"How to Take Stylish and Cute Wedding Photos with a Pre-Shoot in a Shiro-muku"

2016.01.12 published

A Dreamy White Kimono That Everyone Wants to Wear at Least Once ♡

The white kimono represents "purity and innocence." With the rising popularity of traditional Japanese weddings, many brides are dreaming of wearing a white kimono ♡ Since we are born Japanese, we all want to wear a white kimono at least once, right?＊

Wedding photos taken in a "white kimono" are just too cute ♡

Today's wedding photos allow various poses and items, making it an era where fashionable pictures can be taken! While traditional weddings often have a solemn image, stylish wedding photos can be captured even in kimono styles ♡ Here are some cute wedding photo ideas featuring the "white kimono"＊

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Cute and Stylish Photo Idea #1 with a "White Kimono"

The "cotton hood" is incorporated into weddings based on the belief that "the bride should not be seen by anyone except the groom until the ceremony is over." This shot utilizes the meaning of the cotton hood＊ The key point is to tilt your face slightly and just show your mouth ♡

Cute and Stylish Photo Idea #2 with a "White Kimono"

Capture a shot of the bride standing still, emphasizing the white kimono's pristine atmosphere＊ If the scenery features autumn leaves or a garden, it enhances the stylish vibe ♡

Cute and Stylish Photo Idea #3 with a "White Kimono"

A shot incorporating the essential item for traditional weddings, the "umbrella"＊ Of course, a serious shot looking down is beautiful, but you can also capture cheerful and cute photos with a smile. It's a versatile item for traditional weddings ♡

Cute and Stylish Photo Idea #4 with a "White Kimono"

The white kimono looks lovely from the waist down too ♡ Take a shot of the feet, and by utilizing shadows, you can capture the silhouette of the couple. A silhouette shot conveys the closeness between them beautifully ♩

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Cute and Stylish Photo Idea #5 with a "White Kimono"

A reenactment of a proposal in a white kimono is just as cute ♡ In traditional attire, instead of the groom on one knee, it's recommended to have him hide the ring behind his back for the shot ♩

Cute and Stylish Photo Idea #6 with a "White Kimono"

Even in a white kimono, you can take adorable photos using photo props ♡ It’s best to choose simple types with minimal patterns and decorations to match the hakama and white kimono ♩

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Here is a photo prop shaped like a folding fan ♡ It's a unique item for traditional weddings! Covering your face slightly with the fan enhances the cuteness ♩

Cute and Stylish Photo Idea #7 with a "White Kimono"

A shot where the bride feeds the groom, saying "Ahh," like during a first bite ceremony, is super cute ♡ The pristine white kimono brings out the atmosphere of "girlfriend to wife" ♩

Cute and Stylish Photo Idea #8 with a "White Kimono"

One of the wonderful things about Japan is the enjoyment of the four seasons ♡ Capture a shot of enjoying beautiful scenery in line with the wedding season! The white kimono, being white, is a perfect match for any landscape color ♩

Cute and Stylish Photo Idea #9 with a "White Kimono"

A shot of you two holding hands lovingly ♡ Even in a white kimono, you want to take pictures that reflect your closeness with your partner ♩ A shot where you are holding hands at a comfortable distance is perfectly suited for the white kimono＊

Cute and Stylish Photo Idea #10 with a "White Kimono"

A shot where the bride offers a knee pillow ♩ Just like when a child would receive a knee pillow from their "mother," now as a couple, you get it from your "bride"♡ It's such a heartwarming shot＊

Cute and Stylish Photo Idea #11 with a "White Kimono"

A shot of "paying respects" that can only be done in traditional weddings ♩ With hands shown up close, you'll want to pay attention to your nails as well ♡ It's a shot that conveys the couple's wish of "may we build a happy family together" ♡

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Let's Capture Cute Photos Because of the "White Kimono" ♡

How was that? Even traditional weddings can capture such stylish and cute photos＊ The pure and innocent "white kimono" beautifully complements any scene or color, making photo shoots enjoyable ♡ What kind of shots do you want to take? ♡