My 10 favourite easy wedding photography poses

My top 10 favourite wedding photography poses are always changing, but some of the most timeless shots I love to capture are the classic couple’s portrait with the bride and groom looking into each other’s eyes, the bride’s dress billowing in the wind, the groom’s hand tenderly on the bride’s waist, and the couple’s hands entwined in a loving embrace. I also love to capture the couple sharing a romantic kiss, the groom helping the bride adjust her veil, the couple walking hand-in-hand, the bride twirling in her dress, the couple embracing under an umbrella, the bride walking away from the groom with her train trailing behind her and the couple standing in silhouette against a beautiful sunset. Each of these poses conveys the emotion, love and beauty of the wedding day and I always look forward to capturing them!

1. Bride and Groom Holding Hands: This is a classic pose that captures the love and connection between the couple. It’s a simple yet timeless pose that can be done in a variety of ways. If you are shooting outdoors position your couple somewhere amongst the trees, tell them to walk towards you while holding hand. Make them talk to each other without looking at you.

2. The First Look: This is a popular trend for couples who want an intimate moment before the ceremony. The groom turns around to see the bride for the first time on their wedding day. It’s a beautiful moment that can be captured forever.

3. The “Just Married” Pose: The bride and groom pose with a sign that says “Just Married” while they walk away from the ceremony or reception. This is a fun way to capture the joy and bliss of the moment. It could be taken during the couple leaving the ceremony, walking towards the exit with all the guests positioned on both sides.

4. The Dip: The groom holds the bride close and dips her as they look into each other’s eyes. This pose is perfect for creating a romantic and dramatic photo. For this shot take your couple away from the rest of the party. Somewhere with beautiful background: park, forest, lakeside, or indoors: narrow corridor, stairs ect.

5. The Kiss: A simple yet beautiful pose, the kiss is a must-have for any wedding photographer. This intimate moment will make for a great photo that captures the love between the bride and groom.

6. The First Dance: This is another classic moment that every wedding photographer needs to capture.

7. The Cake cutting: No wedding is complete without a cake! Capturing a shot of the cake is a must for any wedding photography album. Use your creativity and take advantage of your equipment. You can position yourself slightly lower than your couple and using wide angle lens like 24mm or even wider take a photo while your couple is cutting a cake holding the knife together.

8. The Bouquet Toss The bouquet toss is a fun way to end the night! Capturing a shot of the bride tossing her bouquet towards the guests. That can be taken if many ways. You can make them stand in semi circle with the bride in the middle throwing the flowers in the air. Use your widest lens and narrow aperture possible to capture every one and to ensure all of them are sharp and in focus.

9. The Garter Toss: When the reception is over, the groom will remove the garter from underneath the bride's gown (with his hands or teeth). Whoever catches it, he is then believed to be married next. This traditional gesture of weddings is strikingly similar to the bouquet toss. The bachelor that catches the garter is given the honour of being married next.

10. The Wedding Party group shot: Last but not least get a group shot of the wedding party! This is a great way to capture all of the people who helped make your day special. Use widest lens possible, make sure all the guests are in the shot, position shorter people in front of the taller ones.