6 kissing poses for couples
The kiss is the shot every couple wants and the one most likely to look awkward. These variations look natural on camera.
Kisses that look natural on camera
A full kiss often looks awkward in photos because faces squash and noses collide. Most photographers prefer the moments around it: the almost kiss, a kiss on the forehead or hand, or a kiss that is mid-laugh.
Keep the kiss soft, hold it a beat longer than feels natural, and turn your faces slightly toward the camera so it sees more than the backs of your heads.
1. The dip kiss
The most dramatic kiss; keep the dip shallow and turn your faces to the camera.
Recommended in 6 of 17 top posing guides we analyzed
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2. Under the veil
The veil softens the light and makes the kiss feel private.
Recommended in 6 of 17 top posing guides we analyzed
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3. Forehead kiss
A gentle kiss that photographs well from any angle.
Recommended in 5 of 17 top posing guides we analyzed
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4. The almost kiss
Often more romantic than the kiss itself; hold the gap.
Recommended in 3 of 17 top posing guides we analyzed
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5. Nose to nose
A playful kiss that avoids the squashed-face problem.
Recommended in 2 of 17 top posing guides we analyzed
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6. Hand kiss
A kiss that also shows off a ring.
Recommended in 2 of 17 top posing guides we analyzed
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Poses are ordered by how many of the 17 top-ranking posing guides we analyzed recommend them. Example images are AI-generated with fictional people. See all couple poses.