{"id":4161,"date":"2019-02-12T12:56:29","date_gmt":"2019-02-12T12:56:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.jpegmini.com\/?p=4161"},"modified":"2020-11-03T17:19:00","modified_gmt":"2020-11-03T17:19:00","slug":"how-to-get-the-best-out-of-your-engagement-session","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.jpegmini.com\/es\/how-to-get-the-best-out-of-your-engagement-session\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Get The Best Out Of Your Engagement Session"},"content":{"rendered":"

Five tips to get great natural photographs from your couple<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I offer an engagement shoot with every wedding photography package because it is the best way for me to get to know a couple before the big day. It provides me with the chance to get some amazing one on one time with the couple in a non-pressured environment, so they can also get the chance to know me. I can ask them questions about how they met, who made the first move and how they ended up here \u2013 getting married. In this blog post, I will go through a couple of things that I use to avoid the \u2018freeze up\u2019 that a lot of photographer\u2019s fear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I hear it so often that the most nerve-wracking experience for a photographer is posing a couple. It can be intimidating for camera shy couples, and there can be a lot of pressure for you to lead and make it fun. So here are five tips on how I avoid a stagnant shoot:<\/g><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1.Be<\/g> prepared<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re nervous about the shoot, remember there is so much great inspiration just waiting at your fingertips. Prepare by getting a few go-to poses that you can bring out if you need too. I load them on to the SD card before the shoot,<\/g> so I can remind myself if I have a mind blank! The more you look at other people\u2019s work, the more you\u2019ll be prepared to pose your couple. As an artist, we can take inspiration from anywhere \u2013 books, Pinterest, films, Instagram so do your research. Learn what you like the look of and how you want the image to feel. I love close and intimate or wide angle and fun. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Questions<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Taking part in an engagement shoot, especially if you\u2019ll be shooting their wedding, is the perfect time to get to know them. What they like, their humour<\/g>, how they met, who proposed, who made the first move \u2013 the list is endless. I ask a lot of questions during the shoot. I want them to feel like I\u2019m genuinely interested in their story (which I am) it\u2019s a big part of getting the most on their wedding day. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I start by asking more generic questions at the start of the shoot and then as the session progresses I begin to get slightly more personal. How would you describe your groom in three words? What made you fall in love? Did you know he\/she was going to propose? What do you see in your future together? If you shoot while they answer these straightforward questions, you may achieve a slightly more natural reaction rather than an awkward smile while they wonder what you\u2019re doing. You\u2019ll also get a few laughs this way \u2013 especially if you ask ‘who is the funniest?’<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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3. Shoot Close & Fail-Proof Posing<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Shoot close. Uncomfortably close. I have four rules for couple<\/g> posing that almost always work. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Head touch
<\/strong> A simple but effective trick if their heads are touching at any point you\u2019ll get either a fit of giggles or an intimate and romantic shot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Cuddle<\/strong>
All couples (mostly) love a cuddle. It will also make them feel less exposed. If they cling to one another, they\u2019ll start to feel more confident as they\u2019re together \u2013 and after all, that\u2019s what it\u2019s all about. My main posing technique is \u2018have a cuddle\u2019. Once they\u2019re in this position, you can direct hands, heads and everything else. It gives the couple a comfortable place to start posing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Breathe<\/strong>
    Some couples will naturally move during the shoot \u2013 some will stay as still as a statue. At the beginning of the shoot let them know that it\u2019s ok to breathe, move, scratch their nose, move their hair, reposition. Movement is encouraged, and some of the best shots can come from the in-between poses. Taking his hand to stabilise her position, falling over, being caught \u2013 stay aware so that you don\u2019t miss these great shots. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Play!
    <\/strong> Get your couple to play \u2013 there are a few different things you can do to create genuine happiness. Here are a couple of my favourite moves. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Kiss Chase<\/strong><\/em>: Give a head start to one person and get the other to chase, and they should try to give a kiss! Simple, but some couples love the competitiveness of this, and you can get some great moments. Not for every couple, but you can be the judge of that!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      Jump<\/strong><\/em>: Find a shallow ledge (not too high \u2013 as accidents can happen!) countdown and get them to jump together, holding hands \u2013 this is an enjoyable shot that couples love.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        A Piggyback<\/strong><\/em>: Simple, but effective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        4. Story Tell <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

        There are so many things to photograph during an engagement shoot. Don\u2019t forget the details, find a shaded area to do a close up of the ring, snap the environment, close-ups of hands, shoe shots, anything that helps to tell the story of their shoot. Storytelling can be trickier in a random forest, but if it\u2019s at home, or a recognisable<\/g> location there are many ways to tell the story. I always get my couples to choose where they\u2019d like to have their shoot. More often than not, they\u2019ve decided that space for a reason. Ask them, and it should give you plenty of ideas on how to tell the story.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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          5. Light, Light, Light <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

          When organising<\/g> the shoot, take note of when the sun will set or rise if you\u2019re up for the early morning challenge. The earlier or later in the day that you organise<\/g> your shoot the more interesting the light will be. That will make your images come to life. Midday sun can be very unflattering so try to avoid shooting in it \u2013 if you have no choice, find an area of shade to create a softer image.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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          Don\u2019t be afraid to shoot into the sun, practice makes perfect, but you can get some truly stunning images by using the sun to your advantage. If you\u2019re having trouble getting your exposure just right, take a minute. If they end up with beautiful images, they won\u2019t care or even notice that you were struggling. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

          I hope these basic tips will help you to create some natural and beautiful images of your own. The more you shoot engagement sessions, the more natural it will become. Remember: There is no right or wrong way to how you should shoot \u2013 if it works for you that\u2019s the main thing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Good luck and happy shooting!<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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