Photoshoots: The Changing Landscape of PreNup
After an exhausting day, I’ve decided to have a quick stroll around my place when I’ve come across a couple who’s busy with their pre-nuptial photoshoot. I’m in awe upon seeing how unique and pure the theme they have. Usually you’ll see lovers being sweet and clingy, however this one chose to do something enjoyable and fun. The two are just simply drinking their favorite beer while being hilarious with each other. That’s probably one of the most genuine acts I’ve ever encountered. I realized that a perfect way to ace a prenup is by showing your real behavior and personality. This is also to remove any awkwardness in the scene and to avoid it emerging as something scripted or planned.
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Over the years, it has become a trend for soon to be married to do prenup. Some are adventurous while the others prefer to be laidback and just chill. There are even times that they will go for an extra mile and do it in their favorite destinations abroad. But, is it really a must for couples to have it?
As we continuously live in the digital age where almost everything on the internet gets trendy, social media is the most powerful of them all. We are all excited in announcing our engagement with our partner, we tend to share such memorable events to our friends and family. No doubt, it will definitely receive lots of reactions and congratulatory messages. But, that simple way of flaunting online is slowly becoming a thing of the past. Prenup photos are changing the game of publicizing marriage invitations. Imagine the excitement of those viewing you and your partner’s photos at a memorable place or an ig worthy location, all dressed up while showing affection and passion with one another. Prenup photos and videos are also an awesome surprise gift for the wedding guests as it adds fun and entertainment during your party.
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Staying Confident During Prenup Photoshoots
Since these photoshoots ideally happen months before the wedding, this is an advantage for both the couple and wedding photographers. It gives you the chance to practice in front of the camera and know what your good angles are. Whether you’re camera shy or not, your prenup organizers and photographers will surely help you work around that. At first it may be awkward for you, but you’ll get more comfortable as you progress. Experiencing it first hand will help you stay calm especially on your wedding day (there’ll surely be more than 2 cameras sitting in front of you). Who knows, maybe you’ll discover the most flattering angle of you that you could ever imagine.
Being relax during Photoshoots
Another great thing with prenup is you get to bond and enjoy such sweet moments with your partner before your big day comes. It’s an exquisite way to practice showing affection for your wedding shots to avoid ending up being uneasy and uncomfortable. But don’t worry, Photographers are working their best in making sure that the couple is cozy during the shoot.
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Things to check before the photoshoot
As simple and effortless it may seem, pre-wedding shoots are not that easy. Though you have your organizers with you to arrange everything, you still have few things to consider and pay attention to before the shoot takes place. It is important that you have enough knowledge of what you are planning to do. There’s no harm in trying to look for the upcoming photoshoot such as the location, wardrobe, and the main concept. Make sure of the theme that you would like to have and determine it depending on your ideals and preferences. Try asking yourself if you are capable of doing such concepts and if it’s easily attainable.
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Furthermore, there are still other factors you have to check on. Choosing the right time for your prenup shoot is not that easy. You still have a lot of things to consider. It’s a bit similar in arranging and preparing for your own wedding event. It is important that you will have a very flexible shooting date. Though there’s no perfect time to conduct it, still it would be better to do it at least 3 months before the wedding day to allow the photographers to edit every picture and video you have. Try picking up dates that are not within the wedding peak seasons mostly since almost all wedding suppliers are busy.
Check the weather forecast before the shoot
If you’re thinking of something that could ruin everything, that is the WEATHER. Since this is very unpredictable, it is important that the shoot won’t fall during the rainy season. If it can’t be avoided, you can try asking the supplier about the “force majeure” or an act where in any case you had to move the date, there’ll be no additional charges. It’s better to know everything first hand to be prepared. It’s also a good thing if you’ll have a plan B in mind just in case an emergency will happen.
Be mindful of your prenup budget
After booking everything like your suppliers and photographers, always be sure that you still have extra budget to cover up any additional and unexpected expenses during the photoshoot such as extra hours in the venue, additional costs for staff meals, transportation issues and or any unforeseen situations. Every penny counts, it’s better to be safe than sorry as everyone says.
Still, there is no right date for a photoshoot. As long as all of the participants are good to go, then go along with it. As long as it is not too near nor far from your big day. In fact, prenups are usually being used as the“save the date” so it’s just better to have it earlier so in any case an emergency happens, you can easily adapt with it without ruining the ideal outcome you are waiting for.
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In the end, prenup photoshoots do not need to be that extravagant and expensive. It’s enough that we get the chance to relive the most special moments we have with our partner. You really just have to do it your way. It’s not a prerequisite for a happy marriage, no one is requiring you to do it. If you have decided to do it, make it your own story. Make it last for a lifetime, just be genuinely you.
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