Ideas for a photo shoot
Photo in bed
The first rays of the sun, slightly opened eyelids... A new day begins, the most important in the life of a young girl.
Boudoir
A few photos of me still lying in bed, bare legs lightly touching the floor and a fleeting smile at my reflection in the mirror. This is the most seductive stage of a photo shoot, where it is important to catch the fine line between outright flirting and innocent coquetry.
Breakfast
Excitement takes your breath away, and you have no appetite at all. Therefore, fruits and croissants will most likely remain untouched, but will diversify the delicate color scheme with a bright splash.
Photo with a glass or mug of tea
But a glass of orange juice, a cup of tea or even a glass of champagne in the hands of the bride is what the photographer needs to take a few more wonderful shots.
Hello! I'm Kolya Yakubovsky. I photograph weddings in Moscow in a reportage style.
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Image details
Before the real fuss begins, you can pay attention to individual elements of the wedding image and attributes of the celebration.
Wedding rings and engagement ring
Your loved one chose it with trepidation and excitement - a beautiful engagement ring on the bride’s thin finger deserves several shots. So are the pair of wedding rings on the dressing table, still waiting in the wings.
Invitation, program and other elements
Every touch shapes the overall atmosphere of the holiday. And hand-filled invitations, as a tribute to the older generation, and ribbons on wedding bonbonnieres exactly matching the bride’s belt.
Photos of wedding shoes
Waiting in the wings on the floor or dressing table, in your hands and, of course, on your slender legs.
Garter
Dressing her is a very touching, but also intimate process. And the decision whether or not to allow the photographer to capture this moment can only be made by you! It's okay if something is left behind the scenes.
Dress waiting for the bride
A wedding dress waiting in the wings on a hanger or laid out on a bed is a familiar shot. Nevertheless, it emphasizes the solemnity of the event in the best possible way.
Photo with a dress in hands
Hug, close your eyes - very soon you will have to say a firm “Yes!” Spin around with your dress in an embrace, anticipating the beauty of the moment.
A photo that conveys your mood
Oh, what a fireworks display of emotions you are experiencing right now! Exciting anticipation and sincere delight, anticipation of happiness and sadness for the passing of freedom. Don't be shy about your feelings, forget about the lens!
Bride's preparations
Snow-white lace, flowing fabrics, delicate accessories - every detail of the wardrobe matters. Step by step you open up like a luxurious flower, approaching the most important ceremony in your life.
The process of putting on a wedding dress
Mom, friends - you can’t handle this alone, because you need to straighten the train, straighten every fold, tighten the corset securely.
Applying makeup
No, you don’t need to record the entire process from start to finish. A few final frames are enough.
Hairstyle close up
A close-up slightly from above from the back and half-turned is what is needed to show the beauty of the hairstyle.
Applying perfume
Looking in the mirror
And now you are ready! Your reflection in the mirror is confused, but happy. You will never see yourself like this again.
Full length photo
This is your moment of triumph! Smile, spin, flirt with the lens to show all the beauty of the dress and the charm of a chiseled girl’s figure.
Close-up portrait
And not just one, but as many as possible! So as not to miss a single shade of emotions that are now raging in the soul. A happy look straight into the camera and thoughtful into the distance, playful in a half-turn and gentle, with his head down.
Veil
Even the most daring girl becomes shy when her head is covered with this accessory. And the shots through the delicate haze of the veil always turn out exceptionally well.
Photo with a bouquet
The flowers must be photographed separately while the fairy friends are working their magic on the bride’s image. Well, now you can pick up the bouquet, inhale the aroma of flowers and close your eyes from the happiness overwhelming your soul.
Photo with a pet
A cute little fluffy ball - he was there when you ran to dates with sparkling eyes, when you cried from bitter disappointments. And today, on such a happy day, he, of course, should be nearby.
Photo with mom
She’s been there since the morning, and she’s certainly no less worried. The photographer had already captured her hands as her mother helped her put on the dress. But it would be wrong to leave behind the scenes your hugs, short conversations and glances at each other filled with love.
Hello! I'm Kolya Yakubovsky. I photograph weddings in Moscow in a reportage style.
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Photo with dad
Strong, courageous, he hides his eyes so as not to reveal his excitement. Hug him, and the photographer will capture the latest instructions from your wisest advisor.
Photos with friends
They help you get dressed, laugh at a good joke and open a bottle of champagne. Emotional, bright, lively - such emotions should definitely be in a wedding photo album.
Waiting for the groom
Well, that’s all, my future husband will arrive very soon. You can wait for him, sitting in your favorite chair, standing on the balcony or by the window.
Organization of training camps
The collection procedure must be planned in advance. If you want, you can even create a detailed schedule and hang it in a prominent place so that you can refer to it at any time. Timing plays a very important role in this process.
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Remember that it will take you at least three hours to do your hair and makeup, so you need to invite specialists as early as possible. If you invite professionals to your home, explain to them in advance how to get to your home. It would be even better if someone met your stylist and showed him to the apartment.
Call your stylist or makeup artist early in the morning to make sure that everything is in order and that there are no unforeseen situations like a traffic jam with a professional. And if it does happen, you will have time to come up with something and save the situation.
For hair and makeup, it's best to choose the largest room with plenty of natural light. Don't invite many guests this morning, because crowded relatives will distract the hairdresser and makeup artist from their work.
If the presence of loved ones is important to you, give everyone instructions or appoint someone who will manage the preparations while you are busy. This way you can avoid chaos and turmoil.
Locations for a photo shoot
Of course, the most logical option is to conduct a morning photo session at home. A familiar environment will allow the shyest girl to relax. And having everything you need at hand will minimize the possibility of unplanned situations.
Alas, photographers think differently! Unfortunately, most apartments have too little space and light to conduct a full-fledged shoot. And there are usually too many personal things that are familiar to us in the frame. Therefore, in order to avoid cosmetic repairs at worst, or rearrangement of furniture at best, it is worth looking for other location options.
For example, the studio will certainly have a lot of space and light, and the background will be thought out to the smallest detail. If you want more comfort, a spacious hotel room will do. It’s good to come here with a photographer a few days before the upcoming shoot so that the professional can evaluate the upcoming place of work.
It’s great if there is a park or square near the main location. Outdoor shots in soft morning light always turn out well. But studios and hotel rooms have an obvious disadvantage: here the bride will have to bring not only a support group, but also a lot of personal belongings.
Forgetting something amid excitement costs nothing. Therefore, try to mentally prepare for such surprises in advance, and treat them philosophically! A little advice: to avoid force majeure, leave a good margin of time. It is better to spend more time waiting for the festive ceremony than to interrupt the morning photo session in the middle or be late to the wedding palace.
Features of shooting the bride's morning
The price of the photographer's services includes magazine retouching of at least 30 photographs. With the help of deep processing, we will remove skin defects, emphasize the figure and the beauty of the outfit. The bride will look perfect, as befits a real prom queen. As a bonus, we will print at least 20 photos.
We accept payment after the end of the photo shoot, either by card or in cash. We will transfer the photos via cloud storage. When you order “Turnkey” bridal photography, we will record the pictures on a flash drive and give it to you. Preparation of the material takes no more than 30 days. And if urgency is important to you, we can come to an agreement.
To save time on finding a photographer for various events, use a range of photography services. We conduct professional video and photography in the registry office.
We organize inexpensive shooting in the Love Story style or wedding video and photography. Book a photo session for yourself or give them to your loved ones as a gift.
Accessories
Popular wedding accessories usually include the bride's jewelry, a ring box, invitations, or a pair of wedding shoes. But it can also be diversified if you approach the selection of parts outside the box. An interesting solution could be details that reflect the character and hobbies of both lovers. For example, if you love to draw or write poetry, then an easel with paints or handwritten letters with wedding vows and a feather will harmoniously complement your morning shooting.
Photographer: Liliya Gorlanova
Cloth
Today, it is not at all necessary to spend the bride’s morning exclusively in a wedding dress. The organizer shared with us that most often girls choose a separate morning outfit. For those who want to spend the morning with their girlfriends, pleasant to the touch pajamas or dressing gowns are perfect. Lace lingerie or a silk dress is the choice of romantic and elegant brides.
Photographers: Igor Gerasimchuk, Liliya Gorlanova
Light
An unobvious, but obligatory detail of the bride’s morning is the right light. You can choose the most luxurious presidential suite, but if there is not enough light in it, then the shooting is unlikely to turn out romantic and tender.
Liliya Gorlanova:
“When a couple wants to escape from the hustle and bustle of home and spend the pre-wedding night at a hotel, we give a recommendation in advance when choosing a room with good and favorable light. It is important to take into account the number of floors and the presence of buildings nearby. The same applies to other locations: photo studios, country houses or open areas.”
Photographer: Liliya Gorlanova
