The idea of location doesn’t only affect what will be behind you on your lovely new romantic pictures. It will have an effect on your mood, mindset and eventually, on the way, you’ll feel and look in the photos. If you are an easygoing, party-loving couple, you might enjoy an open lively place or a busy city street in Thailand. If you want to feel the romance and love in the air or you’re planning to take some engagement photos, a lovely hidden garden like the ones in Paris might be more of your thing. Enjoying luxury? No problem. A chateau or a top hotel may be just the right couple photoshoot ideas for you.

Whatever your wish may be, feel free to tell your personal photographer. They are, after all, professionals, and they know their cities really, really well. Some locations can be tricky, as some park gardens and public spaces can be temporarily shut or even prohibit commercial photography, so it is always a good idea to discuss your thoughts with our pros in advance.

And trust us, there’s nothing more pleasing to a professional photographer, then taking pictures of a really happy couple at a place they like.

Couple’s photoshoot by Antonio, Localgrapher in Mexico City

Not only the place but also the time of the day can work wonders and move your photoshoot session up that tiny little notch that makes all the difference. It is always worth it planning your couple photo shoot either in the morning or in the afternoon. The light really does its magic in what they call the “golden hour”. This is the time when the photos work out best, creating a warm and attractive vibe thanks to the angled sunlight.

The mornings give you the possibility to avoid all the tourists the day will bring. By the way, meeting a friendly photographer early in the morning – who even knows the city really well – will also mean loads of useful tips on what to see during your stay. The evening photo session, on the other hand, can offer more of a romantic feel, with the setting sun creating an irreplaceable atmosphere – perfect for some romantic engagement photos.

Oh and another little trick!

Whenever you get the chance, try and book your couples photoshoot during working days. This will help you avoid the tourist crowds even more (wink, wink).

Couple’s photoshoot by Amedee, Localgrapher in Taichung

The general rule of thumb is very simple here: Wear whatever makes you feel good and comfy. This does not necessarily mean bringing your favorite baggy pajamas around the world with you, but wearing anything brand new isn’t the best idea either. New clothes can make you feel uneasy or lose confidence, which is the last thing you want for your couple photo shoot. Also, unless you want to show off your newest brand collection, a no-logo, and brand mark policy is a way to go.

Start with the shoes

As every fashion guru knows, shoes are always a good place to start. Wearing a sleek, but comfortable pair has never hurt anyone and photoshoots are no exceptions. Having said that, if you want to enjoy a really relaxed or romantic session, bare feet can create an intimate, loving atmosphere. This does depend on your location, however, so it is always a good idea to harmonize your background with your outfit. After all, you wouldn’t really wear a relaxed Hawaiian shirt to a concert hall, right? A tweed jacket at a beach would also look a bit out of place but might look just right in the city center.

Couple’s photoshoot by Yoshi, Localgrapher in Nara

Experiment with more outfits

If time is not the issue for your couple photoshoot, it’s always best to bring along two or three outfit combinations and try out what works best for you.

Last but not least, you are a couple; so thinking about matching outfits is definitely in order. But trust us, wearing exactly the same clothes has never helped. It is a good idea not to clash, so maybe hinting the same color in different shades could be the way to go. Subtleness is the word to remember here.

Couple’s photoshoot by Edwin, Localgrapher in Hallstatt

Less makeup, more comfort

Talking about shades, resist the urge to put on more make-up than you would on any other day. Not only will it make you uncomfortable, but it can also negatively affect your photo expressions. If you want to move the couple photoshoot up another level, ask us about a professional make up artist, who will always find a suitable solution.

Couple’s photoshoot by Nadia, Localgrapher in Colmar

There are many ways to approach posing on your couple photoshoot. You can get a set of formal photographs, which will look great and representative even in 50 years. Or get some breathtakingly romantic couple photos, even taken paparazzi style, as if the photographer weren’t even there. It’s all up to your personal style, all up to your preference. The Localgrapher professionals can always help you choose the ideal style for a particular location, but if you have a preferred pose or activity, all the better. After all, this is you expressing yourself.

A way to go could be imagining yourself in your own photo book and visualizing your exact ideal photo set. Then tell your personal photographer about your vision and they can make it happen just the way you want it.

Couple’s photoshoot by Bee, Localgrapher in Seville

If the weather forecast seems a bit too unfortunate, no worries. Couples photoshoot in a charming light drizzle can make your photos absolutely unforgettable. The tender electricity and mystery in the air really do come through. A photo session just before a dramatic storm will have its magic too, the light playing a once in a lifetime role. If the clouds are too heavy, however, you can always contact your photographer and reschedule your session for some other time.

The most important thing about the whole photoshoot is you and your beloved another half. So, there’s no need to worry too much and stress out about the whole thing, just be yourself and the Localgrapher professionals will already know what to do. You are here to make your memories last forever and to have a reminder of your trip that will last a lifetime. And believe us, when you share those memories with friends and family, they will definitely wish it had been them smiling in those pictures.,

Couple’s photoshoot by Anna, Localgrapher in Brussels