Chic Wedding Photo Pose Collection: Trendy Styles You Won't Find in Japan, but Are Popular Abroad!

Dreaming of Overseas Wedding Photos ♡

Many brides-to-be are likely compiling poses and compositions they want for their pre-wedding and wedding day shoots.

Both pre-wedding shoots and weddings happen only once in a lifetime. It's important to expand your imagination to ensure you don't miss capturing fantastic shots ♡

While reports from Japanese veteran brides can be useful for collecting wedding photo pose and composition ideas…

It's definitely worth referencing overseas wedding photos ♡

Overseas wedding photos exude a natural and stylish atmosphere that is different from Japanese wedding photos ♡

The texture of the photos is one thing, but it seems that the typical poses of brides and grooms also differ from those in Japan.

In this article, we will introduce stylish poses and compositions that are often seen in overseas wedding photos but not commonly found in Japan.

Aim for Overseas Wedding Photos ♡ Poses to Include in Your Photo Directive ① Carrying the Bouquet

First, we introduce a back shot of the bride with her wedding bouquet on her shoulder ♡ A photo featuring the wedding bouquet as the main subject is a standard solo shot for brides...

But I have never seen a picture like this in Japan!

A bride carrying a large wedding bouquet looks both beautiful and cool ♡

Aim for Overseas Wedding Photos ♡ Poses to Include in Your Photo Directive ② Sitting Cross-Legged

A bride sitting on a bench, legs crossed. This pose gives off a very different vibe than the typical sitting shots in Japan, capturing a natural pose as if taking a little break between shots.

It captures the overall atmosphere of the dress beautifully while maintaining a stylish and effortless feel ♡

Aim for Overseas Wedding Photos ♡ Poses to Include in Your Photo Directive ③ Lifting the Skirt

Here’s a shot we want brides wearing a voluminous princess-line wedding dress to try out ♡

The bride lifts the front portion of her wedding dress's skirt while walking, captured from behind.

Generally, it's the attendant who holds the skirt, so there might not be many opportunities to take this pose.

You don't even need to walk, so let's lift the skirt and convey the fluffiness of the dress ♩

(Just be careful not to lift it too high and show the petticoat!)

Aim for Overseas Wedding Photos ♡ Poses to Include in Your Photo Directive ④ Hollywood Kiss

A Hollywood kiss, with the bodies leaning in, is a romantic pose that could grace the final scene of a Hollywood movie ♡

This is a classic lovey-dovey shot overseas.

It may feel a bit embarrassing, but you likely only get one chance in a lifetime to take a photo like this ♡ So please give it a try!

Aim for Overseas Wedding Photos ♡ Poses to Include in Your Photo Directive ⑤ Kiss at the High Table

A kiss shot at the high table that's not as common as you might expect. A kiss shot at a beautifully decorated high table surrounded by flowers might just become your favorite photo.

If guests are present during the reception and it feels embarrassing, let’s take the time to capture this during the photo shoot before the ceremony ♡

A kiss shot at the high table can also look romantic when captured from behind ♡

The atmosphere of discreetly capturing the moment while guests are busy chatting is lovely.

It would be perfect if you could quickly snap a photo during the reception!

Aim for Overseas Wedding Photos ♡ Poses to Include in Your Photo Directive ⑥ Walking with Guests

In Japan, guest photos often involve everyone posing for the camera with peace signs…

But wouldn’t it be wonderful to have natural wedding photos like overseas, where you’re walking while chatting?

Brides who have shooting time with bridesmaids should definitely give this a try＊

Aim for Overseas Wedding Photos ♡ Poses to Include in Your Photo Directive ⑦ Snuggling with Family

Finally, we introduce wedding photos with family. Rather than stiffly arranged photos, overseas-style poses convey affection, like naturally hugging or leaning against each other.

While pictures of everyone facing the front are nice, we also want lots of off-shot style family photos like this.

Let's Refer to Overseas Wedding Photos ♡

We’ve introduced stylish overseas wedding photo poses you might want to emulate.

Unlike the standard poses in Japan, many of them are natural and unpretentious, making you think, "I want to capture this kind of photo!"

Brides-to-be preparing for their pre-wedding or weddings should definitely take inspiration from overseas wedding photos ♡