Wedding Photography: How to Pose a Bride and Groom (Posing Tutorial)

[@emilymarkling7301]

This is OUTSTANDING!!!! As a bride, I just want to play this and follow all of your instructions in front of my photographer in three weeks! Lol

[@VanessaJoy]

Haha amazing!! So glad I could help ☺️

[@nickreid5939]

The photographer should know...or follow V.JOY......

[@EuropaChronicles]

I used this method today and completed my couples’ photos in exactly 5 mins. Thanks so much for posting this video!

[@VanessaJoy]

Fantastic!

[@Betterifitsfree]

I love how you catch the small details like; dropping the shoulder, weight on one leg, position the hands or hair and have it all come together so professionally. I'm still working at it. 🤞

[@VanessaJoy]

It’s the little things in life ☺️

[@keithsmith7224]

@@VanessaJoy Can you do a slow version on how to work your aperture and f stop? Pretty much a video for dummies. Im really trying to understand my canon eos rebel t7. I know your busy. Just wondering. Thank you🙏🏾

[@Betterifitsfree]

@@keithsmith7224 try this kzbin.info/www/bejne/bJClaaOMpKaBr7s

[@faithk9674]

Hi, Vanessa, it is time to do part II of Fro Knows Parody. It is about time !!

[@p.burley4533]

Glad you said presets are not the end-all. I usu. still edit, and have at times created too many!

[@VanessaJoy]

Exactly!

[@JuanLopezmusica]

Wow I love the way you flow very easy to guide the couple. Definitely you are my inspiration!

[@VanessaJoy]

Wow, thank you!

[@jucjuc314]

I am incredible thankful for all your posing videos Vanessa! I had to 'jump in' to take pictures of a couple on their wedding day, since they couldn't find anyone who had free time with a short notice. I did it, because I knew how bad it is to be worried about your happiest day, I don't want anyone that to happen. So anyway I am just a hobby photograph, - with other subjects than people- so I have been preparing a lot with your videos, super thankful for you being here for us 🙏😊My pictures turned out great, especially great for first ever wedding. ❤Greetings, Judit

[@VanessaJoy]

So happy they help and congrats on your successful wedding! ❤️

[@a.jol.sr_photography]

I get the most tips and ideas from your videos. Truly an asset to the photography community.

[@VanessaJoy]

Thank you so much. That means the world to me!!

[@rehaalan9583]

Hello Vanessa, I am a freelance photographer living in Türkiye. Like everyone else, I watch you and your videos, each more educational than the other, with great admiration and pleasure. Many thanks to you and everyone who contributed. I wish you healthy and happy days. Lots of greetings and love from Türkiye...

[@VanessaJoy]

Appreciate you so much!

[@WestcottLighting]

Excellent tips, Vanessa!! ❤️❤️

[@VanessaJoy]

Thanks friends!

[@carmenfissenden2530]

Just beautiful - they enjoyed it as much as you - and you had me giggle a bit just watching , as I knew where you were going . Just lovely images : bless .

[@marco778-c8k]

Thx a lot, Vanessa! So good to see how well the rf 28-70 performs! Still waiting for mine...

[@VanessaJoy]

It’s my most used lens now

[@fotografmorteneriksen]

Doing my third wedding this summer, on a beach. Its been a while so I appreciate the tips. Noticing that you like the 28-70. Good allrounder perhaps :)

[@stevemadrid6522]

Dude, the 28-70mm is a beast of a lens! Super sharp with that extra stop on the aperture! 3K but you may never take it off your camera!

[@kreativekraal]

Thanks alot for sharing. Am definitely sharing the video with my team. Much love from South Africa 🇿🇦

[@octaviogarcia6921]

Wonderful job as always !!! I really enjoyed how you instruct them on how move.

[@aceentertainmnt9249]

Love these videos, session & editing.

[@pattymattes7124]

Beautiful!!! I love the nose to nose shots. Are they real bridge and groom or models? Just curious. They look very happy.

[@9rider11]

You produce superior results. Obviously I have seen your videos where you use strobes. Would the use of strobes with this session been easier for editing?

[@VanessaJoy]

Definitely. I would’ve loved to use my XL shoot through umbrella, lol but I didn’t own it then. Also when I’m teaching posing I don’t like to involve lighting as much so that we can concentrate on just one thing

[@406memories5]

You're a genius!! So good. Your content is absolutely amazing. We love you even more after seeing you in person at WPPI!

[@VanessaJoy]

Thanks so much!!

[@Neanderthal_yardy]

Curious to know do you shoot weddings manually or usually aperture priority? Reason being that must of the images are portraits. Alas, what’s the easiest wedding you ever shot with or without assisted shooters? What made so easy? Equipment or the couples?

[@VanessaJoy]

Manual. And the easiest weddings are always the one where the couple has a natural chemistry and overall pleasant demeanor. It could be the most physically taxing day, and I could have equipment failures all day long but if I truly love and enjoy the people and photographing none of the rest of matters.

[@nirajgandhi5921]

Great work! How often do you play with the zoom/angles to get a variety of looks in a single pose?

[@AmahriHowland]

Thanks for sharing great tips!!!

[@Xeo989]

Wow !!! Vanessa Rocks as always sharing amazing tips :)

[@JSPT300]

What are your Focal Point Settings? Face, Eye, Group Grid? Love the tutorial...

[@VanessaJoy]

Thx! Face and eye. I have an R5 AF settings video if you want to see all of the specifics

[@mirandavandenberk786]

Great video,I have soon my first wedding, this help me a lot. Thank you very much

[@VanessaJoy]

Good luck!

[@TC_Conner]

Quick question; where was your focus point for these shots? On her eye (left or right)? His? Or somewhere else? I always struggle with where and what to focus on. (I have a wedding shoot this coming Friday.)

[@VanessaJoy]

Her closest eye to me typically ☺️

[@TC_Conner]

@@VanessaJoy Thank you for the quick answer! Much appreciated! Peace.

[@georgemonday4877]

Thank you 💕

[@kalexfilmmaker]

Yeah, useful video again! Thx Vanessa

[@VanessaJoy]

Thx ☺️

[@tauya80]

Thank you for your informative videos I really learn a lot all the time keep up the good work and God bless

[@VanessaJoy]

Happy to hear it!

[@metalplaster]

Really useful Vanessa, thank you. I always struggle with posing the b&G

[@sunilsolat3000]

Beautiful 🌹💕🌹

[@VanessaJoy]

Thank you so much 😊

[@thats_Mr_B]

Well thank to you and Jared I got the 24-70 RF. Wanted the 28-79 but Jared comment about average customer doesn’t care nor see the difference in bokeh really helped. I lose light but I’m very happy with it. Awesome video will add to my posing list

[@VanessaJoy]

Great lenses all around. It’s hard to Lose these days :)

[@thats_Mr_B]

@@VanessaJoy yes. I just want to thank you. You been a big inspiration in my life,. Means a lot

[@iKeto_gal]

Can these poses used for engagement as well?

[@jamesgrove]

Hi Vanessa, could you provide details on the camera strap you are using please?

[@VanessaJoy]

Kawaprogear

[@VanessaJoy]

I finally have an answer for you about my camera strap! creative-teacher-9768.ck.page/1fb5eeedd8 this will be VERY limited so lmk here if you want to know when it's available!

[@arnoldomonterroso8417]

Super nice work congratulations. Question: Why the guy is not wearing shoes?

[@VanessaJoy]

The person who’s house we were filming in asked us not to ☺️

[@rialbb]

I think you should go back to the 1DX II

[@ourplanetbyvikas5791]

Always favourite 💚

[@VanessaJoy]

Thx ☺️

[@ourplanetbyvikas5791]

@@VanessaJoy 😊🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@Joellaraangel1]

Thank you

[@Fremen02]

Totally agree on no one wanting to remember prom hahah

[@VanessaJoy]

😂

[@irenedavo3768]

Miss the Bouquet!

[@prosunsport1]

Nice helpful

[@VanessaJoy]

Happy to hear it!

[@machindraamle7829]

Very nice mam.

[@VanessaJoy]

Thx ☺️

[@cesarisaacbatz]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@radwinaskari7829]

When I watch you videos or look at your Instagram activities, I become disappointed with myself. I wish I had your aspiration and determination. You are so active and energetic. Thank you for spending time to produce informative contents.

[@VanessaJoy]

It’s a slow grow, and all about discipline vs determination or motivated :) lol I was VERY unmotivated this morning let’s just say, but I did what I had to do anyway

[@cosmo0080]

keep in mind Vanessa has been doing this for about 20 years? and when she started she was about at the same point as most are

[@kenharnish5778]

Why didn't you use any flash or other lighting?

[@VanessaJoy]

Because I don’t like to use flash while teaching posing.

[@charismaticrell4206]

I’m Curious, I’ve seen a few of your videos and I have to ask, other than Versatility what is the difference in quality between the rf 50 1.2 vs the rf 28-70 f2. The reason why I ask because I’m returning my rf 50 1.2 for the 28-70 f2 for portrait work. I absolutely love the 50 1.2 for portrait in a controlled setting. I mean the pictures come out so sharp with beautiful bokeh and stunning colors and it’s breaking my heart to return such a fine piece of glass. Also In you’re opinion do you think the 28-70 f2 is worth the switch if you we’re only doing portrait work?

[@9rider11]

🔥

[@oscavalcantefotografia8022]

To provide constructive feedback and contribute to the channel, I noticed that you often take photos from above, which makes your subjects, especially the brides and grooms, appear shorter (this can be seen in your photos). It's important to shoot from a lower angle to elongate the subjects. However, I really appreciated the tips; well done!

[@VanessaJoy]

When working with models or when fine tuning posing sure - but with non-models and emotion-based posing it’s better to shoot at a higher angle to hide potential double chins and enlarge the eyes and facial expressions

[@oscavalcantefotografia8022]

@@VanessaJoy I'm sorry, but I have to disagree. I am a third-generation wedding photographer, and I learned this principle from my grandfather early on. Besides being a fundamental rule of photography, shooting from above can make a person appear shorter. There are appropriate techniques to conceal double chins and other potential imperfections, which can also be delicately addressed in post-production editing. If the photographer were to deliver photos from my wedding that made me look shorter (since I'm not particularly tall), I would be quite upset. Please don't take offense at my observation; it's purely a technical point.

[@hernanandresful]

good vieo, but always important avoid the pressure on the nose in portrait photos. Greetings.

[@VanessaJoy]

Good tip!

[@youngchang3550]

My camera looks trash at 800 iso😭

[@VanessaJoy]

😭

[@francisirizarry2940]

You pose as beautifully as always but why do you have such a cluttered background

[@VanessaJoy]

Doesn’t seem cluttered to me 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@brianj9262]

wow you know your sh*t. thank you

[@VanessaJoy]

Thx ☺️

[@webtest00]

Many thanks for the info. I watch you with love and learning. However, Turkish language support should come for each video. Isn't Turkish language that makes me sad

[@VanessaJoy]

Submit that idea to KZbin. You never know!

[@webtest00]

@@VanessaJoy Thx Vanessa !

[@studiovidshot2410]

You have more buitiful corners to do more better photo... Why u have tke all of them in this wrong corner !? The side of the Windows are more interesting by the way...

[@VanessaJoy]

Because then the light would be unflattering on their faces. Don’t worry, I have a lighting video coming out soon about this 😜

[@studiovidshot2410]

@@VanessaJoy oh ! am soulaged hhhh

[@andreiiasi]

Beautiful picture but that's the problem with them is that they are fake. Fake posing though look good is not real life or how people react in real life. Wedding photography should be without any posing and hope you capture a moment or moments when the bride and groom are not aware that you taking photos of them.

[@VanessaJoy]

I’m going to guess you’re not a wedding photographer 😉

[@andreiiasi]

@@VanessaJoy Not the kind that tell people what to do or how to pose because that would be FAKE, however there are times when I have to give light guidance especially when it comes to family photos at a wedding. Some grandmas don't really understand where to stand. Most newly weds react much better and seam much happier seeing photos taken without their awareness than at the photos that they're posing. I am speaking from experience watching them seeing the photos once they are edited and delivered. However there is a time and a place for posing. And that's mostly for a fashion shoot or for a magazine.😏

[@rickrowell8465]

Sorry, my number 1 rule. NO hands in pockets. Especially with the groom and groomsmen. Maybe I'm just old school, but to me, hands in the pockets is tacky.

[@VanessaJoy]

It’s standard these days 😉

[@rickrowell8465]

@@VanessaJoy Yeah I know, but it still a bit lazy on the part of the photographer I think. Their are so many ways and places the hands can go and still look natural and connecting. One of the photographers I studied with in the 80's was big on not having the men in the photos with their hands in their pockets. I guess that's where I got it from. I have sometimes let the groom put his hand partially in his pocket while still showing his thumb and or part of his fingers. But never the whole hand up to the wrist. Just doesn't look right to me. But that's part of the art of photography, it's all subjective. I do like your work very much and I enjoy watching your videos. I only do weddings once in a while these days. Most of my work has been in the television and celebrity area until just the last few years. Now it's mostly action sports from youth to pros and a wedding or special event here and there. Best of luck to you. ;-)

[@MatteoCremaBL]

Ehm, posing the groom without shoes? Am i missing something? :D maybe you do not want to give you clients those full body shots.... :)

[@VanessaJoy]

The venue requested our shoes be removed in this room

[@MatteoCremaBL]

@@VanessaJoy of course Vanessa. I was just kidding. Thank you for your tips!

[@vldmr4655]

Taking picture without shoes, for me is totally unproffesional !🤦‍♂️

[@VanessaJoy]

The owner of the house requested that we remove our shoes. What would be unprofessional would have been keeping them on