5 Types of Pre-Wedding Photos To Select Rather Than Paying For Them All

5 is the magic number

Pre-wedding photos are hardly a ‘pass’ for couples these days because they allow us to eternalize the moment, and they’re also great for social media updates. It is not uncommon to want to keep all the photos from the shoot for sentimental reasons.

However, the truth is, that we will only look at them once in a blue moon.

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Selecting All The Photos Can Incur Additional Costs

For this article, we will assume that your existing package has a set limited number of edited photos you can receive. In this scenario, you will incur additional costs if you choose to exceed the number of photos allowed.

This is why we have an article on what you can do to avoid spending extra when selecting your pre-wedding photos. One of the pointers in the article highlights the importance of discussing your game plan before going to the studio to select your photos. An important aspect of this is knowing what you need – this sentence perfectly sums up the types of pre-wedding photos you will need.

What Are The Types Of Photos To Select

You will need these 5 types of photos, preferably each in portrait and landscape:

1. A full body shot with both facing front forward
2. A candid shot
3. A playful shot
4. A dramatic shot – shots in nature or shots in dramatic outfits, etc.
5. A solo shot of yourself and your partner

Why These 5 Types Of Photos?

These photos are standard ones you will use as your wedding collaterals. For instance, if you are thinking of having a nice reception area with your photos displayed as posters or banners, you will likely need these photos to create them. These photos can also be adapted into nice photo frames for the reception table, your wedding invitation, included in slideshows during your banquet dinner, and even shared on social media.

Feel free to adjust and add to this list according to your needs, but the five listed types are sure to help you stay on track with what your package entails.

What Are The Type Of Photos To Remove (Without hesitation)

We may have the urge to keep almost all of the photos except for those that are unglamorous or where our eyes are closed, but we should also not hesitate to remove these photos:

1. Photos with facial expressions that look unnatural
2. Photos with poses that look unnatural 
3. Photos that have repeated poses or just look slightly different
4. Off-centered photos

With these pointers in mind, you should be able to easily cut down the photos by 50%-70%. Go through the remaining photos and select according to what your package entails.

Other Factors To Consider

If you have multiple outfits during your pre-wedding shoot, you might also consider further splitting your entitlements into fair shares. For instance, if there were 3 outfits or 3 locations and you could only take back 30 edited photos, you should aim to prioritize 10 photos for each outfit or location. The ratio can vary depending on your personal preferences, needs, and entitlements.

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Selecting Photos Are Not The Only “Trap”

There are many ways a studio or photographer can make you splurge, but as long as you must remember that you will likely only look at the photos or album once in a blue moon, you should be quite safe from the “trap”. Ultimately, you need to be comfortable with the price you are paying and be clear about your wants and needs.