Friend Photo Shoot Ideas: 5 Ideas to Try
This highly requested post is finally here! As bloggers, we take hundreds of pictures per week to get the perfect shot! We’ve shared over 1,200 pictures on our blog, Instagram, and Pinterest since starting our blogger journey in 2018. Our favorite kind of pictures to shoot are ones where we’re together and today we’re so pumped to share our favorite friend photo shoot ideas for you to try! Whether you’re a blogger or just looking for something fun to keep you busy right now, check out these tips and tricks to rock your next photo session! You can also see 10 Posing Ideas for Instagram in our previous blog post!
Friend Photo Shoot Ideas #1: Mirror Each Other
Sometimes when taking pictures with two or more people it can be hard to keep a picture looking balanced. One of the easiest ways to pose is by mirroring each other! Have one person find a pose and then have the second person jump in.
Pro Tip: Turn back to back and hold hands in the center. Stand side by side and put your outer hand on your hip. If wearing dresses hold the skirt of your dress out and lean into each other.
Friend Photo Shoot Ideas #2: Dress Alike
Being twins this is our signature move and the pictures always turn out so cute! It’s also a super simple friend photo shoot idea. Talk with your picture pals and see what clothes you have in common!
Pro Tip: Find the same outfit in slightly different colors or patterns to help each person stand out in the picture!
Friend Photo Shoot Ideas #3: Hug It Out
This is one of our favorite friend photo shoot ideas. Share some love with each other while the camera is snapping! Put your arms around each other, laugh, and act like you’re just hanging out! This will also make you feel more relaxed in front of the camera.
Pro Tip: If you’re hugging each other, put your outer hand in your pocket or use a fun purse so your arm doesn’t look like it doesn’t know what to do in the shot!
Friend Photo Shoot Ideas #4: Get Moving
This is where you can get really creative! Try taking a jumping picture to add some motion to your photo shoot. You can also try walking towards the camera together or dancing! Motion will make you pictures look care free and natural. Let’s face it-when you’re with your best friend it’s hard to be still!
Pro Tip: Try spinning each other! Have your friend behind the camera keep constantly snapping shots while you give each other a spin. This can add lots of movement and it a great pose to try in skirts or dresses to get some extra flare!
Friend Photo Shoot Ideas #5: Add Some Props
This is a great photo shoot idea even if you’re shooting by yourself. Go to the Dollar Store and pic out anything that catches your eye: balloons, fun cups, Easter eggs etc. Then get creative with your friend on how to incorporate them into your shot!
Pro Tip: Check out pictures on retailer home pages because they often include fun props to draw viewers into their site!
