Don't stress about posing!
This is a huge part of my job! I am there from beginning to end giving you prompts and poses to follow. With my photography style specifically, I really like candid and natural moments. Sure, in the beginning I'll have you guys give me a boring, classic cheese. That's not where we have all the fun though!
Throughout your session, I will give you several prompts. Some of them may seem so silly, and a lot of times I get weird looks and giggles, but I PROMISE...you will LOVE the end result!
We're telling a story...
Think of it like story-telling. Especially for my couples, most of the time one of them is so shy and awkward in front of the camera. During your session I will often times give you movement driven poses. This is so that I can capture you in the most natural and authentic way possible. The whole time in my head I am pretending like my subjects are in a movie. I really strive to capture that cinematic feel. My goal is for your session to feel like scenes from a movie, rather than just smiling and utilizing stiff posing.
I want you to feel comfortable and confident for the entire duration of your session! Here are some quick tips to help you feel at ease:
- The silliest and most candid moments will be your favorite photos, I promise!
- Just relax and be yourself, I'm striving to capture authentic emotion. Pretend I am not even there!
- Always keep your hands busy - dangling arms look horrible in photos! Throw them in your pocket, pick some flowers, put your lover's hair behind their hair. Literally ANYTHING but dangling arms!
- Always be touching and moving!! The in between moments will make for the best photos.
- Use props! Flowers, a hat, fix your shoes, read a book to your partner, share some headphones, swing your dress around. Let's tell an incredible story.
