Why Every Couple Should Consider A Pre-Wedding Shoot – More Than Just Poses

In the current era of visual storytelling, pre-wedding shoots are now a part of the contemporary Indian wedding culture. They are not only about aesthetic poses or trending reels anymore, but rather something more profound and intimate.

For most couples, a pre-wedding photo shoot is the start of a long and beautiful journey. It's an opportunity to capture a page of love before the chaos of rituals and ceremonies sets in. And for those questioning whether it's really worth all the fuss, the reply is a big fat yes.

Vivek Chaudhary Founder, Made in the Blue shares why every couple should consider a pre-wedding shoot.

A Breather Before the Big Day
Weddings, particularly in India, are overwhelming — with jam-packed schedules, bottomless guest lists, and back-to-back ceremonies. A pre-wedding shoot is a chance for couples to take a rare break, spend some time together in a relaxed, stress-free atmosphere. It's one of the rare chances to make exquisite memories before formalities set in. 

Telling Your Story, Your Way
Each couple has a story — serendipitous first encounters to long-distance relationships. A pre-wedding shoot is the ideal platform to tell that story in a creative manner. Whether you're photographing the location where you met, going back to your favorite holiday spot, or adding in common interests — the images become an intimate visual story.

It's not about photographing two individuals in love, but photographing why they fell in love.

Framing Comfort and Confidence
Not everyone feels at ease in front of the camera, particularly when everybody's looking at you at the wedding. A pre-wedding session serves to acclimatize you to the photographer and gain confidence in front of the camera. This equates to improved, more spontaneous wedding day photos — with more natural smiles and fewer camera-aware glances.
Pre-wedding photos have also become innovative wedding assets. Couples now leverage these photos to create digital invitations, welcome signs, wedding websites, and photo galleries at the venue. These details provide a unified, personal touch to the overall wedding look — making the celebration their own.

Memories That Outlive Trends
Trends come and go — but a stolen glance, a shared laugh, or a quiet walk through a mustard field remains timeless. These aren’t just beautiful pictures to post online; they’re keepsakes you’ll revisit for decades, long after the wedding festivities fade.

They capture the essence of the couple as they were — unfiltered, unhurried, and full of anticipation.

Planning Your Perfect Shoot
For couples thinking about a shoot, a few tips to ensure that it is genuinely memorable are as follows: