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| Photography by Carlo & Hyds Cecilio of Imagine Nation |
Prenups can be quite daunting (especially for grooms). And
not everyone has the time, energy, and budget to mount a mega production just
for it. But if you really must have prenup photos but really don’t want to make
a hullabaloo out of it, don’t fret.
We collaborated with photographers Carlo
& Hyds Cecilio of Imagine Nation, The Makeup of Mica Team, Cravings Il Terrazo, real-life couple Dominique & Angelique, and Project Runway Philippines
Contestant Joseph Montelibano to prove to you that all you need are three
simple, easy-to-do steps to create prenup photos that are classic but with a twist.
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| Sometimes, a charming restaurant can provide existing, pretty textures that don't need any further styling. |
1.
An interesting venue – wherever you may be, pretty much all cities have a wonderful
location just waiting to be discovered. If you don’t have the budget for a
prenup stylist or the time to really plan for your prenup, all you need to do
is do an ocular of your neighborhood. Sometimes, we get so caught up in the
details that we often forget what’s right under our nose.
Cravings Il Terrazo
is among the many picture-prefect venues in the Timog area alone. And there are
so many other restaurants cropping up that already have props, colorful
backdrops, delectable furniture (and even dramatic restrooms!) that can be
maximized for pictorial purposes. What’s more, vibrant restaurants are not just
the options here—you could scout for spas, boutique hotels, and even furniture
stores (besides Heima please)!
SIDENOTE: When doing shoots in such locations,
please do not forget your etiquette. This seems like such a natural thing to do
but you’ll be surprised at the horror stories we hear about couples doing
guerrilla tactics, trashing venues, and not even buying food or drinks in the
restaurant just to have a photo. Doing this makes venues learn the hard way and
will eventually turn down future shoots or charge higher.
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| Sometimes all you need is a pop of color or a pair of 'loud' earrings to step out of your comfort zone |
2.
WEAR IT LOUD AND PROUD – there’s no need to jump
into pools, do acrobatic moves or go to a prison just to show you have an
adventurous, rebellious side. If you don’t have the time and energy to do such
concepts, all you really need is to go loud with your outfits. For classic couple
Dominique & Angelique wearing loud colors, prints, and accessories was
already stepping out of their comfort zones. Borrow from a designer or stylish
friend to use larger than life accessories or some print-on-print ensembles.
Keep it tasteful though and not tacky! Only wear loud outfits that make you
comfortable or flatter your features. If it’s not working, don’t try to push it
just for the sake of having a unique photo.
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| Anyone with a camera can claim they are a photographer. But taste and eye for creativity is quite a delectable rarity. |
3.
Invest on a good photographer team – What you
save on props, what you save on a stylist; you use to get the best photographer
your budget allows you to. Believe you me, I have seen prenups done in the
hippest venues yet the photos were not given justice because the photographer was
an after-thought. Taste and preference varies from couple to couple. Here in
Rebellious Brides though, we prefer and recommend for you to get prenup photographers
that specialize in the natural look and a team that has a tasteful eye for
detail. It’s not about who’s popular, it’s
not about who can give you a best deal, it’s not about who you can give you a
free prenup as part of the package.
