When you picture your wedding photos, do you imagine stiff smiles and awkward poses?
Mmm, I think we’ll pass on that.

The truth is – your wedding day is about being fully present, and the best photos come when you’re not overthinking it. Candid photos tell the real story of your day: the laughs, the tears, the way your partner looks at you when you don’t even notice. But how do you actually get those natural, unposed images? Here are a few tips from a photographer who lives for documenting the real stuff and how to look natural in wedding photos.

1. Trust Your Photographer

You shouldn’t have to worry about how you look or what to do with your hands – that’s my job. When you trust your photographer, you can relax into the moment, and that’s when the magic (the real kind, not forced) happens and you get your candid wedding photos.

2. Focus on Each Other, Not the Camera

Some of my favorite photos are from those little glances and inside jokes couples share. Forget the lens is there – talk, laugh, whisper something sweet (or funny!) to your partner. The camera and I will take care of the rest.

3. Move, Don’t Pose

Walking hand-in-hand, spinning around, leaning on each other – movement creates natural, unpolished photos. Instead of locking into a pose, I’ll guide you with prompts and direction that feel fun and genuine and create authentic wedding photos.

4. Let the Day Happen

Some of the best candids aren’t “planned” at all. A teary hug from your dad, your friends busting it out on the dance floor, the quiet breath you take just before walking down the aisle – these are the moments you’ll want to relive again and again.

5. Forget Perfection

Your hair might blow in the wind, your veil might get stepped on, you might laugh so hard your nose crinkles – and those are the things that make a photo yours. The less you worry about looking perfect, the more beautiful your photos will feel. 

Final Thoughts

Candid photos aren’t about doing more. They’re about letting go – so you can live your wedding day fully, and trust that your photographer will capture it all. Because when you look back, you won’t remember how posed you looked – you’ll remember how it felt.

If you’re dreaming of candid, heartfelt wedding photography in the DFW area, I’d love to capture your story. Reach out here and let’s make it happen.