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Question from Ray: “A same sex couple has asked me to take their engagement photos. Any suggestions on poses. Would I treat this the same as I would any other couple? Any suggestions?!?”
Shannon: I try to avoid poses that are overtly for the opposite gender, but other than that just let their love shine through the images.
Karen: You would treat it like any other couple.
Christina: treat them like a regular couple! they love each other just as much as two people of the opossite sex.
Adrienne: Yep, same as any other couple. Some couples are ok being intimate in front of the camera, some aren’t. Just photograph what comes naturally to them. Love is captured beautifully on camera no matter who is in the picture.
Brytknee: of course you would. no need for explanation
Jacqueline: It would depend on their personality, Some same sex couples completely “act normal” Others are a little more “show off-y” why not ask them what they prefer so that way their session is exactly what they want and no one feels offended or stereotyped
Heather: Like any other couple. If they aren’t comfortable with something they can let you know
Jenn: Keep it natural and simple. Things will fall in to place nicely once you get to know them! I actually shot a same sex wedding this weekend
Kayleigh: Remember that if you seem uncomfortable and awkward trying to pose them, then they will be uncomfortable and it will absolutely show in the photos. Definitely treat them like you would any couple you are photographing!
Meagan: Of course you’d treat them like any other couple! Why on earth would you even question that??
Becca: I think he was wondering: With a gay couple, do I still put them in poses that clearly have a masculine & feminine side? Would that offend them? Most gay couples, you can see which one is more masculine vs feminine & go from there, but what if you’re wrong are they going to get offended?
If it were me, I would simply ask them what kind of photos they are looking for, do they have any ideas on how they would like to be posed? And I would also specify that this is a first and you’re not quite familiar with posing same sex couples as not to offend. Be perfectly upfront and honest with them & they will greatly appreciate it I’m sure. All the gay people I know love sharing how they are the same as straight couples as well as how they are different. Good Luck!!
Maria: Agree with Jacqueline-ask them what they want. Another thought, get together with them, get to know them as friends. Then you’ll forget the “difference”. Relax, enjoy, you’ve already jumped the first hurtle-they have faith in you and your photo ability. Now just accept & respect, enjoy a new journey.
Christy: Depends on the couple. I had two women that both wore dresses and were quite “girly”. Another couple one woman wore a pant suit and was more masculine, so I posed them as I would a man/woman and they were perfect.
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