Forehead to forehead

A close couple pose that photographs intimacy without an awkward kiss-for-the-camera.

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Steps

Stand close, toes almost touching, bodies slightly offset so you don’t bump noses.
Rest foreheads together; close or half-close the eyes.
Place one person’s hand on the other’s jaw or upper arm.
Have the photographer shoot from the side or a slight three-quarter, not straight on.

Pro tips

The taller person should lean in so both spines stay long.
A real laugh after the still frame often beats the posed shot.

Common mistakes

Pressing so hard the faces squash. Light contact is enough.
Both looking at the camera while foreheads touch — pick one: connection or lens.

Lighting

Backlight (sunset or a window behind you) plus a bit of fill on the faces. Avoid a flash that flattens the gap between you.