On your wedding day, natural couple portraits are an essential part of telling your unique love story. At The Falkenburgs, we specialise in capturing these authentic moments that reflect your personalities, your connection, and the genuine emotions you share. Below, we’ll share valuable tips to help you achieve heartfelt, natural couple portraits on your special day.
Be yourselves
The key to natural couple portraits on your wedding day is to be yourselves. Forget about posing and focus on your connection. Embrace the joy, laughter, and tender moments that define your relationship. Our photography style emphasises capturing those unscripted interactions that are authentically you.
Building trust and connection during your pre-wedding consultation
An important part of the Falkenburg wedding photography experience is our in-person pre-wedding consultation. This a chance for you to ‘practice’ being in front of the camera, get used to how we work as photographers and ultimately, feel more at ease and confident on your wedding day. It’s also a way for us to build a genuine connection with our couples in the lead-up to their day. We believe this connections helps build trust and allows our couples to relax in our presence to get the best images possible. It’s a win-win, resulting in even more authentic and natural couple portraits on your wedding day.
Trust your photographer
This leads us nicely onto our next point: trust your photographer. As experienced wedding photographers, we know how to create an environment where you can relax and be yourselves. Trust in our guidance and direction, but also feel free to express your ideas and preferences. Communication is key to ensuring that your couple portraits reflect your relationship and story.
Embrace candid moments
Candid moments are the heart and soul of natural couple portraits. Don’t be afraid to let your guard down and allow us to capture the unfiltered, spontaneous moments between you two. These candid shots often convey the most genuine emotions and interactions.
Stay relaxed and enjoy the process
The best natural couple portraits on your wedding day happen when you’re at ease. Take a deep breath, relax, and enjoy the experience. A relaxed and joyful atmosphere will result in more authentic photographs. We aim to create a comfortable space that allows you to simply be yourselves.
Choose the right time of day for your natural couple portraits
The quality of light can significantly impact the mood of your natural couple portraits on your wedding day. We usually recommend breaking up your couple portraits across short intervals throughout the day; consider scheduling one of these sessions during the golden hour before sunset, when the light is soft and warm. This creates a flattering and romantic atmosphere for your portraits.
Have fun and be in the moment
Above all, have fun and be present in the moment on your wedding day. Natural couple portraits are a celebration of your love and the journey you’re embarking on together. Embrace the experience, and the photos will naturally follow suit.
With these tips in mind, we look forward to creating natural portraits on your wedding day that authentically reflect your love story. Your trust in our expertise, the genuine connection we build, and your genuine interactions will result in photos that you’ll cherish for a lifetime. To discuss your wedding photography plans, feel free to get in touch with us.