Many couples like to add a personal touch to their pre-wedding photographs, whether that be a special location or props that hold meaning. But for couples that see themselves as cinema aficionados or drama addicts, they can take their inspiration from the big screen; replicating favourite films and tv shows through clever lighting and detailed costumes. Scroll on for some striking pre-wedding photoshoots inspired by film and tv.
In the Mood for Love
In the Mood for Love by Wong Kar-Wai is a stirring film about an unexpected romance between a pair who met through their unfaithful partners. Set in 1960s Hong Kong it’s renowned for its lush visuals and striking composition.
The following couples replicated the mood of Wong Kar-Wai’s In The Mood for Love exquisitely, choosing locations and outfits that fit the era, mirroring the composition; framing the couples ahead or behind each other with a shallow depth of field, and replicating Christopher Doyle’s dramatic lighting and saturated tones. The effect is dramatic and visually stunning, an effective way to mimic a classic film and showcase your love story in a gritty way.
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Moon Embracing the Sun
A show that boasts stunning scenery, heritage, and bundles of rich colour, Moon Embracing the Sun is a Korean period drama about a secret and poignant love story set against the backdrop of a traditional Korean palace.
If you’ve seen it you’ll remember the striking and colourful traditional costumes and ornate architecture. Replicate the mood of Moon Embracing the Sun through use of traditional dress, historical locations and cinematic composition to create your very own star-crossed love story.
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Shanghai Nights
Not a film or a TV show as such but a song that is reminiscent of old-time Shanghai; a metropolis of industrial trade and artistic life, full of energy and colour. Replicating this style is all about blending old-school charm and vibrant colour; pairing the gritty urban streets with glamorous Qipaos in bold shades. Use Shanghai's unique architecture style for the ideal backdrop, and make sure to emphasise colour and energy for images that are both dynamic and timeless.
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Triumph in the Skies
Cited as one of TVB’s best serial dramas, Triumph in the Skies centered around the lives of pilots working for fictional Solar Airways and the romantic tales that surrounded them.
If you’re a fan of aviation and looking for glamorous and fun inspiration, take to the skies (or at least the runway) for aviation themed locations, then dress your beau in a captain’s uniform and you in all out glamour, for a provocative photoshoot fit for the silver screen.
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Mr & Mrs Smith
Mr & Mrs Smith has it all: action, comedy, and of course romance, making it ideal blockbuster worthy inspiration for your pre-wedding photoshoot. For these images it’s all about edge and chemistry - choose gritty, urban locations and pair with glamorous attire, serious poses and maybe even some shades to really bring out your inner spy. Don’t forget to bring some attitude to pull off that sultry, bad-ass Mr & Mrs Smith vibe.
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Taiga Dramas
Taiga dramas are an annual, year-long period television drama set in Japan, known for its traditional costumes and historical sets based in the 15th & 16th century with events and characters from that era being dramatised.
Choose quintessential Japanese locations; temples, shrines, historical rural buildings and cherry blossoms fields. Pair these stunning backdrops with traditional attire in vibrant shades and demure yet theatrical poses, for exquisite photographs fit for an epic Taiga Drama.
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