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Why I Don’t Pose My Couples – Documentary Wedding Photographer
By Brandon Allan Photography – Nashville + Charleston
You’ve seen the photos.
The hand just so. The chin tilt. The “pretend to laugh” pose.
That’s not what I do.
As a documentary-style wedding photographer and videographer, I’m here to tell a true story — not stage one.
The Problem With Over-Posing
Perfect doesn’t always mean real.
When you’re thinking about angles, posture, and placement… you stop being present. And that’s the one thing I want for you more than anything else on your wedding day.
You deserve to feel it — not perform it.
So What Do I Do Instead?
I give light direction if needed — but I watch, I anticipate, and I capture what’s actually happening.
The way your fingers intertwine while you’re walking.
The breath you take before seeing each other.
The smile you didn’t even know you gave.
That’s the gold. Check out this engagement session that was truly about them focusing on each other (and staying warm) rather than poses. Check it out here
For Both Photo + Film
Whether I’m capturing stills or video, the goal is the same:
Let the moment lead.
When you’re relaxed, unguarded, and in your element — that’s when the most meaningful images happen.
Wondering what it’s like when I do both photo + video? Here’s what that looks like →
Where This Style Works Best
This approach works especially well for couples who:
- Don’t want to be micromanaged
- Want their personalities to come through
- Care more about connection than perfection
- Looking for a candid wedding photographer
Whether your wedding is in Nashville or Charleston, that energy is the same.
It’s about truth, not trends.
Final Thoughts
If you’re looking for photos and video that reflect not just how it looked — but how it felt — you’re in the right place.
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