First Couples Shoot

[KeyleighLehan]

So, I did my first couple's shoot a while ago and I am looking for some honest but nice critique. I am new to photography and not a big fan of my pictures but I would love some feedback. I know I have a long ways to go but helpful tips would be very appreciated. I especially struggle with lighting. I don't have any reflectors or anything because I'm not sure where to start.

By the way, this couple was rather difficult to photograph. They are really good friends of my husband and I and my husband and her boyfriend kept goofing off the whole time.

(hopefully I linked the pictures right!)

 

[yahgiggle]

I like number two the most but would have been better if the guy looked at the camera too, the guy looks to be camera shy in all photos too. im not that good at people shots so cant help a lot other then keep shooting and look at other peoples shots to get some idea on poses for your subjects.

 

[KeyleighLehan]

I like number two the most but would have been better if the guy looked at the camera too, the guy looks to be camera shy in all photos too. im not that good at people shots so cant help a lot other then keep shooting and look at other peoples shots to get some idea on poses for your subjects.

Thanks! He did not want to be there and was very camera shy.

 

[frommrstomommy]

I like 2 best also.. also like the idea of 4 but his stance is very awkward in that one. I've noticed when I'm shooting couples, the guys are usually the ones who are all camera shy so especially for full body shots, I like to take a second and REALLY look at their body language to be sure they look comfortable and more often than not they require a little tweaking where women seem to more so know how to pose themselves better I think. Not to say women don't require tweaking but men like ALWAYS do.

 

[mmaria]

If this is your first time then you did good. From what I see you need to pay attention on composing and cropping the shot.
In the meantime google posing for couples and composing the shot. There's plenty useful info you'll find.