First ever engagement shots

[nicksan]

Originally Posted by the flying moose

Thanks. I am trying. Its been a lot to process but I am taking what everyone has been nice enough to comment on and I will try and incorporate that into future shots.

Those are good ideas to do with the cups if I take shots with someone like that again.

I mean, granted there was probably not going to be much to make things tons more flattering, but yeah, you could have done some things.

#1. Shoot more from the side rather than diagonally, using his body to block hers more.
#2. They were holding each other which always helps. Shooting from a higher vantage point also tends to be better.
#3. Could have had her right arm crossing her body and touching his arm or maybe shoot tighter and just get the upper body.
#4. Same thing as #3.

[the flying moose]

Originally Posted by nicksan

I mean, granted there was probably not going to be much to make things tons more flattering, but yeah, you could have done some things.

#1. Shoot more from the side rather than diagonally, using his body to block hers more.
#2. They were holding each other which always helps. Shooting from a higher vantage point also tends to be better.
#3. Could have had her right arm crossing her body and touching his arm or maybe shoot tighter and just get the upper body.
#4. Same thing as #3.

Thanks for the comments.

[ultimachi]

Originally Posted by the flying moose

Thanks for the criticism. None of the locations and poses were my idea and believe me we tried to get them to go to more "photogenic" locations but she is 7 months pregnant and has a hard time doing longer walks so we had to make due with they wanted. Also, I agree with the tones and stuff but again this is what they liked and as long as they are happy then its not about me.

It's really not about the location (although it does help). You can take the couple out on the front porch and make some flattering photos. You just have to know how to use your surroundings to your advantage. Practice shooting in less than ideal locations. It will help you and make things tons easier when you do shoot in a great location.