Surely many times you have been presented with the opportunity to take photos of couples (am I wrong?) and if not, from time to time ;-). Especially if word gets out that you are a great photographer, it will be difficult for you to get rid of these types of requests.
So be prepared, because you have to take every photographic opportunity that comes your way as if it were your last, and photographing couples will allow you to practice many aspects of photography. From, obviously, the portrait with all that this implies (light, composition, poses , relationships...) to more technical aspects such as manual mode, priority modes, etc.
Now, before starting with the inspiration, take a look at this article, which contains extra information that will be very useful in your couples photo sessions. You already have it? Well now, let's get to it.
1. LOVE
It is the strongest bond that can unite two people. And your job is to find at least one image that defines it, that shows it and that manages to transmit it just by looking at it.
Pay attention to their way of relating, ask them to make gestures that are common to them, to hug each other, to look at each other, to hold hands...
2. SESSION LOCATION IS IMPORTANT
Do not focus only on the couple, look for a site that highlights the idea you want to show, where the background accompanies the message and your protagonists and does not bother but rather highlights the image.
3. SOFT LIGHT
Soft or diffused light transmits beauty and romance, which is why it is very suitable for couple photos. This type of light is the one provided by sunrises and sunsets and is the one that will be the most photogenic, easiest to use and will give you better results with less effort.
It will also allow you to shoot with the sun in front while preserving image details, play with the flares that slip through your lens, and so on.
4. CAPTURE THE ESSENCE OF YOUR RELATIONSHIP
The camaraderie, the laughter, in short, the friendship that unites them, are also the essence of the relationship and getting it captured will leave you with beautiful images like the following.
5. THE CLOTHES
Look at how this couple combines with each other and with the chosen background, it looks great, don't you think? The truth is that the clothes with which they are going to dress is important, if it is a "here I catch you here I kill you" you will not be able to do much, but if you have time to prepare the session, do not forget to ask them to choose clothes that combine between them, and of similar tones.
Not only is it visual, but it will also help you maintain a more even exposure between the two (a white and a black shirt don't reflect light equally ? ).
6. IN BAD WEATHER, A GOOD FACE
Make no mistake, perhaps those who do not have a camera attached to their hand will not understand you, but " bad weather " is infinite luck, since it will allow you to stand out from the rest of the images, with more original environments (snow, fog, umbrellas , reflections in puddles, drops on the glass…).
7. THE COMPOSITION IN THE PHOTOS OF COUPLES
Composition is key in any type of photography. Learning to preview before shooting, to see the lines and incorporate them, to choose previously black and white or color, etc., is part of the photographic exercise.
9. DETAILS
Sometimes the little details speak for themselves. Do not miss the small gestures, and details that make each couple unique.
10. SET THE SCENE
Although it is necessary to improvise, try to always take your couple photos from a scene that you have clear and thought about from the beginning.
In this sense, the poses are also important, here you have ideas of women's poses and here of men's poses .
11. A BIT OF HUMOR IN YOUR COUPLE PHOTOS
Let's not get so serious that love is also a lot of fun ;-).
11. NATURAL FRAMES
Do not limit yourself to taking photos of couples without more, look for elements that enhance the interest of your scene and highlight your protagonists. A good option is to look for natural frames.
12. PHOTOS OF COUPLES WITH SILHOUETTES
Silhouettes are an original and different way to approach one of your couple photos.
13. GESTURES
Making the couple interact naturally tends to give us universal gestures that are easy to interpret by the one who observes the image, which causes a fluid and clear narration, in short, an image that transmits.
Well, what do you think? Didn't you have a crazy desire to go find a volunteer partner for your session? Did you hesitate to say yes to those friends who have been asking you for a session for more than 1 year? ? Well, the time has come to dust off the camera, remember that couples photography will allow you to practice many aspects of photography. So don't hesitate any longer and get to work
