I adore pre-wedding shoots! Being a wedding photographer, I am very used to being on a strict timeline within a wedding day, trying to capture all the special moments of the day. Sometimes I wish I could slow time down and capture even more, and that is exactly what pre-wedding shoots are for me. It’s an opportunity for everyone to be relaxed, take a break from the stress of planning the wedding, and have some private time with their significant other, and catch some amazing photographs in the process.
A lot of people think of their pre-wedding shoot as just a portrait session, but it is so much more than that, especially when you are planning your session in a foreign country such as Thailand! Whether you plan your shoot in Bangkok, Chiang Mai, or one of the many amazing beaches, Thailand is a country of rich culture and amazing natural landscaping that offers endless potential for a truly unique pre-wedding portrait session that will showcase your personality and your love for each other.
With that in mind, I’d like to offer some tips to help get the most out of your session!
Outfit
1. Don’t be afraid to look HOT! The hotter you feel, the hotter you are going to look in your images! Whether you decide to order a custom outfit through us, or bring something of your own, pick something that showcases YOU and really makes you feel like a superstar.. and you will look like a superstar in your shoot!
2. Don’t be afraid of COLOR. The scenes around Thailand can be very colorful and busy – you need to stand out! Pick something bright and FUN and it will really make your images shine.
3. Bring a PROP. Something as simple as a quirky hat, or maybe something with a lot of sentimental value to you and your partner.. anything that tells the story of who you are. You’ll be amazed at how much meaning this will add to your pictures.
4. You are free to bring as many outfits as you want for your shoot, but I recommend no more than a couple of outfits in order to maximize your time and get as many locations in as possible. Also, there’s not always a changing room available, so the easier to change into your outfits the better!
5. Wear cute shoes! Heck, wear MATCHING shoes! (I’m talking about color, not style!) This is a fetish of many photographers – we love to photograph cute shoes! Again, little details can add the most amazing touches to your pictures.
Makeup
1. Pay attention to your eyes! Eyeliner and good mascara are a must! Take extra care on your mascara and really separate your lashes. Your eyes will be the most important factor in many of your images, so spend extra time making them look beautiful! (And don’t be afraid of fake lashes – they look great in pictures!)
2. If you are hiring a makeup artist, consider holding a run-through the day before your session. This isn’t mandatory, but if you are picky about your makeup it never hurts.. again, we want you to feel as sexy as you can during the shoot!
Day Of
1. Leave your purse and any other non-essentials at your hotel. We will carry around small items like car keys and lip gloss for you in our bags, but we want your hands to be free during the session. (And we definitely don’t want you to lose anything!)
2. Go to the restroom right before you leave. Many places that we shoot do not have accessible restrooms nearby, and we want to be sure to maximize the shooting time we have together.
Finally and most importantly: Have fun! We’ll take care of making you look fantastic, so don’t worry about a thing. Our goal with every session is to capture the love between you and your partner first, surrounded by the beauty and uniqueness of wherever we happen to be shooting. Don’t be afraid to make each other laugh, to say “I love you” spontaneously, to kiss often… those are the organic natural moments that we want to capture for your shoot.
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