7 Pre-Wedding Shoot Hacks To Achieve Gorgeous DIY Photos Anywhere In Singapore

DIY Pre-Wedding Photography

With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, we paired up two photographers who were game to prove that pre-wedding photography could be done on your own with some creativity.

Armed with a camera (DSLR/compact), a tripod, and Photoshop, they visited various shoot locations in Singapore to recreate these looks, and show you how you can save your money for more Hai Di Lao dates.

1) Moody nature vibe with a tree trunk


Original photo:

Address: Moh Guan Terrace next to Tiong Bahru Market

Play around with random branches and leaves as they provide an atas feel to any picture. If you struggle with facial expressions, a great trick is to look ‘lost’. After all, you are in the wilderness.

Pro tip: Bring a small stool if you don’t wish to have cramped thighs from holding a half squat.

2) Oriental vibe with Chinese New Year decorations

Original photo:

Address: Buddha Tooth Relic Temple and Museum, Singapore

 

Take advantage of the upcoming Chinese New Year decorations everywhere, and pretend you’re in Hokkaido/not sweating to death in Singapore.

Pro tip: Plastic cherry blossoms in Chinatown can look real after you slap on a VSCO filter to your picture. We also shaded the ‘cherry blossoms’ in Photoshop to give the picture more ‘depth’.

3) Minimalist chic at a HDB staircase

Original photo:

Address: Moh Guan Terrace

Some HDB staircases look so fly, they deserve more attention. But if you can’t impress, distract.

It doesn’t hurt to over-exaggerate your facial expressions if the location isn’t fantastic. No one would fault a happy bride-to-be.

Pro tip: The magic word is “cropping”. Unless you feel like giving oBike a quick shoutout in your wedding pictures.

4) Outdoor fun at a badminton court

Original photo:

Address: Bukit Batok Central

Turn your weekly badminton games into a memory that’ll last forever at the neighbourhood courts peppered around every estate.

You might get stared at by random neighbours, but hey, all for the gram?

Pro tip: Also, remember to use Meitu XiuXiu to remove all the birdshit stains on the floor like we did.

5) Traditional shoot at a Chinese temple

Original photo:

Address: Chinese temple opposite Ann Siang Street

The next time you walk past a Chinese temple, feel free to pop in for a shoot recce. If there are too many passersby, aim the camera upwards like how we did in the first picture.

Pro tip: Don’t be shy about this one. There is a 50/50 chance that the security guard might chase you out, so try not to bring too many props and GTFO in 10 minutes.

6) Old school vibe at random person’s house

Original photo:

Address: Ann Siang Hill

Pro tip: People actually live here so try not to get caught. If you do, run away and remember to take your camera with you.

7) ‘Beverly Hills’ palm tree vibe at Tiong Bahru HDB estate

Original photo:

Address: Tiong Bahru

Pro tip: Not every picture needs to be a full-length shot. Play with angles and look for interesting details—coconut trees can magically transform Tiong Bahru into Beverly Hills.

Wedding Photography With Tripod

While there are certain angles and shots that are best taken with photographers who’ve had years of experience, more budget-conscious couples might wish to experiment with DIY photos. Perhaps not only for your wedding, but special occasions too.

Audrey Lim

Audrey was once a hairstylist, bank secretary, Froyo girl, wedding stylist, photography lecturer, and creative director at our sister-site TheSmartLocal. Now, she handles photography & business development at ZULA.

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