【Video】Photographer Mayu teaches us how to take beautiful photos and posing techniques♡

How to Take Beautiful Photos?

When taking photos on the wedding day, during pre-wedding, or post-wedding shoots, it's important to be mindful of your posture and posing.

No matter how shiny and radiant your skin is, how much weight you have lost through dieting, or how cute the makeup artist has made you look…

If you slouch with a rounded back, have squished arms pressed against your body, or awkwardly look down at an angle that creates a double chin, it would be unfortunate, right? 😭

Learning from Photographer Mayu's Reels

However, if you’re not a model and are unsure about posing, I found a video that I would like every bride to see.

This video is by photographer Mayu ♡

➡Mayu's Instagram

Mayu is a photographer who specializes in natural pre-wedding shoots in beautiful locations filled with flowers ♡

In particular, her "Dunes and Flowers" photo plan is very popular! (Haven't you seen any photos taken in the dunes...!?)

Having photographed many brides, Mayu has compiled easy-to-understand tips on what to be mindful of when being photographed into a video, which I would like to share ♡

【Basic Standing Pose】

First, let's focus on the basic standing pose.

Imagine your head being suspended from the ceiling, stretching the wrinkles in your neck!

Bring your shoulder blades together and open your chest.

By bringing your knees together and shifting your weight back to your heels, you can look beautiful ♡

【Sitting Posture】

・Sitting on grass or similar surfaces

It’s a no-go to sit in a crouched position; it will make you slouch and look like you have a larger face.

When sitting, cross your legs inside the dress (for a slender dress, sit in a small crouch without crossing!), or sit elegantly with your weight evenly distributed for a nice look ♡

Additionally, bringing your hand closer to the camera and tilting your head can make your neck look longer, which is recommended! ♡

・Crouching on a chair

When sitting in a crouched position on a chair, cross your legs and press the shoulder closer to the backrest to elongate your neck.

Holding the bouquet with the arm furthest from the camera adds a feminine touch and looks stylish ♡

【Tips for Walking】

When walking while holding your dress,

❌ Avoid having your elbows stick out

❌ Don’t make a fist with the hand holding the dress

❌ Avoid lifting your shoulders

❌ Don’t press your upper arms against your body

These can make muscles and fat more noticeable, so they're a no-no!

⭕ Correct your head position and bring your shoulder blades together

⭕ Keep your shoulders back and relaxed

⭕ Leave a gap between your upper arms and body

⭕ Draw your elbows towards your waist, not outwards

⭕ Lightly pinch the hem of your dress with your fingertips to keep your wrists relaxed

Be mindful of your arm angles, relax your shoulders, and walk elegantly as a woman ♡

【Posing When Sitting Next to Your Partner for Photos】

Here are some natural ways to take photos sitting next to your partner that make you look stylish ♡

➀ Have the groom place his hand behind the bride

➁ The bride leans against the groom

➂ Bring your heads together

➃ Open your chest and imagine your head being pulled upward by the ceiling

This creates a friendly and flattering photo ♡

【Avoiding Double Chin】

When the photographer says "Look at your bouquet" or "Look down," the key is not to lower your entire face but to just lower your gaze while keeping your chin up!

Looking down can lead to a double chin, so it's good to be mindful to just lower your gaze. ◎

【Natural-Looking Posing】

It’s not often that we get our photos taken by professional photographers, so you might feel nervous and stiff...

In such situations, first, relax by circling your wrists, neck, and shoulders.

Then,

➀ Lower the position of holding your bouquet (this stretches your wrists and makes you appear more relaxed)

➁ Sway gently from side to side from your waist (this creates a sense of relaxed weight distribution)

Keeping these two points in mind can help you look relaxed and free of tension ♡

【How to Maintain Good Posture During the Shoot】

Lastly, here’s how to maintain beautiful posture while being photographed!

When you [join your hands behind your back in prayer position], your shoulders open up nicely!

This is something to remember! ♡

Thank You, Mayu! ♡

I introduced the points on posture and posing shared by photographer Mayu ♡

They are very beneficial, and there are many points to keep in mind not only for your photo shoot but also to maintain good posture in daily life!

Of course, when being photographed by Mayu, you can feel assured as she will teach you beautiful posing techniques and posture ♡

Mayu also has videos on her Instagram, so be sure to check them out! ♡

➡Mayu's Instagram

➡ The wedding photo taken by photographer Mayu with dunes and flowers is wonderful! ♡

@mayuoohira