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8 Creative Photo Tips To Nail Your Cherry Blossom Pre-Wedding Shoot

It’s not every day that we get to see the elusive cherry blossoms. We have already covered the top photo-worthy spots and forecast dates for popular hanami destinations in Japan and Korea. While you are all ready to embark on your cherry blossom experience, here are some interesting ideas you might want to consider while capturing the cherry blossoms.

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1. A Sky Full of Blossoms

The endless trails of cherry blossom trees in full bloom are definitely every photographer’s dream. When captured at the right angle, the beautiful blush-tinted blooms fill up the entire space in the background and makes it look like you are in a cherry blossom paradise!

Photo Tip: Search for cherry blossom trees that are denser to paint the picture of the blossoms filling up the sky behind. Consider taking the photo from a lower angle to create the illusion.

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2. Blossom Bokeh

Bokeh is the aesthetic quality of a blur created by the camera lens when it is out-of-focus for certain parts of the image. By making use of certain low-lying blossoms, you can create a bokeh effect to make your picture look even more dreamy.

Photo Tip: Use manual focus when shooting to experiment with the focus. Vary the position of the subject such that the bokeh effect is created at the sides, corners, or even around the centres.

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3. Flaunt That Dress

If this is for your pre-wedding photoshoot, you would have probably gone through much effort to find the gorgeous bridal gown that accentuates your figure and makes you look even more stunning. So, you should definitely flaunt the dress that you would most probably never see again!

Photo Tip: Portrait layout is best to show off the long trail of your bridal gown. Consider using your side or back profile to further elongate your lines to give you a few extra inches of height!

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4. Romance in The Air

What’s a pre-wedding photoshoot without some form of intimacy? Especially under the romantic cherry blossoms, it’s the best place to share your affection for one another – Be it in the form of a hug or a peck on the lips!

Photo Tip: Not everything has to be pose-y. Some of the best moments are caught in your candid moments. Giving your gown a little swirl as you dance around with your partner or even a simple gesture of touching your partner’s face could be captured beautifully.

Cherry Blossom Tree Couple Hug Pre-Wedding

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5. Traditional Costumes

Being in countries like Japan and Korea with rich historical cultures, the experience is not completed without dawning on the local traditional costumes for a photoshoot. From matching pastel coloured hanboks to vibrant floral printed kimonos, these costumes add an elegant touch to the photos and definitely makes the whole experience more authentic and memorable.

Photo Tip: Decide on the overall look of the photos you plan to shoot before choosing your traditional costumes. Kimonos and hanboks with bright colours and accents such as red detailing can help you to stand out as compared to pale and pastel colours such as light pink, which blends in easily with the background.

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6. Fancy Props

Feeling awkward with your hands? Not sure where you should place them to not ruin the picture-perfect moment? A great way to solve this is to prepare simple props that you can play around and pose with!

Photo Tip: From flower bouquets to umbrellas, consider choosing a prop which holds significance to you and your partner. Keep in mind that the colour of the prop matters too!

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7. Famous Landmarks

While you’re busy figuring out how to best capture the pink canopies of cherry blossom, why not take the opportunity to visit famous landmarks around the country? It isn’t difficult to find cherry blossom trees all around during the spring season, so leave some space for the iconic attractions showcasing the beauty and historical aspect of the country.

Photo Tip: From shooting with deers at Nara Deer Park to Mount Fuji at Fuji Five Lake, you might want to avoid popular visiting timings to skip the tourist crowd (and chances of them ruining your photo)!

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8. A Stroll Under The Blossoms

As simple as it sounds, this is one concept that can’t go wrong – holding hands with your partner, looking tenderly and lovingly at each other while you stroll down the cherry blossom tunnels. It might take a few tries, but the end result will be worth it!

Photo Tip: To capture the perfect candid strolling shot, make sure you slow your pace down. Try to walk in slow motion while keeping that bright smile on your face!

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We know it’s not easy getting the perfect cherry blossom shot, so why not enjoy the cherry blossom experience while our team of professionals sort the tough job out for you? We’ll know what works best for each of the locations, while your best moments and angles are being captured.

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