"Choose from Here! A Comprehensive Collection of Must-Have Handshot Composition Ideas"

2019.03.09 published

How to Take Hand Shots?

One of the must-have wedding photos that you want to capture on your pre-wedding shoot or on the wedding day is the [hand shot] focused on the hands of the bride and groom ♡

Not only does it create a photo with a great atmosphere, but it also beautifully captures the engagement ring, marriage ring, and bridal nail art, which is another charm of these shots ♡

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Just like poses for full-body wedding photos, there are various poses for hand shots.

Each pose creates a completely different atmosphere, so it's good to think about what kind of hand shot you want!

If you're thinking, "I want to take a hand shot, but I haven't decided on a specific composition yet," take a look at the ideas we'll introduce from here.

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Composition Idea for Hand Shots ① Hands Over the Bouquet

The first composition for a hand shot is the pose of placing both your hands over the wedding bouquet.

You can not only capture the bridal ring but also include your favorite bouquet, creating a vibrant photo ♡

It's common for the bride to gently place her hand over the groom's hand＊

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For brides who choose a bouquet with a long stem or a clutch bouquet, this hand shot is also recommended. In this pose, the groom holds the bouquet, and the bride gently places her hand on his＊

The understated atmosphere is stylish.

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If you have a basket bouquet, hold the handle together like this.

This way, you can clearly show off your matching wedding rings on your ring fingers.

Composition Idea for Hand Shots ② Wrapping Both Hands

Next is a hand shot where the groom stands behind the bride and captures a pose as if embracing her.

The groom softly wraps around the bride's outstretched hands from the outside.

Popular items to hold in your palms are wedding rings or couple charms ♡

It’s a hand shot that conveys the closeness of the couple.

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Composition Idea for Hand Shots ③ Holding Hands

A pose of holding hands is also a must-have shot ♡

A simple photo of tightly clasped hands conveys the bond between the two and makes your heart flutter.

Remembering the excitement of the first time you held hands can make for a deeply meaningful wedding photo＊

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Another recommended way to hold hands looks like the groom is gently escorting the bride.

The bride softly holds the groom's hand, adding a sophisticated and graceful atmosphere.

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A pose where you interlock only your pinky fingers is romantic and makes your heart race ♡

It’s stylish enough to be used as a welcome board＊

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Composition Idea for Hand Shots ④ Pinky Promise

The next pose we’ll introduce is the pinky promise pose ♡

Although it’s a pose specifically for wedding photos, you can actually think of mutual promises as well＊

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Composition Idea for Hand Shots ⑤ Exchanging Rings

A hand shot that recreates the moment of exchanging rings, where you put rings on each other.

Every time you look back on it, you will likely remember that moment of the proposal ♡

It’s also recommended for couples who don’t exchange rings in Shinto or Buddhist ceremonies.

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Composition Idea for Hand Shots ⑥ Making a Heart

A pose where both of you make a heart shape with your hands is also popular＊

Cross your arms and use your thumbs to create the rounded top of the heart.

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There’s also a pose where a heart shape is made behind the bride ♡

This looks very stylish, as it captures the wedding dress skirt and the bride's down hairstyle.

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Composition Idea for Hand Shots ⑦ Hands on the Chest

Lastly, we introduce a sophisticated shot where both the bride and groom's hands are layered on the groom's chest.

This creates a moody hand shot reminiscent of overseas photos ♡

It’s also a point that the groom’s boutonniere and bow tie, which you might forget to capture close-up, are included◎

Let’s Take Stylish Hand Shots＊

Hand close-up wedding photos that you want to capture on your pre-wedding shoot or on the wedding day.

Have you decided what kind of pose you want to take? ♡

Even though hand shots vary greatly, if you have a “this is it!” in mind, it’s a good idea to write it down in your directions＊

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