A Must-See for Brides Doing Pre-Wedding Shoots in Traditional Japanese Attire! A Special Feature on How to Use Classic Shooting Props: (Japanese Umbrellas & Bangasa)

Let's use the Japanese umbrella cutely and skillfully♡

When it comes to traditional Japanese photo shoots, the classic shooting props are definitely these [traditional umbrellas and bangasa]♡

Holding a bangasa not only makes your wedding photos look more traditional, but depending on how you use it, it can also look cute, romantic, or even playful♡

It's absolutely a waste to just take a shot where you're simply holding the umbrella, so here are seven wonderful ways to utilize traditional umbrellas and bangasa＊

Brides who are doing traditional Japanese photo shoots, please make sure to refer to these ideas♡

How to use traditional Japanese umbrellas - Bangasa ①

The most standard way is to take a wedding photo holding one umbrella each♡

When you gently place a bangasa on your shoulder and gaze at each other, it's as if the umbrella naturally wraps the two of you together＊

How to use traditional Japanese umbrellas - Bangasa ②

Holding one umbrella together is also cute♡

Of course, let your partner hold the umbrella securely♩

The closeness between the two of you naturally makes a lovely point＊

How to use traditional Japanese umbrellas - Bangasa ③

I also recommend capturing the back view of the couple sharing the umbrella♡

Since the design of the bangasa will be visible, brides who have a unique design should definitely have this shot taken♩

How to use traditional Japanese umbrellas - Bangasa ④

You can discover such uses! Here's an idea of placing the bangasa on the ground instead of holding it＊

The way the bride and groom lean towards each other while two bangasa are placed side by side is linked beautifully♡

How to use traditional Japanese umbrellas - Bangasa ⑤

A whimsical and cute way to take wedding photos is to have the bride holding the bangasa as if she's about to fly away into the sky...!

Switching places between the one jumping and the one pulling is also a recommended two-shot♩

How to use traditional Japanese umbrellas - Bangasa ⑥

A silhouette shot of the newlyweds kissing while hidden behind the bangasa is simply a must♡

As shown in this photo, illuminating from behind doubles the romantic feel＊

Even shy individuals can try capturing a kiss behind the umbrella♡

How to use traditional Japanese umbrellas - Bangasa ⑦

Lastly, I would like to introduce a solo shot of the bride using the bangasa＊

By hiding the upper part of her face behind the bangasa and revealing only the area from the nose down, it creates a beautiful and glamorous atmosphere♡

The key is to capture a slight smile instead of a wide grin♩

All the pre-shoot photos with the traditional umbrella as the main focus were wonderful♡

How did you like it? We introduced stylish and wonderful ways to utilize the classic shooting props [traditional umbrellas and bangasa] used in traditional Japanese photo shoots＊

With such high-quality finishes for every wedding photo, many brides might want to try various ideas, right?

When doing traditional Japanese pre-shoots or post-shoots, be sure to refer to these tips♡