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January 10, 20219899
Most brides and grooms want to celebrate the holiday in the warm season, because in the summer there are more variations for the wedding banquet, theme of the celebration, registration locations, daylight hours last longer and there is a greater choice of places for a wedding walk.
I agree that when planning a wedding, especially in the warm season, the bride and groom most often imagine a walk in some picturesque location, but, as mentioned above, the weather increasingly brings surprises.
Reasonable questions arise: “What to do if it is predicted to rain on your wedding day? Cold or extreme heat?”, yes, yes, after all, in 35 degree heat, walking down the street in a wedding dress is such a pleasure. As you understand, the advantages of wedding photography in a studio are difficult to overestimate.
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Beautiful places for a wedding photo shoot in the city
In addition to filming in the studio, a wedding photo shoot can be held in other interesting places in Moscow. Here are just a few of them.
Apartments in Moscow City
Do you want all of Moscow to be at your feet on your wedding day? Rent an apartment for a business photo shoot. Four rooms with panoramic views are located in the Moscow Tower on the 63rd floor. The apartments are decorated with balloons and rose petals. Here you will be offered a glass of sparkling champagne, and romantic music will be in the background.
Rental cost is from 3900 to 6900 rubles per hour (depending on the time of day and day of the week). The services of a professional photographer and 30-40 processed images are included in the price.
Secret balcony for two
If you are looking for unusual places in Moscow where you can arrange a wedding photo shoot for two, pay attention to this location. A small secret balcony is located on the roof of one of the houses on Nikolskaya Street. From here you have a stunning view of the center of the Russian capital: you can even see the towers of the Moscow Kremlin. Spend some time alone, stopping the wedding bustle. After the photographer takes a few striking shots, you can go to another beautiful place and continue shooting.
City parks
A walk through one of the Moscow parks is a classic and win-win option for a wedding photo shoot in good weather. You can go to Khodynskoye Field with its hilly landscape and panoramic swings. Or take a few shots near Novodevichy Pond against the backdrop of weeping willows, the crowns of which descend into the water. In Neskuchny Garden there are locations with thickets of ferns and tall pine trees, in Zaryadye there are secluded corners with views of St. Basil's Cathedral. Consult a photographer - a true professional will know the best places for your photos.
Studio photo shoot: keys to success
Wedding photos in the studio turn out successful regardless of the season. You don't need to pray that there will be no rain/heat/hail on your wedding day. And you don’t need to waste your nerves checking weather forecasts on all existing sites. It's always comfortable in the studio. Here they will open the window if you feel stuffy, and close it if you start to freeze. You won’t be afraid of getting your dress dirty, which is especially important for chic models with a train. After all, even if you go around the puddles, a couple of steps on the asphalt (and even more so on the grass) - and the plume will collect dust, earth, twigs and leaves.
If you are selecting places for a wedding photo shoot, and all your friends have already taken photos in “delicious” locations in the city, then photo studios will be a saving option for you. Modern studios are equipped with interesting decorations that you are unlikely to find anywhere else and, even more so, are unlikely to create yourself. The wedding portal Svadebka.ws recommends making sure that the photo studio has at least several rooms with different decor so that the shots are as diverse as possible.
Working in a photo studio assumes that the bride and groom are quietly photographed against approximately the same background. This makes for good staged photos. You don't have to circle around the park looking for a good angle. The photographer himself will suggest successful poses. As a result, such works are good for a wedding album, for showing to friends and family, and for framing.
The photographer knows the place where he works. Studio photography is one hundred percent the result of the artist’s idea. In a photo studio, a specialist has all the necessary equipment at hand, from a variety of lenses to additional light sources. By using them professionally, an artist can create real visual masterpieces. And in terms of cost, the services of a wedding photographer will be more affordable.
The bride and groom have everything under control. Need a lip gloss update? Please! Has a flower come out of your hair? Let's fix it now! Re-tie your tie? Easily! And you don’t even have to look for friends who will agree to tag along on your heels to carry a “wedding first aid kit” with threads/scissors/cosmetics/mobile phones and other important things.
Wedding photo sessions can be done on any day if they are planned in a studio. You can choose a date before or after your wedding day. And everything will go smoothly and calmly. While you don't have to deal with hungry guests waiting for the reception to begin, you should set aside a few hours for the shoot. The photographer may need time to change the light, analyze and choose the best angle. The artist also needs time to think through ideas for a wedding photo shoot. And you may need to change clothes and prepare props.
If the photographer working with you has never been to the chosen studio, ask him to visit the shooting location in advance. A photo shoot will only be successful if the photographer can clarify all technical issues, study the photo environment and think through creative details in advance. Wedding photo shoots are a time when the human element is crucial, even if you are delighted with the original studio decor.
Wedding photography in a studio also has its disadvantages. Here you will not be able to take photos with guests, because... you will be limited by the size of the room (allow time for a photo shoot during the banquet). Although the locations are beautiful, the background will remain virtually unchanged. This means you need to learn how to pose. The studio assumes static photos, so you have to use your imagination to give the frame dynamics.
How to prepare for a photo shoot that will take place in the studio:
- Review and practice good poses for couple photos at home.
- Schedule your shoot before or after the day of the celebration to avoid rushing.
- Set aside a few hours for the photo shoot.
- First of all, choose a good photographer. However, try to analyze from his portfolio whether his vision suits you and the location you have chosen.
- Invite the photographer to see the studio in advance.
- Prepare your props and “wedding first aid kit.”
- During the shoot, ask the photographer for advice on how to look better, how to lay out your hair and veil, etc., so that you can be satisfied with the result.
- And the main thing is a good positive mood.
Places for a wedding photo shoot in Moscow in summer
Summer is the time of year when you can realize almost any idea for a wedding photo shoot. Here are some ideas.
Banquet ship
Do you want to go on a trip with your guests on your wedding day? Rent a banquet ship and set sail along the Moscow River. The landscapes around you will be constantly changing, so you will have time to take a large number of bright shots - alone or with guests. A photo session can be arranged on the upper deck, and a banquet can be organized in the lower part. When the shooting is completed, guests can be invited to the open deck and have a barbecue or open air party.
Photo session at the airport
A private airfield is an unusual place for a love story. If on your wedding day you want to take impressive shots with airplanes in the background, go to Verkhneye Myachkovo (Ramensky district of the Moscow region). At the Condor-M flying club you can rent the entire territory of the airfield and several pieces of flying equipment for a photo shoot: Robinson helicopters, Cessna-172, Yak-52, L-29 aircraft. Rental cost: 5,000 rubles for 3 hours. To add even more romance to your holiday, rent a plane or helicopter for a short air ride. You can also take a photographer with you.
Prices for a wedding photo shoot in a studio for 2021
Mini
- Preliminary consultation
- Shooting time up to 2 hours
- About 150 frames
- All photos are being processed
- Recording on a file hosting service
8000 rub.
Submit your application
All inclusive
- Preliminary meeting and consultation
- Shooting time up to 3 hours
- About 250 frames
- All photos are being processed
- Recording on a file hosting service
- Rent a photo studio (choose from the list)
- Decor and floristry: arch, table, bouquet, boutonniere
- Stylist's work
60,000 rub.
Submit your application
Optimum
- Preliminary consultation
- Shooting time up to 3 hours
- About 250 frames
- All photos are being processed
- Recording on a file hosting service
12000 rub.
Submit your application
Wedding photography in a photo studio
Places for a wedding photo shoot in winter
Wedding photo shoots in winter can be carried out both outdoors and in closed areas. Snow-white landscapes of city parks and country estates are an excellent backdrop for your love story. But if the weather is not favorable for shooting, you can choose one of these photo studios in Moscow or other locations.
Fashionable art space on Vorobyovy Gory
The atmosphere of this loft will transport guests to a picturesque Scandinavian chalet with a fireplace and a woodpile that fills the room with a woody aroma. The minimalist, even somewhat brutal interior of the hall and antique furniture will be an excellent backdrop for a wedding photo shoot. Another advantage of this place is the huge five-meter stained glass windows that let in streams of sunlight into the photo studio. With this kind of lighting you are sure to take great shots.
Price from 1700 to 3500 ₽
- Windows 450 centimeters
- Ceilings 500 centimeters
- Site size: 60 m²
- Total capacity: 25 guests
- Seats (up to) 25 pieces
- Distance from metro: 10 minutes
- Private parking: Yes
- City parking: Yes
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Restaurant "Turandot"
For a wedding photo shoot in winter, you can rent the Turandot restaurant with palace interiors in the very center of Moscow. Filming takes place in several halls with authentic statues, marble staircases, and painted ceilings. For a photo shoot at Turandot, you will need to pre-register and purchase a certificate worth 15,000 rubles. You can spend the entire amount on dinner at the same restaurant.
Greenhouse of the Botanical Garden of Moscow State University
To go from winter to summer, organize a photo shoot in the Old Stock Greenhouse of the Main Botanical Garden of Moscow. The greenhouse is open to visitors all year round. There are many exotic plants inside that remain green even in winter. Strolling along the paths surrounded by lush greenery will give you plenty of stunning shots. No prior approval is required for a wedding photo shoot, but photography is permitted only for an additional fee. The cost depends on the number of participants:
- from 1 to 3 people (including a photographer) - 3,100 rubles per hour;
- from 4 to 10 people - 4,600 rubles per hour.
We hope that our selection of locations for a wedding photo shoot in Moscow will help you make your choice. Let every photo preserve the happiness of the special day and convey your beautiful love!
Pros of wedding photography in a studio
The main advantages of a photo shoot in the studio:
1. Independence from the vagaries of the weather
Typically, studios advise filming winter or autumn weddings. Few people mention summer weddings, although in summer there is also the possibility of a catch from the weather.
The first thing that comes to mind is, of course, rain. If you are prepared and take nice umbrellas with you, then a small blind rain will not become a strong hindrance, but rather will even add some variety to the shooting. But if it starts pouring like buckets, then you won’t be able to take many good photos.
Heat poses a slightly lesser danger. Imagine: a wonderful sunny day, not a single cloud in the sky, the thermometer reaches +30 Celsius. The groom is dressed in a suit with a shirt and jacket, and the bride is wearing a fluffy dress and veil. Since traditional wedding dresses are often made from fairly thick, non-breathable fabrics, you are guaranteed at least envy of people walking around in shorts and T-shirts. Plus, no matter what super-resistant makeup your makeup artist does for you, the risk that it will “float” due to high temperature cannot be ruled out.
By choosing a studio as the main location for your wedding photo shoot, you can do more important things without being distracted by weather forecasters. There will be one less thing to worry about.
2. An ideal place for a wedding photo shoot
The second undoubted advantage is that a photo studio is a place designed specifically for filming. The lighting here is carefully thought out, and the right light is one of the secrets of good photography. In the studio, it will be easier for the wedding photographer to control the play of light. In addition, photography will not depend on the position of the sun in the sky. For example, in the summer from 11.00 to 15.00 are the worst hours for outdoor photography. This is the time when the sun is at its zenith and creates a lot of unnecessary shadows, making people look like pandas. In a good studio you can take photographs at any convenient time.
Specific midday shadows under the eyes make people look like pandas
3. Availability of a dressing room.
Most photo studios have make-up rooms where you can put yourself in order at any time. Some provide a dressing room free of charge when you book the studio for a certain number of hours.
4. Save time.
As a rule, outdoor shooting does not take place in the same place. For a variety of shots, 2-3 places are selected, and often they are located at a decent distance from each other. As a result, instead of taking beautiful photos, you spend useful time on the road (and even worse - in traffic jams!).
When shooting in a studio, all you have to do is arrive at the appointed time. Next, you will be busy only with photography. For variety, you can rent several halls with different interiors, and they will be located within a 2-3 minute walk from each other.
5. Psychological comfort.
If you are shy about filming and posing, in the studio you will be able to avoid the gaze of passers-by and you will feel more relaxed and free.
6. Convenient location.
The number of photo studios in Samara is growing every year, and choosing an option that will be convenient to your home, registry office or restaurant will not be difficult.
Good photo studios in Samara that are suitable for a wedding photo shoot
Please note that the list is in no particular order, not from best to worst studios or vice versa.
Bright studio with panoramic windows. Additional services: costume rental, makeup and hairstyle, dressing room. The photo studio is located in the Big Ben shopping center, 10th floor, office 1005.
Wedding photo shoot at Pride studio in Samara
Photographing the bride's morning in the Pride studio in Samara
The studio has several rooms with detailed interiors. The halls are equipped with professional equipment and clothing rental is available.
Halls Loft, Gallery, Family, Light Hall, Zephyr are located at: Parkovy Lane, 5.
Versailles and Noir can be found behind the Zakhar shopping center at the address: Novo-Sadovaya street, 106 W, 3rd floor, left wing.
Interior photo studio has several rooms in different themes. Studio address: Novo-Sadovaya, 106z.
Wedding photo shoot in the interior photo studio Lofty in Samara
Wedding photography in interior studio Lofty
The studio has three rooms. Two light ones - Spring and Classic with interiors in a modern and very cozy Scandinavian style. The Attic hall is decorated in dark colors. Located at: Moskovskoe highway 4, building 9, office 817.
Spacious, bright photo studio with excellent natural light. Located at: Moskovskoe highway 4, building 9, Big Ben office center, office 909.
How to make studio shooting successful?
Studio wedding photography, as you can see, has many advantages. However, there is always a risk of getting the same type or boring shots. Take advantage of the universal tips from the Svadbaholik.ru portal that will help you make your studio photos perfect, be it a newlyweds shoot, a Love story or a wedding anniversary photo shoot:
- Choose a studio with several locations. Popular studios update locations every season, trying to make them trendy. They follow all fashion trends, creating fashionable interiors. A wedding photo shoot in one studio location will most likely be boring, so a variety of interiors is the key to a successful shoot.
- Make sure the photographer is professional. Be sure to check out his work presented in his portfolio. Communicate in person, detailing your expectations and requirements. You can choose a wedding photographer at half the price (for example, a beginner but promising) or someone you know with a good camera, but you risk getting poor-quality photos of the most important event that will not happen again. Is it worth saving?!
- Think about the poses in advance. In ordinary life, newlyweds rarely have to be photographed in a professional studio. Therefore, during wedding photography, self-confidence disappears, and future spouses are most often squeezed in front of the camera. Choose a few natural poses from the wedding selections that you like, remember how the models behave and where their gaze is directed. A professional photographer will definitely tell you how and where best to become, but a little preparation for your own confidence will not be superfluous.
Tip #6: Turn off your phone during the photo shoot
During a photo shoot, it is better if you are relaxed and nothing distracts you from the process. On their wedding day, newlyweds receive a lot of calls and not only to congratulate them. Guests call to ask something, decorators call to coordinate, etc.
This greatly distracts the couple from the filming process, sometimes even makes them nervous, and besides, we waste time, and there is very little of it.
If a coordinator is present at the wedding, it’s good, let them call him directly on all organizational issues. If there is no coordinator, ask a responsible friend to be the coordinator for the duration of the walk.
