Rather like an engagement photoshoot, a creative pre-wedding photoshoot should be all about celebrating a couple in love. It is the ideal opportunity to mark this magical time together before you tie the knot. Plus, it can be a great way to get to know your photographer before the big day, AND you could even use them for your wedding invitations for a personalized touch.
For pre-wedding photoshoot ideas that stand out from the crowd, check out our list of top poses, ideas, tips, and tricks.
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Top pre-wedding photoshoot ideas
Movie magic
This is the ideal pre-wedding photoshoot idea for couples that are movie buffs! Bring your favorite flick to life with a classic film star pose. Whether it’s THAT lift in Dirty Dancing; Princess Leia and Hans Solo from Star Wars; Pulp Fiction; The Matrix, or anything else, embrace cosplay in your pre-wedding photoshoot ideas for a photo shoot with a difference.
Embrace the vintage
For couples who love nostalgia and the retro vibe, you could also pick a decade or century from the past and embrace the vintage style. Whether it is the rock and roll era with pomade and poodle skirts, Jane Austen-style 17th Century England with ball gowns and top hats, or even all the way back to Ancient Rome, pick a piece of history that has the aesthetic you are looking for. You could also add props such as a gramophone or old car for an authentic vintage flair.
Posing pets
Our pets are important members of our family, so why not include your furry and not-so-furry pals for a creative pre-wedding photoshoot with an added cute factor.
But beware, some recommend not working with children or animals for photoshoots where possible. It’s important to remember that your animals may not necessarily pose on demand. However, with a few treats, lots of patience, and a little luck, you should be able to get the perfect pic with your pets. Or at least a few funny ones!
After dark
Take your pre-wedding photo at night for a romantic after-dark effect. This can be particularly enchanting on a clear night; when the sky is filled with twinkling stars. Alternately, use lights to create a magical effect, a romantic ambiance, or just to spotlight the happy couple. You could also time your photos with sky lanterns or fireworks for one of our most atmospheric pre-wedding photoshoot ideas.
Using water
Undoubtedly, water can create interesting effects when it comes to wedding photography! For example, you could use your reflection on the water for a symmetrical picture, include fountains for a watery effect or even have your pictures taken in the rain (think The Notebook).
On the other hand, underwater pics are certainly one of our favorite creative pre-wedding photoshoot ideas. It can be difficult taking photos underwater, and it is important to remember that it is 800 times denser than air. This means that the photographer will need to be as close as possible, use the correct camera settings, and use a strobe light to minimize backscatter.
Make it miniature
With the couple shrunk to fairy size and placed in the oversized world around them, miniature photos are certainly creative and unique! Using the wonder of technology such as Photoshop, these pictures are one of the more popular pre-wedding photoshoot ideas.
Fabulous foodies
If you and your spouse to be are fab foodies, then why not showcase food-glorious-food for a creative pre-wedding photoshoot. Who says that cake smash pictures are just for kids! Alternatively, you could have your pictures taken while having a picnic, enjoying dinner at the table, or even cooking together.
Into the wild
If your favorite thing to do is to get outdoors and have an adventure, you could think about taking your photos out in the wild. This could mean laying in a meadow on a beautiful summer day, relaxing on a hammock at the beach at sunset, or just candid captures of the loved up pair out and about. We recommend organizing your photoshoot for golden hour. This is the hour just after dawn and the one before sunset, and it provides the best possible lighting.
Your hobbies
When getting the perfect photo, it is important to be yourself and enjoy the moment. One way of making it fun is by including any hobbies that you share together. You could have the pair of you in your tennis whites on the court, playing golf, camping, playing computer games, crafting, knitting or whatever else you like doing together!
Happy at home
The setting of a photo can tell us quite a bit about its subjects. So, if you and your intended are homebodies, you may want to take your pre-wedding photos in the comfort of your own environment. Keep it comfy and lounge on the sofa, have pictures of you enjoying breakfast in bed, or possibly sitting down at the dinner table.
Friends and family
Whilst your pre-wedding pictures are all about celebrating you and your significant other, there is no reason why you cannot include those who are closest to you too. Get your friends and family together to be included in your very own creative pre-wedding photoshoot. Whether this is the kids you may have already, parents and siblings, or honoring a close-knit group of friends, it’s a great way to make your pictures extra special.
Recreate your proposal
For a pre-wedding photo that honors an important and impossibly romantic moment on your journey together as a couple, you could recreate your proposal. With one person on one knee and the other ready to accept, this classic position clearly symbolizes the next step.
Get creative!
There are so many ways you can create a photoshoot to mark your engagement and capture the pre-wedding experience with a picture that will be cherished for years to come.
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