If your special day has been scheduled within the next few months, we’re pretty sure that your wedding plans have been affected by the current health crisis. Planning for a wedding takes a huge amount of time and money — and it’s incredibly frustrating to reschedule. On the bright side, you might still be able to push through as long as local directives allow for gatherings with strict health standards.
But to ensure your safety, it might be best to have your prenup shoot at home instead. Here, we’ve drafted up a short guide to ensure the success of your romantic prenup shoot at home.
Safety Considerations
The first thing to take note of when shooting your prenup at home is safety — especially if you’re hiring a photographer. When looking for a photographer or creative studio to invite inside your home, make sure that they’re complying with the latest health protocols.
The Department of Labor and Employment mandates all private companies to observe precautionary measures like wearing face masks at all times, frequent handwashing, and daily temperature checks. Before hiring a photographer, be sure to ask if they’re following these safety protocols in their office. During the shoot, ask them to wear a mask at all times and practice social distancing measures. This way, you can ensure that your prenup shoot at home won’t put any of your loved ones in harm’s way.
Concept is Key
While you might not have the chance to shoot your prenup in a beautiful local (or even international) destination, there are a lot of concepts that can elevate your home prenup shoot. In our list of ‘8 Prenup Pegs for Your Shoot’, we mentioned that a chill and laid-back afternoon concept can showcase your intimacy as a couple. The great thing about shooting engagement photos within the four corners of your home is that you’ll end up looking more comfortable and relaxed. If you’re having difficulty coming up with a concept for your home prenup shoot, be sure to check out Pinterest boards and wedding blogs for inspiration.
Planning Your Outfit
Since a home prenup shoot is mostly a DIY affair, you should make sure that whatever you’re wearing corresponds with your concept. Furthermore, be sure that you and your partner’s outfits complement each other and follow a color scheme that’s easy on the eyes. Other than that, you should make sure that your chosen outfit makes you feel like you. So if you never really liked wearing heels or dresses, it’s totally fine to opt for other pieces of clothing.
Plus, all clothing looks best when it suits your body and accentuates your figure well. In this regard, wrap dresses come highly recommended on Pretty Me as they suit just about every body type — even for women that usually have a hard time finding good pieces, like petite brides. They define your waist and highlight your curves, and let you look effortlessly beautiful in just about any color and style. Just be sure to not forget to accessorize, as doing so can really spruce up your engagement shoot outfit.
Directing Your Own Shoot
When doing your prenup shoot at home, you have the freedom to take the reins and direct your own shoot. But, be sure to double-check with your photographer for composition and lighting purposes. If you’re at a loss when it comes to poses, PetaPixel points out that it’s always good to start by locating your source of light and making sure your back is straight. Before your shoot day, ask your partner to practice posing with you in front of a mirror. This way, you can map out your home prenup shoot and make sure that you and your partner will look your best.
