If your couple photos look stiff and awkward, the problem isn't the couple—it's the "posing." In this video, I share why I stopped using traditional poses and switched to a method I call "Romantic Photojournalism."
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Learn how to use Composition, Color, and Prompts to "direct" natural moments that look completely candid (even though they aren't).
CHAPTERS
0:00 - The Problem with Traditional Posing
0:35 - Technique 1: Peak Action (Freezing Movement)
2:00 - Technique 2: Color Psychology (Setting the Mood)
3:25 - Technique 3: Juxtaposition (Creating Contrast)
4:38 - Technique 4: Focusing on Details (Rings & Hands)
5:40 - Technique 5: Light & Shadow Play
6:15 - Technique 6: Capturing Personality (The "True Essence")
7:17 - Technique 7: Romantic Photojournalism (The "Director" Method)
8:58 - The Best Prompts for Natural Reactions