500 Poses for Photographing Brides: A Visual Sourcebook for Professional Digital Wedding Photographers

by Michelle Perkins

Containing numerous contemporary images by leading photographers, this indispensable manual concerning wedding portraits explains posing fundamentals as well as how to create a flattering, feature-specific photograph--one that focuses on the head, shoulders, arms, legs, or torso--in different levels of close-ups, from head-shots to full-lengths.

Genres: Photography

126 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2010

Reviews

[Rose · Rating 3 out of 5]

I do not claim to be a professional photographer in the slightest, but I did pick up this particular book for use as inspiration on a WIP I stalled on a while back which had to do with a photographer working a summer internship on an island. I love looking at pictures of wedding dresses, poses, among different models of many different backgrounds. This collection had a combination of stunning photographs as well as very awkward photos on the part of the poses and angles. The models were all fine, as far as I was concerned, but it was more of the photograph that didn't always capture the best depiction of what it could've for certain models. I wished, also, that there were a bit more photos of full dress poses, because some of the dresses seemed like they had beautiful detailing, but you couldn't really tell from the angle of the shot or the resolution. I was a little disappointed with some of offerings, admittedly, but I appreciated there were a diversity of subjects, that I could use some of the photos as inspiration, and that it was a quick perusal. I would guess, however, there are better compilations of wedding photography than this that can give you inspiration, but if you're looking for a wide range of references and you can find it in your local library or borrow it, it's worth looking into.

[Sharlene · Rating 4 out of 5]

The photographs are beautiful and from a range of photographers. The book is sorted into categories, from head shots to full length to other. The other category was very limited.
I wouldnt look at this if I was getting into serious professional photography but it has some great shots to inspire the photographer in each of us.

[Sarah Elizabeth · Rating 3 out of 5]

There were some interesting tips at the end, but most of it was photographs, and some of them weren't all that flattering. One bride looked possessed, and I didn't really get the ones where the bride was laying on a carpet, or on some steps (it looked really uncomfortable) or the ones where they're drinking milkshake or something red in a plastic cup 🤷‍♀️

[Paul Hampton · Rating 3 out of 5]

Some good photographs

I chose three stars because there are some decent photographs, but most are awkwardly photoshopped. It will give you some good shot ideas to pose but not do what the do in post.

[Meghan · Rating 4 out of 5]

good to thumb through, glad I didn't buy it. Wish it had more about couples posing too. A few good ideas. I kind of like the idea of a visual reference.