Most couples want to preserve their
memories by getting a professional photoshoot at some point or
various points in their relationships. It may be a special occasion
or just because you want to capture a particularly happy time in your
lives together, and if you get them right you’ll have fun looking
at those pictures long into the future. To help you get your shoot
right, we’ve come up with these 10 golden rules for couples
photography:
Act Natural
It’s very easy to step into cheesy
territory when you’re getting photographs taken together. The best
way to avoid awkward or forced looking pictures is to look as natural
as you can. A professional photographer should help you feel at ease
and then the fun you have together will shine through.
Bond with your
Photographer
A chat before the shoot will enable
your photographer to get know you as a couple and help him or her
illustrate your personality through the pictures they take.
Be Comfortable
If your shoot isn’t themed around a
formal occasion, we would advise wearing clothes you feel comfortable
in. This will help you be yourselves and perhaps get into more active
poses.
Strike a Pose
Some of the best pictures can come from
the most ambitious poses. Get a piggy back or shoulder ride from your
other half or be silly with some of the objects around you.
Lighting
Obviously a bright sunny day is the
ideal scenario but unfortunately we cannot control the weather. If
inclement weather does prevent you from having your shoot in the
great outdoors make sure you get the light right inside. There’s
nothing which will make your shoot look dated or tacky more than
rubbish lighting.
Be Original
Making heart shapes with your hands
should be banned. It’s the last refuge of the uncreative. As long
as you are relaxed and having fun, the shoot will look fresh and
original and more importantly allow your personalities to shine
through.
Prepare
To ensure you are ready on the day make
sure you’ve got all the necessary preparations in place ahead of
the shoot. Remember hair appointments and shopping trips may need to
factored into the planning.
Use your Natural
Environment
If you are both tennis nuts get your
photo shoot at your local courts or you may be mad about the beach go
down and get your photos taken on the sands.
Relax and Have Fun
The shoot itself should be a fun
experience and looking at the photos will remind you of a great day
not just a fun period or event.
Print Out Your Pics
Don’t let your snaps suffer from the
usual 21st Century fate of being left on a CD in a drawer.
Print out your pictures, frame them or use
them to make a gift.
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