The Ultimate Guide to Stylish and Cute Kimono Pre-Wedding Poses Without Using Props ♡
2018.01.16 published
Are Pre-shoot Items Essential?
Many couples choose to have a pre-wedding photo shoot in traditional attire during their wedding preparation period. Looking at the pre-wedding images of senior brides, it's common to see many handmade photo items used to take adorable wedding photos.
However, some couples may not have had the time to DIY photo props or might want to save costs as much as possible, so they might be approaching their shoots without any props.
Some may worry, “Can we take various pictures without any pre-shoot items?” or “Will it feel lonely?”
No Need for Props ♡ Beautiful Traditional Pre-shoot Pose 1: Standing Pose
A classic and standard standing shot in traditional attire. It's recommended to capture it with a dignified and formal atmosphere.
Standing shots in traditional clothing are timeless wedding photos you can look back on years and decades from now. Since it’s a traditional pose, it doesn’t fade with time.
No Need for Props ♡ Beautiful Traditional Pre-shoot Pose 2: Seiza (Kneeling)
Next is another standard pose! The seiza pose, often used for New Year’s cards, is a typical pre-wedding shot unique to traditional attire.
Many couples place initial decorations by their knees for the photo, but it looks beautiful even without them. It becomes a classic traditional pre-wedding photo!
No Need for Props ♡ Beautiful Traditional Pre-shoot Pose 4: Kiss
A romantic kiss shot is also a popular pose. If you actually press your lips together, it’s a bit awkward for DIY videos or paper items (it’s somewhat embarrassing, right?), so it’s recommended to hold hands and bring your faces close enough to almost touch. ♡
Smiling slightly with raised lips will create a gentle impression in a side profile.
A pose where the bride kisses the groom's cheek is innocent and cute. *The groom should be either crossing his arms with a confident expression or smiling widely with pure happiness! ♡
No Need for Props ♡ Beautiful Traditional Pre-shoot Pose 5: Carrying
The carrying pose is also popular during pre-wedding shoots in wedding dresses. ♡
The bride can wrap her arms around his neck while bending her knees for a cute look. *Since kimonos are very heavy, the groom may need to train for this until the pre-shoot day.
No Need for Props ♡ Beautiful Traditional Pre-shoot Pose 8: Lap Pillow
If shooting indoors or in a studio, the lap pillow pose is also recommended. If the bride caresses the groom's hair or lightly pokes his nose with her finger, it adds a playful vibe! ♡
No Need for Props ♡ Beautiful Traditional Pre-shoot Pose 9: Back View
One shot that tends to be forgotten is the back view! A back shot showcasing the patterns of the kimono and traditional hairstyle is definitely worth capturing.
If there are too many photos showing just the front or side profile, it may make the layout of the profile book's pre-shoot photo introduction page difficult.
(When all the photos are just faces, the impact upon opening the page is overwhelming...)
It can also be used in an image photo context, making it handy to have one! ♡
No Need for Props ♡ Beautiful Traditional Pre-shoot Pose 10: Proposal
The increasingly popular proposal shot. This wedding photo captures the scene of the groom kneeling and saying, "Will you marry me?" ♡
Many proposal shots involve presenting ring boxes or bouquets, but it’s perfectly fine without props! The bride can either hold the groom's hand or pose as if slipping on the ring.
No Need for Props ♡ Beautiful Traditional Pre-shoot Pose 11: Hand Detail Shot
Don’t forget to capture a hand detail shot focusing on the couple's hands! In a hand shot without props, poses like holding hands tightly or making a pinky promise are recommended.
When combined with the elegance of traditional attire, it results in a beautifully atmospheric photo.
No Need for Props ♡ Beautiful Traditional Pre-shoot Pose 12: Foot Detail Shot
Don’t forget the foot detail shots along with the hand shots! A foot shot deliberately omitting the face can create a stylish atmosphere for the photo.
If you want to keep your bridal look a secret until the ceremony day, this kind of foot shot could work beautifully as a welcome board! ♩
No Problem Without Photo Props! Enjoy Your Traditional Pre-shoot ♡
We have introduced various poses for traditional pre-shoots that can be taken without photo props.
Even without any items, each pose can lead to incredibly beautiful photos. ♡ Brides-to-be who cannot prepare pre-shoot items can approach their photo sessions with peace of mind.
For your favorite poses, it’s smooth to compile them into an instruction sheet and hand it to your photographer! ♩