1. Create Intimacy: Okay, you just said they couldn't touch... so how do you create intimacy? Great question! You can easily create intimacy by having your subjects looking at each other. It gives a closeness to the composition with out the subjects actually having to touch. Here are some examples....
2. Use Props: Most infant photographers know the best photo session have props because there is only so much you can do with a sleeping baby. Same philosophy here. There is only so much you can do with two people who aren't touching so use props. Another tip is to have the couple hold the same prop so they are connect to some extent. Here are some examples....
3. Use Artistic Flair: Do what you do best as a photographer on go out on a creative limb. For this session I really wanted to try a silhouette shot. If you don't have the lighting for a silhouette try something else like a lens flare, or rich shadows. Here is my non touching silhouette...
4. Search for locations that have visual interest: When looking for locations search for someplace that has several different elements to it. Parks are usually great because they have fields, fences, benches, walls, trees, etc. We were very lucky that God gave us a great sunset that day so we had some great sky colors too. Here are a few examples of visually interesting locations...
5. Bodies Facing In: Another way to add visual interest to your photos and get an intimate feel is to have the couple face their bodies in toward each other. Here are some examples...
I hope this helps you if you should ever have a 'no touch' engagement session like I did :)
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These are all really great ideas. Pinning this so I can show it to my photographer. ☺
ReplyDeleterandomly found this article on pinterest and i was immediately interested. like you mentioned, there's nothing out there for how to pose engaged couples who don't touch, which i have actually photographed quite a number of times! this was helpful and you did a great job of making the photos fun and not awkward at all! :)
ReplyDeleteThank you so much! :)
DeleteThank-you SO much for sharing these pose ideas! I've been on the look out for no-touch engagement ideas!
ReplyDeleteJust came across this post. I haven't done a session like this yet, but you have so many great ideas that you don't even notice the lack of touch. Really great article and examples!
ReplyDeleteThis is also great for couples who are more private with their affections. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteCouple is looking so cute.
ReplyDeleteAmazing share! Will refer it to my best friend getting engaged soon. I think her father has already booked one of the exquisite Chicago wedding venues for the day. Party favors are ordered from a designer supplier. Catering and baking department is our all time favorite a fancy one in our city. Waiting for the gala party at the end of next week.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the tips:)
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