Photography: Momentos de Una Vida
Photography: The Proud Rad
Wedding portraits go beyond stiff poses and nice smiles. Today's most striking wedding albums feel cinematic, fashion-forward, and as if they were pulled from a magazine spread. Incorporating movement, humor, intimacy, and atmosphere, you can create portraits that are as iconic as they are memorable. Below, the tips, poses, and props to capture you and your partner at your most unforgettable.
Photography: Niklas Nyman
Photography: Emotions + Math
Love at First Bite
There’s something irresistibly fun about a couple mid-bite. Forks down and etiquette aside, this is a new take on the classic cake-cutting photos. All about joy, indulgence, and even a shared laugh, these days, photos work best when they feel slightly unpolished: icing on lips, candid motion, and eyes locked or closed in laughter.
Photography: John Tods
Photography: Elizzz Photo
Photography: Alexa Curly
Photography: Alexa Curly
Photography: Rudenky
Photography: Pavel Knyazev
Going Up
Elevators offer built-in framing, reflective surfaces, and a sense of transition—all elements photographers love. Whether the doors are sliding shut, mirrors multiplying the scene, or metallic walls bouncing light, elevator portraits feel undeniably chic. They capture the feeling of slipping away for a private moment amid the noise.
Photography: Emotions + Math
Photography: Adee Reeb
Content: Karina Vizual
Power Pairing
Formal photos aside, it’s time to play with height. Instantly add visual tension with one partner seated while the other stands on a chair, step, or platform. The change in levels draws the eye, sharpens the composition, and gives the frame a fashion-editorial edge. It’s a simple adjustment that delivers a stronger silhouette and more dynamic body language, and is a fun way to capture more serious portraits, either before or after the ceremony, without slipping back into traditional posing.
Photography: Polina Yarmush
Photography: Stefano Santucci
Photography: Jes Workman
Photography: Alla Kareni
Photography: Polina Yarmush
Photography: Dmitriev Egor
No Photos, Please
A little mock drama goes a long way. Shielding faces with a bouquet, turning away from the lens, or laughing behind raised hands creates the illusion of stolen celebrity-style shots. These portraits feel caught in the act—spontaneous, slightly chaotic, and full of mischief—adding personality while breaking away from anything too polished or posed.
Photography: Maria Superkrosh
Photography: Nessie Todd
Photography: Emotions + Math
The After, After Party
This is the moment when the music fades, the shoes come off, and a different mood settles in. Late-night portraits capturing room service trays, after-party bites, and those casual post-wedding moments feel intimate and real. It's the one last hurrah and often a favorite for couples, and that newlywed feeling and time spent just the two of you.
Photography: Alexa Curly
Magnolia Ave., Photography: Lucinda Santisi
Photography: Molly Adams
Photography: Megan Russel
Photography: Studio Thao
Photography: Gianna Carly
Locked-In
The vows have been recited and the walk down the aisle complete, now it's time to show off that bling. Rings don't have to be macro close-ups alone; you can make them fun and full of personality by playing with gestures and expression. Try holding your hands boldly towards the camera with that main-character energy.
Photography: Izzie Karren
Photography: Jack Henry
Asli Sümen
Table Takeover
Bring instant attitude with one or both partners playfully standing on the table. It breaks expectations and shifts the energy from formal to fashion-forward. These photos are most impactful when the reception tables become graphic stages, incorporating your decor and florals into a dramatic moment.
Photography: Joy Zamora
Photography: Olga Guseva
The Wedding Atelier
Photography: Radaev Photo
Photography: The Proud Rad
Photography: Sasha Dove
Shadow Play
Backlighting transforms a simple pose into a cinematic frame. Strong light from behind creates halos, silhouettes, and elongated shadows, stripping the image down to shape and connection. The key is to play with light, whether natural or statement spotlights, to create these timeless and bold portraits.
Photography: Tay Dempsey
Photography: Nirav Patel
Photography: Miroshnyk
