Wedding Photography: Fun Poses | How to Get REAL Smiles and Laughter (Engagement Photography Posing)

How to get a real smile during a photoshoot, with fun poses for your couple's photography during an engagement session.
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Struggle with engagement photography posing and "stiff" clients during an engagement photoshoot? Check out the top things I do to make engagement sessions more fun and less stressful. Wedding photography posing and emotions play by the same rules! Posing for couples photography can be fun with these engagement photo poses!
Learn How To Get Real Expressions from your bride and groom in this Wedding Photography Fun Poses and (Engagement Photography Posing.
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This is a real shoot that will help with posing for photography. Posing couples photography can be challenging, so here's how to pose for engagement photos from my point of view. It's about psychology and having fun while learning to pose for engagement pictures. Portrait hacks may not save you, but having fun and laughing a lot will!
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[@chenjiang3031]

Does anyone else have trouble finding the questionnaire? I do not see a link.

[@dnyanodayphotosupekar1702]

Nice photos👌

[@bereshyitbara7586]

simple but HELPFUL, deserving more subscribers

[@VanessaJoy]

Glad it helped!

[@jerrym8140]

Good tips and I really liked the one about having them just do a walk away pose early on as yeah that would be a great time to set exposure and what not. 😁

[@VanessaJoy]

Exactly :) they don’t need to watch us do that haha

[@jerrym8140]

Haha your so right 👍😁

[@MattFreestonePictures]

Superb tips. Thanks Vanessa.

[@VanessaJoy]

You're so welcome!

[@katrinpetersen9508]

great guide/video and inspiration, thankyou! You mention a client questionnaire, but I can't find it in the description?

[@VanessaJoy]

bit.ly/joyfulquestions

[@careylee5951]

awesome tips! What I find amazing is the focus at such a low f stop on two people.

[@allenhendricks8892]

Absolutely lovely

[@fredocasio7446]

Great advice, I'm just an enthusiast wildlife photographer, but had a request to do a senior photo shoot. I bought basic lights and a backdrop and the shoot went okay for my first, but it was a lot harder than I expected. The client was happy, but after reviewing the photos I realized there was a lot I could of done it better. I really enjoy an learn a lot from your videos, thanks!

[@VanessaJoy]

happy to hear it!

[@arfankhan549]

Thanks

[@VanessaJoy]

My pleasure 😇

[@Fifthimagez]

Vanessa absolutely love your work love your personality great video never thought that I’ll have to watch an engagement video but I’m here for all the knowledge thank you.

[@berniestang2616]

Your videos ROCK !!!!!

[@RawloftheDead]

Thank you for the tips! Downloaded your questionnaire as well

[@VanessaJoy]

Hope it all helps!

[@AlexKaplanPhoto]

Hi, I can’t seem to find the questionnaire, can you provide a link? Thanks much in advance :-)

[@keithspurlock4732]

Alex, it looks like Vanessa took the questionnaire link down. I can't find it either.

[@ScottShawPhoto]

@@keithspurlock4732 yes the case of the missing questionnaire!

[@wilsonphoto2850]

Hi, am i watching in india, very nice

[@VanessaJoy]

Thanks for coming

[@o.aldenproductions.9858]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@VanessaJoy]

My pleasure!!

[@allenhendricks8892]

Just love it

[@texas8322]

"I will hunt you down...🤷‍♀️ Not really, you can steal it." 😂😂😂

[@VanessaJoy]

hahaha

[@gingercarroll5305]

you mentioned a list of questions that you ask people before the photo shoot, but I don't see it in your list above. Did you post it maybe under a different name? I'd love to see it!

[@VanessaJoy]

Bit.ly/joyfulquestions

[@ScottShawPhoto]

@@VanessaJoy ​ Did it work for anyone? I put in info and didn't get anything and checked spam too! third time is the charm comment? :)

[@sprucetreemedia4936]

Love this video.. came below to find the questionnaire, but was unable to find it.

[@VanessaJoy]

Http://bit.ly/joyfulquestions

[@augustobenjamin9749]

I subscribed because you're not afraid to say the F word or think it out loud! lol As a former sailor I can relate! haha

[@VanessaJoy]

😂 I try to be a lady but then i just fail

[@TravisNutley]

Thanks for the tips, I love that you put info about working with videographers as well. I'm lucky enough to have my wife help with lighting so we usually connect with the couples pretty well :)

[@VanessaJoy]

Always a plus!

[@ShawnBoyle]

Thank you for the tips great work! Just some well intended feedback that I hope is well received, I came here researching for a queer couples engagement shoot. I realize the couples in this video were, "he and she", and still it felt like your advice was exclusive presented in the terms, "he and she". Just a thought to consider sprinkling in some inclusive language like, "them" and "their" here and there.

[@VanessaJoy]

That would absolutely be more inclusive, but since this couple preferred being called by him/her and I was watching this video while doing the commentary, that’s what I went with. Feel free to interchange as needed. :)

[@jedicid]

Thank you for the tips, this is a part were I still struggle when I photograph couples.

[@VanessaJoy]

It can be difficult

[@masonjamal1]

Great video and tips. I'm also looking for the questionnaire. Please advise. Thanks

[@VanessaJoy]

Bit.ly/joyfulquestions

[@harryandlyss]

Great video! Where’s the link for the questions you ask them before the session? 🙏

[@VanessaJoy]

Pinned comment ☺️

[@stirado]

Great video. Congratulations.

[@VanessaJoy]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@maf3695]

Darn you caught me sleeping in. Not first but still here. Excellent tips as always. Your mistakes make us better. Thank you for mastering your craft and sharing them with us!

[@VanessaJoy]

maf36 thanks for being here!

[@teleking58]

The thing that always strikes me about your work Vanessa is how difficult it must be to photograph two people where one is taught to act and feel like a princess because it's their special day and the other is barely tolerating the whole thing and is only motivated by keeping the future wife satisfied enough to not make their life a misery. And of course you have to stay bubbly and happy through the whole process regardless of how difficult and awkward the husband makes the shoot. Sounds like fun.

[@VanessaJoy]

Lol I do get those occasional grooms that are real poop heads. Luckily this wasn’t one of them :)

[@XLMEDIATVGROUP]

Great tips, sure to try . No need to hunt me down. Would hire you for my wedding in the future when it happens.

[@VanessaJoy]

Aw yayyyy!

[@junc6415]

Informative video, thanks! Do you have a tutorial or guide on how you use flashes and the reflector? Saw a couple of times you have your assistant hold the flash in the grass

[@VanessaJoy]

Yes - check out the flash photography playlist

[@TheDjNoble]

Great video. Thanks

[@VanessaJoy]

Glad you liked it!

[@technoalah]

Excellent video

[@VanessaJoy]

Thank you very much!

[@michaelriddell9398]

Great tips as always. I took a lot of notes during your NJ seminar last year, and unfortunately, I misplaced them. Btw, I got the 135mm and it is amazing on my EOS R, thank you for that video as well

[@VanessaJoy]

oh no!!! so sorry about that

[@sarahmacdonald7713]

Do you still offer the questionnaire link? This is great!

[@VanessaJoy]

I do! bit.ly/joyfulquestions

[@hoteaevelyn4050]

Thanks for your tips! Where can I find that questionnaire? I searched in the comments and in the description but I didn't find it...

[@VanessaJoy]

Bit.ly/joyfulquestions

[@Webrisernl]

Hi great content, where can I find the free download?

[@robchristeson]

Great advice - I like the idea of saying unexpected things to get a reaction. I noticed some your pictures with the 135mm were shot at f2.5. Do you find that is a sharper aperture, do you do it for depth of field, of another reason? I noticed when I took some pictures of speakers on stage with that lens at f2.0, I missed focus more than I should have. Of course, on zoom I never miss focus. :)

[@VanessaJoy]

I looooove the 135 and it does take a bit to learn to focus at a shallow depth of field, though with new AF tech it's becoming easier. Here's my 135 vid: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hIPZlaZ6j9Ssl6M

[@LMCall]

I would love to see the link for the 4-5 questions you mention that are supposed to be listed below...I clicked on every link below and did not see them. Thanks for sharing.

[@VanessaJoy]

oh no! Sorry about that! bit.ly/joyfulquestions

[@ScottShawPhoto]

​ @Vanessa Joy Did it work for anyone? I put in info and didn't get anything and checked spam too!

[@StephenDavisMonsignor]

Love it! Great advice! Always LOL at your little quips.. Oh, super cool camera strap... what can you tell me about it?

[@VanessaJoy]

The best! KawaProGear :-)

[@StephenDavisMonsignor]

Vanessa Joy thanks mucho!!!! Oh, I sent you a note on Instagram if you wouldn’t mind taking a look?

[@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!

[@250GTOAJ]

Good information as always. Do you use the engagement photo session as a lead in to getting the wedding to shoot as well? Re good expressions Sal got some priceless ones from you in New York Rhapsody which is a wonderful video. Thanks Vanessa and Stay Sane and Well.

[@VanessaJoy]

engagement sessions are usually booked at the same time the book me as their wedding photog :-) so glad you loved Rhapsody!!

[@250GTOAJ]

@@VanessaJoy Thanks

[@locophotography1715]

great video! did you remove the download link for the 5 questions you ask every couple? i can‘t find it in the description or comments…

[@VanessaJoy]

bit.ly/joyfulquestions

[@ScottShawPhoto]

​@@VanessaJoy Did it work for anyone? I put in info and didn't get anything and checked spam too!

[@mirkops9678]

2:34 que foto tan sencilla y que bien ejecutada !!! gracias por compartir tu forma de trabajar, ya descargue el cuestionario y las poses !!!

[@VanessaJoy]

Es mi placer 😊

[@mirkops9678]

@@VanessaJoy lo se !!! por eso , simplemente Gracias !!!

[@aureliocastro6478]

Hey I cannot find the link to download the questionnaire would you please help? Vanessa thanks for sharing such amazing content! Mil gracias

[@9rider11]

Really really good tips- thinking outside the triangle, get it- exposure triangle! By the way, what’s the name of your leather strap supporting the 1DXii?

[@VanessaJoy]

Thanks! I have a Kawa progear strap but I think they went out of business

[@9rider11]

Vanessa Joy looks like there are still doing business - kawaprogear.com. Think I’ll pull the trigger on one.

[@VanessaJoy]

V Smith hope you love it!

Sé que hablas español, por eso te voy a seguir escribiendo así para que no te 'oxides'. Demasiado buenos consejos Vane, un abrazo desde Costa Rica, espero vengas algún día.

[@VanessaJoy]

espero que venga tb!

@@VanessaJoy seguro que si. Algún día llevaré a mi familia.

[@jeanlucmolina3270]

Vanessa bella je trouve un peu flat les photos manque de lumière et couleurs bacci quand même.

[@VanessaJoy]

Ok

[@marniemartil3903]

I can't see the 5 questions you ask our clients before the shoot.

[@ZoyaKhan-pk4nv]

♥♥♥

[@VanessaJoy]

:-)

[@RayValdezPhotography]

Great video. Now I have a question. If you used the EOS R5 like my comment, if you didn't reply with a wink. Please!

[@VanessaJoy]

;-)

[@RayValdezPhotography]

@@VanessaJoy Damn.

[@NeilGraham]

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👏🏻

[@VanessaJoy]

😊

[@DruMUSIC06]

Trying to learn good stuff here, yet she distracts me with that pretty face. Gotta focusss

[@AugmentedGravity]

Why go through all this hassle when you can just pull up your phone and post a tik tok off it?!

[@VanessaJoy]

Tiktok of what?

[@AugmentedGravity]

@@VanessaJoy The couple just doing their thing ;D, sorry it was just a joke from the video you posed about Tik Tok

[@ared18t]

Pinch eachothers butts? Ms. Joy are you trying to get us males sued for sexual harrassment?

[@VanessaJoy]

😂 no, you have to read the client and also make sure you don’t come off creepy

[@ared18t]

@@VanessaJoy just playing around lol

[@VanessaJoy]

ared18t lol I know but there’s a bit of truth to it!