A Workshop on What You Need to Know Before Your Pre-Wedding Photos for Stunning Wedding Shots!

2016.07.21 published

Let's Enjoy the Moment of "Pre-Shooting"♡

One of the biggest joys during the bride-to-be period is... getting a professional photographer for a photoshoot＼Pre-Shooting♡／ Wearing a dream wedding dress and having your hairstyle and makeup beautifully arranged makes you feel like a famous model. Pre-shooting is a happy privilege just for brides♩

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I want to know more about "Pre-Shooting"!♡

But, even if I do the pre-shooting, I wonder how much an album costs...? How many pictures do we take, and how many will be included in the album...? Is the dress worn during the pre-shooting the same as the one on the wedding day...?

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After all, it’s my first time, so I have a mountain of questions!

Questions about pre-shooting and albums come up one after another, making it confusing...! To all the anxious brides-to-be, I will introduce the 'Pre-Shooting HOW TO' that you absolutely need to know before the shoot♩

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♡Pre-Shooting How to (1) Price Range for Pre-Shooting

The most concerning thing is the price of pre-shooting! The average budget for couples doing pre-shooting is around 100,000 yen ± 50,000 yen. If it's a location shoot instead of studio photography, the price tends to go up a bit, with an average budget of about 140,000 yen＊

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However, pre-shooting plans can vary widely! There are reasonably priced options around 10,000 yen and luxurious pre-shooting plans around 300,000 yen＊

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♡Pre-Shooting How to (2) Where to Request Services...?

Many couples choose partner vendors associated with their wedding venue＊ However, if you have specific preferences or if the prices are a little high, an increasing number of couples are choosing satisfactory photo studios or freelance photographers on their own♡ Since this is something that will last a lifetime, you definitely want a result that meets your expectations♩

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♡Pre-Shooting How to (3) Check the Details of the Plan!

While the price is important, what matters most is the content of the pre-shooting plan! Make sure to check if the costume fee, hair accessories, and hair and makeup are included in the plan♩ It's also good to know in detail about the size options for the wedding dress and the types of patterns available!

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Additionally, check if the album fee is included in the pre-shooting plan♩ Whether you receive snapshot photos or photo data can vary by vendor, so it's essential to confirm those details in advance♡

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♡Pre-Shooting How to (4) How Many Outfits to Wear?

Most brides tend to choose two outfits: a wedding dress and traditional Japanese attire for the pre-shooting♡ Since they only wear a dress during the wedding ceremony and reception, many brides want to try on a shiro-muku (white kimono) or iro-uchikake (colored kimono) at least once♩

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♡Pre-Shooting How to (5) What Month is Best for Shooting?

Popular shooting periods are undoubtedly April to May! Location shoots during the warm time when cherry blossoms bloom are just gorgeous♩ However, it is generally common to shoot about two months before the ceremony, so you can enjoy pre-shooting throughout the seasons♡

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♡Pre-Shooting How to (6) How Many Shots to Take?

Depending on the service provider, it can vary, but usually about 50 shots are taken, and then you will select the photos for the album＊ Because choosing photos can also be quite troublesome, it might be a good idea to decide in advance the number of smiling photos, serious expressions, and so on♩

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♡Pre-Shooting How to (7) How to Utilize Pre-Shooting Photos?

The ways to use the wedding photos are endless! However, a very popular idea is to display them at the wedding welcome space♩ It’s nice to be able to show them to all the guests＊

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Other uses include giving them as gifts to both sets of parents or using them for wedding announcement postcards and New Year’s cards♡

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Let’s Enjoy Wonderful Pre-Shooting♩＊

How was it?? I introduced the pre-shooting how-to that you should know before the wedding! Be sure to prepare thoroughly and enjoy your wonderful pre-shooting experience♡

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