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The Anti-Cringe Guide to Engagement and Wedding Photography

So your clients show up and immediately hit you with: “Hi, we’re awkward.” Congrats! You’ve just met every couple ever, including us. In this episode, Adeline and Valerie break down how to help couples (especially queer couples) feel comfortable in front of your lens without forcing stiff, gendered, magazine-copy-paste posing. We talk about why school photos gave everyone emotional damage, how movement-based direction beats “put your hand here” posing, and why your job is less “perfect pose police” and more “trusted guide with great vibes.” We also get real about photographing queer couples in public spaces, consent, not assuming roles, and how to avoid galleries that scream stoic gender binary. THIS EPISODE IS FOR YOU IF... • Couples keep telling you they’re “awkward” and you’re not sure how to calm the nerves fast. • You want to photograph queer couples without defaulting to heteronormative posing. • You’re tired of stiff smiles and want connection, movement, and real emotion. • You want a repeatable system that still feels creative. • You want clients to leave saying, “Wait… that was actually fun.” THINGS YOU'LL LEARN • The 2-minute “breather + reset” that changes the entire session • How to direct couples with movement prompts instead of rigid posing • How to read the room and adjust when a pose feels physically or emotionally off • Why conversation during the shoot matters more than perfect hand placement • How to hype clients up in a way that feels genuine (and gets better photos) • When to show the back of the camera and how to frame it so it builds confidence • How to avoid gendered assumptions and let couples choose what feels natural • Practical tips for photographing queer couples: consent, pronouns, roles, and similar heights CONNECT WITH HEY LOVE STUDIO 💻 heylovestudio.com 📱 @heylovestudios on Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest 💛 Zola, Bark, Yelp, Dancing With Her, Everywhere Is Queer