Wedding photo shoot in the studio: tips, pros and cons

When there is a wedding photo shoot coming up, a studio is a good alternative to shooting outdoors. From the article you will learn what advantages a studio photo shoot has over street photography. We will reveal the secrets of good lighting, teach you how to decide between a photo background and the interior, and tell you how much a wedding photo shoot in a studio costs. You will find out what is included in the cost of photo studio services and what is paid separately. With the help of our advice and the Catalog, you will choose a suitable photo studio and not miss important moments! I collected all these ideas for a wedding photo shoot in the YesYes studio so that you can relax and have fun!

Why are studio photos better quality?

During an outdoor shoot, the bride and groom are focused on the events taking place, they are not working on camera. Therefore, the photographer has to “catch shots” and select good angles, remaining on the sidelines. He takes interesting pictures of what the situation provides.

It's different in a photo studio. Here you can completely immerse yourself in the work process. Nothing interferes or distracts. Two lovers become the center of a small Universe.

A number of advantages of studio photography include:

Perfect light

Do you know when people in staged, edited photos look rude and unattractive, even worse than in real life? This is often due to poor light. Properly selected light is half the success.

In nature, to take a cool photo, you need to wait until dawn or sunset, when the sunlight falls smoothly on the skin. In studio photography, the light is set by the photographer himself. Using 3-4 light sources, the photographer places accents. This way, it shows models in favorable angles, softens shadows where they are not needed, and highlights attractive details.

Flexible schedule

A wedding photo shoot in the studio can be scheduled at any time and on any day: before or after the holiday. For example, when you do a trial makeup and hairstyle. No rush, no fuss, no strict schedule - just enjoy the process.

To shoot at a time convenient for you, you need to write to the photographer in advance. Cool specialists draw up a schedule months in advance.

Weather is not a hindrance

The shooting result does not depend on the weather or temperature. This is especially true in the cold season. Rain, snow, wind can rage outside the window, and the photos will still come out great.

Ready-made scenery and props

For outdoor shooting, you will need to order and buy props. There are also natural scenery, but beautiful places for shooting are often far from each other. Moving takes the photographer time, which is also paid. And in the studio everything is included and everything is at hand.

Dressing room/locker room

In the studio, fixing your makeup or hair is no problem. You can change clothes, change several images. There is a mirror and cosmetics there. Everything is clean and comfortable.

Recreate any style

When choosing a studio, you can choose an interior in the style of a wedding. Light, dark, vintage or classic – there are plenty of options.

Without prying eyes

No sidelong glances from passers-by or distracting crowds. You can completely relax and pose to your heart's content. Complete psychological comfort!

Just don’t forget: the quality of studio photographs depends not only on professional equipment or proper lighting. The most important component is the skill of the photographer.

Lifestyle

Something between classics and reportage. This style borrows attention to detail from the classics, and more immediate and “live” shots from reportage photography. The result is a kind of “voyeurism” effect: no photos where the bride and groom look directly into the camera, and group posed portraits, but you shouldn’t expect the same brightness and contrast of the photos as in the report.

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This style is right for you if:

1. • Your wedding will take place in a relaxed and light atmosphere with an emphasis on live communication and without long feasts.
2. • You think that the coolest photos are always random.
3. • You want to spend a cozy morning together.
4. • You don't like to pose and want the wedding photographer to be as inconspicuous as possible.

What wedding photos will still be beautiful in 20 years?

How much does it cost to rent a photo studio?

Studio rental for a photo shoot is paid hourly. The average cost is 200-500 hryvnia per hour, depending on the city, equipment, interior, location, room area and ceiling height.

Shooting in the evening is more expensive than in the morning. If you want to shoot after work, for the photographer this means that he needs to stay late at work.

The prices on the websites are for 2-3 people. More than 5 participants – this is an additional 25-30% of the cost. Therefore, keep in mind that a photo session with all family members will cost more.

In a metropolis, for example, in Kyiv, Dnieper or Kharkov, renting a photo studio will be more expensive than in Sumy or Vinnitsa. These are the rules of the market.

Dark colors

This is not exactly a shooting style, but rather a photo processing style that combines dark and warm tones, a slight haze and a mesmerizing atmosphere. But such shooting requires a properly selected location, decor in deep, rich colors and even suitable weather. It is impossible to film such an atmospheric story in a blooming park on a sunny afternoon.

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This style is right for you if:

1. • You do not strive for naturalness and naturalness of the photographs, but want your wedding photography to be as cinematic as possible.
2. • You are planning an evening wedding and the ceremony will take place at sunset.
3. • You are close to modern boho.
4. • Your wedding color palette is warm, dominated by rich greens, greys, dark browns or beiges.

What is included in the photo studio services? Where does the price come from?

Where does this price come from and what are you paying for?

Firstly, equipment . These are light sources, softboxes, umbrellas, reflectors, stands, tripods, holders and flash synchronizers. They need to be purchased, periodically repaired and replaced. You pay both for renting a studio room and for using powerful shooting tools.

Secondly, backgrounds : neutral or textured, wood, vinyl, fabric, plain and with prints. Good backgrounds cost thousands of hryvnia; the photographer orders many from abroad and pays in dollars. In a young, small photo studio there are four backgrounds. In a large one - much more.

Thirdly, details . This includes furniture, flooring that imitates an interior, wooden letters, soft toys, glasses, suitcases, colorful ribbons and more.

Photo studios have a dressing room where you can change clothes, preen yourself or touch up your makeup.

Photo studios offer clothing rentals, hair and makeup, but all this is paid separately. Being a makeup artist and hairdresser is what makeup artists and hairdressers do for a living. Therefore, this is a separate item on the check.

Glamor

This is the style of glossy magazines and fashion shoots, which combines sensuality, sexuality and elegance. Wedding photography in this style involves “magazine” retouching of portraits, an emphasis on decor, and rich colors.

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This style is right for you if:

1. • Your wedding will take place in a fashionable hotel within the city, and most of the shooting will be done under artificial lighting.
2. • You love gloss and fashion, you are aware of all trends and your image will correspond to them as much as possible.
3. • You are not shy about candid and sensual photographs.

How to choose a studio for a wedding photo shoot?

Background or interior?

First, decide what you need: emphasis on emotions and relationships, neutral background, close-ups, focus on you and your man? Or immersion in the image of Rustic, the artistic interior of Provence, the general mood of Retro, so that you can print vintage photos on vintage invitations? Couples who choose emotions are photographed against a backdrop for photo sessions. Couples who choose an image are looking for a suitable interior.

Interior photography costs more than shooting against a background for photo shoots.

Daylight or artificial?

With natural lighting, portraits look more voluminous and lively. Artificial lighting is used to imitate natural light or to create artistic effects.

If you want a photo with window lighting, consult your photographer. In the winter season, daylight hours are very short, and in cloudy weather you cannot expect good lighting at all. Find out from the photographer what time to schedule a shoot in the studio to catch the perfect light. If its windows face east, the sun will be in them in the morning, if they face west, in the evening.

What little things can't be missed?

• Re-read the rules of the photo studio and clarify the prices.

Is there a surcharge for suddenly appearing, urgently needed additional equipment? What about installations or details? How much will the photo studio need to reimburse for the cost of a damaged background or prop?

• Find out about additional amenities.

Is there a sofa where you can wait your turn? Is there a dressing room where you can put on makeup and get dressed? And a restroom where you can wash off your makeup afterwards? Is there water, tea or coffee?

• How far is the studio?

Location is not the most dangerous obstacle on the way to the photographs of your dreams. But driving outside the city, making your way through unpaved alleys and looking for a secret hatch leading to a photo studio is a test that you don’t have to take on your fragile shoulders.

In our Catalog, photographers from your city or region offer to shoot with them. Go to the Photo Studio section and choose a professional and the interior you want. Photographers indicate the price directly on the website and you can contact them directly to clarify all the details.

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Classic

The traditional style of wedding photography is romantic and elegant shots, natural photo processing, an emphasis on classic portraits and exquisite decor. The mood of a classic shoot is calm and elegant; you shouldn’t expect bright, emotional shots or any noticeable color correction from it: the colors will be as close to natural as possible, and the newlyweds’ photo shoot will be more staged.

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This style is right for you if:

1. • You dream of simple but beautiful photographs that will still look stylish and elegant 20 years later.
2. • The style of your wedding is classic, in a discreet palette, with an emphasis on lush floristry and elegant table setting.
3. • You are quite restrained in showing emotions and understand that running, jumping and showing some kind of excessive activity during the shooting process is not your thing.

Important tips from YesYes

Tip #1 The photographer will need from 15 minutes to an hour to set up the equipment: set the light, synchronize the cameras with the lighting equipment, create the correct light and shade.

You also pay for this time. You're in a photo studio, which means it's rental time. Expect to pay for 20-30 minutes of setup. In general, the shooting will take 2.5-3 hours.

Tip #2 The photographer’s portfolio should include studio work. It’s easier to shoot outdoors: the light is soft and diffused. Shooting in artificial light is a separate skill.

Works with hard shadows in a photographer’s studio portfolio are a sign of a bad artist (as in the photo on the left). Perhaps the photographer does not shoot much in the studio or this is not his strong point at all.

Modern studios are capable of embodying the most sophisticated ideas: you will get as original photographs as you want!

Fine art

Fine art is not just photography, it is real art that combines the tenderness of the moment and beautiful production. A photographer who shoots in this style is a bit of an artist. And on the one hand, this means that each frame will be like a small work of art, thought out in terms of composition, color palette and mood, and on the other hand, the professional’s style will be “readable” in the photo to a greater extent than the unique style of your couple.

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This style is right for you if:

1. • You are calm, not very emotional, and are not used to expressing your emotions clearly.
2. • You are a fan of art, and your favorite movement is impressionism.
3. • Beautiful staging and lightness of film shots are important to you.
4. • You are not chasing an original concept and, looking at photos from other weddings in this style, you understand that you want exactly the same photos - the same angles, poses, colors.

Hotel National

120 years with a view of the Kremlin. Antique furniture, rich decoration and a genuine spirit of history. It features an ambiance of antique telephones, restored furniture and historical art treasures. Among the famous guests of the hotel are world art stars, writers, and famous politicians. Rental prices are quite high, but this is also part of the tradition.

Factory "Red October"

The factory buildings of one of the oldest confectionery factories are located on Bersenevskaya Embankment in the center of Moscow. The buildings are made in the old Moscow style with figured red brick masonry. The floors are laid with figured tiles, the spaces amaze with thoughtful and precise architectural beauty and perfection of style. From the roof there are wonderful views of the Cathedral of Christ the Savior, Moscow skyscrapers, and the buildings of the new Tretyakov Gallery. It is advisable to obtain permission in advance for a wedding photo shoot.

Registration ceremony

The official and most important part of the wedding program, look at the ideas and examples of reportage photography of the ceremonial registration:

Ostafyevo Estate

The country mansion of the Vyazemsky-Sheremetyev family was built according to the classical canons of luxurious country palaces with enfilades and a well-groomed extensive park. The estate has a significant literary history; Pushkin walked along the alleys of the park. The great Griboedov played with pleasure at the Vyazemsky Theater. Among the guests of the estate were almost all the significant writers of the golden age of Russian literature. The estate's linden alleys, park pavilions, galleries and colonnades are imbued with a romantic mood and the spirit of creativity. A large pond with a white stone embankment, flower beds and flower beds, stairs and stairs, and observation decks of the complex are excellent places for romantic wedding photos.

Dubrovitsy Estate

The Golitsyn estate near Moscow with delightful landscapes, the gentle beauty of Central Russian nature, the picturesque clear expanse of the river and the world-famous architectural masterpiece of the Znamenskaya Church. Photos can be taken in a well-kept decorative park, against the backdrop of the palace complex (entrance to the building itself is currently closed) and on the steps of the baroque complex of the Church of the Sign. The beauty of the place compensates for some of the inconveniences associated with insufficient organization of photo sessions on site.