Gone are the days of sitting still and following the photographer’s direction with an annoyed smile and those same couple poses. It is the 2020s now, instead, we will rule the pre-wedding shoot ideas with unique photography styles and edits.
If you’re feeling particularly adventurous, there are few inspirational ideas like Scuba Diving Underwater Photography, Forest Photography, SkyDiving Photoshoot, hot air balloons and many more. These pre-wedding shoot themes will definitely bid adieu to those boring and cliqued poses. Your pre-wedding shoot can reflect your story, your interests, your love for each other, a look into your future life with your partner, and most importantly you and your significant other.
Couples are also experimenting with different themes that resonate with them and reflect their true story. As a technology-driven era, there are several unconventional and new themes coming up like miniature photography (which is the hottest in trend), a photoshoot with art murals or graffiti as backgrounds, retro-style photoshoot edit etc. These different photography techniques and edits add spice in storytelling your romance and enhance the picture creativity. But you should discuss your expectations with both your partner and photographer beforehand so it is a comfortable and memorable experience for everyone involved.
Clearly, you’re wandering here to gain some insight and exciting ideas for your future pre-wedding shoot or even just a cute couple photography idea but look no further, we have got 40+ ‘out of the ordinary’ pre-wedding shoot ideas for you and your loved one.
If you are a 2020 about-to-be-married couple, then you must be having difficulties finding that perfect outdoor destination amidst the pandemic restrictions. Well, now you can also have a lovely indoor pre-wedding shoot with your partner with these inspirational ideas!
Such an adorable couple pose! Those string lights in the backdrop add such a glimmer to this lovely photo.
You can also use a simple white fabric as background to get that minimalist and cozy feel like this couple shoot.
All food lovers assemble! We bring you a delicious food themed photoshoot idea for all our foodies. Who doesn’t love food? From loaded pizzas to chai to gol-gappas, every food item can serve as great pre-wedding photoshoot props. And what a great excuse to gobble those cheesy calories!
You can add some cute couple mugs or aprons for an adorable romantic prop!
Since Shah Jahan’s love for Mumtaz forever embedded on this earth as the Taj Mahal, this heritage monument serves as a great background for a majestic pre-wedding shoot idea. You can even nurture the idea to its highest potential by striking classic Bollywood-style poses for a bit of dramatic flair. Or you can go simple and just let the scene speak for itself.
Just a simple and sweet pose in front of the royal monument with their reflection captured in the water below!
Here is a glimpse of different poses you can try with the same background. This is a silhouette photography effect while the couple embraces each other.
Every traditional couple needs a royal Indian palace for their pre-marriage photoshoot, and what better source than the beautiful Rajasthani Palaces like the Jaisalmer Fort and Ranthambore Fort? Their gigantic pillars, old craftsmanship, vibrant marble and sandstone designs, step wells, wide gardens and so much more makes for a lot of royal backgrounds for your Indian pre-wedding shoot ideas.
It is well known that love defeats darkness or that love is a medium of light, so what other props to use other than light itself to represent your strongest emotion? Get creative with all kinds of beautiful fairy lights, candles, lanterns, diyas and sometimes even crackers to jostle up your unique pre-wedding shoot.
This is such a bright and lively picture with the couple in the center. Even the bride-to-be’s dress is so colourful and vibrant. You should definitely save this creative pre wedding shoot idea for your future wedding!
Entangle yourself and your partner in these fairy lights, may your love grow stronger everyday. We are completely fawning over this extremely cute night pre wedding shoot idea with fairy lights as props! And the sheer adoration in their eyes is just an added factor to this photoshoot.
You can also play with the lights and add some additional props like umbrellas, flowers, baskets, paintings etc.
Chilly seasons are the best excuse for a bit of a romance. The hills of Manali and Shimla, dark forests and misty fog add such a beautiful mystery to your pre-marriage shoots.
Are you loving that flying veil cause we definitely are! The mystical fog, that cyan-coloured gown and the beautiful mountain range in the background, it’s just like those cosy cinematic scenes we often see only in the movies.
This couple strike a simple pose overlooking the wide mountain range and forests in the backdrop.
If you love going on adventures and enjoy the sheer thrill of adrenaline rushing through your blood, then you both make for the adventurous couple! A wild dive in the ocean with the fishes and corals, or bungee jumping in the mountains, river rafting, sky diving etc. , if these ideas make your heart pound then why not have your pre-wedding shoot show your wild side?
A unique photoshoot with Helicopters! These days everyone opts for simple scenarios like mountains and rivers, why not go a step further and try these extraordinary ideas? Imagine reminiscing these memories when you have grown old together! Also, we couldn’t just leave out this cute ‘prince-charming kiss’ pose!
A unique pre marriage shoot idea in the hot Dubai Dessert with the beautiful sunset in the background.
Who would have thought a hot air balloon would make for a creative pre wedding photo? Now surely that might turn some heads!
Some of us have those favorite cars or bikes we absolutely cannot live without! Show your passion and love by including those in your new pre wedding photos.
Let go of those boring hand-holding poses and aim for more realistic and fun poses like these! These funny pre-wedding shoot poses ought to make a giggle out of you for sure.
An aerial shot of a couple posing inside a lavish car by using Drones. A different perspective and another distinctive photography style!
Water lovers but don’t want underwater shoots? We got you couples covered too! Boats are perfect if you want to catch the calming essence of seascape in your photographs. A beautiful sunset over the water as background, some seagulls or dolphins in the photo or even the couples chilling on the boat enjoying the view are some ideas in which you can have the best pre-wedding shoot on a boat.
A pre-wedding shoot on a boat with the couple holding wine glasses. A modest yet lavish pose for our fancy couples.
Remember that Titanic scene? Well, these couple definitely brushed up on their recreating skills and gave us the Indian version of Rose and Jack!
Not a great fan of Jack and Rose? This couple perfectly captured the scenic essence of desi Bollywood style romance oh so effortlessly, but major kudos go to the amazing photographer! This is such a quirky pre-wedding story concept.
A weeklong trip cum pre-wedding shoot in foreign countries like London and Paris sounds absolutely amazing. You do deserve a foreign getaway trip when you’re constantly busy stressing over your wedding. Why not make a sweet photoshoot out of it?
We spy the beautiful London eye in the backdrop while the couple in pastel-attire embrace each other. What adorable pre-wedding shoot ideas!
Is that the famous Tower bridge in London? This pair surely know how to take the best of London in their pictures.
We could not have made a post of pre wedding shoot ideas and not have included the famous Eiffel Tower! Absolutely loving the giant tower in the background and the lovely couple in focus.
Another creative pose idea, this is giving us those princess vibes with the way the bride-to-be’s gorgeous gown is flowing over the stairs. The pink gown, the lovely eye contact and the hand-holding, everything is so regal in this photo!
This is for all the nature lovers out there who are tired of heights and mountains. One can create beautiful shots even in your backyard garden or even huge forests with pine trees and scent of winter. You just need to be on the lookout for possibilities!
A sweet pose in pine tree forest.
Or amidst falling autumn leaves and rusty stairs.
Bookworms are found mostly in dimly lit corners with their head and nose deep inside the pages of a book. Sounds familiar? Then, you clearly are a book lover. Books are a great companion as much as pets, you can use your favourite books as props or better yet just have a photoshoot in a library!
Here we have a couple cuddling with books and colourful ottoman and chair as background.
Props will come in handy especially if you’re stuck to indoor pre-wedding shoots in this Covid 19 season. Props as simple as books, plants, candles, paintings, and even your rugged furniture comes to great use to create memorable photos. They will add the pop to any pre-wedding shoot ideas.
These Sky lanterns, or commonly called candle balloons are the latest props in trend for photoshoots.
One can go as novel with ideas as they can, like this couple who are seemingly enjoying each other’s company while having fun with paint buckets!
This photo is a sheer example of mind-blowing creativity with just a simple use of books, furniture and a vintage gramophone. The photographer helps create a visual of the everyday life of this couple, enjoying each other’s company, listening to music and just living. An ordinary picture with extraordinary feels.
We all have read our fair share of Disney stories and some of us even want a magical godmother to create us a carriage out of pumpkins! Sadly that is only a fairytale for some of us but this couple didn’t let their hopes die and recreated that famous Cinderella carriage (maybe out of a pumpkin, who knows?)
You can also add some edits or filters to make your pictures more crafty. Like this photographer has used the technique of double exposure which helps bring out the two perspectives of the same photo.
Or this unique photoshoot style.
Enjoy a relaxing swim in the swimming pool? Here are some unique photographs to pump up your spirit!
Don’t shy away from posing intimate kissing scenes, we have come a long way to our acceptance of a little PDA. A kiss depicts your happiness and your love, so make some room in your wedding album for the “seal the deal with a kiss” photoshoot!
Beaches have been the romance hot spot for generations, It is often flooded with couples on their dates or just hanging out. Steal a chance to get some steamy pictures in your bikini or swimsuit with your partner during the hot summers!
A picture can depict thousands of stories, there is no need that a background or prop be the primary focus. The main characters are you, so tell your story with some affectionate candid poses.
Ah, the sun in the middle while the couple kisses. A total classic!
A chilly photo shoot may not be everybody’s cup of tea but one should take advantage of winter’s most prominent attribute. This photoshoot idea should be in every winter bride’s list. Snow can be fun too! Try adding the element of fun by taking candid or funny shots. Be real with the poses and just enjoy the moment. Here are some more fun moments to give you an idea.
Another fun shot can be while playing a snowball fight or snow wrestling.
A cute, candid pre-wedding shoot idea with a snowy morning walk over a wooden bridge. This might also turn into a great bonding session with your significant other!
If you have some furry friends, don’t forget to bring them along for a fun-filled pre-wedding shoot. Your pets of course are a huge part of your family.
Did you enjoy or get a little jealous of these beautiful photoshoots? We definitely enjoyed creating these for you. And maybe got a little inspired too!
So, which photoshoot inspired you the most? Tell us in the comments below!