Tall groom and short bride..

I have a very tall groom and very short bride. I am perfectly fine shooting with just the two of them. But in a group shot/family shot, I am tempted to have the bride stand on a 4 inch block, so that along with her 4 inch heels, her head would reach the shoulder of the groom. And yes for group photos everyone need to be standing up (requested by the bride's family). The wedding wont happen till next year. Any suggestions on how to handle group photos?

kenwood33 wrote in post #17128485
I have a very tall groom and very short bride. I am perfectly fine shooting with just the two of them. But in a group shot/family shot, I am tempted to have the bride stand on a 4 inch block, so that along with her 4 inch heels, her head would reach the shoulder of the groom. And yes for group photos everyone need to be standing up (requested by the bride's family). The wedding wont happen till next year. Any suggestions on how to handle group photos?

I wouldn't use a block or anything else for her to stand on myself. I just photograph people as they are. If someone is tall and someone is short I see no reason to hide that fact.

^^ This.

I honestly don't understand why a photographer would be concerned about this--particularly with respect to formal group photos. Has the couple asked for you to 'fix' their height difference ?

You could always add a good old fashioned rack to you kit bag.

(Also some ear plugs to mask the screams).

Shoot on some steps. Or have the groom bring his back foot way back and lean forward.

They know she's short. Shoot things as they are, don't try to maximise the height difference but don't try to disguise it unless asked. I'm taller than my wife, I like that, I don't want her to look the same height as me.

I would not use a block.... just pose naturally.

I wouldn't clone out a mole on a groom's face because it's part of his face. He'd probably even be insulted if I were to do it. Height differences are the same thing.

That said, you want to create a sense of intimacy in your photos and it helps to have their heads closer together. Have them sitting. Have one of them sit on a wall while the other stands. There's a million ways to neutralize this while respecting who they are.