Wedding videography and photography allow you to have the entire tale of your wedding day documented forever. But what about pre-wedding photography, when it’s just you and your partner, and you get to tell stories about who you are as a couple?
These shots are a great way for you and your photographers to bond as you meet in an informal setting and you’re not worrying about the 100 things going wrong. So, why not have a little fun and do something different!
Recreate Movie Posters
Many couples love curling up with movies and wine to unwind after a hard day’s work. And if you and your significant other are movie buffs, you can try recreating posters of your favorite local and international films. Send your photographer some examples, and you can decide together on which ones to remake and even add a little twist to them.
You can even create an ‘official’ poster for your wedding film! Talk to your photographer to make sure the title and color-grading match the theme you’re setting.
Be at Home for Your Pre-Wedding Photography
Showing a slice of life through your photos is a lovely way to capture the little moments. If you are lazy bodies who love staying at home, you can use different parts of your house for the shoot. You can be lounging on your couch, with your limbs tangled up and your favorite blanket carelessly thrown over you. You can have a book in your hand or maybe even be sipping coffee and having a conversation. After all, what is a Melbourne pre-wedding photography shoot without a little coffee in it?
If food is your love language, you can use your kitchen. Get your hands (and countertops!) dirty as you whip up your go-to recipes. Just make sure to keep it casual and candid, as you want to be as authentic and natural as possible.
Living the Fairytale Dream
When you’ve met the love of your life, every tale is a fairytale. You’re finally living the dream of marrying your Prince Charming. So, run through the castle grounds or through the forests with the wind in your hair and the trail of your dress blowing behind you. There are many locations across Victoria where you can take these shots, such as the All Saints Estate or even the Old Arts building of the University of Melbourne.
So, grab your ball gown, do up your hair, and live the enchanted dream.
Have Your Pets With You
One regret that most couples have on their wedding days is not being able to include their four-legged furry families into it. If you and your partner share similar love for your adorable pets, include them in the photos. Dress them in cute little tuxes or dresses with bows, and happily watch them steal the show.
Embracing Each Other’s Cultures
This is a fun idea for intercultural couples. It is a common belief that when you marry somebody, you marry their family and their culture. While you can have multiple events to celebrate both cultures, both bride and groom usually stick to the traditions specific to each event. However, for pre-wedding photography, they can swap their traditional outfits to show harmony and to embrace their partner’s history and roots.
Pre-wedding Photography Melbourne
If you’re looking for a pre-wedding photographer to tell the story of you and your partner, LaterStory is here for you. You can also book our packages and prices for your wedding day and let our extremely skilled and passionate team capture your forever moments. Please reach out if you have any further questions.
