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I read through some posts here and I found that many brides prepared every wedding stuff themself!

Very impressive and i did it too. I had bad experience in Bridal House, I feel they always like to sell their package without considering my budget. When I want to get a nicer dress or more photos, they said need to pay additional charge for that....the price is totally out of my budget.

Lastly, I had my pre-wedding photo shoot in Bali !

My photogtapher is a Bali local, he is quite nice...

Here is some tips that I did for my pre-wedding shoot !

Step 1: Decide the location

Most of the self-service photography couples prefer for outdoor photo-shooting. Don’t waste your ideas and creativity; make your pre-wedding photo exclusive!

Other than tourist attraction, you can capture the happiness moment in the first-dating-place; as a memento. It might be your secondary school, University, park and restaurant.

If the photos are taken by free-lance photographer, their service is 8 hours per day, and 4 hour per half day. Hence, don’t waste the time in transportation, arrange 2 or 3 of your attractions as near as possible to capture more photos.

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Step 2: Find a photographer, MUA and decide the style

Find a photographer by referring to their photo galleries is the first task, but it is not enough,. All you need is communication. Tell the photographer what the style you want, romantic, adorable or casual.

If you want to find a local photographer, must go through their products ^^

Bride hairstyle and make up is important, and it should be as simple as possible when taking outdoor shooting. Take the gowns/dress photo and show to the MUA, discuss the style and if possible, ask her to show you some of her product sample. Avoid heavy make up if you are not going to outdoor photo shooting as it may look unnatural.

I have no chance to communicate with my MUA before my photo shooting, because Make up and hair-do is included in the Bali photographer's package. Luckily the Bali MUA had set up a nice style for me, not over but simple.

Step 3: Prepare dress, accessories, and tools

Bring some commemorative stuff such as the first gift he gave to you, or the first love letter she wrote to you. You can bring your favorite dolls to decorate the scene. With these precious stuffs, they give the photos deeper meanings and full with your love story.

The most worrying issue- How to find the bridal dresses and accessories within budget?

To be cost effective, couples are overjoyed with the option of renting these one time pieces of clothing. Gowns/dress rental service can be easily found in bridal shop. I have go throught some birdal house, the rental is depends on the style, quality.

Basically, a nice dress cost about RM 350 above which consider expensive for me. As I want to rent 1 gown and 1 dress, it would cost me RM700 ady...

Finally i rented 2 pcs of gown in RM500 but not from bridal house. It is from my sister's friend who renting gowns online.

Luckily she provide me free rental of veil and accessories too that I can bring to Bali. As the local MUA did not provide any hair-do accessories... :growl:

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I had found some information about Bali pre-wedding photographer before i decide to take photos there.

I read through the my sis's friend blog, it is very useful for me to determine the photographer with comparison of product and package.

Tips for pre-wedding photography in Bali Island

Amazing beach view, Greeny Padi field, Artificial temple, all natural scene can captured in Bali!

1. Find a profesional photographer

2. Choose 2~3 photographer that could make you impressed with his photos, email and quote for package/price.

3. Communicate thoroughly the pre-wedding photo style that you want, discuss the location, make clear of every destination including the destination-to-destination traveling time!

4. Pay the deposit only after you agree with the photgraphy arrangement.

5. You will get the quotation, print it out and bring to Bali!

Here is some itenery for your reference~

Try to search the place in google, there are breathtaking!

A.

1. Taman Ujung Water Palace (additional entrance fee of Rp 400,000)

2. Waterfall

3. Black Sand Beach and Horse Rental (horse rental Rp 200,000)

4. Secluded Beach for Sunset (cliffs and white sand beach)

B.

1. Danau Buyan (lake, temples, canoes)

2. Jati Luwih Rice Fields

3. Monkey Temple (small entrance fee)

4. Tanah Lot (temple, black sand beach, cliffs, sunset) – small entrance fee

C.

1. Kintamani (volcano and lake) (we can also bring an antique bicycle here)

2. Terraced Rice Fields

3. Ubud Monkey Forest (Small entrance fee)

4. Secluded Beach or Tanah Lot (temple, black sand beach, cliffs) for Sunset

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 img_2593.jpg Nusa Dua Beach, kuta

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Dear may1986,

Do u have any Bali photographer to recommend? Thanks..

Eneri, I survey alot from that! hehe....

My Bali photographer call Iwan. Beside, there are some good choices too!

Bali has so many profesional photographer, but how to get a good one with good price?

Well, let see the first recommendation!

Iwan Photography

http://www.iwanphotographybali.com/

http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=hp#!/pages/Iwan-Photography-Bali/131117467980

Package Price: USD 400~USD1000

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Price quoted in 2011, it might be changed! 价钱是2011年索取的,可能会有更改哦~

PRE WEDDING PACKAGEBasic Package

Pre Wedding Halfday

(start make up @7am and end/back to hotel @1pm OR start make up @1pm and end/back to hotel @7pm)

By Team/Associates: USD400

By Iwan: USD550

Pre Wedding Fullday

By Team/Associates: USD550

By Iwan: USD750

Inclusions:

-. 2 photographers and 1 assistant

-. Make up artist

-. Transport

-. White balance correction and brightness adjustment to all photos

-. ALL (unlimited number) of photos will be burned into 1 DVDs (1 for back up only)

-. All photos will be given in full resolution (up to 21MP/photo)

The DVDs will be ready 3x24hours after photo session

Deluxe Package A

Pre Wedding Halfday

(start make up @7am and end/back to hotel @1pm OR start make up @1pm and end/back to hotel @7pm)

By Team/Associates: USD580

By Iwan: USD730

Pre Wedding Fullday

By Team/Associates: USD800

By Iwan: USD1000

Inclusions:

-. 2 photographers and 1 assistant

-. Make up artist

-. Transport

-. White balance correction and brightness adjustment to all photos

-. ALL (unlimited number) of photos will be burned into 1 DVDs (1 for back up only)

-. All photos will be given in full resolution (up to 21MP/photo)

The DVDs will be ready 3x24hours after photo session

-. Wedding book/magazine style album 20x30cm. 11 sheets/22pages for halfday package or 15 sheets/30pages for fullday package

-. Album shipment charges to Asia and Australia. US and Europe shipment fees will recalculate base on destination country.

Exclusions:

-. Entrance/location fee

-. Gown/tuxedo

-. Any personal expenses or other items that not mentioned above

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3rd recommendation? Here we come!

Twins Photography

www.balitwinsphoto.com

www.thebaliphotographer.net

If you are looking for a cost effective + quality photos, try to look out Twins Photography!

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Sunset package (RM2200)

Full day photograph

8 hours photo shooting in 3 locations

Exclusive Photo Book 20cm x 30cm

40 photo on 20 sheet

DVD all files

Transportation

Makeup + hair do

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Share my gowns!

I found from internet and luckily the studio is located at PJ area!

I rented 2 gowns for my pre-wedding shoot!

2 pcs for RM500 based on the opening promotion price. If Rm700 can get 3 pcs but I dont think i have so much of time to change the dress and hair style. :oops:

I feel it is reasonable.... because she provided me veil, glove and some accessories too! :D

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With tail....

And with no tail... I like it as it is shiny and suitable for night scene with flash.

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http://tropicpic.com/thailand/wedding

Just for sharing

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Prices

Bookings are open all year round! Please, make your bookings in advance to insure we are available on your dates.

We offer the most affordable professional wedding, honeymoon, love-story, portfolio, fashion and family photoshoots in Thailand: Phuket, Ko Samui, Ko Tao, Krabi, Ko Chang, Ko Pangan, Ko Lipe, Phi-Phi, Ko Samet, Similan islands, Pattaya, Ko Larn and others.

Up to 4 hours photo shoot — $350Includes photographer and assistant work. Images retouching and editing. Please, check with us to what islands photographer transfer is included.

Up to 8 hours photo shoot — $600Includes photographer and assistant work. Images retouching and editing

7 days long photo shoot — $3500

Includes the work of photographer and assistant. We complete the documentary photography of your romantic adventures on the island and artistic photo shoots in the tropical locations anywhere in Thailand and abroad. We carefully edit and retouch all your images.

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Congratulations on such awesome and successful preparation, very impressive and unselfish sharing :)

Wish you happy always and all the best !!

Tzen

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Welcome~

There is a nice place for photo-shooting in klang Valley.

Still a lots of people dont know this place~

it just located at Bangsar! Sekeping tenggiri

here i share some information that i got from some photographer's webiste!

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Official website: http://www.tenggiri.com/

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Seems like Klang Valley is a good place for photo shooting....

Yea, other than lake garden, FIRM~

Some couples take in Desa city park also!

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hello...would you like to share with us ur pre-wedding photo? may i know which hotel u stay while u at Bali? tq

I stay in In Da Lodge

Own my 2 americans~

erm..I will sure my photos here~! I need to choose 1st, hehe...

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Tenggiri is a nice place !

Can spend a nite there meanwhile for photoshooting. Another great idea. Love it ^^

Indeed :)

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Dear may1986,

Do u have any Bali photographer to recommend? Thanks..

Eneri, I survey alot from that! hehe....

My Bali photographer call Iwan. Beside, there are some good choices too!

Bali has so many profesional photographer, but how to get a good one with good price?

Well, let see the first recommendation!

Iwan Photography

http://www.iwanphotographybali.com/

http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=hp#!/pages/Iwan-Photography-Bali/131117467980

Package Price: USD 400~USD1000

img_2357.jpg

img_9675.jpg

iwn_1129.jpg

 185236_10150249179657981_131117467980_7404993_1555961_n.jpg Ubud Morning Market



Price quoted in 2011, it might be changed! 价钱是2011年索取的,可能会有更改哦~

PRE WEDDING PACKAGEBasic Package

Pre Wedding Halfday

(start make up @7am and end/back to hotel @1pm OR start make up @1pm and end/back to hotel @7pm)

By Team/Associates: USD400

By Iwan: USD550

Pre Wedding Fullday

By Team/Associates: USD550

By Iwan: USD750

Inclusions:

-. 2 photographers and 1 assistant

-. Make up artist

-. Transport

-. White balance correction and brightness adjustment to all photos

-. ALL (unlimited number) of photos will be burned into 1 DVDs (1 for back up only)

-. All photos will be given in full resolution (up to 21MP/photo)

The DVDs will be ready 3x24hours after photo session

Deluxe Package A

Pre Wedding Halfday

(start make up @7am and end/back to hotel @1pm OR start make up @1pm and end/back to hotel @7pm)

By Team/Associates: USD580

By Iwan: USD730

Pre Wedding Fullday

By Team/Associates: USD800

By Iwan: USD1000

Inclusions:

-. 2 photographers and 1 assistant

-. Make up artist

-. Transport

-. White balance correction and brightness adjustment to all photos

-. ALL (unlimited number) of photos will be burned into 1 DVDs (1 for back up only)

-. All photos will be given in full resolution (up to 21MP/photo)

The DVDs will be ready 3x24hours after photo session

-. Wedding book/magazine style album 20x30cm. 11 sheets/22pages for halfday package or 15 sheets/30pages for fullday package

-. Album shipment charges to Asia and Australia. US and Europe shipment fees will recalculate base on destination country.

Exclusions:

-. Entrance/location fee

-. Gown/tuxedo

-. Any personal expenses or other items that not mentioned above

Awesome and gorgeous photographs of the couple. The couple is looking so romantic and beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing such amazing photographs with us.

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A freelance photographer from New Zealand working in Phuket, Thailand.

Reasonable price, professional photographer and its package include 1 set of gown and tuxedo!

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You can customize by your own requirement.

For your information, if you don't want the gown and tuxedo, just deduct 10000 bath~!

Half Day Pre-wedding Photo Shoot (27,000 baht)

Full Day Pre-wedding Photo Shoot (35,000 baht)

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Seems like Klang Valley is a good place for photo shooting....

Yea, other than lake garden, FIRM~

Some couples take in Desa city park also!

somehow i find that lake garden and FRIM are becoming a common place for pre-wed photoshoot. i hope my photographer will not suggest to me to go there :s

thanks for sharing the awesome tips btw! i'm also a DIY bride, getting my stuff from individual vendors :thumbsu:

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