Parinita & Roopesh
View the original review on Google Opens in a new tabWe are both very conscious of the camera, but Roland made us feel completely at ease and able to be ourselves.
Couples Portrait Photography in Budapest
Couples portrait photography without awkward posing together.
You are in the right place if you would like good photographs together but overly romantic or heavily staged photography does not feel like you. We walk, talk and use simple situations to help you feel natural together in front of the camera.
A good couples session begins with giving you time to focus on each other.
We begin by discussing the photographs you would like, the atmosphere that feels right and the situations in which you are naturally yourselves together.
We then build the session around walking, conversation and simple shared situations. A relaxed rhythm gradually develops in which you pay more attention to each other than to the camera.
What kind of photographs can we create?
The series can feel relaxed, urban, intimate, playful or clean. You do not need to decide on the exact direction in advance: it is enough to have a general idea of the atmosphere that suits you.
How the photo shoot works
You do not need to know how to behave in front of the camera. I give you simple situations that make it easier to pay attention to each other rather than to the photo shoot itself.
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We discuss the purpose and direction in advance
We look at the photographs you would like, how you intend to use them and the location that would suit you.
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You receive simple situations during the shoot
We begin with walking, small movements, conversation and paying attention to each other. I guide you throughout so the situations develop naturally.
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You choose the photographs
After the shoot, you select your favourites. The starting price includes 10 retouched photographs, and you receive one additional retouched image as a gift on the day of the session.
How much does couples portrait photography cost?
Starting price
HUF 45,000
The starting price includes 10 retouched photographs, and the session usually takes place at one location or two nearby locations. The time spent helping you settle in and giving you direction does not increase the cost. I provide a bespoke quote in advance for several or more distant locations, studio hire, several outfits or a more complex idea.
We work at a relaxed pace: the aim is not to measure the session by the minute, but to create a shared series that you will both enjoy.
- 10 retouched photographs selected by you
- 1 retouched photograph together delivered as a gift on the same day
- additional retouched photographs available separately
- studio hire charged separately when required
What people said after their couples portrait sessions
Rachel Klar & Benedek
View the original review on Google Opens in a new tabEven though we felt awkward in front of the camera, he helped us relax and find the right poses throughout. His guidance was confident, yet always kind.
Jackie & André
We were a little shy at the beginning, but Roland was so friendly and we talked and laughed so much that we quickly relaxed and came away with incredible photos.
Contact
Let’s talk
Leave one of your names and a phone number, and I will call you back. We will discuss the kind of photographs you would like together, the atmosphere that appeals to you and the location where you would both feel comfortable. You can also contact me by email or Instagram if you would rather write.
Preparing together
What makes a couples portrait series personal?
The location is not the only thing that makes the series personal. The way you naturally spend time together matters just as much. It is worth considering the shared situations that suit you, whether you enjoy walking, sitting somewhere together, spending time in an urban environment or being somewhere quieter and closer to nature.
You do not need to spend the entire session facing each other or holding romantic poses. We can work with movement, conversation, walking and simple shared situations. These create varied portraits without asking you to behave in a way that does not feel natural to you.
Your clothes do not need to be identical. It usually works better when the colours, overall style and seasonal materials complement each other while allowing both of you to retain your own style. We can review the outfits you are considering before the session.
You do not need a special occasion to create a series together. If you would also like to use the photographs for invitations, a wedding website or decorations, it is worth exploring engagement photography, where the later use of the images becomes part of the planning.
Frequently asked questions
What if we do not know how to pose?
That is completely fine. You receive simple situations and specific directions, so you always know what to do while still being able to focus on each other.
What if we both feel awkward at the beginning?
This is common, so we begin with conversation, walking and simple shared activities. The time spent settling in does not increase the price. Additional costs may apply for several or more distant locations, several outfits, studio hire or a more complex concept.
Can this also be an engagement session?
Yes, although engagement photography is a more precise starting point when the series is specifically connected to the period before your wedding and the images will also be used for invitations, a wedding website or decorations.
What should we wear for a couples session?
Choose clothes that complement each other in colour and overall style without being completely identical. We can review the outfits you are considering before the shoot.
Can the session take place outdoors?
Yes. Couples portrait photography works particularly well outdoors because walking makes it easier to relax. We can choose an urban setting, a park or somewhere with personal meaning to you.
Can we work in a studio?
Yes. We can photograph in a studio, with the studio hire listed separately in the quote.
How many photographs will we receive?
The standard portrait session includes 10 retouched photographs. You choose your favourites after the shoot, and you can order additional retouched images separately.
When will we receive the first photograph?
You receive one retouched photograph as a gift on the day of the shoot. We agree on the delivery time for the complete series in advance.
Will the photographs be retouched?
Yes. You receive the selected photographs fully retouched. The aim is to create a polished result while ensuring that you still look natural together.
Next step
Let’s plan a series of photographs of the two of you.
Leave one of your phone numbers and I will call you back. We will discuss the occasion, the location where you would both feel comfortable and the atmosphere that suits you.