50 Poses & Prompts | PDF Guide

Poses & Prompts that spark real moments.

This guide is designed to eliminate stiff, awkward sessions—no matter your shooting style. Whether you lean documentary, editorial, cinematic, luxury, or somewhere in between, these poses and prompts are built to help couples relax, move naturally, and connect in front of your camera.

Inside, you’ll find 50 carefully curated poses and prompts, organized into five intuitive sections. Each section serves a different emotional and visual purpose, giving you the confidence to guide any couple, in any environment, without breaking the flow of the moment.

Use them as written, combine them, or let them spark your own ideas. This guide isn’t about memorizing poses—it’s about creating space for real connection.

What’s Inside

Playful / Movement

For authentic, dynamic moments
Designed to break tension fast. These prompts encourage motion, laughter, and natural interaction—perfect for warming couples up and creating images that feel alive and effortless.

Romantic / Intimate

For close, passionate, and tender moments
Slower-paced prompts that invite connection, closeness, and vulnerability. Ideal for capturing quiet emotion, soft touch, and images that feel deeply personal.

Formal / Traditional

For classic, ready-to-frame stills
Refined poses that feel timeless and intentional. These are your anchor shots—clean compositions that parents love and albums are built around, without feeling outdated.

Candid / Storytelling

For the realest, fly-on-the-wall moments
Prompts that pull you out of “posing mode” entirely. Focused on presence and observation, these help you capture honest interactions as they naturally unfold.

Experimental / Editorial

For photographers who want to push the limits
Bold prompts that play with shape, space, emotion, and perspective. Perfect for creatives who want to blur the line between storytelling and art.

Step into every session with confidence.
Your clients won’t feel stiff, stuck, or awkward ever again.