8 fun couple poses

Why movement helps camera-shy couples

Fun poses give you something to do: spin, carry, run, pop a bottle. While you are busy doing it, you stop managing your face, and the photos look like you instead of like posing.

Do each one several times. The first try is usually stiff; the third, when you are laughing at yourselves, is usually the keeper.

Safety first

Lifts, carries and dips only need to look dramatic, not be dramatic. Keep them low and short, and practice once before the camera is on.