Prenup shoot is one of your pre-wedding recipes that must be done. Well, your bride-to-be surely wants to tell the world how fabulous she will be on her big day right? Grooms might have this feeling that it is just an extra ceremony which is not really important (especially when you were born in the 80's) but nowadays, it is a MUST! It will not only put your wedding into the map to your family and friends but actually, it is a good exercise for your soon-to-be tested patience & more patience.
Being an OFW couple, we don't have that much time in the Philippines to do all the shoots needed. It means that somehow, we have to have that prenup shoot here (Kuwait) as a back up plan before we take our flight to Philippines for our grand day. This was one of the experiences that will make you get that advance feeling of your upcoming challenges or should i say hiccups. And just like our first blog, we have few tips for you to ponder upon.
1. Always have a plan B. Things doesn't always work the way we want them to be. We might have had pictured ourselves on a shiny suit or a gown wearing your most authentic smile but, that is not a one shot deal. You have to come up with a direct option to go to plan B when things get out of hand using plan A.
2. Not too close, yet not so far. I am referring to the date of your prenup shoot. The most ideal date as what almost everybody suggest is around 2-3 months before your actual wedding day. This will also allow your guests to manage their schedules well and book their tickets earlier (at a more affordable price). This will also allow you to properly build the "hype" at a pace that is just enough to make your family and friends up-to-date without them being "irritated" of your daily dose of posts.
3. Never procrastinate. What you can do now, just do it now. That is why it is called "YOUR" prenup shoot it is because it will be all about you and your partner. Be right on track on every aspect of your preparation as you planned because before you might notice it: that day already arrived.
4. Theme matters. Your shoot is not a click&go affair. Its not a simple camera shot and photo collages. It should have a deeper meaning for it to make sense. It should somehow reflect your story and your partner. It should somewhat give a hint on how you two met? It might somewhat give people an idea how your upcoming wedding will look like. Depending on your taste, there should be a theme that will be consistent all throughout.
5. Checklist. From your props to your slightest make up, you should be able to tick them all up before you go to shoot. Shoots aren't usually done near your backyard so if you happen to miss one, it means that your entire concept might be in jeopardy.
6. Be with "Darla". Do not go to shoot thinking you can do all. You cant just simply manage everything on your own. Make sure that you have someone to assist you on your make up and your outfits. You must be with someone who can provide assistance with care and compassion. You don't have to hire a pro. A close friend will do.
7. Have a good night sleep. The most perfect photos comes from a perfect body rest. When you are properly rested, your smile will simply show it all. Remember that each photo says a thousand meaning and being in a yawning mood wont help.
We came up short on our first attempt for the prenup shoot but luckily, our photographer was patient enough to give it another shot. And eventually, upon learning from our first experience, we were able to do much better on our second attempt. Below were our photos during our prenup shoot held in Kuwait.
Being an OFW couple, we don't have that much time in the Philippines to do all the shoots needed. It means that somehow, we have to have that prenup shoot here (Kuwait) as a back up plan before we take our flight to Philippines for our grand day. This was one of the experiences that will make you get that advance feeling of your upcoming challenges or should i say hiccups. And just like our first blog, we have few tips for you to ponder upon.
1. Always have a plan B. Things doesn't always work the way we want them to be. We might have had pictured ourselves on a shiny suit or a gown wearing your most authentic smile but, that is not a one shot deal. You have to come up with a direct option to go to plan B when things get out of hand using plan A.
2. Not too close, yet not so far. I am referring to the date of your prenup shoot. The most ideal date as what almost everybody suggest is around 2-3 months before your actual wedding day. This will also allow your guests to manage their schedules well and book their tickets earlier (at a more affordable price). This will also allow you to properly build the "hype" at a pace that is just enough to make your family and friends up-to-date without them being "irritated" of your daily dose of posts.
3. Never procrastinate. What you can do now, just do it now. That is why it is called "YOUR" prenup shoot it is because it will be all about you and your partner. Be right on track on every aspect of your preparation as you planned because before you might notice it: that day already arrived.
4. Theme matters. Your shoot is not a click&go affair. Its not a simple camera shot and photo collages. It should have a deeper meaning for it to make sense. It should somehow reflect your story and your partner. It should somewhat give a hint on how you two met? It might somewhat give people an idea how your upcoming wedding will look like. Depending on your taste, there should be a theme that will be consistent all throughout.
5. Checklist. From your props to your slightest make up, you should be able to tick them all up before you go to shoot. Shoots aren't usually done near your backyard so if you happen to miss one, it means that your entire concept might be in jeopardy.
6. Be with "Darla". Do not go to shoot thinking you can do all. You cant just simply manage everything on your own. Make sure that you have someone to assist you on your make up and your outfits. You must be with someone who can provide assistance with care and compassion. You don't have to hire a pro. A close friend will do.
7. Have a good night sleep. The most perfect photos comes from a perfect body rest. When you are properly rested, your smile will simply show it all. Remember that each photo says a thousand meaning and being in a yawning mood wont help.
We came up short on our first attempt for the prenup shoot but luckily, our photographer was patient enough to give it another shot. And eventually, upon learning from our first experience, we were able to do much better on our second attempt. Below were our photos during our prenup shoot held in Kuwait.
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