Stop Posing, Start Partying. The Real Secret to Good Wedding Photos
- Craig Greenwood
- 4 days ago
- 2 min read
Let’s be honest...
Your wedding isn’t a photo shoot. It’s not a Vogue spread. It’s not about perfect smiles or awkward hand placements.
It’s your day. A big, beautiful, chaotic mix of laughter, nerves, champagne, and confetti in someone’s hair. And that’s exactly how it should be captured - real, raw, and unfiltered.
Just completely ignore me and stop posing, start partying - it's the real secret to good wedding photos.
The truth about “posing”
Every couple says the same thing at some point: “We’re so awkward in front of the camera.”
But here’s the secret - everyone thinks that. Even the couples who look effortlessly cool in photos were just as nervous until they realised they didn’t have to “pose.”
You don’t need to tilt your head just right or force a laugh on cue.
You just need to be present - with your people, your partner, your prosecco.
When you stop performing and start living, the photos take care of themselves.
Those natural, unplanned moments? They’re the ones that hit you right in the feels years later.
Why the best photos happen when you forget the camera
Let’s paint a picture (pun intended).
You’re on the dance floor, barefoot, tie around your head.
Your mates are screaming the lyrics to “Mr. Brightside.”
Someone’s spilling a drink but no one cares. That’s when the camera clicks.
That’s when you come alive - and that’s what I’m there to capture. The laughter that creases your face, the hugs that last too long, the tears that sneak out when you thought you’d keep it together.
The best photos don’t need direction - they need energy.
Trust me, I’ve seen it all (and it’s always better messy)
I’ve photographed weddings in barns, beaches, stately homes, and one that somehow turned into a full-blown rave by 8PM.
Every single one had one thing in common:
The best photos came when everyone stopped caring about the camera.
It’s never about perfection - it’s about presence.
A bit of wind, a splash of rain, a slightly tipsy best man - that’s where the magic is.
You bring the vibe, I’ll bring the camera
My job isn’t to tell you what to do.
It’s to read the room, follow the fun, and catch the stuff you didn’t even know was happening.
When you trust your photographer to capture the chaos, it lets you actually live it.
No awkward instructions. No “chin down, shoulder out.”
Just real moments, real emotions, and one hell of a good time.
Because when you’re busy having the best day of your life, you’ll look your best anyway.
The real secret
Here’s the honest truth: If you want wedding photos that feel like you, you’ve got to stop performing.
Forget the Pinterest poses, ditch the pressure to look perfect, and just go all in. Laugh. Cry. Party. Be messy.
Your wedding isn’t about being picture-perfect. It’s about being perfectly you.
So stop posing. Start partying. That’s where the real magic happens.
Bonus tip:
If you ever start to wonder, “Are we doing this right?” - you already are.
You’re showing up, being yourselves, and living the moment.
That’s all it takes.
