Couple's Photoshoot at Praia Vermelha, Rio: Stone Steps, Sugarloaf and Waves
A couple's session works best when the two of you forget the camera. This one at Praia Vermelha, on a cloudy day with Sugarloaf Mountain behind, mixes quiet portraits, play at the water line and a few moments on the sand.
We started on old stone steps near the beach and ended sitting on the sand, so the gallery moves from calm to playful to close.
The photos in this gallery are from my session with Austin and Hannah.
The stone steps and the blue gate
The session started on stone steps with a white balustrade and a blue gate, a corner that frames a couple well. Sitting close on the steps gave us relaxed, natural laughter, and standing on the steps with Sugarloaf behind gave us a more classic frame.
A white floral dress and a brown shirt with light trousers stood out against the white and blue, without clashing.
Walking, dancing and lifts on the beach
On the sand we kept it simple: walking hand in hand along the water, a spin, a few steps of dancing and a lift. Movement helps a couple relax, and the waves added a bit of surprise to the photos.
Praia Vermelha is calm and the mountain gives every wide shot a strong background, so even a cloudy sky looks good here.
Close portraits and a quiet moment on the sand
After the movement we slowed down for close portraits, with the two of you almost touching foreheads. These are the photos couples often keep for the wall.
To finish, we sat on the sand for relaxed portraits. A few of these are in black and white, which suits the close frames.
Tips for a similar photoshoot
- Choose outfits in tones that go together, but not exactly the same. Light and neutral colors look good with the green of the mountain.
- Do not worry about posing. Walk, laugh and talk to each other, and I guide the small adjustments.
- Cloudy days are good for portraits because the light is soft and even.
- Praia Vermelha is easy to combine with a visit to Sugarloaf on the same day.
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