You may now kiss...the groom?

[StevenFullerton]

I have a same sex partnership coming up this week, thankfully at a venue I have shot at before.
Im wondering if anyone on here has shot a same sex partnership before and has any tips or any definite no-no's

cheers!

 

[boyfalldown]

for no no's ask them if they have any no go areas, or anything they want. Hardest thing is making them look like a couple

 

[Markk]

for no no's ask them if they have any no go areas, or anything they want. Hardest thing is making them look like a couple

Yeah, i'd say the best approach would be to ask them straight up about stuff like that. They know that their situation is special and may even appreciate you coming up to them.

 

[Sparkles33]

Don't make them look like friends.

 

[Nethawk]

LOL! Sounds like a challenge Agreeing with prior poster to say that you should endeavor to make them not look like "just friends".

 

[unclened]

my first ever event was a civil partnership (2 women). It was a unique experience. If you discuss things with them in a polite and respectful manner then its shouldnt be any different to another wedding.

 

[SarahLee]

Definitely agree with the comments about asking them what they want . . . like any other wedding what they want will depend on the couple's personalities.

I'm friends with two male gay couples and their civil ceremonies were like chalk and cheese.
The first was a very formal, conservative affair - morning suits, traditional bridesmaids etc etc.
The second was completely OTT and as camp as anything. Matching suits - one in pale pink and one in baby blue. Dave even had a garter on under his suit and one of the shots they requested was him in the traditional bridal pose, trouser leg rolled up to show the garter (Done as a fun memory of the day and not to be taken too seriously - although it did make the album!)

I can't suggest anything from a photographer's perspective, but the point I'm trying to make is that the shots and poses from each of these ceremonies were totally different - you'll have no idea of what they want unless you ask them.

The one thing that I noticed from both of them though was that the photos that I liked best were the ones where there was strong eye contact between them. IMO It was that visible connection and emotion between them that made them look like more than just friends at somebody else's wedding.

 

[Sparkles33]

The one thing that I noticed from both of them though was that the photos that I liked best were the ones where there was strong eye contact between them. IMO It was that visible connection and emotion between them that made them look like more than just friends at somebody else's wedding.

That's exactly what I mean.

 

[john-oh]

You should never ask if they want the photos mounted.

The last time I asked, the bride thought for a minute then said "no, I think just holding hands will do"


Boom, boom.
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