A photographer’s guide to relaxed, honest images
If you’re worried about how to feel natural in wedding photos—this is for you.
I hear it all the time. From the quietly romantic to the goofy, camera-shy couples who love deeply but don’t always know what to do with their hands.
And I want you to know this:
You don’t need to be a model. Nope actually, you just need to be you.
You don’t need perfect poses. Instead You need to feel like yourselves.
The most beautiful wedding photos aren’t about stiff smiles or curated trends. They’re about comfort. Real connection. And the feeling of being fully seen for who you are.
If you want to feel natural in your wedding photos, it starts with choosing someone who makes you feel safe enough to show up as your real self.
How to Feel Natural in Wedding Photos (5 Simple Steps)
Here’s how I guide my couples toward feeling more comfortable and authentic in front of the camera—no awkward posing required.
1. Choose a wedding photographer who gets you.
Don’t just choose someone whose edits you like—choose someone whose energy you connect with. Read their words. Look at their stories. Ask yourself:
Do I feel seen here?
Your comfort starts with who’s holding the camera. If you vibe with your photographer, it shows in every frame.
2. Make space for prep (without overplanning).
Before your session or wedding, I send a thoughtful questionnaire and we hop on a call to talk through everything—from your love story to the kind of moments that matter to you.
That prep work? It’s what helps you feel natural when the camera’s on—because it’s not about performing. It’s about presence.
3. Choose a meaningful location.
Want to look and feel natural in your wedding photos? Start with a space that already feels like home.
The bar where you had your first date. The street where you walk your dog. Your backyard under string lights.
When the place feels personal, the photos do too.
4. Expect a little awkwardness—it’ll pass.
Everyone feels weird in front of a camera at first. You are not the exception. But here’s the truth: it always fades.
Once you start leaning into each other—once your hand finds theirs without thinking—the real stuff begins. I’m there to help guide you through that shift.
5. Let go of the idea of “the shot.”
The best photos? They’re not usually planned. A quiet glance. A shared laugh. A forehead kiss you didn’t even realize you needed.
The more you focus on being in the moment—not curating it—the more your images will reflect who you truly are.
The truth? Feeling natural in wedding photos is about feeling safe.
You don’t have to perform. Nor do you need need perfect angles or a practiced smile.
Truthfully, you just need someone who sees the beauty in the way you love. Someone who notices the in-betweens. The way you look at each other. The way you breathe together.
Because when you feel safe, you feel like you.
And that’s when the magic happens.
If you’re looking for a photographer who will meet you exactly where you are, guide you gently, and document your story with emotion and care—
I’d love to talk.
Because the best wedding photos don’t just show what it looked like.
They let you remember how it felt.
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Let’s Tell Your Story, Your Way
Let’s tell your story—your way, in your space, with your people. I’m based in Texas, but I’ll travel wherever your love takes you.
I’ve documented celebrations in Arizona, North Carolina, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and California (to name a few)—but what matters most isn’t the backdrop it’s that it feels like home to you.
Let’s make a plan that actually fits.
Wedding photography isn’t one-size-fits-all. It’s about creating an experience that holds space for your kind of love.
Coverage usually falls between 3k-8k, with options for everything from just-the-two-of-you elopements to full weekend weddings. We’ll chat through what you’re dreaming up and build something custom that feels right.
No pressure. No fluff. Just a real convo about what matters most to you.
Reach out, and let’s make something unforgettable.
