´s all about you!

Here we have Rachel and Mike having a beautiful moment looking at each other sitting on a small bench, holding the bridal bouquet, that's when we asked Mike to tell Rachel about how he felt when he first saw her on the wedding day.

This is how we manage to keep it natural and fun. The newlyweds enjoy the moments and we span the beauty out of them. Beautiful couple! If there is nothing to hold we would suggest Rachel to keep her left hand on Mike´s chest while doing the same.

Most of the time, having your arm more than 90 degrees gives a much more graceful and gentle posture than keeping it straight.

5. Holding hands

An easy classic! There are many different ways to create a holding hands pose. For a couple who are shy about posing, asking them to just hold hands and walk together while ignoring the camera can be a great icebreaker. Only that it requires a lot of skill from the photographer since he has to create the composition of the photo and at the same time be very technical so that the photograph comes out in focus and not blurred.

6. Posing eyes

It's generally best to avoid having too much of the white part of the eyes (sclera) visible. This is because excessive white can make the eyes look startled or unnatural. Aim for a natural amount of eye white, and encourage your wedding couple to relax their gaze.

In this portrait of Trisha and Max, we prompted Trisha to share a humorous and embarrassing anecdote with Max, aiming to evoke genuine laughter and a sense of closeness between them. Simultaneously, we encouraged Trisha to observe Max's reaction keenly, maintaining an unbroken gaze without blinking. This approach aimed to capture a candid and authentic moment, showcasing the connection and shared laughter between the two of them.

Why? Well, when you focus on something very difficult, it activates the parietal lobe of the brain. This brings out a VERY captivating look in the eyes.

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