6 Smart Tips to Look Your Best in Your Pre-Wedding Photoshoot

Since most people take pre-wedding photoshoots only once in their lives, you would want the results to be perfect.

Aside from choosing a professional photographer with substantial experience to handle your pre-wedding photoshoot in Singapore, it’s important, on your end, to do your own pre-photoshoot prep to make sure you look your best.

After all, a stressed couple is an unhappy couple and you would want to capture only romantic times when you start your pre-wedding photoshoot.

We have listed 6 smart preparatory measures you can take to ensure that you look your best in your pictures. Read on to view them!

1. Choose Matte Makeup

While glass skin might be the in-thing in several parts of Asia, you wouldn’t want to look greasy in your pictures, especially if you opt for an outdoor pre-wedding photoshoot (Singapore’s weather can be extremely temperamental at times). You would want to avoid looking like a sticky mess.

With that in mind, try to use matte makeup instead.  

Avoid applying too much glittery eyeshadow, highlighters and face oil before your pre-wedding photoshoot. Also, refrain from using cream blushers and compact powder as they could look cakey on camera. Use an oil-control primer as well as a mattifying loose powder to lock all your makeup in. Finish with a mattifying spray and you are good to go.

If you are going to engage a professional makeup artist to do your makeup that day, inform her that you want to go matte.

2. Dress in Colours that Complement Your Skin Tone

Some people look great in certain colours, whereas others may not look the same.

Any model or designer would tell you that donning colours that clash with your skin tone is a big no-no. It’s important to be aware of your skin tone as well as what colours flatter and clash with your skin.  

If you have warm skin tones, choose warmer colours like red, peach, amber and gold as well as “warmer” versions of cool colours like olive and moss.

On the other hand, if you have cool skin, opt for shades like rose, lavender and blue.

Then again, the rules aren’t set in stone. As long as you feel confident in the way you look, you will kill it in your pre-wedding photoshoot!

3. Bring along a couple of outfits

You wouldn’t want all your pictures to look the same, so feel free to jazz them up by bringing along a couple of different outfits.

Feel free to switch outfits when moving from location to location.

Tip: make your pre-wedding photoshoot even livelier by incorporating some props at various locations!

4. Communicate with Your Photographer

Communication is the foundation of all successful relationships and partnerships. Similarly, in order for you to have an excellent pre-wedding photoshoot with all the shots you want, it is important that you articulate this to your photographer.

Your photographer should have enough expert knowledge to provide some timely advice based on the types of shots you want to take. Just make sure you communicate your intentions clearly and comprehensively for a win-win pre-wedding photoshoot.

5. Plan Ahead

“Failing to plan is planning to fail.” – Alan Lakein

What types of poses do you want to have?

If you are going to have an outdoor pre-wedding photoshoot, do you have a wet weather plan?

Do you have a photoshoot theme? 

Before the pre-wedding photoshoot commences, having backup plans and a rough idea of what types of pictures you want is a great way to avoid wasting time. Having a clear direction can help you capture stellar pictures

6. Calm Your Nerves Before the Shoot

Whether you are someone who wears your heart on your sleeve or not, you would want to look relaxed and blissful in your pictures.

Even if it is your first time having a photoshoot, try to be calm and relaxed. You wouldn’t want to look stressed out in your wedding pictures!

Getting romantic pictures is no easy task and it’s highly tantamount to choose a skilful and competent photographer. We might be able to help. Click here to find out more.

5 Must-Take Wedding Shots on the Actual Day of Your Wedding in Singapore

The big day is finally arriving!

After all the hard work and effort that went into planning, you would want to capture those golden moments on the actual day of your wedding so that you can look back and reminisce even when you are old and grey. 

But what exactly are those golden moments?  

While you may hire a professional photographer to handle most of the photo-taking during the actual day of your wedding, it’s important to give your photographer ample direction. This way, you can rest assured that you get all the key highlights of the actual day of your wedding.  

We have rounded up some of the must-capture shots on one’s wedding day. Make sure you get your photographer to snap a picture or two of these key features as a memento from your special day.

1. Bridal Party

Most couples focus mainly on the family and newly-married couple on the actual day of their wedding, but the bridal party shouldn’t be forgotten.

The bridal party (or wedding party) will involve a group of people appointed by you and your partner who will have various roles and responsibilities on the actual day of your wedding. It includes the following peoples:

·       Maid of honour

·       Bridesmaids

·       Groomsmen

·       Ushers

·       Bride’s family

·       Groom’s family

·       Flower girl

·       Ring bearer

Your wedding party would be quite involved in the wedding planning process and you would definitely want to capture a group shot or two with them! 

2. Candid Pictures

Posing for pictures might seem too unnatural. When you look back on your big day, you would want to view your guests have a ball of a time without having to line them up in front of a camera. Candid wedding photography is popular because it captures the emotions of the couple and guests. After all, organic and natural facial expressions are the most charming.

3. Natural Lit Pictures

You don’t need to be a professional photographer to understand why natural light is always preferred over artificial light. Natural lighting is a lot softer and flattering. It can also give the illusion of smoother skills as natural light would be able to smoothen imperfections on the skin.

Instead of having all your pictures taken indoors on the actual day of your wedding, get your photographer in Singapore to take some outdoor pictures with natural lighting.

4. Wedding Floral Decorations

Ah, who could forget about your whimsical and elegant wedding floral decorations?

Flowers have a natural way of bringing sophistication and glamour to any venue. When you look back on the best moments on the actual day of your wedding, you would want to recall the gorgeous ornaments that beautified your wedding venue.

Instruct your wedding photographer to capture the floral décor and bridal bouquet as you would definitely want to remember how lovely your wedding venue looked.

5. Wedding prep

Most guests would not know what happens behind-the-scenes.

There is a lot that takes places before the actual wedding: hair & makeup, self-care, putting on the wedding gown and much more!

Even though wedding prep might not be the most fun part of the wedding, it would definitely be something you can look back on and laugh at as you soak in nostalgia.  

Get your photographer to snap some shots of the bride and groom getting ready and the bridal party helping out.

Competence and Experience are Everything

Having an idea of what you want your actual day wedding pictures to look like is one thing, getting them to look picturesque and insta-worthy is another.

Why not have a reliable photographer to do the heavy lifting for you?  

That’s where we come in. Our photographers provide actual day wedding photography in Singapore, click here to find out more.

4 Breath-taking Overseas Destinations for an Outdoor Pre-Wedding Photoshoot

While Singapore may have countless gorgeous locations to have a pre-wedding photoshoot, there is something about taking your story overseas that adds a little more adventure and thrill to your regular pre-wedding photoshoot.

We had the privilege of helping various couples document their love story overseas. During our journeys, we had the opportunity to view countless stunning sceneries overseas.

Here are 4 of our favourite destinations for the perfect pre-wedding photoshoot.

New Zealand

If you were a fan of the Lord of the Rings trilogy, The Hobbit and the Chronicles of Narnia, then you are going to love the natural sceneries in New Zealand.

With vast land, snow-capped mountains in winter, exquisite lavender and jaw-dropping blue lakes during lakes, warm autumn foliage and even cherry blossoms in spring, New Zealand is an excellent place for a pre-wedding photoshoot with a remarkable natural backdrop.

Whether you want a nature, beach or sunset pre-wedding photoshoot, New Zealand has various popular locations for you to choose from. Here are 4 of our favourites:

·       Lake Tekapo for a Nature-themed photoshoot

·       Hobbit movie set at Matamata for Hobbit-inspired pictures

·       Matarangi Beach for a beach-themed photoshoot

·       Wanaka for natural sceneries with mountains in the background

Japan

Not only is the land of the rising sun a popular tourist destination with loads of natural sceneries, but it also has numerous romantic areas for the perfect overseas pre-wedding photoshoot.  

Japan has locations for a pre-wedding photoshoot all-year round. You could opt for a Kimono-themed photoshoot with Japanese palaces and gardens or even a nature-themed pre-wedding photoshoot with gorgeous flora and fauna in the background.

If you want to get a bit more creative with your pictures, you could pay attention to the Japanese seasons. Here are the best places to have your pre-wedding photoshoot for each season:

·       Spring: Arashiyama Bamboo Forest

·       Summer: Okinawa beaches

·       Autumn: Shosei-en Garden, Kyoto

·       Winter: Shirakawa-Go Village

Alternatively, you could head to Tokyo DisneySea or Tokyo Disneyland for a Disney-themed photoshoot to relive your childhood!

Slovenia

Go beyond the borders of Asia-Pacific to Slovenia for a European-themed pre-wedding photoshoot and be marvelled by the beauty of nature in this amazing country. Located in central Europe, Slovenia is best known for its mountainous sceneries and Venetian-style coastlines.

The unique thing about shooting an outdoor pre-wedding photoshoot of Slovenia is its abundance of earthly elements that complement its baroque architecture.

Here are some interesting locations in Slovenia to have your overseas pre-wedding photoshoot:

·       Lake Bled for a nature-themed photoshoot

·       Bled Castle for a Victorian-style shoot

·       Predjama Castle for a picturesque photoshoot inspired by Game of Thrones

·       Solkan Bridge for a backdrop of the breath-taking Soca river

Bali

One of the top overseas destinations in Southeast Asia for couples, the tropical island of Bali is known for its natural scenarios and laid-back beaches. From waterfalls, beaches, temples as well as other natural hidden gems, Bali is a great destination for a romantic photoshoot for both dusk and dawn.

If you intend to head to Bali for your pre-wedding photoshoot, we recommend that you take advantage of the vast land by having an outdoor photoshoot.  

Bali might just be an island but there are various hotspots for an overseas pre-wedding photoshoot. Here are 3 of our favourites:

·       Get an epic view of the sunrise at Mount Batur

·       Enjoy a romantic wonderland at Ayana Resort and Spa

·       Enjoy a natural waterfall in the background at Tukad Cepung Waterfall

·       Soak in the rich Balinese culture at Pura Luhur Lempuyang

Did you know that our photographer has a wide portfolio of overseas pre-wedding photoshoots? Check it out his portfolio here.