Marten Holmes , Sep 02, 2010; 09:36 a.m.
I'm shooting a civil ceremony next week, my first. I guess the ceremony and formal shots are no different from a wedding, however, I'm slightly unsure of how to pose a couple of men in ways that are appropriate. Views, ideas, examples welcomed.
Brian S.
, Sep 02, 2010; 11:21 a.m.
I assume you mean two men marrying each other.
If so, I don't have experience with that but have seen portfolio for a local photographer who specializes in servicing that community. The range of style is ENORMOUS. Some look like corporate photos of business partners. Others look more like traditional man-and-woman wedding shots except both are wearing suits. Yet others are more esoteric, with one of the partners either wearing a gown-and-veil, or posing much like a traditional female bride would pose. It depends a lot on the couple. You might ask what they expect and then consider how they act to determine posing style. The more flamboyant they are will likely lead you toward a different style than if they are the more reserved types. All-in-all, though, the range of shooting styles I've noticed in homosexual weddings is no more than that of heterosexual weddings.
Justin Stott , Sep 02, 2010; 12:29 p.m.
Several of your wedding images in your portfolio are not only great, but feature brides and grooms in creative artistic poses that convey the joy of the day without having one sit in the other's lap or what have you...Talk with your clients about their expectations and any ideas they may have, and I'm sure you will be fine. They hired you because they like your work, I'm sure they'll not be disappointed!
Marten Holmes , Sep 02, 2010; 05:06 p.m.
Thanks Justin. I know I'm worrying somewhat, but that's what I do - worry at things. It's so much more beneficial than worrying afterwards. I like to visualise stuff before hand so that I have ideas and plans, options and alternatives.
Talking is good advice and I will be doing that and taking something of a lead from the guys themselves.