Posing Your Hands
I could write a book on how to pose hands... it's the photographers job to not just "memorize" poses, but to learn how to "build" a pose for our brides and grooms. But here a few pointers so you'll know what to do on your wedding day.
Cigarette Pose
The hands and arms can be used to lead attention to the right places. With this cigarette pose (looks like she's holding a cigarette almost), it leads the viewers attention towards Codi’s face, but is also very natural and beautiful. In this case I had her open her fingers instead of curling so it looked more natural. If I had posed her to her back tilting towards me then I would have her close her fingers as if to hold a cigarette. With her other arm we could either make it out of sight behind her, or where it is across her waste also looks very natural.
Holding Something
When you hold something it naturally gives your hands something to do, but also brings attention to that object. Here I have Codi holding her bouquet which also is a beautiful way to lead attention and show it off.
In this pose I also had her look out in the distance which for this particular case worked out beautifully. If there is nothing to hold and I see a pose may look better with hands and arms NOT straight down, you can place one or two hands at the waist.
Having your elbow at more than a 90 degree angle gives a more elegant pose than having it at 90 degrees or more.
Hope you enjoy these tips! Be on the look out for your next gift as promised.
YaYa
