Our Posing Philosophy

How our approach helps you feel confident, connected, and completely yourself in front of the camera.

If we had a dollar for every time a couple said,
“We’re super awkward in front of the camera…”
…well, we could probably fund your flower budget. 😉

The truth is — most people feel that way.
You’re not models. You’re not used to having a camera following you around. And chances are, this might be the first time you’ve ever had professional photos taken together.

But here’s the good news: you don’t have to know what to do.
That’s our job — and we promise, you’re not too awkward, too quiet, too silly, or too unsure for us.

Because at GSquared Weddings, our posing strategy isn’t really about posing at all.
It’s about guiding you into moments where you can just be together — so we can capture you honestly, beautifully, and fully as you are.

💡 We Don’t Just Pose You — We Prompt You

Think of our process as a conversation, not a choreographed routine.

Instead of barking out “Laugh! Smile more!”
we’ll say things like:

✨ “Can you walk hand-in-hand and tell each other about your first date?”
✨ “Whisper your favorite thing about them in their ear — but in your creepiest voice.”
✨ “Hold them like it’s the last moment before they walk away for a week.”

These prompts are rooted in connection, movement, and emotion.
They’re designed to draw out laughter, real smiles, quiet stillness, and everything in between — without you ever having to think about what your hands are doing or how your jawline looks.

🤍 Our Approach Creates Real Moments

We believe the best photos aren’t the ones where everything looks perfect.
They’re the ones where you can look back and say:
“That’s exactly how it felt.”

When we guide you into a moment, we’re not looking for the pose.
We’re looking for the flicker of emotion that comes just after — the crinkle in your nose when you laugh, the way your shoulders soften when you exhale, the split-second before the kiss.

That’s where the magic lives.

😅 Not Comfortable in Front of the Camera? Perfect.

If you’ve ever said:

“We’re not photogenic.”
“I never know what to do with my face.”
“Can you just Photoshop me to look less awkward?”

…we hear you. And also? You’re our kind of people.

Because you don’t have to show up perfect. You just have to show up as you are.
And we’ll take it from there.

We know how to work with:

Nervous energy
Stiff hands
Shy personalities
Big emotions
Fidgeting (honestly, it’s kind of adorable)

We gently direct you when you need it — and step back when we feel a moment unfolding naturally. It’s a dance we’ve learned well.

💬 What Our Couples Say

Here are just a few of the real things our clients have told us about their experience:

“I thought I’d feel awkward, but Kate and Josh made us feel like ourselves. We forgot the camera was even there.”
“It felt like we were just on a date — not in the middle of a photo session.”
“They gave us just enough direction to feel confident, but never made it feel posed.”
“The laughs in our photos are real. The tears are real. And I wouldn’t want it any other way.”

📸 Our Goal? To Make You Feel:

Relaxed, not stiff
Beautiful, not forced
Connected, not posed
Seen, not filtered
Heard, not just directed

When you look back at your gallery, we want you to say:
“That’s so us.”
And feel it in your bones.

💞 How We Adjust Our Approach for Every Couple

We don’t use a one-size-fits-all posing system.

Our process is flexible because you’re unique.
Maybe you’re more touchy and affectionate. Maybe you’re goofy and sarcastic. Maybe you’re deeply emotional and quiet.

We observe. We listen. We watch for the way you naturally move together.
And then we build the session around that — not just what will “look good.”

We also know when to:

Take a moment to pause if you’re overwhelmed
Crank up the music for a little dance break
Give you space to just be

Our job is to create a safe, encouraging space where the real you gets to show up — and be beautifully documented.

🕊️ Posing On Your Wedding Day

Wedding days are different than engagement sessions — but the vibe is super similar. Wedding days are MUCH less contrived and more filled with emotions.

During portraits, we’ll help you settle into each other. We’ll guide the wedding party and family so you don’t have to. And during the day, we’ll float between giving direction and disappearing quietly into the background.

We’ll capture: