How I avoid posing my wedding couples

Do you feel anxious about your wedding photography because you’re not comfortable being the centre of attention or you dread posing for the camera? Do you imagine that the photography will dominate your day and feel too overpowering for the day you’ve planned? I’m keen to show you that it doesn’t have to be that way at all. Your enjoyment of the wedding day can be enhanced by working with a photographer who allows you the space and time to enjoy your day and guests naturally, one who also understands how to shoot a couple in a relaxed way that involves no posing with no awkward moments. Being a successful wedding photographer is as much about making couples feel completely comfortable as it is about the photography. Wouldn’t you prefer to remember your time in front of the camera fondly and as an important and enjoyable part of your wedding day? Well, you can!

Two bride's walking and laughing at their same sex Pelham House wedding ceremony

When I plan the photography with a couple for their wedding day, it’s always centred around the flow of the day and we ensure that flow isn’t interrupted unnecessarily. There’s no need to leave your guests at the beginning of the drinks reception for portraits, or shoot the groups straight after the ceremony, because that’s the time when your guests are full of excitement and emotion. I want to record those precious moments and help ensure you enjoy quality time with your guests and enjoy your drinks and canapés too. After this, the prospect of any groups and portraits will be welcome and you’ll be so high on excitement that it will feel completely comfortable and enjoyable

Groom lifting bride at golden hour on the South Downs

Now when we go off for some portraits you’ll be enjoying each other and soaking up the beautiful scenery at your venue, plus the emotion you feel and the energy you exude will be the key to your beautiful and completely natural portraits. There is no posing because I’m capturing the real moments between you, at pace against beautiful backdrops, so that you have a collection of images that reflect your connection and your beautiful surroundings. Don’t take my word for it, you can see how relaxed my couples are in my images below and yet the majority of them were as anxious as you are before the wedding day. Being photographed can be and will be fun.

Bride and groom walking through a wheat field at golden hour

Bride and groom embrace in the Italian Gardens at Wotton House

Bride and groom walk through the grass at Farbridge

Bride and groom smiling in the Italian Gardens at Hever Castle

Two bride's walk down the staircase after their same sex Brighton Town Hall wedding ceremony

Two bride's embrace in the doorway after their same sex Pelham House wedding ceremony

Bride and groom laughing together in the long grass at the Devils Dyke on the South Downs Way

Bride and Groom walk I’m outside of the tress at their Cissbury Barns wedding

Bride and groom embrace in the garden of Wadhurst Castle

Bride and groom from above walking through the formal gardens at Hever Castle

Bride and groom come together in the gardens of Hinwick House

Bride and groom hug in the meadow at Hendall Manor Barn

Bride and groom dance in front of Hever Castle

Two bride's come together in the meadow at Brookfield Barn

Bride and groom stroll at golden hour in the grounds of Grittenham Barn

Bride and groom stroll in front of Grittenham Barn

Bride and groom dance at Golden Hour in Tillington

Bride and groom come together amongst the meadow grass at sunset

Bride and groom caress after their wedding ceremony

Bride and groom stroll around the grounds of Pelham House in Lewes

Bride and groom walking through a wood at golden hour at Cissbury Barns

Bride and groom in beautiful winter light at Pelham House Lewes

Horse saying hello to bride and groom in a field at Cissbury Barns

Bride and groom strolling through a field at Farbridge

Groom with his arms around his bride's waist

Bride laughing in the sunshine with the groom at Cissbury House

Bride and groom kiss by the side of their vintage VW Beetle at Farbridge

Groom kisses bride on the temple at golden hour in amongst the trees

Bride and groom laughing at golden hour at Farbridge

Bride cheering along with the groom as they come I’m outside of the trees

Bride and groom moment amongst a red tree at upwaltham barn

Bride and groom walk in amongst the trees at golden hour at Cissbury Barns

Bride and groom walking through the Greenwich Naval College

Bride and groom come together in the field after their Cossbury Barns wedding

Bride and groom walk through a meadow full of daisies

Black and white shot of bride and groom with strong side lighting

Bride and groom sitting in the meadow grass at Cissbury Barns

Bride and groom caress in front of a warm colourful tree bokeh

Bride and groom caress beside the River Thames overlooking the Shard

Bride and groom kiss at the gates of Upwaltham Barns cottage

Bride and groom leave their London wedding ceremony

Bride and groom walk through a wheat field at sunset at Pangdean Barn

Bride and groom sit together on the bank of the River Thames overlooking the Shard

Groom gives bride a piggy back in the grass at Grittenham Barn

Groom kisses bride's temple mirrored in the window at Wadhurst Castle

Bride and groom dance at Upwaltham Barns

Bride with sun glasses and groom walk through the gardens at Pangdean Barn

Bride and groom caress by their vintage Mercedes at sunset

Bride and groom hug at golden hour in amongst the wheat

Bride and groom stop for a moment on the chalk path on the South Downs

Bride and groom kiss in front of their bridal Rolls Royce

Bride and groom walking up the hill at Pangdean Barn at golden hour

Groom kisses the temple of his beautiful bride

Bride and groom under the rose arch at Pangdean Barn

Bride and groom shot through the back of a vintage Mercedes

Black and white show from a low angle of bride and groom walking

Bride and groom in the gardens of Pangdean Barn at golden hour

Bride looking over the groom's shoulder on the South Downs

Bride and groom laughing as man on a trike goes past

Bride and groom caress under a tree in golden hour light

Bride and groom together in beautiful strong winter sunlight

Black and white shots of bride and groom dancing under chandeliers

Groom kisses bride on forehead on a bench in the garden

I’d love to hear from you and help you achieve everything you hope for in a completely relaxed way. Thanks for viewing!