Hotel Room High-Key Veiled Portraits

While a bride’s veil may have been used traditionally to conceal a bride’s face before it is revealed to the groom, it can also be used to slim other body parts or conceal background or wardrobe elements during a couples portrait session. Veils also contain leading lines and shapes that present creative compositional opportunities.

Remember these tips when shooting high key veiled portraits:

• Close the sheers to soften the light and allow light to wrap around the subjects
• White balance for the skin tones in camera
• White balance for green tint from windows (if needed)
• Veil to conceal
• Adjust veil shapes/lines
• Eye direction is critical
• Expose to retain shadows
• Shoot with wide apertures (1.2 to 2.8 preferred)
• Keep the focus on her eyes
• Creative lenses work well (free lens, tilt-shift, etc.)