Engagement Photo

What is an engagement photo? Introducing the difference and charm from the pre-shoot

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Engagement photo shoot with the sea of Okinawa in the background

When getting married, many people want to take a picture with their partner and keep it as a memory.
Here, we recommend engagement photos, which have become popular recently.
In this article, we will explain the outline of the engagement photo, the difference from the pre-shoot, and the Q & A about the engagement photo.

What are the most popular engagement photos?

What are popular engagement photos? What is the difference between a pre-shoot and a wedding photo?

There are various types of photos taken at the time of marriage, but among them, engagement photos have been attracting attention recently.
Engagement photos are photos taken during the engagement period, and are characterized by capturing memories of the couple in casual clothes.

After a successful proposal, various preparations such as greetings to both families and securing a wedding venue are necessary until marriage. Engagement photos have recently become popular as they allow the couple to capture their pre-wedding lives during this period.

Differences from wedding photos and pre-wedding photos

Differences between engagement photos, pre-shoots, and wedding photos

So, what is the difference between wedding photos, pre-shoots, and engagement photos?
Here, I will explain the difference between both and engagement photos.

What is wedding photography?

Wedding photography is all photography related to marriage.
It is characterized by actually wearing wedding dresses and tuxedos at wedding venues.
We will take pictures of the two of you in full dress that you can’t leave alone on the day of the wedding.

Engagement photos, on the other hand, are taken before the wedding, in plain clothes, and at places you often go on a daily basis.
Compared to wedding photos, there is a difference in that you can leave a relaxed photo of the two of you.

What is pre-shooting?

A pre-wedding shoot is a commemorative photo taken prior to the wedding.
We often shoot with a wedding dress and tuxedo, or a kimono, and sometimes we dare to take a pre-shoot in a different outfit than the day of the wedding.

As with wedding photos, the outfits and location are different from engagement photos.
Conversely, you can think of a wedding photo and a pre-shoot as being almost the same thing.

What is the appeal of engagement photos?

Engagement photo shoot with the sea of Okinawa in the background on a sunny day

Unlike wedding photos and pre-shoots, engagement photos are characterized by the fact that the two of you can freely decide everything, such as clothes, location, and production.
Therefore, engagement photos have the advantage of being able to preserve the memories of the couple’s marriage in a more natural state.

If you leave a picture of how the two of you have been dating and how you got married, you can look back on your memories even after you get married.

Engagement photo Q&A

Date-style holding hands shot

Although it’s up to you, many of you may have questions about engagement photos, such as what to wear, where to take the photo, and how much it will cost.
So, here are some Q&A’s about engagement photos.

Q1.Where to take engagement photos

A1.Engagement photos are often taken in everyday places such as your home, the place where you met, or a park.
In addition, there are cases where you choose a place with beautiful scenery to shoot, or shoot at a travel destination.

You can choose a place according to your memories and preferences, such as the place you often go on a date, or if you like the sea, you can use the sea as a background.
It’s best to find a place where you can relax, not be too nervous, and have the usual atmosphere of the two of you.

Q2.What is the outfit for the engagement photo?

A2.When taking engagement photos, you don’t have to buy or rent clothes for the photos.
If you take a picture of them in their usual clothes, you will be able to get a better picture of the two of them.
A similar look is recommended to make the relationship between the two look more friendly.
Wear clothes from the same brand, and match colors and materials to show how close you are.

If you want to look good in your photos, we recommend wearing white-based clothing or a simple T-shirt and denim.
It brightens the complexion without being affected by the background.

It’s also nice to recreate important memories of the couple, such as the clothes they wore on their first date or the clothes they proposed to, and keep them as engagement photos.

Q3.What is the market price for engagement photos?

A3.The cost of taking an engagement photo is said to be around 40,000 to 70,000 yen.
Prices vary depending on how long the shoot takes.
The breakdown is as follows.

・Professional photographer shooting request fee (1 hour to 2 hours)
・Business trip fee
・Delivery data fee

In addition to this, it costs money necessary for costumes, locations, hair and makeup, etc.
There are multiple sites that collect photographers who will take engagement photos, and the general flow is to arrange them there.

Q4.How about the pose in the engagement photo?

A4. The nice thing about the engagement photo is that you can choose your own pose.
Rather than facing the front in a formal atmosphere, it is recommended to take natural poses such as talking and laughing together.

Other than that, you can also take a photo that conveys your energy, such as when you jump.
If you can’t decide, ask your photographer for a recommended composition.

3 engagement photo ideas

engagement photo ideas

Here are some recommended composition ideas to make your engagement photos more stylish.

1.While filling out the marriage registration

Marriage registration is important for couples to become husband and wife.
Why don’t you leave a picture of the scene where you fill out such a marriage registration?
If you take pictures of the moment when you submit your marriage registration, which is as important as the wedding ceremony, you can always remember the process and the moment when you actually became a couple.

2.With pets

If you have a pet that you keep together now, why not take a picture with your pet?
By including your pet in the photo, you should be able to capture a more natural atmosphere between the two of you.
Engagement photos with pets are one of the common compositions, so please try it.

3.In Silhouette

For couples who are not good at taking pictures, we recommend taking silhouette photos.
You should be able to shoot silhouette photos using backlight without being embarrassed because your face is not clearly visible.
Also, silhouette photos are a nice point that can also produce fashion.
It is also recommended to decorate your home after marriage.

Engagement photos can also be used for weddings

Engagement photos to help you prepare for your wedding

If you think, “Even if you take engagement photos, it’s a waste to just display them at home…”, how about using them for your wedding ceremony?
Engagement photos should help you create a one-of-a-kind wedding, such as a welcome board and a movie that plays during the reception.

You can also use engagement photos in invitations and guestbooks.
A wedding ceremony should be more special with a different production.

Summary

Engagement photos are photos taken during the engagement period after a successful proposal.
You can capture the daily scenes of the two in photos and leave memories of the process leading up to the wedding. It can also be used for weddings, so why not try it?

If you want to make a successful proposal first before the engagement photo, please consult How to Propose, which has led many proposals to success.
Proposal professionals will propose and support the most suitable proposal.