Ultimate Engagement Photography Guide

Whether you’re shooting your first engagement or wedding or are a seasoned professional, the formal portrait session can be one of the toughest parts of photographing a wedding. Faced with tight timelines, unpredictable lighting, and clients eager for stylish, flattering portraits, it’s critical to come prepared with a toolbox of fresh, modern poses. Happily, 100 ideas for posing engaged couples, brides, brides and grooms, and bridal parties will help you approach each session brimming with confidence and creative ideas.

1 | Planning and Preparation

Learn how to give your clients guidance on props, wardrobe, and makeup.
Learn how to plan for your engagement session by creating a client mood board.
Learn how to help your clients choose their locations.
Learn other ways to plan for a fun, complete engagement session.
Gear, Lighting and Settings

Learn the lenses, camera gear, and lighting equipment recommended.
Learn basic camera settings and suggestions for creating more consistency.
Learn various lighting techniques using only a 5 in 1 reflector.
3 | Posing and Shooting

Learn how to create hundreds of poses from 4 foundation poses.
Learn how to create a variety of looks and feels using different poses and crops.
Follow us through a live shoot to see how we pose and compose in different situations.