[The Ultimate Guide] 10 Classic Poses to Add to Your Photo Instruction Manual for Traditional Japanese Pre-Wedding Shoots ♡

2016.10.18 published

I Want to Capture Classic Poses in [Traditional Japanese Clothing Pre-Shooting] ♡

[Traditional Japanese Clothing Pre-Shooting] is highly popular as a pre-wedding shoot. Even if brides wear a wedding dress and colored dress on the wedding day, many brides also opt for traditional clothing during pre-shoots and post-shoots!

In traditional clothing pre-shoots, there are many shots that can only be taken in traditional attire, such as shots from the feet and turned-around shots ♡ This time, I will introduce the [classic poses in traditional clothing] that you will want to show directly to your photographer!

Poses to Add to Your Traditional Clothing Pre-Shooting Photo Instructions ♡ Classic Pose ①

Photos taken from the front are a classic pose that your photographer will capture without needing to be asked ♡ Be sure to have them take photos from the front, even if you change locations!

Poses to Add to Your Traditional Clothing Pre-Shooting Photo Instructions ♡ Classic Pose ②

A shot of you playing with paper balloons while sitting is definitely one you want to capture! Thanks to the paper balloons you haven't touched in a while, you should be able to get relaxed, natural smiles in your photos ♡

Poses to Add to Your Traditional Clothing Pre-Shooting Photo Instructions ♡ Classic Pose ③

A beautiful shot from behind while holding a parasol ♡ When walking in traditional attire, have your partner walk half a step ahead of you and hold your hand 〇

Poses to Add to Your Traditional Clothing Pre-Shooting Photo Instructions ♡ Classic Pose ④

Kneeling on a porch for a head-on-lap pose is also a classic pose ◎ Spending time on a bright, sunny porch will surely make you feel happy, almost like you want to take a nap right there... ♡

Poses to Add to Your Traditional Clothing Pre-Shooting Photo Instructions ♡ Classic Pose ⑤

A beautifully silhouetted shot using sliding doors and a parasol ♡ A nose kiss will definitely make for an amazing shot, as it highlights the silhouettes of your faces beautifully ♡

Poses to Add to Your Traditional Clothing Pre-Shooting Photo Instructions ♡ Classic Pose ⑥

A pose where you gently rest your head on your partner's shoulder on the porch ♡ The loving atmosphere between you two will surely come through from behind... ♡ The two cranes gently placed nearby are adorable too ◎

Poses to Add to Your Traditional Clothing Pre-Shooting Photo Instructions ♡ Classic Pose ⑦

A foot shot in traditional attire is also a classic pose you want to include in your photo instructions ♡ It's super cute to see you on your tiptoes for a kiss ♩ Plus, it's great that the patterns of the colored kimono can be captured in detail ♡

Poses to Add to Your Traditional Clothing Pre-Shooting Photo Instructions ♡ Classic Pose ⑧

A shot of you two holding hands from behind is another shot I want to capture ♡ Especially for furisode and hikifurisode, the obi looks amazing, so don't forget to have these photos taken ♡

Poses to Add to Your Traditional Clothing Pre-Shooting Photo Instructions ♡ Classic Pose ⑨

I also want a wide shot of you walking taken from a distance ♡ In a wide shot, you can capture the charming stone pavement and the atmosphere of the town together, which is lovely!

Poses to Add to Your Traditional Clothing Pre-Shooting Photo Instructions ♡ Classic Pose ⑩

A playful shot in traditional attire holding a parasol is one you want to recreate too ◎ The vibrant parasol spreads beautifully against the green backdrop, making for an amazing photo ♡

Classic Poses in Traditional Attire are a Must-Capture ♡

How did you like the classic poses for traditional clothing pre-shoots? Although these poses are ones your photographer will likely suggest, they are all classic and cute poses, so you wouldn’t want to miss capturing them!

Be sure not to miss out on classic poses, and make your pre-shoot and post-shoot wonderful! ♡