Pre-Wedding
por & Um
PRE-WEDDING PHOTOSHOOT IN tokyo
When Por and Um, a newly-engaged couple from Bangkok were travelling to Japan in early December, they initially wanted to have their pre-wedding photoshoot in the nature environment to incorporate beautiful autumn colours as a backdrop to their session. Drawn to the mood and tone of my portfolio, they got in touch asking if I could help to capture their special moments and advise of potential photoshoot locations in Tokyo. Through our discussions their initial plan of a pre-wedding photoshoot in Yoyogi park evolved into two photoshoots in three different locations around Tokyo.
PRE-WEDDING KIMONO PHOTOSHOOT IN ASAKUSA, TOKYO
One of my suggestions was to do a very early morning photoshoot in Asakusa on the grounds of Senso-ji temple. This is one of the most visited landmarks in Tokyo and it gets packed very quickly. Unlike daytime or evening, early morning offers a magical atmosphere with soft light and nearly empty temple grounds, ensuring that couples can get a unique and undisturbed experience.
Por became very excited about an opportunity to do the shoot in a traditional Japanese kimono adding an authentic touch to the photographs. Generally kimono rental shops open their doors later in the day but Por was lucky to find one (Vasara Rental Kimonos) that was willing to accommodate them very early. On my recommendation she chose a red kimono which really popped against the reds of the Temple.
