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What is pre-shooting? A thorough explanation of the market price, flow, and when to make a reservation!

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A pre-wedding shoot is one of the events that couples who are about to get married will visit.
However, there may be some people who have doubts such as “What do you do in the pre-shoot?”

Therefore, in this article, we will introduce the overview, market price, and flow of the pre-shoot.
If you are considering a pre-shoot from now on, please refer to it.

What is a pre-shoot?

A pre-wedding shoot is a photo shoot that takes place before the wedding.
Photos will be taken in a wedding dress, tuxedo, and kimono that you would wear at a wedding.

Some of you may be thinking, “I’m going to take pictures at the wedding, so I don’t need a pre-wedding shoot.”
However, the day of the wedding was so busy that it could turn out that the photos didn’t turn out so well later.
Therefore, it is recommended to take a pre-shoot beforehand.
ActuallyZexyAccording to the results of the survey, pre-shooting is the number one regret that I should have done at a wedding-related event.

Why do pre-shoots?

As I explained earlier, the reason for doing a pre-wedding shoot is to take a leisurely photo outside of the wedding.
However, there are other benefits to pre-shooting.

First of all, you can wear various costumes and take pictures. Especially in the case of women, if it’s a special wedding, you may want to wear various dresses and take pictures.
You may not be able to wear all the dresses you wanted to wear, as it is said that at most you will have to have your dress retouched twice at a wedding.
However, if it is a pre-shoot, you can change the dress and take various pictures.

You can also use the photos taken during the pre-wedding shoot as wedding items.
How about using a photo of the two of you for invitations, welcome boards, etc.?

How much does the pre-shoot cost?

How much does pre-shooting cost?
Generally, it is said that the market price is about 150,000 yen.

The first thing that costs money is the fee for the photographer who takes the pictures.
Next is the location fee.
In the case of a studio, of course, even for location shoots outside, there may be a charter fee depending on the location.

And then there’s the costume fee.
For women, there are various types of wedding costumes such as wedding dresses, solid white dresses, and colored dresses.
Let’s take a picture with multiple costumes that you like.
Since it is necessary to change the hair and make-up to match the costume, the hair and make-up fee will also be charged.

In addition, the data delivery fee after shooting is also required.
In total, you will need about 150,000 yen, or about 500,000 yen if there are more.

Precautions regarding pre-shoot costs

Regarding the cost of pre-shooting, there are cases where it is included in the plan depending on the contractor you request, and there are cases where it is not included, so there are things to be aware of.

・Dressing fee
・Accessories
・Additional cost depending on the number of shots
・Carry-on cost
・Other optional expenses

The above fees tend to be extra charges, so be sure to check in advance.

What to decide for the pre-shoot

Before taking a pre-shoot, it is necessary to decide “when”, “where”, “what to wear” and “who”.
Here, we will introduce how to decide each.

When

Pre-shoot dates vary from couple to couple and don’t necessarily have to be before the wedding.
When you are busy before the wedding ceremony, it is also good to shoot slowly after the wedding ceremony ◎
In addition, you can freely choose to shoot according to the anniversary or the desired season.
Recommended seasons are spring and autumn.
In spring, you can take pictures with cherry blossoms, and in autumn, you can take pictures with autumn leaves, so you can take more beautiful pictures.

Where

Decide where you want to shoot, such as wedding ceremony halls, chapels, shrines, and other major spots, as well as places of memories for the two of you.
Recently, more and more couples are going to resorts to take pictures with the blue sea and white sand beaches.

What to wear

Decide what kind of outfit you want to wear.
As I explained earlier, it is also recommended to wear a dress or kimono that you could not wear on the day of the wedding in the pre-shoot.
At the same time, consider what kind of pose you would like to take in the photo.

To whom

There are many photographers who do pre-shoots, so it is best to find a photographer or a company that you like, such as the atmosphere and friendliness of the photos.
If there are couples around you who have taken pre-wedding photos, one way is to ask them for a recommended photographer.

What is the process and how long does it take on the day of the pre-shoot?

So, what kind of schedule will you go on the day of the pre-shoot?
I will explain the general flow of pre-shooting and the required time.

Entering the studio

Head to the pre-arranged studio.
Plain clothes are OK when entering the studio.
First of all, let’s check the flow of the day again.

Getting dressed

Hair makeup and dressing will be done, and you will be dressed.
If you change clothes for a photo shoot, it takes time to get dressed each time.
It usually takes about 30 minutes to 1 hour.

Photograph

Shoot while dividing by the shooting time or the number of shots.
If there is a location shoot, we will move by car or taxi and shoot.
About 30 minutes to 1 hour is a guideline for one costume.
The whole shoot takes about 3-5 hours.

Photo selection

After the shooting is over, we will select the photos.
While checking on the monitor, we select multiple cuts that we like, adjust the brightness, etc., and deliver the data at a later date.
Photo selection usually takes about 30 minutes to 1 hour.

It takes about 4 to 6 hours to do all the above steps.
On the day of the pre-shoot, it is a good idea to leave as much space as possible in your schedule so that you have time to spare.

When do I need to make a reservation for a pre-shoot?

In order to take a pre-shoot, you need to make a reservation for the studio first.
How far in advance should reservations be made?

First of all, it is better to make a reservation at least 2-3 months in advance, considering which studio to take photos in, and considering the actual meetings and contracts.
In general, many couples spend one month choosing a studio, and another month for meetings, preliminary inspections, and preparations.
However, if you are considering a pre-shoot at a popular studio or spot, please be aware that you may need to make a reservation about six months in advance.

You can take as many pre-shoots as you like!

Pre-shooting is not a one-shot production.
If you are not satisfied with just one pre-shoot, you can take multiple shots and pursue it until you get the one you like. Also, since it is difficult to take all the photos in one day, you can divide the date of shooting in the dress and the date of shooting in kimono in advance.

If it’s a special pre-shoot, why not enjoy it as much as you can and take a picture that you’re satisfied with?

Summary

A pre-wedding shoot is to take only pictures so that you don’t have any memories of the wedding.
There are many things that can only be done with a pre-wedding shoot, such as wearing a dress or tuxedo that you couldn’t wear at a wedding, trying on a kimono, or taking open-minded photos at a resort.
In order to keep the memories of the two of you firmly, why not take a pre-photoshoot?

Also, if you want to convey your feelings to your partner with the best proposal before the pre-shoot, please contact us at How to Propose.
At How to Propose, a professional concierge provides total support from proposal planning to the flow of the day.