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Love story photoshoot

Published: 16.03.2021

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Love story is one of the most sensual and enjoyable photo sessions, such pictures always evoke warm and positive emotions, it is pleasant to review and show them to loved ones.

A photo shoot in the style of a love story can be either documentary or staged. In the first case, you simply walk around with the photographer, demonstrate your feelings, and have fun. In the second option, you pose for the camera, carefully choosing poses and accessories.

Even if you have chosen a reportage-style photo shoot in the style of a love story, you still need to prepare carefully for it. In order for the shoot to be successful and for you to receive high-quality photos, you need to pay attention to the following nuances:



  • Choose a plot and images for a love story photo shoot.
  • Prepare clothing, accessories.
  • Pre-arrange with the photographer, get to know them better, tell them about your hobbies and special features of your couple, so it will be easier for the specialist to present you in a favorable light.
  • Rehearse poses for a photoshoot with your partner in front of a mirror.
  • Girls should think in advance about their hairstyle and makeup.
  • It's better not to surprise your loved one with a gift of a love story photoshoot. Let them know in advance so they can prepare and not feel awkward in front of the camera.
  • Choose a location in advance for the photoshoot so that your outfits and looks match the shooting location.

From the great photos that you will definitely get, create a Light album. You don't need to print the photos separately. We will print your photos directly on the pages of the Light album. Upload the images to the free editor Mapi7 and create a themed Light album. You can upload photos from your phone.



Ideas for a love story photoshoot


A romantic photoshoot for couples can be done absolutely anywhere: at home, in a studio, in nature, in a café, etc. Photo sessions with a love story theme, where the couple is engaged in their favorite activities together, look interesting. These activities can include exercising together, cooking, going for a walk, dancing, and much more.


The most important thing is to choose what both partners like and to ensure that everyone enjoys the process. Forced feelings, fake smiles, and imitation of joy look insincere. You should simply feel good together, then joy, emotions, and positive vibes will be reflected in the photos, and the location of the photoshoot won't matter as much. Let's consider some ideas for a love story photoshoot.


  1. Photo session love story in the studio. Studio shooting has a lot of advantages. You are not dependent on the weather, neither rain, nor snow, nor wind, nor heat will bother you. In the photo studio, you can choose the perfect lighting, it is convenient to change clothes, fix your hair and makeup. Before the love story photo session, think in advance about decorations. These can be candles, flowers, rose petals, balloons, hearts.
  2. Create a romantic atmosphere that will add a special touch to your photos. It is convenient to change clothes and looks in the studio. Try to choose clothes in the same color scheme, the couple should complement each other and look harmonious in the photos.


  3. A photo session of a love story in the city. Each couple has their favorite and special places in the city. It could be the place where they met, first kissed, declared their love, or a cafe where they had long-awaited dates. It is not necessary to choose only the iconic places for you, you can have a photo session in any beautiful place in the city: the historical center, a park, a modern business center. Try to schedule the shoot on weekdays or early in the morning to have fewer people around, who might distract you and get in the frame.

  4. A winter love story photoshoot. Although it can be quite challenging to shoot in winter due to the cold, precipitation, and wind, photos in a snowy forest look very romantic. You can go sledding, skiing, build a snowman, or have a snowball fight together. Choose a fun winter activity, dress warmly, and confidently go for a winter love story photoshoot.

  5. Photo session of a love story in the spring. Blooming leaves on trees, flowers, and young greenery will make excellent decorations for a photo shoot of a couple in love. Head to a park, forest, botanical garden, blooming meadow, or cherry blossom alley for the shoot. Flowers in the photos will look tender and beautiful, emphasizing your feelings. In May, you can have a picnic on the grass. Great accessories would be blankets, baskets, snacks, wine, and glasses.


  6. Cool photos deserve unusual framing. Print your cool photos in a polaroid style. Fans of instant photography from the 90s can experience familiar feelings by holding a photo in a Polaroid style. Those who are not familiar with traditional Polaroid will enjoy square images with space for captions.



  7. A love story photoshoot in the summer. During this time of year, there are practically no restrictions on choosing locations for a photoshoot. Photos of a couple near the water look beautiful. Head to the sea, river, or lake. The lovers can swim, frolic in the water or on the shore, paddle in boats or kayaks, it all depends on your imagination. Use the gifts of nature. Fruits and vegetables look good and vibrant in photos. Have a picnic in nature with strawberries, apples, berries, enjoy summer fruits and have fun during the shooting process. Also, in the summer, you can visit a lavender field, photos with these flowers will add romance and tenderness to your shots.

  8. Photo session love story in autumn. The fall season will decorate your photos with bright colors of foliage. The most popular place for a photo shoot in the fall is the park. You can throw leaves, lie down, sit on them. Scarves and umbrellas make great accessories. Just make sure to check the weather forecast in advance so that rain or wind doesn't spoil your shooting process. You can also go to a field or hayloft, photos in wheat sheaves look playful and romantic.

The main rule for a love story photoshoot is to stay true to yourself, be sincere and genuine, do not hesitate to show your feelings: hold hands, hug, kiss. If you are enjoying each other's company, your happiness and love will be visible in the photos. These photos will be a pleasure to look back on in times when your partner is not around. Your future children will also enjoy looking at the love story of their parents.

To preserve photos in the style of a love story for many years in the most presentable way, order the Light Studio Form album.