Strike a pose, darlings! Want to know how to look good in photos? Follow our tips and then use DropEvent to share your wedding pics with the world.
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We looooove weddings at DropEvent. The dresses, the prep, the photographs, the unprompted hugs and impromptu selfiesâŚwe love it all! When it comes to photos and preserving memories, you know weâre pros at it.Â
But while DropEvent makes sharing photos with the fam so much more easier, we realize one thing: not all couples know how to look good in photos. And when the focusâwronglyâis on looking perfect in every picture, it can be downright nerve-wracking! As if the about-to-be-hitched couple already did not have enough on their plates.Â
So, we thought weâd drop a tip or three on how to pose for photos like a pro. Follow those, and youâll be spoiled for choice when trying to pick images perfectly encapsulating your beauty and joy:
Imagine the first time you lay eyes on your partnerâŚboth of you are dressed to join each other in marital bliss. How does it make you feel? You may find yourself reaching out to hug them, giving them a dangerously high wattage smile, straightening a bowtie, or just enveloping them in your arms. So, just keep thinking like that!Â
The most frequent issue couples face when posing naturally is forgetting to act on their impulses. Donât end a candid, very natural moment too soon. See it through to the end and ask your photographer to keep snapping while you do.Â
Some couples may get how to pose in group picture, but wouldnât know how to act naturally in solo or couple shots. For instance, where do the arms go? Do you press them against your body? How should the bride be holding a bouquet? The answer to both those questions is staying relaxed. Instead of standing rigidly or pressing your elbows into your body, adopt a pose by relaxing and elongating your arms.Â
Itâs true candid photos let the essence of who you are as a couple shine through. But itâs also true that photographers work really hard to make gorgeous poses, like the two of you laughing together or gazing at each other tenderly, seem natural.
Our #1 tip on how to look good in photos is to turn the whole thing into a joke! Allow yourselves to be silly and let the laughter in. Squeeze a butt cheekâdiscreetlyâwhisper something dirty into your partnerâs ear. Or do something you know will get you both laughing in seconds.Â
Some people are notorious for blinking when getting their picture taken. And thatâs completely okay. If youâor your partnerâare the blinker, you can try to time your blink with the snapping of the shutter. That said, donât fret if that fails. It wouldnât take a professional photographer more than a second to shoot another frame.Â
What you shouldnât be doing, however, is trying to open your eyes wide in every shot. Itâd only get them drier, increasing the chances of you blinking in the pictures-to-come!
Want your photographer to catch you two smooching? Go for it! Just keep it clean and donât push each otherâs noses. Love drama? Opt for a dip kiss with oneâor bothâof you popping up a heel for that fairytale romance look. Want to be smoochy but not over-the-top smoochy? Try forehead kisses or rubbing your noses. Those poses arenât just cute, they are also very photogenic.
Capturing the loveliest images and memorable photos begs the use of the right way to share them. Whether you want to keep them between just the two of you, share it with selected people, or poster everybodyâs social media feed with them, weâd advise you to use DropEvent to do it.
Wondering why? Here are several reasons:
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Even knowing how to look good in photos doesnât necessarily mean youâd be great at posing for formal bridal photos! The dynamics of having your wedding portraits are slightly different than posing for Instagram pictures. So, just use our tips to get rid of those wedding photoshoot jitters. Act silly, laugh like you only laugh when itâs just the two of you, and most importantly, stay relaxed. And once youâre done being your beautiful selves and your photographer has quickly encapsulated those precious moments, use DropEvent to get them out into the world. Â
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If you wish for photogenic photos, make sure you adopt the proper posture. By which we mean, standing up straight and relaxing enough to pull your shoulders back. Then, tuck in your chin, ensuring itâs not too high or low. And, finally, smile to let the world get a peek into genuine togetherness and happiness.
Weâve already told you how important a proper posture is for good pictures. But we can add in a tip or two more to help you get that picture on your wedding. Firstly, smile but also do it with your eyes. Secondly, donât let the photographer be your focus. Instead, look at the camera. And thatâs how you smile better in photos!
If you want to look good in pictures, weâd advise taking as many pictures and as often you can! The more practice you can get in, the more comfortable youâll begin to feel under the cameraâs gaze. Next, move around instead of standing rigidly. If youâre in a shot with someone else, try changing up your positions. Make it fun and use props. Most importantly, communicate what you want to your photographer. And finally, donât let those masterpieces be at risk of getting lost, deleted, or remain un-shared. So, let DropEvent keep your pictures safe!
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