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Candid vs. Posed Wedding Photos: Finding the Perfect Balance for Your Big Day - Part 2

What Are Posing Wedding Photographs?

Posed wedding photos are taken on intention. Here, a photographer will deliberately set up the couple or their guests in a shot. Through posing, the photographer is able to capture specific compositions of the detail of every individual and ensure everyone looks their best. Find the best wedding videography packages that capture memories of your special day with breathtaking visuals and compelling narratives.


Traditionally, candid shots are sometimes obtained, and favorably among couples is to have classic group photos; such as the family portraits, the first kiss, and couple shots in a scenic backdrop. Such images are expected to adorn frames or be set in albums as they will be all major parts of the wedding ceremony and reception.

Benefits of Posed Wedding Pictures

1. Controlled environment-posed:  Wedding photographs enable you full control over the composition, lighting, and background. Chosen locations, backdrops, and even specific lighting that suits would help bring the most flattering shots possible.

2. Traditional and Formal: Candid photos are more informal and unstructured, which is suitable for glamorous wedding shots. In fact, formal portraits are what most couples want to frame and put on the mantelpiece or stick onto the wedding album.

3. Specific Focus: You can be really specific with directed photos as well to focus on important details - such as the rings, bouquet, or even the tiny intricacies of the bride's dress or whatnot.

4. Clean and Sharp Images: Directed photos typically take a very well-composed shot that is also well-lit, resulting in clean, sharp images that also tend to hold up best over time in quality.

5. Group Shots: Posed shots are essential for group portraits. If you have large family groups or you want to capture a photo with your bridesmaids and groomsmen, posing ensures everyone is framed appropriately.

Disadvantages of Posed Wedding Photos

1. Stiff and unnatural: Another criticism leveled against posed wedding photos is that they can sometimes appear stiff and unnatural. They are visually perfect but may not emanate the feel that a candid shot might.

2. The long time taken: posed photographs take a long time to create especially when you wish to make large family groups or complicated compositions. This time-consuming nature may eat into the joyous celebration time as your guests will have to wait longer to attend the reception.

3. Pressure on the Couple: Couples find posing intimidating, especially if they are not in the habit of the camera being in their faces. Such might result in forced smiles or body positions that look unnatural.

4. Lack of Emotional Involvement: Posing shots never gives that candid feeling that happens to the shot in spontaneous moments. The smiles may look perfect, but they lack the real feelings of joy, love, and excitement that normally happen in candid moments.

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