Tips for Taking "Princess Carry" Shots in Traditional Japanese Attire: The Popularity of Shiro-Muku and Iro-Obi

2018.03.22 published

Longing for Hug Shots＊

A popular pose for pre-wedding photos, where the groom lifts the bride effortlessly in a hug shot.

Not only does it showcase his strength and masculinity,

but the fluffy feeling of the dress makes the bride look like a true princess in a wonderful wedding photo＊

@vmikikov

Hug Shots in Traditional Attire are Also Recommended♡

While hug shots are typically taken in dresses and tuxedos,

hug shots in a white kimono or colored uchikake, along with hakama, are incredibly cute as well♡

You might worry like, "Will it get disheveled?" or "Isn't the traditional attire heavy?" but it's fine if you only take 2-3 shots＊

@nakam_no

If you are doing a traditional attire pre-wedding shoot, here are some recommended hug shots to capture＊

＼ Hug Shot in Traditional Attire 1／

The classic pose of the groom and bride facing each other and hugging is a quintessential hug shot♩

The bride should focus on slightly bending her legs and showcasing the sleeves of the uchikake.

When the photographer takes the shot from below, it results in a beautiful picture that integrates the blue sky♡

＼ Hug Shot in Traditional Attire 2／

A hug shot taken amidst lots of greenery has a wonderfully natural feel!

By intentionally positioning the right and left feet offset, it adds a lot of cuteness♡

The contrast between the groom's black hakama and the bride's white kimono is delightful♩

＼ Hug Shot in Traditional Attire 3／

The composition of a hug shot taken with the photographer standing behind the groom feels like secretly peeking into their world♡

The bride's smile conveys just how much she loves the groom＊

＼ Hug Shot in Traditional Attire 4／

Discover the princess-hug type of wedding photo. The vibrant patterns of the colored uchikake are beautifully showcased＊

Tilting your face towards the groom and slightly showing fingers from the sleeves is the trick to looking cute♡

＼ Hug Shot in Traditional Attire 5／

A hug shot of the bride with a stunning traditional Japanese hair arrangement and the groom feels like a scene from a period drama—so cute♡

The groom's confident stance with feet shoulder-width apart while hugging is very attractive＊

[Traditional Attire Pre-Wedding] Let’s Capture a Hug Shot♩

Hug shots are an incredibly fun time to capture, along with shouts of “Here we go!” and “You got this!” with your groom and the photographer＊

They allow for beautiful wedding photos that showcase the charm of the white kimono and colored uchikake, so if you're doing a traditional attire pre-wedding, definitely attempt a hug shot♡