You’ve probably had a chance to photograph a couple several times (am I wrong?) And if not, from time to time ;-). Especially if word gets out that you’re a great photographer, it’s going to be hard to get rid of these kinds of requests.
So be prepared, because you have to take advantage of every photographic opportunity that comes your way as if it were your last, and photographing as a couple will allow you to practice many aspects of photography, portrait with everything involved (light, composition, poses, relationships?) Other technical aspects such as manual mode, priority modes, etc.
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- Before you start with inspiration.
- Check out this article.
- Which contains additional information that will be very useful to you during your couple photo shoot.
- Well.
- Now let’s go.
It’s the strongest bond that can bring two people together. And your job is to find at least one image that defines it, shows it, and manages to convey it just by looking at it. Be attentive to the way you relate, ask him. make the usual gestures, hug, look, hold hands?
Don’t focus only on the couple, look for a place that highlights the idea you want to show, where the background accompanies the message and your protagonists and does not disturb but highlights the image.
Soft or diffuse light transmits beauty and romanticism, so it is very suitable for couple photography, this type of light is the one that gives us the sunrises and sunsets and is the one that will be the most photogenic, the easiest to use and will give you the best results. With less effort, it will also allow you to photograph with the sun in front, preserving the details of the image, play with the reflections that slide through your lens, etc.
Companionship, laughter, in short, the friendship that unies them, are also the essence of the relationship and being able to capture it will leave you beautiful images like the following.
Look at this couple as it combines with each other and with the chosen background, it looks great, don’t you think?The truth is that the clothes they’re going to dress with is important, if it’s a “here I catch you, here I kill you “you won’t be able to do much, but if you have time to prepare the session be sure to ask them to choose garments that match each other, and similar tones. Not only is this visual, but it will also help you maintain a more even exposure between the two (a white shirt and a black shirt don’t reflect light in the same way?).
Don’t be fooled, those who don’t have a camera in their hand may not understand you, but “bad weather” is an infinite possibility, as it will allow you to differentiate yourself from other images, with more original environments (snow, fog, umbrellas), reflections in puddles, drops in the glass?).
Composition is the key to any type of photography, learning to preview before shooting, to see the lines and incorporate them, to choose black and white or color, etc. , is part of the photographic exercise.
Sometimes the little details speak for themselves. Don’t miss the small gestures and details that make each couple unique.
Although improvisation is necessary, always try to start from a scene that you have clear and reflected from the beginning.
Let’s not be so serious that love is also a lot of fun 😉
Do not limit yourself to just photographing, look for elements that highlight your scene and highlight your protagonists, a good option is to look for natural frames.
Silhouettes are an original and different way to focus some of your couple portrait images.
Making the couple interact naturally tends to give us universal gestures that are easy for the viewer to interpret in the image, which provokes a fluid and clear narrative, in short, an image that transmits.
Well, what do you think, you didn’t feel like going to find a volunteer partner for your session, have you hesitated to say yes to those friends who have been asking you for a session for over a year?Well, now it’s time to dust off the camera, remember that couple photography will allow you to practice many aspects of photography, so don’t hesitate and get down to business :-).
Oh, and if you’ve been inspired but want to be generous and share it with someone else, don’t give up :-). Thanks and I’ll see you soon.