Pre-wedding shoots have evolved in the last few years. They have gone from traditional photography to capturing the couple in their truest forms. The world of candid pre-wedding shoots has arrived. Candid pre-wedding photography has emerged as a popular choice for a variety of reasons. They have a unique charm that appeals to everyone. Its simplicity, spontaneous moments, and attention to detail reflect the real chemistry. Plus, it’s a fun activity that allows you to spend time with your loved one! 

In this blog, we’ll offer insights into the art of candid pre-wedding photography on how to create a comfortable atmosphere to capture authentic moments that beautifully showcase the couple’s bond. It will also include candid photography tips for authentic pre-wedding shots. This will help you to capture the best moments in your shoot. 

The Unique Charm of Candid Pre-Wedding Photography

Candid pre-wedding photography is all about capturing that ‘moment’. It is all about those unscripted moments that happen between a couple in this shoot. The subtlety of it is often lost in traditional photography. The natural laughter, the playful smiles, giggles, and tender touches are all those authentic moments that make the charm of candid pre-wedding photography real. 

Unlike traditional posed photoshoots, candid pre-wedding photography allows the couples to be real. The focus is on genuine love and affection. When the couple is basking in that wedding bliss, it makes for the best of photos! It tells the couple’s unique love story, allowing you to relive that exciting pre-wedding phase again through the images. If you are planning a pre-wedding shoot soon, here are 15 tips to remember!

Candid Photography Tips on How to Elevate Your Candid Pre-Wedding Shoots

• Pick a good location

Pick a location that you and the couple are comfortable with. This will allow both of you to be natural, making the images captured more real and emotional. It could be a beautiful beach, your home, or even an indoor studio. Any place that makes the couple feel comfortable. 

You can also pick a location that has some significance for the couple. The café where they went for their first date or their first home together. Comfort and authenticity go hand in hand when it comes to creating an atmosphere conducive to candid pre-wedding shoots.

• Pick the outfits

Pre-deciding the outfits and looks is going to help you build visual harmony for the candid pre-wedding shoot. It will also save time and effort of planning it last minute. 

Couples should pick outfits that they are comfortable in, suit the shoot location, and complement each other. This will help them pop in the images. If you want you can also choose to have outfit changes but limit them to 2-3 to avoid too many changes. 

• Building a rapport with the candid wedding photographer

This is one of the most crucial candid photography tips. Building a good relationship with your wedding photography team will go a long way. Not only will you be comfortable expressing your emotions in front of them, but you can also interact with them on tips and hacks for good photos. It helps them to capture real and raw candid images! 

• Be comfortable in front of the camera

We know that it’s easy to say that, but if you want genuine images to be captured in each frame, being comfortable is key. If you are going to be stiff and uncomfortable, it will show in the images. So, it’s important to forget that there is a camera and just enjoy the moment. Let the emotions and laughter flow naturally. 

• Include fun activities in your candid pre-wedding shoot

If you and your photography team are up for it, you can add some fun activities to your shoot. Dancing together, doing a trek, mixing a few cocktails, cooking together, or playing a game – there are a variety of options that you can pick. The focus of the activity should be to enjoy each other’s company. 

• Lighting is key

For your candid pre-wedding shoots, lighting is a key element. We recommend natural lighting for the best photographs. This soft morning or evening light will instantly elevate your images. The quality and feel will have more depth. Natural light also means shooting in the outdoors, where everyone is most relaxed vs. a professional studio set-up. 

• Be Yourself

You are the best version of yourself. Your authentic beauty and charm will radiate genuine emotions and heartfelt moments. It’s the love, laughter, and shared glances that make candid photography truly beautiful. Don’t stress if every hair is perfect or if the makeup is looking on point. Just be yourself and enjoy the process. 

At Vivek Krishnan Photography, we always value a good candid pre-wedding shoot as it’s a great icebreaker for us and the couple. It’s time away from the wedding planning madness. A time when couples can breathe easy and be themselves for a few hours. They can get ready, look pretty, and have the most beautiful images clicked by us. What can be a better icebreaker than this?

A pre-wedding shoot is like a breath of fresh air in the world of fake poses and forced smiles. It celebrates your love most beautifully – by creating memories that last forever. 

Creating a good vibe, and understanding the need to capture the real and raw sides of the couple, a simple photoshoot can be taken to the next level. These images are not just photographs to enjoy in the present. They will narrate a love story for years to come. It’s about capturing those emotions and candid moments. Need a 101 on candid wedding photography, here is a full guide!

By keeping in mind, the tips we’ve shared, you can elevate your pre-wedding photoshoot into a treasure trove of beautiful moments that you’d proudly look back at with your family and friends. 

Here’s to capturing love, candid emotions, and joy, one gorgeous frame at a time!