One of the most common questions couples ask me is how to pose for their wedding photos. Most people are not used to being in front of a camera, and it is hard to know what to do with your hands, where to look or how to feel natural. That is why I put together this list of wedding photo ideas, all taken from real weddings I have photographed in Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit.
You do not need to do all 50. Use the list as inspiration, save your favorites and share them with your photographer. On the day, a good photographer will guide you through most of these naturally, so you can focus on each other instead of on the camera.
50 Wedding Photo Ideas for Your Couple Portraits
01
Hug from behind
02
Looking at each other
03
Running toward the camera
04
Relaxed and candid
05
Under the veil
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The hero shot
07
Walking at sunset
08
The groom’s first look
09
Foreheads together
10
Sitting down and relaxed
11
Standing in the sunset
12
Bride portrait with a flying veil
13
With a little help from your friends
14
Tossing the groom in the air
15
A selfie at the ceremony
16
Just having fun
17
Reading the vows
18
Wide shot with the sunset
19
Groom portrait
20
Playing with the light
22
Lifting the bride
21
The twirl
23
The first touch
24
Under the stars
25
Playing with the wind
26
Watching the fireworks
27
The artistic shot
28
Close and personal
29
A tight hug from behind
30
The flowing dress
31
Geometric silhouette
32
Dramatic black and white
33
The serious shot
34
A sweet look
35
A private dance
36
Sitting back to back
37
A whisper in the ear
38
Sharing a kiss
39
The wedding rings
40
A playful motion blur
41
Half under the veil
42
Kissing at sunset
43
The first look
44
Bird’s-eye view
45
The silly photo
46
Kissing under the fireworks
47
Sitting on the steps
48
The pick-up
49
Close-up of your hands
50
The sunset silhouette
How to Use These Wedding Photo Ideas on Your Day
A list like this works best as inspiration, not as a checklist to complete. Here are a few tips to get the most out of it:
- Pick five to ten favorites. Share them with your photographer before the wedding so they know what you love.
- Plan time for portraits. Many of these ideas need 20 to 40 minutes of couple time, ideally around sunset. My Puerto Vallarta wedding timeline guide explains how to fit it into your day.
- Think about the location. Beaches, gardens, stairs and old streets all invite different poses. These photo locations in Puerto Vallarta are some of my favorites.
- Leave room for real moments. The best photos often happen between poses, when you laugh, whisper or simply look at each other.
Want These Photos at Your Wedding?
If you are planning a wedding in Puerto Vallarta or Riviera Nayarit and want natural, relaxed portraits like these, I would love to hear about your plans. You can also learn how to have better wedding photos with a few simple decisions before the big day.
