No Double Chin Allowed! Tips for Taking Lying Down Shots That Don't Make You Look Fat!

I Want to Challenge a Lying Down Shot ♡

One pose that you definitely want to be photographed when having a pre-wedding shoot indoors, like in a studio or wedding hall, is the lying down shot ♡

The lying down shot is a picture taken from above of the two of you lying flat on the floor.

The bride's dress spreads out beautifully, making it very romantic.

Did You Know? The Lying Down Shot is Super Difficult to Take!

But... the lying down shot is actually quite hard to take nicely!

Since it's not common to be photographed while lying down, brides often don't know how to pose to look good.

After looking at the finished pictures, you might find:

☑ Double chin

☑ Uncomfortable neck twists causing wrinkles

☑ Staring too hard at the camera and getting a creepy stare

This is especially true for grooms who are not accustomed to being photographed.

Some brides have even had to sadly hide their precious lying down shots because they looked too unflattering...

So in this article, I’ll share some tips on how to take great lying down shots ♡

Brides-to-be planning to try this out for their pre-wedding shoot should keep these in mind!

Tip 1 for Taking Great Lying Down Shots: Look Away from the Camera

The first tip is to deliberately look away from the camera. Forcing your face or gaze toward the camera can lead to double chins or that creepy stare.

Focus on gazing at each other or naturally looking in another direction to create a naturally cute lying down shot!

Tip 2 for Taking Great Lying Down Shots: Use Cushions

The next tip is to place a cushion under your head. If you lie flat on the floor, your head tends to be lower, making your chin more pronounced.

Using a cushion to ensure that your head and chin level is horizontal is great!

For brides, having the groom provide an arm pillow may also be a good idea ♡

With the cushion supporting your head well, you can also take cute shots while looking at the camera ♡

Some couples have even used books or other small items as a makeshift pillow instead of cushions.

Tip 3 for Taking Great Lying Down Shots: Add Movement to Your Pose

Next is to incorporate movement in your poses, like making a peace sign! ♡

While typical lying down shots may feature chic poses like closing your eyes as if sleeping or lying down holding hands…

Adding some movement with your hands, like making a peace sign, can change the impression dramatically! ♡

This can help create a natural smile, preventing a stiff expression that makes the lying down shot less stylish.

A pose where the groom hides his face with his hand is also lovely ♡ It’s heartwarming to see the bride resting her head on the groom's arm and touching his left hand with both hands.

By adding movement to your hands like this, it can turn out to be a more personal shot rather than a stiff, posed lying down shot!

Tip 4 for Taking Great Lying Down Shots: Shoot from Directly Above

The final tip is to take the photo from directly above. If the camera can't be positioned directly above, the person closer to the camera (the one who appears larger in the photo) will be shot from a lower angle, which can lead to unflattering results.

For important wedding photos, you want to look cute while your partner looks handsome, right?

If you can have the shot taken directly above, neither of you will end up looking bad.

However, depending on the studio, they might not have the necessary equipment like a high ladder or shooting from a second floor, so it's a good idea to check in advance.

Let’s Get Cute Lying Down Shots! ♡

The lying down shot is popular whether for traditional or Western-style pre-wedding shoots. To look cute and stylish, just lying down is not enough.

Keep these tips for lying down shots in mind, and let’s ensure you can capture the best possible shot on the day!＊

@tomoe_wedding