Pre-Wedding Photography

Engagement photoshoots and pre-wedding photography cater to different moments and goals in a couple's journey, and your description highlights these distinctions perfectly. Here's a structured explanation:

Engagement Photoshoot

• Purpose: To celebrate and capture the joy of the proposal and the period leading up to the wedding.

• Setting: Generally more casual and relaxed, reflecting the couple's personal style and their connection.

• Outfit, Makeup, and Hair: Casual and less formal, emphasizing natural looks.

• Duration: Typically 1 to 1.5 hours, focusing on capturing the couple in a few chosen spots.

• Location: Commonly outdoor or urban settings that resonate with the couple’s personalities or story.

• Timing: Usually done soon after the proposal.

Pre-Wedding Photography

• Purpose: To create a set of timeless, cinematic couple portraits without the time pressures of the wedding day.

• Setting: Can be more formal, stylized, and carefully curated to reflect the couple’s vision.

• Outfit, Makeup, Hair, and Floral: Formal, often including wedding attire or similar outfits for an elegant look. Hair and makeup are styled to match the setting and theme. The bridal bouquet is designed in a way to match the wedding theme and color palette.

• Duration: One or multiple full days, allowing for a relaxed and immersive experience.

• Location: Can be in unique or far-off destinations, often chosen for their scenic or meaningful qualities, which may differ from the wedding venue.

• Timing: Conducted months before the wedding, allowing couples to pick a season and location they love.

Both types of photography have their own charm and purpose. Engagement sessions tend to feel more spontaneous and personal, while pre-wedding shoots offer a polished, storybook-like portrayal of the couple’s relationship. These sessions are complementary and can help build a complete narrative for the couple's journey.

The earlier the better! Usually it takes about 1.5 to 2 months to discuss preparation details, decide on locations, try out dresses, and finalize the itinerary.

Absolutely! If you already have your own bridal gowns or dresses, we can customize the package and remove the dress rental.

Renting or purchasing a suit is fairly straightforward and easy in the US and there are lots of online and physical store options. We do partner with an incredible men's suits & tuxedos shop in Taiwan if you happen to be there. All in all, we will guide you through the process if you are interested in renting or purchasing one.

We do not restrict the number of locations. However, since the total photoshoot time is fixed either 8 hours (Premium Package) or 5 hours (Standard Package) and the travel time is induced, it is usually a good practice to narrow down to 2 to 3 locations with minimum travel time in between.

You certainly can! However, we charge a non-refundable fee to try out our dresses. If you end up renting dresses from us, the fee will become a credit towards to the rental cost.

It depends. If the locations where you are interested in doing the photoshoot are already part of my upcoming planned trips, there will be no flight fees needed. However, lodging fees may still occur. In most cases, I no longer charge travel fees for California, Hawaii, Taiwan, London, and Paris because I travel to these places frequently.

3 to 4 weeks is our general turnaround time. If you need photos sooner, we can talk about expediting the process with a small fee.

We currently have dress rental locations in Seattle, Bay Area, and Taipei.

Including a dress rental option is a brilliant solution for couples planning a pre-wedding photoshoot! Here's how it ties in perfectly:

Why Dress Rentals Enhance Pre-Wedding Photography

• Photogenic Styles: Dress rentals allow couples to select gowns specifically chosen for their aesthetic appeal in photos. These dresses often feature stunning details like flowing silhouettes, intricate lace, or dramatic trains that photograph beautifully in various settings.

• Preserving the Wedding Dress: By renting a separate gown, brides can save their actual wedding dress for the big day, ensuring it remains pristine and special.

• Variety and Creativity: Renting gives couples the opportunity to experiment with different styles or colors (e.g., pastel or bold hues) that may not match their wedding day theme but are perfect for creating artistic and unique pre-wedding portraits.

• Convenience and Budget-Friendly: Renting can be a cost-effective alternative to purchasing multiple dresses, making it a practical choice for couples investing in a pre-wedding photoshoot.

When to Consider Dress Rental

• Location-Specific Needs: If the pre-wedding shoot is set in a unique location, such as a beach, mountaintop, or urban backdrop, the dress can be chosen to complement that environment.

• Seasonal Flexibility: Pre-wedding shoots often happen in a different season from the wedding. Renting allows for options that align with the season's vibe, such as lightweight fabrics for summer or layered elegance for winter.

Including a dress rental service as part of your pre-wedding package adds convenience and value for your clients, ensuring they can achieve their dream look while saving their wedding dress for its grand debut.