Engagement is one of the most remarkable experiences for an Indian couple. This special time can be made even more exciting with an inside engagement photo shoot. If you choose to have an at-home, studio, or location engagement session, the advantages of privacy, lighting, and space are your snowstorms of beautiful memories to cherish. 

If you are still questioning how to make the whole experience simple, fashionable, and extraordinarily memorable indoors, I have compiled a list of 10 effortless but chic poses that mix modern vibes with Indian tradition.

The Classic Hand-in-Hand Stroll

A simple and natural pose would be walking hand-in-hand. You don’t need to give it much thought. Just walk through any softly lit hall or a bright room with windows while sharing a little smile. This pose is candid and genuine to the connection between you both. It feels airy, spontaneous, and very lively. This pose pairs well with soft lighting, which gives it a romantic feeling.

Nose-to-Nose Romance

Nose-to-nose is a classic pose that works well for an indoor photoshoot. Stand, nearly touching noses/foreheads, looking deeply into one another’s eyes, allowing your expressions to tell the story of love, closeness, and connection. It’s simple, sweet, and will create an emotional photo that conveys your chemistry. Perfect for intimate spaces in your home and achievable in any well-lit studio.

The Mirror Reflection Shot

A very creative yet simple idea to add to your photoshoot is to include a full-length mirror as part of your photoshoot. Stand side-by-side, holding hands, and look into each other’s eyes through the reflection. You will create a photo with depth, showing togetherness but also a likeness in one another. This new take on engagement photography will also add a modern and elegant touch to the old-fashioned way of doing engagement photography.

Candid Laughter Moment

Candid laughter is the most natural way to capture joy in a photograph. There is nothing better than real laughter, which you don’t have to try too hard to create. Have your photographer shoot while you are both sharing a joke or playing with one another. These will not only show the joy of your relationship, but they will also add a natural and relaxed feel to the photo collection. Take the photos inside where you can create a playful, intimate & cozy atmosphere.

The Dupatta Drape Pose

Drape the bride’s dupatta over both of you. Hold it gently and let it drape forward over your shoulders as you look into each other or at the camera. This pose emphasizes unity and togetherness, and fits in well with Indian culture, which creates a more meaningful, timeless style in your images. Soft light will greatly illuminate the texture and color of the dupatta, and it will enliven the warmth or depth of the frame.

The Sitting Close-Up

Find a comfortable sofa or set of floor cushions and snuggle up close to each other. Lean toward each other slightly and enjoy a quiet moment together. You could be holding hands, or lightly touching, or resting your head together, or a combination. This pose emphasizes warmth and tenderness really well. This can be equally well done in a home that has a warm color palette or if the larger window light is soft or bright.

The Ring Reveal 

Emphasizing the bride’s engagement ring is significant for one special shot. Have the bride’s hand showcase prominently, and the groom look at it with a smile or admiration. There is not much setup needed, but it tells a nice little story about commitment and happiness. This pose could either be a standalone shot or part of a small photo series.

The Back Hug

For the Back Hug, the groom is behind the bride with his arms wrapped around her waist. The couple is embracing, showing protection, bonding, and affection (which is why this pose is great for all couples; their wedding album just doesn’t have to show that they are indoors). The Back Hug is easy to do, simple, and feels natural to do, especially in a soft light environment with great positioning, being indoors, and helping with logistics too. Together, the couple may have a smile on, or possess a loving gaze to accompany the picture for more of a romantic feel.

The Sitting Silhouette

You can use a window, or a light source with some diffusion/lightly refracting surface to achieve an effect of silhouette. If your couple sits near each other, the groom may rest his head on the bride’s shoulder, or they can both attentively look outside of a window (or towards the light). The silhouette creates a “mood” that’s softer but dramatic with shape instead of facial expressions; The Sitting Silhouette turns your pre-wedding engagement album into an artistic piece.

The Bollywood Twist

For a couple who wants to have a little drama/fun in the pre-wedding photo shoot, try “The Bollywood Twist”. This could either entail the groom dipping the bride, the groom twirling the bride around, or spinning her like your very own Bollywood movie scene! Any playfulness like this creates energy and personality in the pretend, as well as a light-heartedness to the experience. This is a bonus to also show off your outfits (think colourful traditional attire if applicable).