Destination Bridal Portraits

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Classic Noir Wedding Portraits at Chinatown

May 9, 2018

Photo by The Galeria. www.theweddingnotebook.com

The beauty of wedding portraits is that any location can serve as a backdrop to your story, and with an experienced photographer behind the lens, your experience will be complete. In this wedding portrait album, an adventurous and artistic couple explore Chinatown Singapore, discovering some very vintage-esque and quirky spots. Thanks again thegaleria, for reminding us of the beauty of film when done right!

Wearing spunky red kicks with their wedding attire, and traditional outfits to contrast the city’s raw and iconic cityscape, this album is testament to the couple’s bold sense of fun and adventure, and will serve as a good reminder of the dreams they are building as man and wife.

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Photo by Kai Picture. www.theweddingnotebook.com

Destination Pre-Wedding Shoot in Eclectic Tokyo

May 3, 2018

Photo by Kai Picture. www.theweddingnotebook.com

It’s pretty normal to feel overwhelmed when your list of wedding things to do gets longer by the day. Why not take some time off with your spouse-to-be, committing only to the moment and the love you share? Rekindle your passion for each other as you explore the charm and flavours of an eclectic city like Tokyo. Like this couple discovered, it will be nothing short of the needed getaway that will also help in the preservation of good memories.

Taking to the market, streets and buildings, the lovebirds expressed their love of art and wonder against the fast paced and raw backdrop that Tokyo affords. Destination mood albums are good fun and rewarding – provided you are able to place your trust in your photographer of course. Thanks for these brilliant pictures, Kai Picture!

Photo by Kai Picture. www.theweddingnotebook.com

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Photo by Fire Wood and Earth. www.theweddingnotebook.com

Enchanting Waterfall and Black Sand Beach Engagement Shoot in Bali

April 19, 2018

Photo by Fire Wood and Earth. www.theweddingnotebook.com

We were absolutely enthralled by these waterfall captures that were taken at Tukad Cepung in Bali, Indonesia, but that was just half of it. The couple also had some photos taken at a secluded black sand beach, Nyanyi Beach, as the sun set on the horizon. Many thanks to Fire, Wood & Earth for these marvellous shots!

“The waterfall truly looked like a curtain, a sparkly cascade with the sunlight on it. We even managed to get some dramatic lighting with the sunlight piercing through the waterfall into the cave, creating the most mesmerising photos for the couple,” said the photographer from Fire, Wood & Earth. “As for the black sand beach, it was serene, soft and beautiful. At dusk, when the sky darkened, the soft light fell upon the surface of the sea and sand, giving it all a poetic vibe.”

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Photo by GMPS Wedding Film and Photography. www.theweddingnotebook.com

Magical Outdoor Portraits in Japan

March 11, 2018

Photo by GMPS Wedding Film and Photography. www.theweddingnotebook.com

Clear skies and bright sunlight always make photographs appear fresh and inviting. Braving the biting cold of Mount Fuji, Lake Kawaguchiko and Tokyo in Japan, this couple was handsomely rewarded with beuatiful landscapes and awesome wedding portraits that they will enjoy forever.

Look at the snow-carpeted fields with their tall, bald firs and cherry blossom trees in full bloom! This, along with the shots by the lake with majestic Mount Fuji in the background and those taken in eclectic Tokyo, collectively infuse the album with an unparalleled charm that is unique to Japan.  

Many thanks for these amazing pictures, GMPS Wedding Film & Photography!

Photo by GMPS Wedding Film and Photography. www.theweddingnotebook.com

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Samuel Goh Photography. www.theweddingnotebook.com

Artistic and Nostalgic Wedding Portraits in Hong Kong

March 4, 2018

Samuel Goh Photography. www.theweddingnotebook.com

We love the artistry in this wedding portrait album. There’s something romantic about nostalgic wedding portraits with that film noir-esque feel, the sort we might see in our grandparents’ photo albums. Many thanks to Samuel Goh Photography for these splendid shots.

For Hui Jin and Shiu Yuen, the effort they put into their shoot was worth it. Their wedding portraits were shot in several locations in Hong Kong, including a rooftop in Sham Shui Po, Oi Man Village, the High Island Reservoir East Dam, Montane Mansion and Parkes Street. Simply gorgeous!

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Photo by Metrophoto. www.theweddingnotebook.com

Glamorous High Fashion Bridal Portraits in Shanghai

January 24, 2018

Photo by Metrophoto. www.theweddingnotebook.com

Shanghai never disappoints, with its rich history and twinkling lights in stark contrast with the skyscrapers and modern infrastructure. Yet the allure of old China remains when you explore its sidewalks and pavements, and these photos are proof.

We love the bride’s jaw-dropping outfits and dramatic makeup, the hustle and bustle of the streets, and especially that rooftop shot overlooking the Shanghai skyline! Many thanks to Oly Ruiz of Metrophoto for these shots, which, by the way, were only the first stop for the couple in a series of locations across China. Don’t miss part 2 of their bridal portraits, which were taken in Lijiang and Shangri-La.

Photo by Metrophoto. www.theweddingnotebook.com

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Untouched Beauty: Traditional Bridal Portraits in Lijiang and Shangri-La, China

January 22, 2018

Photo by Metrophoto. www.theweddingnotebook.com

If heaven were a place on earth, Shangri-La would come close. Part of the Tibetan Autonomous Region, it’s an untouched landscape, a slice of tucked-away magic with its quiet people, majestic monasteries and curious wildlife.

Worthy of a fashion editorial, the styling of these bridal portraits, with those impeccable outfits against the scenic backdrops creating the perfect contrast of colours, patterns and textures, simply took our breath away! What an outstanding job by Oly Ruiz of Metrophoto. These shots are actually the second part in a series of bridal portraits taken across China, so don’t forget to check out part 1, which was taken in Shanghai.

Photo by Metrophoto. www.theweddingnotebook.com

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Photo by Iluminen Photography. www.theweddingnotebook.com

Winter Photoshoot in Kanazawa and Shirakawa-go

January 4, 2018

Photo by Iluminen Photography. www.theweddingnotebook.com

The howling winds had come and gone, leaving behind a picturesque landscape of white hills and snow-capped houses in Shirakawa-go, Japan. Reflecting their love for the outdoors, this adventurous couple took their pre-wedding shoot to the Miyagama River and the Higashi Chaya-gai, with breathtaking views of the old Japanese cityscape.

“I’d describe it as majestic,” said the photographer, Iluminen, who enjoyed this trip as much as the couple did. “Even though this was our second trip to Japan, it was special because it was our first time visiting the artsy city of Kanazawa together, as well as the snow-capped village of Shirakawa-go. We decided to end that first night in the beautiful city with a tasty bowl of squid ink ramen, great company and plenty of laughter.”

Photo by Iluminen Photography. www.theweddingnotebook.com

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Photo by Fire, Wood & Earth. www.theweddingnotebook.com

“Au Naturel” Bridal Portraits In Bali

November 23, 2017

Photo by Fire, Wood and Earth. www.theweddingnotebook.com

It has been said that a successful marriage is about falling in love many times, always with the same person. Shot on a quiet and secluded beach in Bali, the indie-vintage tone of these photos made for a dreamy throwback to the times when this couple were young, carefree and newly in love.

Keeping things as natural as possible to preserve its essence, they themed their engagement shoot ‘Reminiscence of Love’, and as Andre of Fire, Wood & Earth shared: “Laughter and happy memories filled the air as they casually recollected portions of their love story in between camera clicks.” Well done, Andre, on producing this brilliant and memorable album!

Photo by Fire, Wood and Earth. www.theweddingnotebook.com

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Photo by Fixer Photography. www.theweddingnotebook.com

A Road Trip Of Beautiful Memories In New Zealand

November 16, 2017

Photo by Fixer Photography. www.theweddingnotebook.com

More than just beautiful photos captured amidst the majestic backdrop of mountains, rivers and heritage buildings in New Zealand, this couple’s love story is one that warms our hearts: they met as students in New Zealand, and upon graduating planned to begin their lives together, but first they wanted to honour their memories at some of their favourite places in the land where they fell in love.

Kiko and Sean look gorgeous together, and check out the bride’s blush gown photographed in the picturesque outdoors. We love the tenderness and simplicity captured in these bridal portraits – what a brilliant idea to do this on a road trip!

Shared Sam Leong of Fixer Photography: “We met many times before the shoot but we didn’t stage the shoot. We just planned the locations and things were really casual once we got there. We drove around and observed what we liked and shot when we saw something good. Most importantly, we shared a close relationship with the couple, which made the job easier and very enjoyable.” Well done, Sam!

Photo by Fixer Photography. www.theweddingnotebook.com

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White On White In The Winter Wonderland Of Hallstatt Austria

November 9, 2017

Photo by Fixer Photography. www.theweddingnotebook.com

More memorable than the winter chill they experienced during this shoot is surely the photos that they got to take home! We love this romantic and unique set of destination bridal portraits that were shot in Hallstatt, Austria. Kudos to Sam Leong of Fixer Photography for these remarkable photos.

 Says Sam: “We had many meetings and prepared Tsin Yee and Teck Keong on what to expect from their morning and evening shoot sessions in Venice. It was after that conversation that they studied their options further and decided on Hallstatt, Austria.

“We weren’t quite prepared for the snowstorm that greeted us on our arrival. A quick hunt for winter jackets, snow shoes, gloves… and a short time later, our shoot began and we all continued to brave the elements until we got everything we wanted.”

Wedding photos at Hallstatt Austria. Photo by Fixer Photography. www.theweddingnotebook.com

Destination Wedding photos at Hallstatt Austria. Photo by Fixer Photography. www.theweddingnotebook.com

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Pre-Wedding Motorhome Adventure Across New Zealand

October 29, 2017

Photo by Iluminen. www.theweddingnotebook.com

New Zealand is well known for its scenic landscapes, and what a waste it would be if couples were to simply rush from one spot to another just for a few photographs. We love these photos for their sense of adventure and you can just feel the couple enjoying the experience. The idea behind your bridal portraits should be to make memories and capture your genuine love for each other, not to stage it.

Indra of Iluminen: “This wasn’t a typical pre-wedding shoot, it was more of a ‘let’s go on an adventure’. We drove for hours listening to music and stopped at places that caught our interest. We parked along wide open fields, fired up the stove, cooked our meals and enjoyed our wine.”

Frankly, we can’t think of a better way for a couple to see the world together before they put a ring on it. Kudos to Iluminen for these awesome shots!

Photo by Iluminen. www.theweddingnotebook.com