"21 Shots: A Comprehensive Guide to Wedding Photos Requested from the Photographer at the Shrine"

2019.11.02 published

We will take pre-wedding photos in traditional Japanese attire at a shrine♡

If you are a bride who wants to wear traditional clothing for your pre-wedding shoot because you will wear a dress for the ceremony and reception, this is a must-see♡

A classic shooting spot for traditional attire pre-wedding photos is a shrine or temple♩

Taking pictures in beautiful and elegant white kimono or colorful uchikake at a solemn and historic shrine is a precious experience that can only be done during the wedding♡

In this article, we will introduce poses for taking wedding photos at a shrine♡

While referring to this article, let's convey to the photographer, "I want to take a photo like this!" and capture wonderful memories♩

【The Most Standard and Serious】 Version

✅ A full-body shot standing under the front gate with the name of "○○ Shrine" is the first photo to take♩ (For body direction, it's beautiful if you both slightly face inward!)

@midosato2018

✅ Changing the pattern and holding hands is also lovely♡

@mee.wedding

✅ One shot in front of the worship hall while praying♡ There are many places within the shrine grounds where you will want to take photos with as a background♡

@wedding69karin

✅ A composition looking into the distance with a traditional umbrella (wagasa) is also a standard shot for shrine pre-wedding photos♡

@yuu5781

✅ Holding a ball bouquet and looking down is also wonderful♩

@yuu5781

✅ If you can enter the main shrine, a proper sitting shot in traditional attire is also a well-mannered photo♡

@ts_wedding_

✅ Entering under a single traditional umbrella and gazing at each other♡ A composition that utilizes the surrounding bamboo grove is beautiful.

@ts_wedding_

【Also Standard - Smile】 Version

✅ Holding a wagasa and saying "Cheese"♡

@kywd422

✅ Using a single wagasa together as a couple is also charming♩ It creates a sense of closeness♡

@s.s.wedding_1019

✅ A shot from a low angle is also great♡ Show a natural smile while leaning your cheeks together♡

(Deliberately placing the bride and groom in one corner of the photo is also great. This is perfect for cherry blossoms or autumn leaves♩)

@rywd0908

✅ Holding hands together♡ The lantern in front adds a nice touch.

@aya_cocomi

✅ A full-body shot looking at each other and smiling while holding hands is lovely too♡

@knm2525_

✅ A photo of the back view smiling is also adorable♡

【Relaxed and Natural】 Version

✅ A strolling shot on the path to the shrine♡ The red lanterns seem to be watching over and blessing the two of you!

@yuu5781

✅ The back view too♡ Rather than centering the bride and groom, I want to take photos that effectively utilize the surroundings and nature within the shrine♩

@yuki_txs

✅ A cute natural shot of playing with hand balls♡ It brings out relaxed smiles.

✅ Hats off to the photographer's sense♡ I dream of a distant shot where leaves lightly cover the bride and groom's figure♡

✅ A back view shot sitting on the veranda♡ Are you gazing at the ema (wooden plaque) hanging behind?

@yuki_txs

✅ If there's a bridge in the shrine grounds, let's take a photo there too♩

@ts_wedding_

【Lovey-Dovey】 Version

✅ It feels like a secret world just for the two of you♡ The gentle green is charming♡

@nut_wedding

✅ A silhouette shot using a wagasa♩ This might make it easier to kiss without feeling shy♡

✅ A forehead bump shot♡

✅ Close your eyes and draw nearer♡ This angle will make you look like a beautiful person♡

【Playful】 Version

✅ A shot hiding your face with a ladle from the handwashing station♡

✅ Here’s a half-faced shot hiding with a fan♡

✅ Peeking out from the torii gate♩

@nana0224wd

✅ The fan with "husband" and "wife" is also a popular photo prop♡

@knm2525_

✅ Laying a red cloth under the torii gate for a calligraphy shot is also lovely＊

【Unique Poses Only at Shrines】 Version

✅ Two deep bows, two claps, one deep bow♡ A serious worship shot.

@hamu.wed

✅ "What are you hoping for from the gods...?" A glance at him with a smile♡

@hamu.wed

✅ A shot focusing on your hands during worship♡ You can see the rings and nails well♩

@yuki_txs

✅ A shot of tying the ema is also lovely♡

【Solo Shots of the Bride♡】 Version

✅ Holding a fan and looking down with a dignified appearance♡

@aya_cocomi

✅ A back view shot gazing at the shrine building gives a deep atmosphere♡

@milkwd1104

✅ A 'first meet' style shot with his back view as the background♡

@sapphosugawara

✅ Spreading out your furisode to show off the beautiful patterns of the uchikake♡

@kakipwedding

✅ Holding a wagasa under a tree and looking far away... you look like a character from a historical drama♡

【Accessories and Footwear】 Version

✅ A photo with the couple protection charm from Noguchi Shrine resting in your palm is also standard♡

@naoemi0713

✅ Changing the way you hold it♡

@_mm_wedding_

✅ A pinky promise♡

✅ A must-have shot of the feet for the wedding photo♡

Facing each other version and,

@sy1110.wedding

✅ A walking version♩

@wedding_mickey

If you're planning to take traditional attire pre-wedding photos at a shrine or temple, be sure to reference this♡

We have introduced poses and ways to take pre-wedding photos at shrines and temples along with 43 photos♡

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