Poses for couples for a wedding portrait
I am going to show you my top pose choices for bride and groom portraiture.
The way you are positioned in a picture is so important to the way that it tells your story and portrays your character.
Your illustrated portrait should not only reflect you in the way it depicts you physically, it should also express your personality. Whether you’re a conventional couple who prefers classic pictures, or you’re slightly more extroverted with a desire to show your energy, I can help to depict that in your drawing.
To get you started, here’s some inspiration for your next wedding portrait:
Holding hands standing pose –
Something the traditional compositions work the best. Front-on, standing bride and groom portraits show your outfits off entirely, and look natural whilst remaining classic.
Proposal composition –
Whilst strictly not a wedding day poise, the “down on one knee” shot is a popular composition to capture with both traditional photography and alternative illustrative portraiture. Drawn artwork of this kind works particularly well for missed engagement moments when you didn’t have a camera at the ready.
Looking away back-view pose –
A picture from the back view is a simple take on the classic front-on portrait. It conjures up a romantic feel as it captures the couple’s closeness.
In-action composition –
Action poses that show you in movement are a fantastic vehicle for expressing your personality. Think outside the box and include your favourite hobby e.g. cycling or dancing, or keep it playful with elements from your wedding. A groom pushing his bride in a wheelbarrow is a great nod to a farm or festival wedding!
When you are ready to commission your picture, tell me a little about your personality so I can characterise this in my illustration. If you have a chosen poise you’d like me to draw, discuss it with me to incorporate it into your artwork.
Wedding portraits are wonderful as standalone wedding presents, keepsakes or anniversary gifts. They work equally well alongside other illustrated elements and text for use on your wedding stationery and table plan.
Send me a message, and let’s start a conversation.
