Did you know about the website "Web Shodou" where you can create calligraphy accessories for your traditional Japanese clothing photo shoot, even without a calligraphy set or if you're not great at writing? ❤️

2018.07.08 published

A Shot of Calligraphy to Capture in Traditional Japanese Attire ♡

Are brides who are doing pre-wedding photoshoots all set with their shooting props?＊

Along with fan props and Japanese-style garlands, another must-have item for the shoot is this!

Calligraphy done with ink and brush on paper, called "Shodo"＊

Popular phrases include "We got married," "Happy New Year" for New Year's cards, and more recently, "Started (groom's surname)!" ♡

Preparing for Calligraphy Can Be a Bit Challenging

A shot in traditional Japanese attire featuring calligraphy is definitely something to capture, but...

Gathering the inkstone, ink, brush, and paper to write calligraphy one by one takes time and money, making it a bit of a hurdle.

Moreover, there are likely some who are not good at calligraphy and would prefer not to let others see their poor handwriting!

Using a Calligraphy-style Font is Recommended, but...

What I recommend is downloading a free calligraphy-like font and printing it with a printer.

There's no need to gather materials, and you can easily create it in just about 5 minutes.

However, many "brush fonts" that resemble calligraphy require payment for download.

Even free downloads often require personal information, or they might have a limited selection of kanji characters.

I was unable to find a site where I could easily download it for free, so I used a font that looked as much like calligraphy as possible.

Ideally, I wanted a font that had a more handwritten feel...

Do You Know About "Web Calligraphy"??

However, there's actually a service that allows you to easily prepare shooting items without having to search for free brush fonts!

That service is called "Web Calligraphy." You simply type in the text, and it instantly reproduces it in brush style.

And it's completely free, with no registration required.

➡ Check out Web Calligraphy here＊

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Here's What the Shooting Items Created with "Web Calligraphy" Look Like ♡

The two calligraphy pieces on the left are printed using "Web Calligraphy" and feature the names of the bride and groom.

They look as if they were written by someone skilled in calligraphy, to the point where you can't tell they were printed! ♡

I Created Pre-wedding Items Using "Web Calligraphy" ♩

With "Web Calligraphy," you can choose not just regular calligraphy paper but also vertical and horizontal paper.

The classic "We Got Married" turns out looking like this!＊

Since it’s horizontal, it’s perfect for the two of us to hold it at the ends and take a picture together.

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"Husband" and "Wife" are also classic calligraphy shots ♩

If you create them with "Web Calligraphy," the characters have a dignified look that's different from other fonts.

You could even cut out the printed pieces in a circle, attach them to cardboard, and make photo props! ♡

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You can also easily create a trendy "Started Cold Chinese Noodles" style calligraphy shot ♡

The background of "Web Calligraphy" has a paper-like color. Therefore, it looks like calligraphy even when printed on plain white paper! ♩

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"Web Calligraphy" is a Must-Use Tool!＊

I introduced "Web Calligraphy," a service that allows you to prepare shooting items for calligraphy with ease.

There is also a smartphone app, so brides without a computer can use it! ♡ You can easily prepare it with a smartphone and a convenience store printer!＊

Brides who want to capture a calligraphy shot in traditional attire, definitely give it a try! ♡

➡ Check out Web Calligraphy here＊

➡ Download the "Web Calligraphy" app for iPhone here＊

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