Couple & Family Portraits

Couple portraits, individual photographs and family groups each ask for a slightly different approach. Some pictures need a clear arrangement; others work better when people have time to talk, walk or settle beside one another. This gallery brings those moments together.

Couple portraits without a long list of poses

Start with a place where you can stand and move comfortably. Hold hands, take a short walk or turn towards one another while the photographer adjusts the frame. You do not need to look at the lens in every picture. Our guide to posing naturally for couple photos explains what to do with your hands, how to use movement and how to avoid holding a position that feels strained.

Family and group photographs

For a wedding, prepare a short list of the people who need to appear together. Use names rather than broad labels, and tell the photographer about any relationships that need particular care. Choose a person who knows the guests to help gather each group.

Arrange an accessible meeting point with somewhere nearby for older guests to sit. Photograph essential groups before people disperse, then leave space for informal pictures. The list should help the session move, without making every guest wait through every combination.

Match the portrait to the setting

A wide architectural photograph and a close portrait tell different parts of the story. Ask for a balance if both matter to you. The existing wedding photography location guide introduces settings across France, while our Paris location guide focuses on practical choices within the city.

Photographs after a surprise proposal

Allow the first reaction to happen before starting directed portraits. Once the surprise has been revealed, check that both people are comfortable continuing. The proposal photography guide covers the stopping point, the photographer’s position and the time to leave afterwards.

Browse the photographs below, then share your date and the type of portraits you have in mind. For photographs of tables, flowers and the setting itself, visit the event details gallery.