Bridal Party Posing - Behind The Scenes Wedding Photography

Another video in my 30 day wedding photography crash course series where you come behind the scenes with me on at a real wedding where we photograph the bridal party, groomsmen, and bridesmaids.
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[@selenicabruce9721]

“Can you guys share a kiss...just the bride and groom!”😂

[@JosiahBlizzard]

Cheesy jokes but they work :)

[@Cecile2906]

I wanted to thank you: I was a bit rusted as I hadn't shot a wedding for a year, I came across your YT channel yesterday, right before heading out to a wedding. Your tip about linking arms and bumping hips was so useful! I got to try it, I think it helped people laugh and relax, and also it gave more movement in the shot. Your other videos gave me some good refreshers and I've also learned new things. Thanks Josiah!

[@JosiahBlizzard]

That’s awesome to hear! So glad it was helpful!

[@tanyaconroy-sinnett5258]

I love how you did the rocking shot. Great idea for when there isn't a lot of space. Your videos are great btw!

[@TessaKitZawadzki]

Thanks for sharing Josiah! Always great to see how other photographers do this part of the day and learn little ques to help make great shots! Love the rocking tip and also the bumping of the hips for the ladies getting them to have more fun and smiles!

[@JosiahBlizzard]

Thanks Tessa for commenting! So glad the video was helpful :)

[@amandalynnfarrey9102]

This is the best posing video I've seen. THANK YOU.

[@vladimirrakovshchik7748]

Hey thank you so much for your time and willingness to share your way of doing it. Super helpful, I even used the “walking away from the explosion” joke lol sorry for copying. Thanks again!!!

[@JosiahBlizzard]

Hey Vladimir! Happy to help! Definitely copy and take everything I'm doing. I put it out there for you guys so it will help.

[@zoolook888]

Seriously good control of the bridal party... loved it!

[@JosiahBlizzard]

Appreciate the love! Thanks!

[@nurysperez1436]

This was awesome !!!

[@KingYutty]

Thank you for the video....am learning alot

[@emilyesnyman]

This is exactly what I was looking for, thanks!

[@JosiahBlizzard]

So happy to hear it! Thanks for commenting!

[@Txpham]

love it man! good stuff right here!

[@JosiahBlizzard]

Thanks so much!

[@TaylorVisionMediaGroup]

That was fantastic!

[@JosiahBlizzard]

Thank you very much!

[@IcedOutNoDoubtTV]

Awesome posing I learned a lot thanks

[@JosiahBlizzard]

So glad this is helpful Eugene!

[@chadmturrell1008]

Hey Great Video!! The bumping hips part was a great tip

[@JosiahBlizzard]

A favorite of mine for sure!

[@ChaliFerdinandis]

This was SO helpful!!!!

[@JosiahBlizzard]

So glad!

[@oliviadawes3345]

Thank you thank you thank you for this. I have my first wedding with a bridal party tomorrow.

[@jovitaquijano4461]

I love actually I’m getting your idea on how to shoot a brides and that will happen today this is a good one

[@jazzysphotography7561]

Thanks much for sharing...

[@zerazal]

thank you so much for posting this, it's so helpful for me as an aspiring wedding photographer

[@JosiahBlizzard]

I'm so glad!

[@Webrisernl]

Helpfull thanks

[@bigsoggy2131]

I tecently atended a family wedding and i felt sorryfor the photograler when he wanted to do a groyp shout of the gromsmen and bridesmaids he wanted to anan alternate steo shot ie male female male but couldnt do to thehieght diffetences. Each bruidesmaid was taller than the groomsmen , u suggested. Doing a v type posewith guys in one side and the ladies on the other side, his shots came out great

[@Frederickpoole25]

This was a great video! I literally have a wedding to shoot next weekend and it's been awhile since I shot one.

[@JosiahBlizzard]

Glad it was helpful! How did your wedding go?

[@Frederickpoole25]

@@JosiahBlizzard It went great! The entire bridal party enjoyed the photos when I sent it to them!

[@JosiahBlizzard]

Awesome to hear!!

[@McKennas.adventures]

Great video! What a camera do you use?

[@JosiahBlizzard]

Thanks McKenna! I use the Sony a7iii

[@Sanjay-xk1uz]

Good🍀

[@burloversentertainmentwith6294]

good job ammazing like

[@JosiahBlizzard]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@sandrasauer3219]

Cool Video Bro. You only use 50 mm ?

[@JosiahBlizzard]

Not always but 50mm is the go to for portraits and bridal party.

[@assafbriga9920]

Did you use just one lens? What Lens? and what was the F stop for the group shots?

[@JosiahBlizzard]

Yup! Only used the 50mm. Not sure the exact f stop but most likely somewhere around f/2

[@assafbriga9920]

@@JosiahBlizzard Thank you :)

[@lynnseypichette2971]

What are your settings when having everyone walk?

[@JosiahBlizzard]

Likely a shallow depth of field f/1.4-2.8 and shutter likely around 1/250-1/1000 and ISO 400 or higher.

[@chestew3307]

do you do this after or before the wedding?

[@JosiahBlizzard]

Depends on the wedding but lost of our couples do portraits and bridal party before the ceremony

[@AlwaysamazedASL]

How do I hire you for my daughters upcoming wedding?

[@JosiahBlizzard]

Hey there! Have her fill out our contact form on our website - www.josiahandsteph.com/contact - and we will send over a pricing guide and a link to set up a phone call to answer some questions and get to know each other a bit.

[@oliviadawn9002]

Is it bad that I just wrote down everything you did? 😅

[@JosiahBlizzard]

Haha definitely not a bad idea!

[@leonsyfrit4736]

Thank you for the behind the scenes video. I may have asked Anthony to button his jacket. Or, have everyone unbutton jackets.

[@JosiahBlizzard]

Totally. I just missed it trying to make sure everyone was lined up properly. Too many things to focus on and I missed the guys jacket being unbuttoned

[@leonsyfrit4736]

@@JosiahBlizzard Your work is wonderful. I probably didn’t need to critique your images. I hadn’t had my morning coffee yet. I have a family portrait session this week, and your video was very helpful.

[@jubansisohsten4019]

Hmm

[@lindseygerner4677]

Great videos. I think you should keep your speed and direction as you are, but take an extra 30 seconds more on detail...or have your assistant watch for it. Group shot (13:00) You don't care or didn't notice that the last guy was the shortest AND at the end AND next to the tallest guy? or the 3rd guy was standing out like a soar thumb with his hands hanging down, facing you but not looking and the last guy completely sideways to you--practically dry humping the guy next to him? I like your casual formal style, but it should still be all uniform when your subjects are looking at you. The flowers should be uniform, too. We don't want our clients to look at the image of a formal shot and not notice the great image, but rather they see John Doe standing like he doesn't know what to do. When they aren't looking at you, is not a big deal...that's casual/candid. Just a tip...not trying to be rude.

[@JosiahBlizzard]

Totally get it. I'm definitely not someone who is a perfectionist or insanely detail oriented. Sure, they should all be 100% exactly uniform, but I'd prefer to not perfect all the flowers, and if I don't catch that one guy isn't turned on the exact same angle as everyone else, it's not the end of the world to me and I've never, ever had someone complain about it. I'm far more focused on making sure the bridal party is having 1) a fun time and 2) don't feel like they're time is being wasted. There's also the personality of the bridal party members to keep in mind. You've gotten a quick sneak peek as to how I'm shooting, but what is missing in all of these videos is the communication between shooting and the understanding that some people just either aren't going to listen, or won't understand what you're asking based on their personalities. We've had easy-going bridal parties and parties that are just nightmares sent to us from Satan himself. I keep things like you said, casual-formal and as long as my bride and groom are having an awesome time and my bridal party feels like I have their best interest in mind, that's what I care about most.

[@TheyCallMeRome]

That's the biggest mistake photographers make. That everything should be uniform. No one actually looks and cares except photographers. The people love the pictures. That's the importance. So what that the shortest was in the end? The attention is on the bride and groom. They are accessories in these images. I didn't notice nor did I care about the things you listed. And that's beautiful a perfect image. You see the feeling. You see the joy, you don't search for details.

[@lindseygerner4677]

Unknown User for a casual pose, totally agree. It wasn't though. It's his style though and that's what I was asking.

[@thecyclingphotographer441]

Should've had the guys button up their jackets and empty out their front pockets in the first set of photos and the group shots.

[@JosiahBlizzard]

Gerome Ogeris thanks for the tip dufe

[@ptrsamson21]

Second shooter sounds very opinionated. Lol

[@JosiahBlizzard]

The second shooter is my wife and business partner and shoots every wedding with me so she's just as much of a lead as I am.

[@rickrowell8465]

You lost me at "hands in pockets" So many other ways to pose their hands.

[@JosiahBlizzard]

Ok Rick, tell me, what would do with their hands? Place them left over right in front of their crotch?