Confused About How to Pose for Your Bridal Shoot? A Quick Guide That Will Help You Nail Every Single Look in the Book
D-DAY coming soon? If there ever was a reason to get clicked to your heart's content, this is it. Learn how to pose for those raging bridal shots you’ve been swooning over.
Your wedding is the beginning of your happily-ever-after - it’s only natural that you want to be well-versed with how to pose for and preserve the picture-perfect moments on your D-DAY. Check out this assortment of tips, tricks and poses to make sure no beautiful memory goes uncaptured.
1. Mehndi madness
Trust us when we say this, those mehndi shots are definitely a keeper. And why shouldn’t they be? It takes hours of patience, impatience and jitters to get your mehndi designs right and once it’s over it is literal art adorning your hands!
How to pose for this shot?
For these pictures, think detail. Shots that capture the detailed art on your hands are a great way to go about it. For zoomed out shots, pair it up with lightweight jewellery and neutral or light coloured clothing.
2. It's Haldi time
You’ve seen tons of wedding pictures by now and you already know that the most enthusiastic-looking pictures are from the Haldi ceremony. Well, there’s definitely something about energetic faces with the colour yellow on them. Getting the quintessential Haldi picture is as easy as 1,2,3!
How to pose for this shot?
The method to pose for a Haldi shot is to not pose for it. Yes, you read that right.
Candids are cliche for a reason -- they capture a defenceless and priceless moment for you to cherish years later. Let your friends, family and relatives smear you with Haldi while your photographer captures you in your element. Oh, and don’t forget to put on some fresh flower jewellery!
3. The classy close-up
It goes without saying that this pose is going to be ‘THE PICTURE’. Once you’re decked up with the make-up, the hair and your breathtaking bridal jewellery - prep for a classic close-up and let the photographer do their thing.
How to pose for this shot?
Experimentation is key here -- don’t be afraid to take a few shots before you get the one you love - anything from your side profile and enchanting eye shots to a front profile with your jewellery and attire is good enough to make a statement.
4. Peek-a-boo
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Your Ghoonghat or the veil can work wonders when it comes to wedding poses. The thin net fabric adds a layer of mystery and elegance to your appearance and it’s only fair that you get yourself clicked in it and get the picture framed.
How to pose for this shot?
If there’s one word that defines this shot, it’s elegance. Remember, the focus here is more on your silhouette than anything else. Play peekaboo with your eyes, show off that bridal jewellerylehenga put on the charming bridal smile and voila - you’ll have the picture you want!
5. Shy bride, who?
Gone are the days when being the shy bride was considered a virtue - you’re fearless, independent and you know how to have fun even when you’re adorned with layers of clothing, jewellery and make-up; you are the boss lady and you own it like nobody else. Get those shades on along with your bridal attire and show the world that shyness isn’t your thing.
How to pose for this shot?
It’s wonderful how a single element can transform the way you look. All you need is the right pair of shades that add a touch of modernity and a hint of sexy that comes naturally to you.
6. Lights. Camera. Entrance
This is your moment - from the groom to the Baarat, everyone has been waiting to take a look at how gorgeous you look. As you make your grand bridal entry, all eyes are going to be on you. So make sure, you don’t miss out on this special shot!
How to pose for this shot?
You are the centre of attention and the photograph should show that. Take your pick from flaunting your palki design, a canopy or the traditional Chunari and pose like never before.
7. The one with the gang
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Your squad has been with you through thick and thin; through the jitters and the joy alike. So, ‘gang up’ on your D-day and get a photograph that speaks volumes about the bond you share.
How to pose for this shot?
Have fun with this picture. It really doesn’t have to be a serious looking one to capture the seriousness of your friendship. Go all out - colour code, smile, smirk, laugh, jump, just make sure, you go ‘aha’ when you look at these picture years later.
In-between planning, posing and making sure every little detail is taken care of, don’t forget to enjoy yourself. Getting photographs clicked, just the way you’d imagined them to be, can sometimes get daunting, but not when you have an all-in-one photography guide by your side.
Now that you’re all set to create and capture some magical memories on your D-DAY, get in touch with our wonderful photographers who do their thing with ease and in style.
Written by Rohini Roy
