Bride and Groom

Kurt Vinion has sent us some amazing posed shots of the bride and groom all the way from Prague.  Please take time to look at his blog and website so you can see many more amazing images.

Image 1:  This is a very cool image, check out the curve of the bride.  That is called a c curve.  Notice how the entire pose flows together from the hand placed above her head, and the way she is looking at the groom.  Very sexy and empowering.

Image 2:  Notice how there are no curves in this image.  The bodies mimic the angles of the railing, notice how the groom is leaning into the bride, and how he has his hand around her back pulling her in close.

Image 3:  A great use of scenery here, notice how everything just looks right.  Notice how the bride and groom are looking at each other and how the bride is slightly higher than the groom.  She is also caressing his chin adding a romantic feel to the image.

Image 4:  You can get a couple to make this pose just by telling them to lean in a touch noses.  Make sure your ready right after you say that cause you have a great chance of getting a natural laugh pose right before they actually touch noses.

Image 5:  The dance.  I love this pose because it looks so good and it is some easy.  Just tell your couple to “dance” and then pose is done.

I want to send out a big thank you to Edward Ross!  He has a unique ability to make his images of the bride and groom together become true art.  If you look at his photos below you will see what I mean.

Image 1: Groom standing and bride sitting is not something you see very often; which is why it is awesome.  Take notice to the groom, see how his legs are crossed and his hand is in his pocket?  That gives him a very relaxed and comfortable look.  Check out the bride, notice the bend at her elbow.  Remember, angles are good.  Now look at the position of the heads, notice they are both looking away in the same direction, that is a good technique.

Image 2:  Great backlighting or (rim lighting) in this photo.  Notice the tilt of the heads and notice the bride has her hand behind the grooms head.  She is pulling him close to her which is very embracing.  They are not kissing, this is a “just before the kiss pose” which are usually better that “kiss poses”

Image 3:  This shot is just amazing!  Check out the composition and the lines and what a beautiful pose Edward has set up here.  Look how the bride is resting her head on his shoulder.  The center composition works well because of the leading lines.  Notice how they draw you in and all the way through the subject and through the rest of the photo.

Image 4:  Again beautiful light.  Are you starting to see how much light effects a photo?  Look at the angles of the arms notice where they are holding each other.  Also look at the lines in the background, notice how the couple seem to blend in and stand out at the same time.

Image 5: This is my favorite image in the series.  Look at the leading lines, it has been done perfectly.  Beautiful curving lines leading to each subject and another line leading us through the frame.  As you can see the groom has his hand in his pocket again (nice way to look relaxed) look at the bend in the brides arm.  Now look how they are both looking into the center of the frame, which works great with the column.

Image 6:  And just when you think you are always supposed to have a subject bend their arms, you get one that’s straight and looks great.  But why?  Composition, that’s why.  Check out the lines in the photo, they are all straight, the poles, the doors even the blurred groomsman and look at how straight the bride is standing.  If her arm was bent in this photo it would have looked out of place.  Remember composition has a lot to do with the pose.

Image 7:  Beautiful!  Note the bride and groom do not have to be close to make a good photo.  Check out the groom (hand in pocket) leaning against the wall really relaxed and looking cool.  That’s what all grooms want to look like. COOL.  Look at the sophistication in the bride, notice how her dress is mimicking the dome in the background.  Notice the S-curve in her body.

Image 8:  Note: How cool does the groom look?  Very cool right?  Remember make your grooms look relaxed and cool.  Notice the pose of the bride, it matches her expression perfectly, also notice that her hand is laying on the table, the pose looks natural and fun.

Image 9:  This image is HOT.  Check out the curve in her back, it matches the flames in the foreground.  And she is bending her arm pulling the groom in closer.  Close is good especially with the flames because this pose and photo scream passion and intensity.

Image 10:  Check out the contrast of the red, white and black.  Now look at the veil, and the bride, see how they just flow right together.  A great way to get an angle on her arms here was to have her lift her dress slightly as she way walking.  I think this image really speaks for itself.

Image 11:  I am not sure how many peacocks you come across at weddings, but if you ever do see if you can duplicate this pose.  Notice she is lifting her dress slightly.  It makes them seem even closer together when her arm is tucked in between his and his body.  Notice how his arm is almost curved to mimic the feathers of the peacock.

Images By Hina Patel -

We were lucky enough to get the highly talented Hina Patel to offer some of her beautiful wedding imagery.  You can see why she is highly sought after in the hindu and indian wedding photography arena.  Her use of poses make for gorgeous photos that the bride and groom will surely love.  She is located in London, England you can view her website here.

Image 1.  This is a wonderful formal pose that is different from the norm.  Note the straight lines in the frame.  Hina has the subjects close together, the bride facing away from the groom with her head turn towards him.  Note the bend in both their arms.  Remember to have your subjects bend their arm to create a less static pose.

Image 2. The groom from the back, both subjects looking at each other.  Notice that Hina had them touch their noses together, and hold hands.  This is a pose, that looks photojournalistic.  Notice the placement of the brides hands, one is holding the grooms, the other is holding his head, giving a feeling of togetherness.

Image 3.  Both bride and groom facing each other, notice the leading lines in this photo.  Drawing you into the subject then leading you through the rest of the photograph.

Image 3.  This is a photographic technique called framing, where you essentially frame the subject with something in the frame.  The couple is looking at each other, and holding hands.  Place their feet about two feet apart from each other, this allows the bride to lean in.  Have her lift her back leg to add some motion to the pose.

Image 4.  Another use of the framing technique, but this time it is less pronounced.  This pose also has a candid feeling to it.  Shooting your clients from far away in a natural environment can help make a posed shot look more candid.

Image 5.  Both subject looking off the frame adds a candid feeling to a posed image.  Not the positioning of the hands, and the use of the rule of thirds composition.

Images by Travis Hill

Image 1.  This is a very basic pose that I use for conservative couples.  Notice the bends in the arms and how the couple are close together, both looking directly at the camera and a sure winner for your more conservative couples.

Image 2.  Notice the angle, raise the camera slightly to add a slimming effect.  Notice the tilt of the brides head, place the groom in front of her to add to the slimming effect and to give her something to look at.

Image 3.  This is a natural pose, notice how they are looking at each other.  Note the groom has a hand in his pocket.  It takes away from what would have been a straight line down his back.  By adding a little angle it makes the pose look more natural.

Image 4. Props, I like to use any kind of prop I can fine.  But I do not like to make it the main subject to the photo.  Notice the curves on the bride and the bend in her arm.  This image could have been improved by having the groom rest his weight on his back foot, which would turn him slightly .  Also I should have had him put a hand in his pocket to take away from the straight arm effect.

Image 5.  I love the expression on this brides face,  it’s like “don’t even mess with me”.  Take note to the leading lines drawing you into the bride, then you can follow the lines of the pose and the bend of the arm back to the groom.