The Ultimate Guide to Professional Looking Couple Pics! 📷
Having perfect aesthetic couple pics is the biggest flex. I’m not the one saying it, just look at your insta feed. All the cute couple photos always have the most likes and over-enthusiastic comments. Damn, how do they do it. They don’t spend hundreds on pro photographers, do they? Spoiler alert, they don’t. They just follow a few tips & tricks to make their photos look exactly like they were taken by professionals. And, because we love you (not saying it only because it’s Valentine's Day season), we have gathered all of the simple, yet highly efficient, photo advice in a concise guide that will guarantee the instant improvement of your and your partner’s photo game.
No Need for Professional Material or Photographers: How to Take Perfect Couple Pics 📷
Tip #1: Golden Hour Forever 🌅
Do we even need to say anything about it? The golden hour has been tried and approved by all of us at this point. But what exactly makes it so flattering? It’s all about its warm, soft, and diffused light avoiding any kind of harsh shadows! So, for a romantic (and, let’s be real, extremely flattering) shot, make the most of this just-before-sunset/just-after-sunrise moment!
Tip #2: Use Them Leading Lines 🏞️
The goal? Guiding the eye of the viewer towards the couple. How to make that happen without a degree in photography? Simply use elements of the backgrounds, such as pathways or tree-lined roads for example, and position the couple where the lines converge towards a focal point - instant main character effect unlocked.
Tip #3: First Place for the Rule of Third 🥇
This is the key to embracing the dynamism of your pic with your subject being off-center. If you want details on how to “rule” the rule of third just head to this article.
Tip #4: Candid for the Win 💋
We all know it, the best pics are the ones that are taken without us knowing about it - so natural and spontaneous! So don’t be scared and embrace that candid vibe for the cutest photos! If you don’t have anyone to take the pic, use a tripod if you have one (or just set your phone steady with whatever you can find) and go for that burst mode which will allow your candid moment to shine!
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Tip #5: A Little Addition 🐶
You can use props such as a bouquet for maximum romanticism, fairy lights for that whimsical and magical vibe, and so much more! You can even get your furry friends in the frame! Couple pic with playful doggy? We say yes!
Tip #6: Chic Silhouettes 💁🏻♀️
Might seem complicated, but hear us out if you’re into artsy things. It’s actually not that hard! All you need is for the couple to be against a bright background (setting sun, blah blah blah), to tap on the brightest area of your phone screen to adjust exposure and darken the subject, and here you go, add a little romantic pose and you’re in for a gorgeous silhouette effect!
Tip #7: Blurred Background at all Times 👑
Portrait mode? Absolutely! It allows you to take your pics to the next level of professionalism with minimal required effort. Easy & fancy, what else could we ask for?
Tip #8: The Pose Catalogue 🤗
Try out new poses! That kiss pic is cute, yes, but it’s also 1. hella hard to do and 2. done, done, and redone! So ask your good friend Chat GPT to give you the best couple poses ideas and take your pick! Our personal favorites? The “piggyback ride” if you’re into something funny, the “over-the-shoulder look” if you crave romanticism and mystery above all else, and the “wrapped hug” if you want to be cutesy cute!
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Written by Camille from Picta
View all postsCamille LOVES writing fun and trendy articles to share the whole Picta’verse with you (because we’re about so much more than just printing pictures here)! Some fast fun facts: gym rat, bookworm, amateur baker, and die-hard Potterhead. If you look for them, you will find little hints of her love for all these different worlds hidden in her writing!