HOW TO POSE COUPLES FOR CANDID PICTURES | engagement natural light portraits behind the scenes

[@JessicaWhitaker]

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[@julianguyen8914]

I love how the red dress looks with the back ground

[@julifox3067]

Julia hulia me too

[@bernadettenguy9553]

I love that ur inserting more photos from the shoot

[@serin0716]

what I really like about this is that you are simply just using a single camera without other accessories yet you produce wonderful shots. and the video isn't boring. other videos just talk too much, while you get straight into action. I love this.

[@AnxiousMama]

k but for real the pictures were GORGEOUS! and you are the cutest ever! you seem like such a fun photographer! your personality kept me here for the whole video!

[@pbjsamwich3407]

*watches 1 second of video* I LOVE IT, AMAZING PICTURES, THANKS FOR THE TIPS, LOVE YA

[@JessicaWhitaker]

HAHAHA

[@catherineescobar8585]

Having a photoshoot like this could be part of couples therapy hahaha so much fun and love

[@Aita94]

OMG I love all your videos. It helped me a lot in upgrading my photography skills and I love the way you interacted with your clients. Of course i would hire someone like you. Keep it up. Love it.❤️

[@JessicaWhitaker]

thank you!

[@FrederickDunn]

Such a beautiful HUGE bouquet she has? This is a wonderful presentation of natural light poses and how wonderful that you had that overcast soft-box sky. I absolutely LOVE your post production quality. That, partnered with your wonderful posing direction, made for a truly fabulous session. Thank YOU soo much, this was a coffee break very well spent!!! :) I'm sure they were thrilled with you and the results.

[@ThEReTaRdEdGeNiUs1]

This video is so good! Jessica you're so talented!! 😩

[@JessicaWhitaker]

thank you so much!! :,)

[@ThEReTaRdEdGeNiUs1]

Jessica Whitaker ❤❤

[@Traveler89_89]

do u manual focus for close up shots with the sigma 35? the focusing on mine is kinda hit or miss sometimes

[@jhilks7865]

You're he best type of photographer because you make the client fee comfortable and excited..love it 💕

[@loganhunt8029]

The best part about your videos is how you interact with your clients. I love how you pose and talk with them.

[@avereeanastasia2030]

Jess I could literally watch your behind the scenes for dayyyssss

[@刘佚名-u6t]

haha! yes!

[@ignitedcanvas6729]

I can't handle, they are so cute! I notice that in a lot of the photos, then the woman is usually the more striking figure or vice versa. She might be looking right at the camera or she has a large accessory to make her stand out. How would you shoot so that there is a balance between the man and woman?

[@lifeinhisimage]

the feels you get when you know your getting great shots haha totally know the feeling!!

[@jadecristinne]

Jessica is always so hype about her own photos, I looove it XD

[@Heymandini]

The scenery is so beautiful!! Everything about this shoot looks amazing!

[@aldnor129]

Location and wardrobe have a lot do with how an image is going to turn out. A tip for couples wanting a magical engagement shoot is pick your clothes wisely and ask a friend with a good eye about your choice. Color scheme is so important and making sure it goes with the backdrop (location). This couple does it right, her maroon dress and flowers are excellent for this shoot. Nothing ruins a picture more than I'll fitting clothes, boring clothes, or ones that don't match the background.

[@aldnor129]

You do a fantastic job directing them and making them feel comfortable. When you make them laugh make sure to also capture those spontaneous moments 😁.

[@MeltonChic555]

these pics turned out so freaking cute!!!

[@StuffAndShenanigans]

You're brilliant with giving directions on posing . . . that's always something I struggle with, but you're so natural with how you direct your subjects :)

[@hannielynch8118]

watching you shoot makes me 10x more excited & comfortable with clients, thank you so much!

[@rebeccasaunders1598]

Jessica your videos are so great for real! Like As a new photographer I get so confident watching your videos. It helps me have confidence in what I'm doing

[@rjdixon2253]

You crushed this shoot! I'm super inspired.

[@ashleyg651]

I like how you keep the scenery! Some people photoshop so much you don't get to see much of the actual scenery

[@dominique7278]

Omg i love the way you take pictures and edit them. I wish I had a photographer near me like that!

[@JessicaWhitaker]

thank you!

[@yudydavila6106]

My husband and I are actually really awkward at posing so I'm loving how much she's guiding them through I wish our photographer could have done the same. All our pictures are of us laughing at each other lol

[@aaroncollins5188]

This video is super helpful. Learning to pose and actually work with a couple is the thing I need to work on the most so thanks for sharing!

[@RawloftheDead]

You're such a great positive photographer. Loved the shoot

[@TLauriks]

Really nice! I like the way how natural it comes to you when telling them how to pose :)

[@mattandmelissamedia]

Just watched this to get some ideas for my first engagement shoot. Thanks for the tips and you did an awesome job! The colors are awesome too!

[@pendekz86]

I love the way you direct the couple.. And the shot is very amazing. Love it

[@maysabdullah1794]

Great photo session , and great photos , I have a question : how do you focus on the subject while its moving ? and have sharp and detailed photos ?

[@melexi22]

So beautiful ! How do you focus while people walking to you?

[@JannaSlaback]

A. M. A. Z. I. N. G. Love your style! So easy and natural and the images are just gorgeous! Makes me want to go out and shoot like RIGHT NOW!

[@pantherlady7]

JESS.I.CA!!!!! OMG!!! This was ABSOLUTE magic!!!! 💖💖💖💖 Great job!

[@amandaballa2529]

I am in LOVE with the colors and overall vibe of this photo session. GORGEOUS! Such a great video. Thank you!

[@StefanieHurtado]

you are so good at this! love the way you direct people and encourage them

[@vincentsullivan3017]

Every shoot you do is fantastic !!!

[@michaelchenfilms9316]

definitely going to use these tips when i shoot couples! thanks Jessica!

[@RighteousHombre]

Welp, i'm definitely gonna have to go and buy myself a Sigma 35mm now. Inspirational and informative as always Jessica. thanks for the great video!

[@davedianneludoc5700]

this is beautiful. you're awesome. i love your shots. you're one of the reasons why i'm starting to like portraits. i'm learning from you

[@Weird-Girl]

Dave Dianne Ludoc the same thing happened to me XD

[@devineestroud4227]

Absolutely gorgeous shots btw! You are amazing!

[@ShulaOudean]

Your videos are so fun to watch !!!!

[@elle8335]

Omg that was sooooooo good!!!!!! So inspiring!!! Now if I could only be lucky to have that natural setting! Such a statement! Beautiful couple and awesome coaching! Love your videos! xoxo

[@lovely1150]

I love the way these came out 😻 girl teach me your ways

[@tommorbey3340]

I love them all, awesome video as well !!

[@ohhitsjulio]

I love your work and the way you interact with your clients :)

[@mirixx9351]

I love the colours so much 😍

[@johnaguinaldo5343]

I love the look of your final photos! Which Lightroom presets was used to get that style?

[@crusitarodriguez5629]

I love these tips videos they are so helpful and they are so fun to watch! Please do more!

[@andreimacaraeg11]

Beautiful photos!!

[@bradencollins4858]

YOURE SO AMAZING i was wondering if you have any tips for just posing people in general just like gaining confidence and being able to do something like that i guess

[@JessicaWhitaker]

PRACTICE!!! i edit out soo much of me stumbling and thinking aloud! just practice and dont worry so much! :D

[@suzyduhh3688]

Such a great photo shoot !

[@xIanTe1]

I Love your Photography Vids! Very helpfull! Btw. where did she buy the dress!

[@aliesdigitaldiary]

this is my favorite video omg i LOVE it

[@kyliex5]

I'm doing a shoot today and this gave me some confidence, thank you! :)

[@adrianaarguijogutierrez]

this was so beautiful !!!

[@lovinglylight]

Awesome work, Jessica!! I had two questions though. 1. It seems like an overcast day but at what time did this photo shoot happen? 2. How did the photos look straight out of the camera? Did you have to do a lot of Lightroom work?

[@Tikie.Niecie]

You're amazing. I just recently started watching your videos and I'm learning a lot

[@danayah7552]

Ur just amazing at what u do Love u jess keep it up

[@kristy1429]

HECK YEAH JESSICA WOOOOOO IVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS

[@DukePopular]

And another one!! I learn so much from your Tutorials. Keep it up.... Nice Background music during the display

[@sarahx9258]

your work is so great Jessica. Keep it up! x

[@kasthurikathavarayan3602]

love to watch your videos. you have great personality

[@gregoryeclifford]

Great photos! I love how you direct the couple. But no ring shot?

[@JessicaWhitaker]

thanks so much! check the full set of images on my site i do include a ring shot!

[@kiwipics]

I just love the power lines, I just love the hum from the power lines .....

[@kari7414]

They came out so beautiful!

[@wonderfulworldofty]

This omg! 😍 and the processing is on point!! 🙏

[@emmas8934]

THESE ARE AMAZING I LOVE THEM!!

[@DanicaAndVictoria]

You're such an inspiration! :) By the way, we like the music you use. What is that jingle you put at the end of your videos?

[@Nikcholey]

This is amazingly perfect!!! You did an amazing job - I hope to be as good as you some day!!!

[@lillart4802]

Hi Jessica! U r so inspiring. Do u recommend 24-70 mm ? Or do u prefer 35-50-85? Thank u

[@KristaNCBarril]

Loved this! What lens were you using??

[@Cecilapoblana]

Wow Jessica thank you so much for this video. So helpful

[@yolondatodd1998]

LOVED this shoot....thank you for sharing!

[@alycewilliams8036]

Do you have a tutorial on how you edit? I love that style don't know how to achieve it

[@fillthesoul6389]

Love these photos 😍

[@devineestroud4227]

JESSICA!! THIS WAS SO SO HELPFUL! TY SM!

[@deanlegaspi]

Hey girl, love your work. Not sure if you’re still checking comments on this video but just wondering if you would have been opposed to shopping the power lines out?

[@abbyquaranta2152]

Where did you take these?? this place is beautiful!

[@brenna_musgrave]

Thank you for posting this!! Your photos are incredible.

[@htomono5182]

these videos are so useful and enlightening. and your photos are AMAZING😍 thank you!!

[@JessicaWhitaker]

ahh im so glad they help!! and thank u!

[@valeriaavendano2195]

OMG, you take like the most gorgeous pictures!! I really really am OBSESSED with your work😍 It has helped me a lot to improve my photography skills! Love everything about you!

[@sols9449]

Jessica YOUR SO CUTE! Just stealing your lines. Where did you get the flowers for the shoot?

[@kpotato6080]

Yay!!!! love this video so much!! pls keep posting bts videos 😱😍

[@nimthedib]

I'm curious do you think a Nikon D7200 would get the job done?

[@julianafigueroa3045]

Really helpful! Just found your channel so I'll be the whole day looking your videos :) you are sooo cute!

[@AlexaHuerta]

You did an amazing job pictures are stunning ✨

[@swapnilwilson3392]

Hey jessica just quick question how many photos do.you give to them !

[@meganperine5933]

HOLY JESUS THEY ARE BEAUTIFUL 10/10 WOW RECOMMEND

[@mayradenisse9982]

I love your videos! Would you mind showing the settings you used for each picture you present to us. F-stop, ISO, shutter speed. 🙂 it would help a lot!!! 👍🏼

[@Vanesza2010]

What kind of presets did u use? Soooo gorgeous!

[@JessicaWhitaker]

LXC! :)

[@nataliehill626]

Do you ever get your clients to actually smile? these are SOO AMAZING THO

[@calebgingras4873]

I'm pretty sure it depends on the type of shoot. Like this one i think was a commercial style shoot, so smiling is not always included:)

[@vaughnlindenau1610]

did u use the 5d mk iv

[@Kholikekstrada]

Wow wow wow wow wow wow .... Hi jess thank you for tips

[@TallTreesClub]

One of the best reply threads below, and obscure, revolved around the 35mm lens. Once I followed the gear link, I see why the reply comment got going previously.

[@kristoffergo6294]

I love your videos:) How long did this photoshoot take?:)

[@abigailmorris8333]

Girl you are Awesome!!! LOVE LOVE LOVE :)

[@blissculture5694]

How do you go about getting bouquets for your shoots?

[@wolfiexbb]

omg wow these are amazing. my friends boyfriend asked me to take pictures for the surprise proposal and I'm so nervous I won't get the shot. tips or settings I should be practicing with?