Leanne and Philip's beautiful, colourful summer wedding

Top tips for picture perfect posing

Most peoples first words are 'I really don't like having my photograph taken'. I can understand that, it’s not something you do everyday but it can be fun - honestly.

Most pictures will be captured as they happen so no posing required but for the slightly more formal shots and group shots you may find some of the following tips helpful.

 

 

GOOD POSTURE

 Imagine a piece of string attached to the back of your head being pulled up towards the ceiling. Then drop your shoulders - now try twisting one shoulder slightly forward - feels great doesn't it??

 

 

BRIDE AND BRIDESMAIDS

Don't stand with your shoulders square on to the camera.  By turning just a few degrees (slightly side on to the camera) and putting your weight on the back foot you create an elegant and flattering pose.

Don’t hide behind your flowers.  Hold them about waist level  with elbows held slightly away from your body.  This creates a gap between waist and arm, accentuating that flattering indent.

 

GROOM,  BEST MAN AND USHERS

Avoid clasping your hands in front of you.  I'm not a footballer about to take a free kick.. 

For informal pictures you can push back your jacket and tuck the fingers of one or both hands into your pockets.  This creates a strong but casual pose.

      HANDS

This is perhaps one of the things that people feel most self conscious about.  (What should I do with my hands)?  The answer is you don’t have to DO anything.

In formal photographs your arms, hands and fingers should be relaxed down by your side.  Don’t straighten the arms completely as this creates that stiff uncomfortable look we want to avoid.

IN GENERAL

If I point the camera towards you don’t freeze, it’s not a gun.  To capture the most relaxed pictures just be natural with each other, chat, make each other laugh and move. If I need you to pose I will ask you.

Photographs are a part of the proceedings that will last long after the day itself, so be

confident that you look your best and ENJOY every second.

FEEL LIKE A CELEBRITY FOR THE DAY

Thank you for being our photographer

To Nicola
We just wanted to write to say a very big thank you for being our photographer. 
Photographs are the most important way of capturing  all those special events in life as they record the people who attend and their feelings. 
Our photographs are wonderful, we could not have wished for anything more. They have captured everyone's characters just as we know and love them.  We have a great mix of formal and informal pictures and will treasure them forever.  We can't stop looking at them and our guests have thoroughly enjoyed viewing them online.

We would thoroughly recommend you to anyone thinking of booking you for their wedding as you have a wonderful skill of capturing the day and organising everyone without being intrusive.

Like most people we are not comfortable having our pictures taken or being the centre of attention but you made us feel very relaxed and our photos show just how relaxed and happy we were to be photographed - thanks to you.
We had a wonderful wedding day with lots of great memories to treasure - thank you for capturing it in pictures we will look at them and enjoy them forever.
From
David and Kate

Hylton and Rebecca's Wedding The Old Deanery Ripon

Far from the madding crowd!!!
This may be the only time you get to yourselves all day.  It's just wonderful to step away for 15 minutes of quality, quiet time.  It slows the pace in an otherwise full on day and while you are enjoying a little calm reflection time I can get some great, romantic and intimate shots from a distance.

Wonderful wedding colours

Wow You did an amazing Job Leanne and Philip. Your wedding colour scheme was simply stunning with the colours brought together beautifully in the flowers. Thank you for asking me to photograph your wedding you were all a joy to work with.

Wedding Gorgeousness