Srilu Viene - Melissa, That was fabulous advice. THANK YOU for sharing. Your photography is beautiful- my absolute favorite from this post is that last shot!
Valerie Davenport - Last night before I went to bed I asked God to help me with my group posing techniques because I have a group of 8 I'm shooting this Friday (that I'm really nervous about). Today I was catching up on my blog reading and found this post! Thanks, Melissa!
vangie Ogg - These are great tips! Thanks for sharing.
paula - thanks for the insight, melissa. i was just looking at top ten photographer jessica claire's blog and i think you are as good or better than her (don't tell her i said so). you do an amazing job! would love to meet you sometime as i live in maricopa.
Linda - Thank you so much, Melissa! Your tips are very helpful!
IGOR POGODAYEV - You rock Melissa! Great information, very useful. Your time to answer these questions is greatly appreciated.
Jill Louvar - Thank you so much for the info Melissa! It will really help on my next shoot.
Rich - Great shots demonstrating those ideas, Melissa! Do you find yourself "sniping" couples? I've only recently found that my 200mm lens might be the best tool for getting natural, loving moments. I'm always afraid of not giving enough direction, though, when I'm doing something from a distance.
Amy - I really appreciate you being will to answer questions like this. It is really helpful for someone who is new to photography!
Agnes - Melissa, that was such great advice. Thanks. I'm pretty bad at posing people but the tips you gave will definitely improve me.