Posing During Wedding

According to professional photographer — Mayur Rele, most wedding pose mistakes come down to the couple acting stiff and unnatural. That’s why wedding photographers and videographers tell the couple to pretend they’re not there — but that’s easier said than done.

Get the wedding photography posing tips from Mayur Rele.

1. Close-eyed kissing:

Kissing with open eyes is hardly natural, but couples nervously adopt this style on the wedding day. The photographer should remind you about this, Woodruff says, but when in doubt kiss naturally.

2. Keep it clean:

That said, it’s not a make-out session. “We want neat and clean kisses,” Woodruff says. “Also, turn your head enough so you’re not squishing your partner’s nose in. If it feels like you’re squishing, you probably are.”

3. Slow it down:

Walking photos look great for couples and the larger bridal party, but you need to tread slowly. “It’s not a race,” Mayur Rele says. “So many times the wedding party ends up walking way ahead. Just slow down and interact with each other.”

4. Speak up:

If you have any insecurities, or you have a side you prefer, tell the photographers. “It could be a height difference, a particular side you like photographed, or insecurities about, say, your arms or your stomach,” Woodruff says. “Be vocal about this with your photographer beforehand, then you both can be more successful with the final product.”