Best Tips for Mastering Engagement Photography - VideoTailor

 

Do you remember that magical moment you first realized you were deeply in love? The rush of emotions, the warm flutter in your heart, and the promise of an eternal bond? Capturing such moments is the essence of engagement photography. It's all about documenting the love story of two individuals ready to embark on the journey of togetherness, with their vulnerabilities, aspirations, and chemistry frozen in time. As a seasoned photographer, let me share some secrets from my vault of experiences.

A SOFT APPROACH: MAKING CLIENTS COMFORTABLE

Photographing love is an intimate process. It is essential to ensure the couple is at ease with you and the camera. For example, I recall an introverted couple who preferred maintaining a respectful distance during the shoot. Recognizing this, I captured their bond subtly and elegantly, focusing on their shared looks, gentle touches, and shared laughter. In contrast, another couple revelled in close, passionate poses. The key here is to respect the couple's comfort levels and adapt your approach accordingly.

MAGIC LIES IN THE CHEMISTRY

Couples blush, giggle, and even cry during their engagement shoots. These are the candid moments that reflect the chemistry between the two. However, some teams may need to be more relaxed due to the overwhelming wedding preparations. As a photographer, it's your job to alleviate this tension and encourage them to engage with each other. This eases their stress and enables you to capture their authentic bond.

KEEPING IT REAL: THE POWER OF SIMPLICITY

Remember, not all couples are models or accustomed to striking poses. Always prioritize simplicity over elaborate arrangements. The aim is to depict the genuine essence of their relationship. An overly posed or unnatural photo can dampen this authenticity. So, encourage natural interactions and capture those spontaneously beautiful moments.

EXPLORING THE CANVAS: VARIATION IN VENUES

Engagement photography is a creative field. Changing the shooting location helps keep the energy high and provides fresh backdrops for the photographs. For instance, I often suggest a cosy café or bustling cityscape after shooting in a serene park. Different locations keep the session engaging and provide a range of moods and aesthetics for the photographs.

VALUING THEIR PREFERENCES

Remember, it's their special day! Always respect and consider the couple's poses, locations, or props preferences. When couples participate in decision-making, they feel more involved and comfortable, resulting in more personal and expressive photographs.

LEARNING FROM EXPERIENCE

Each photo shoot adds to your reservoir of knowledge and skills. Whether an experimental pose that worked brilliantly or a lighting trick that enhanced the mood, every experience teaches you something new. Use these learnings to constantly improve your craft and provide an exceptional experience to your clients.

STRIKING A POSE: THE ROLE OF APPAREL

Clothes can significantly influence the aesthetics of the photographs. I always advise couples to bring a range of outfits that reflect their style. Variation in clothing provides more options and allows teams to be comfortable and confident during the shoot.

CHASING THE LIGHT: THE GOLDEN HOURS

Lighting plays a crucial role in photography. The soft glow during sunrise and sunset, also known as the golden hours, creates dreamy and romantic photographs. Therefore, scheduling your shoots during these times can significantly enhance the quality of your images.

EMBRACING THE LOVED ONES

Including the couple's close ones, like their pets or children, can add warmth and emotion to the pictures. Moreover, it can help the couple.

Checklist of moments in your Indian Wedding that must get captured no matter what

Moments in your Indian Wedding that must get captured no matter what

A wedding is a beautiful garland of intimate and precious moments. These memories created on the bride and groom's special day by family and friends will always be cherished by the family and friends for their lifetime. There are times when words aren't ample to sketch all your emotions, and your wedding is one such emotional roller coaster ride!

Wedding photographs are something that captures all the beautiful moments you experience at a wedding and is one of the very few sources that allow you to live the same moments once again in the future. Thus, it becomes an integral part of the wedding. When you hire a photographer team for your wedding, the final product only turns outright if you sit with the team and share your ideas regarding making the perfect Hindu wedding photos at your wedding!

Hindu wedding photos you make should capture all the fun and color we hope to see in an Indian wedding including the customs, games, and so on.

As a wedding photographer, we have always tried to capture those 'must-have' moments, that you'll cherish forever. So, here are some ideas for you to focus on.

Location Shots

Before guests arrive and the wedding ritual begins, be sure to take photos of the location with no one in it. These are great shots for the bride and groom to see all of the details that were there in their site. Yeah, it doesn't include the bride and groom and their moments but let's not forget it consists of the place where your big day happened, and you may want to have it in your wedding album. So, assist your photographer in having that must.

Bride getting ready shots

There is something pure and beautiful about a bride getting her makeup done and getting her groove on! Moreover, the excitement of family, friends, and guests about how pretty the bride is going to look on her wedding day. You can start by capturing the details of her dress or her friends or cousins, helping her to look her best. Take the bride's singles where she is either wearing an earring or putting a bindi on her forehead. The shot taken through her sheer dupatta shot is a classic and elegant frame. The bride getting ready, shy and tense, yet happy and excited or the total opposite that bride being happy, laughing and having fun is a beautiful and alluring shot that no wedding photographers should miss. So, my lovely bride-to-be's get your groove on and tell your superb photographers to capture these fantastic shots.

Groom Getting Ready shots

Bride's shots of getting ready shots are captured but HEY! Let's not forget our handsome groom. As the photographer did for the bride, also capture the groom as he styles his hair (or if someone else helps him). Get close and take photos of him adjusting his cufflinks, and wearing his sherwani. For a shot of the groom with his groomsmen or his father or cousins and friends, suggest they help him wearing his sherwani or sehra on to capture the shot of everyone together. Since, getting ready for the groom may take less time, try to catch a few shots of him sitting on a couch or stool to add to the collection of groom photos. Furthermore, pictures like the groom with his Kataar or Kirpal can also be shot or a picture with his Pagdi. 

Bride Walking Down the Aisle shot

Considering everyone at the wedding is expecting an enchanting arrival of the bride, this moment is a must to capture. Shoot the grand entry of the bride in her beautiful wedding lehenga or dress with her bridesmaids and brothers. Brides, talk with the photographer if you have any special requests or going to be entering on a chariot or with a garland roof over the top. This will give room to the photographers to experiment by taking shots from various angles. While you are at it, do not forget to capture the groom's expressions when he first looks at his wife-to-be approaching or he giving a hand to her while going on the stage. 

Close up of the couple shot

Who doesn't want to see the love birds together? The moment they exchange garlands (varmala), or engagement rings, these are the most critical moments during the wedding ceremony. Focus on the emotions of both the bride and groom at this moment. You can also zoom in on the rings they hold in their hands. You can be more creative where the focus is on the ring, and the couple is blurred in the background. Moreover, in haldi and mehndi shots of bride you can show their playful side, about how fun they are having and enjoying.

Bride Portraits

This one is needless to explain. Since it's your wedding, you deserve a solo photo shoot. During the bride's photoshoot, the focus should be on her dress, smile, and demeanor. Photographers also have the liberty to use props in the photos. You could capture the henna on her feet in beautiful Cinderella-like stilettos and (or) the anklet. Capture her merry mood as swirls her wedding lehenga. You could also take a full close up of her face showing her makeup and one in a million smiles. 

Groom Portraits

Just like the bride, the groom also deserves a handsome solo photoshoot too. He could do a classic pose with his hands in his pockets or him holding the groom's traditional sword. Make him sit on the wedding chair to show him like a king who is happy ( too happy) to have his queen. The sherwani he will be wearing will make him look all regal and classy. The photographer should tell him as if he is going to be featured on the cover of vanity magazine to bring out the best in him :P.

Couple Portraits

This is the most essential must-have a part of your wedding photography checklist. Ultimately, these photos are going to get framed and will get hang in your room. So, these should look royal, elegant, classy, and helpful at the same time. You could go for a classic, cliche pose where the bride is sitting on a chair, and the groom is standing right behind her or vice-versa. Tell your photographer to try different angles, positions, and theme for such shoots, don’t just click boring photographs.

Kaleera Shot

This shot should be taken when the bride and her gang are having a little fun. Tell the photographer to capture the naughtiness and playful behavior. Shaking Kaleeras on your friend’s head and the nervousness of the bridesmaids to see if they are next in line :P. A photographer can make these shots candid as well as quirky at some point depending on what he has in mind and how well he captures the moment with his spontaneity.

Hope these helped you to finalise some poses and shots for your wedding. If you have more ideas which should be in this then don’t forget to comment down below. 

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6 ways to look sassy & amazing as a couple on your wedding

How to look absolutely amazing as a couple at your wedding?

A wedding day is one of the most important days in one’s life. It is worth remembering for a lifetime which makes it very important for you to dress up the best. Pictures from this day are captured and kept forever, shouldn’t you look amazingly best in them? Ever wondered, what it would feel like if everybody praises you as a couple, you both look the best together and made for each other? It would make you feel so happy right?

So, here are some tips which would help you look sassy and amazing as a couple with just a little bit of attention-

1. Shop with your eyes wide open

Shopping for a dress to be worn on a special occasion is the best part out of all, but it demands a lot of time and attention as well. If you are still not sure about what kind of outfit to wear, flip through different magazines, scroll through the internet, talk to friends and take suggestions from them. You might like a dress and feel like wearing it at the occasion, but it may or may not suit you properly, but you still decide to wear it because you like it and there’s nobody to suggest you at the moment.

This isn’t going to work, go shopping with each other so that you can help decide and give honest reviews about different outfits. Choose the best for your partner and try to color coordinate your wedding outfits in any way possible, be it color, texture, pattern, or anything else. It gives up a very sassy impression.

2) Shoes are important

Shoes are an important part of the entire attire and they should be as good looking as your dress. While selecting which shoes to wear, don’t just look at their appearance, look at their comfort as well. Yes, the look is important but comfort is important as well. You have to wear them throughout the entire function so you need to make sure that they are comfortable. It would not be okay if your feet start hurting in the middle of the function and you are not even able to walk properly.

Make sure that your shoes match your dress. It will look best if they match in colour or have contrasting colors, but if they don’t, make sure they at least have something in common, stone colors, adornments, accent, or anything. There is a wide range of shoe brands which can provide you with a lot of options to decide from. Make sure to select a fashionable and comfortable one.

3) Accessorise yourself

Most of the brides choose to accessories their dresses with various elements like a beautiful necklace, elegant earrings, etc. For the groom, accessories such as a watch, etc look elegant. The main factor to select perfect accessories is to buy the one that matches the wedding outfit but is also unique in it’s own way and enhances your beauty even more. One or two accessories is sufficient and makes your look complete, more than two accessories might make you look a bit overdone or overdressed. If the accessories are too small, do not count them. Large accessories like heavy necklaces, or earrings, or anything that has a big structure, count them. Choose the accessories in such a way that they look like a cherry on the top.

4) The makeup & hairdo

Many women choose to add makeup and fancy hairdo to their wedding look even if they stay simple and without makeup in general. If you are one of those ladies who prefer to stay without makeup generally, you should still choose to look a bit fancy to make sure that your skin looks smooth and rosy. After all it’s your wedding day!

If you choose to get ready in a salon, do not forget to book an appointment beforehand so that the stylist has scheduled your time properly and there is no mess. Book a stylist who you are sure about and confident about. Choose the one who you know can give you the look you desire to have. Take out some reference pictures from the internet to help her/him understand better. Many brides choose professional makeup artist and professional hairstylist separately and some choose the same artist to do their makeup and hairdo. You can choose any way you want to. If you have confidence on the artist that he/she can do both the things best then go for it, if you like an artist’s makeup and other artist’s hairstyle only, then book them separately. 

The main motive is to look THE BEST!

It is not compulsory that only a bride can put on makeup and have a good hairdo, a groom can also get brushed up as he pleases.

5) Stay Healthy

Eat healthy to stay healthy is the mantra! You need to have a naturally glowing skin on your special day. Eat salads and detox food and drinks to enhance the glow on your face. Motivate each other and have a proper diet together. Keep a check on each other to make sure that your partner does not skip a meal or anything that you are scheduled to have. Having a toned up and slimmer body is also a good stressbuster. Startup a fitness routine that includes proper rest which helps you to recharge yourself to be able to attend all the functions with energy.

6) Look great in pictures

Looking incredible in your wedding pictures carries a great part in making you look sassy. You need to have confidence in yourself and your partner to have amazing picture weddings. Make sure to give a big big big natural smile in the pictures because it makes you look even more beautiful. Research to check out different poses which will help you look sassy and amazing.

These were some of the ways to help you look sassy and amazing as a couple at your wedding. Also, to choose your wedding photographer wisely to get the best wedding pictures clicked. Check out this blog explaining how to choose and get the best results from your wedding photographer?

Hope you enjoyed reading it!

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Unrivalled pre wedding locations in India 2019

Unrivalled pre-wedding locations in India 2019

They say if your pictures aren’t good enough, you aren’t close enough, and hence we at Video Tailor cater all your needs to give you an unparalleled pre-wedding shoot. Photos and images are much more than just a simple record. Some of the most generous parts of human nature can be spoken through photography and therefore, we as a team feel and know that every photo tells a story, a unique story that deserves to be told the very best way possible. They say if your pictures aren’t good enough you aren’t close enough and hence we at video tailor carter all your needs to give you some of the best videos in the world.

With a plethora of beautiful locations, India has some of the most beautiful and picturesque backdrops in the world. From mountains to beaches to serene rivers to symmetrically beautiful suburbs, name it and you can have it. So, if you are planning a pre-wedding shoot like no other, check out the following places.

Best Pre Wedding Shoot Locations in Delhi NCR

1.Picture Destination (Karnal):

Shakespeare’s Romeo-Juliet maybe a tragedy but fortunately enough, picture destination in Karnal is place where your Shakespearean fantasy can have a happy ending. A New York Set, a London street set, a Shakespear brick wall and sets such as staircase set, bonfire set and many such other, this place can legit allow you to make your Breakfast Club or Kabhi-Khushi-Kabhi-Gum fantasies come alive. Couples who are into romantic shoots, this might just be the place for you. Picture Destination is located in Kundli area (NCR) on NH1, 40 minutes/ 30 kms distance from central Delhi (1.5 kilometers from Delhi – Kundli border), behind the petrol pump on G.T Road. Prices

4 hours shoot: Rs 12,000 + GST

8 hours shoot: RS 20,000 + GST

                                                         

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2. Perfect Location (Faridabad)

Metaphysical themed sets like mystical flames and shadow plays, this place has just the right amount of beauty and mysterious abstractness to it. Situated approximately 50 kms away from Delhi, this place will give some of the most captivating pre-wedding photos and videos. A perfectly imitated Tuscany street is one of their backdrop sets which makes you really feel at Italy and is the USP of this place. Another fun activity that can be found here is Paint-a-Wall, which, as the name suggests, allows you and your partner to unleash your artistic side on a wall and while getting some fancy shots while doing so.

Prices

Stills

• 4 hours shoot + any 3 backdrops: RS 15,000 + 18% GST

Video and/or still

• 8 hours + any 6 backdrops: RS 30,000 + 18% GST

Additional hours or backdrops are chargeable at Rs .2,500/- Per

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3. Picture Villa (Gurugram)

A place meant only to be experienced and not described, adjectives fall short to describe the beauty of Gurugram’s Pictures Villa. A gorgeous floral canopy with every colour a human eye can conceive, this place truly is one of a kind. With a marvelous corbelled themed sets, this place will truly make you feel like royalty of Rajasthan. A funky cafe/bar and a very quirky tree-house will force you to empty your pockets for pre wedding shoot like no other.

Rs 25,000 for 10 hours (Location fee)

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4. Picture Garh (Faridabad)

Tastefully developed sets and unrivalled beauty of aravalli hills as a backdrop, Picture Garh provides variety of themes such as modern, quirky and vintage, Indian Ethinic and Rural etc for our photographers and videographers to unleash their creativity. It is an ideal photoshoot location for pre wedding photo shoots, video shoots, outdoor fashion shoots, maternity shoots, portfolio shoots, kid shoots and any genre of photography & cinematography which requires beautiful outdoor sets, themes and backdrops. With more than 20 differently themed backdrops and sets, this location sure as hell will provide plenty of variety for your liking. It is situated 56 kms away from the capital

Prices:

Rs 12,000 for 8 hours

Rs 8,000 for 4 hours

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5. Neemrana fort

Classic, elegant and royal, Neemrana fort a perfect ideal for couples looking for a historical themed pre-wedding shoot. Spread in an area of 6 acre and an ancient fort made in the reign of Prithvi Raj Chauhan III, this is a perfect sight for a weekend getaway alongside pre-wedding shoot. Neemrana is one of the most popular pre-wedding locations near Delhi and is situated on the mountain near Neemrana city, 128 kms away from the capital.

Prices:

Rs 59,000 for 8 hours

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6. Lodi Garden

Situated between Khan Market and Safdarjung’s Tomb, this 90 acres of lush green garden is a hotspot for morning walks for Delhites. An architectural delight of the Sayyid and Lodhi dynasty that reigned over Northern Delhi during the 15th Century AD and the Pathan dynasty who reigned during the 16th Century AD, this place provides a perfect ambience for a historical themed pre wedding shoot. No shooting charges, easy accessibility and unlimited time for shooting makes Lodhi garden a go to place for a lot of couples living near or in Delhi. Writen in the walls are the coulours that i can’t change.

Notes:

• No changing room
• Crowded

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