Let’s get creative!
It is obvious that when getting married, photos are a must and having wedding photos that are top quality and unique is priceless to remember your special day forever. Romantic poses on the beach, dramatic sunsets, and epic waterfall backgrounds are all possible with a Costa Rica wedding photographer.
But what most people don’t realize…
…is that there are also creative ways to think outside the box when planning a wedding photo shoot. Imagine a photo session like nobody else has ever done – something unique and fun with great stories and memories behind the photos. This is why I want to be different from other destination wedding photographers, as you are different from other couples! I can help you have the shoot of a lifetime!
Here’s a little info:
There are a number of ways to get creative with your wedding photo shoot. One trend that is becoming increasingly more popular is a “trash the dress” shoot. Sometimes they are also called a “fearless bridal”, I love creative session as it is closer to what happens.
What is a Trash the Dress (TTD) wedding shoot? A unique way to capture unique photos in your fancy wedding clothes without the stress of the day of the
When does the shoot happen? A day or two, or more after the wedding, when everything has calmed down and you are ready to get creative and have fun. You can go anywhere!
Are the photos just of the bride or can the groom be a part of it? Both can be a part of these amazing shots! We can have some individual shots of each and of course photos together are also always super nice. I mean… you just got married…
Where is the photo shoot? This is the best part – it can be wherever you can dream up!
Will the dress be ruined? Short answer no, but this is totally up to you. We will work together as your Costa Rica wedding photographer, to come up with ideas that
Is this for everyone? I would say Yes! As we can tailor it 100% to your desire. Learn more about this kind of photoshoot below to see if it is something you would like to add to your Costa Rica destination wedding!
There are few things that are more iconic of a wedding than a bride in a perfect white gown. After all the hype of finding the perfect dress, of course, many brides choose to keep their dress safe and sound as a keepsake after the wedding. However, most people don’t even think about taking a slightly different approach and having a little more fun in their wedding dress. A Costa Rica trash the dress (or TTD) shoot is a way to wear the dress one last time in a relaxed and fun way, free of any worries to create something that can be kept forever!
After living the best day of your life in paradise with all of your family and friends, the fun doesn’t have to end… You can wake up and have a joyful day exploring Costa Rica in a new way for your TTD shoot. I will capture the beauty of Costa Rica and of you as a newlywed couple to always remember your wedding day.
Quick stop on a local shop gives great shoot opportunity.
These shoots are obviously done after the wedding, so there is no wedding day stress or worries about timing to get in the way of creativity. All of the time can be focused on getting interesting shots, portrait photos of both individuals, and the couple together. Since the shoot is after the wedding, there is no pressure to cater to family and friends like on the wedding day. Also, since we already know each other since we have been working together and taking plenty of photos before and during the wedding, the communication is usually very easy which makes room for even more creative juices to flow!
There are endless ways to create epic images – the idea is to have fun, relax, get creative, and wear your wedding dress in a new, liberating way! And the photos are like nothing anyone else has ever seen. Straight out of Vogue!
The wedding dress doesn’t have to get damaged. If you decide you want to give this type of photo shoot a try, you and I will decide together exactly just how trashed you would like your gown to get. You can take a subtle approach by just walking through the jungle or wading in a waterfall or pool. Or on the extreme end, sometimes it is fun to just go all out and throw yourself into the mud.
Depending on the location and vibe of your Costa Rica destination wedding, you can really go wild with where you want to go for your creative shoot. If it is a beachfront wedding, you could try walking into the ocean or paddling out for a surf! If the wedding is in the forest, maybe climbing a tree or wading into a waterfall. Or you could head to a different location completely for your Costa Rica trash the dress shoot to add a little more variety to your photos.
The limitless options and diverse possibilities are what makes this kind of wedding shoot so much fun. If you come with an idea of how you would like to create the shoot, I will make it happen otherwise if you would prefer that I takes the reins to surprise you and come up with an interesting image, I am happy to do that as well. Even better, we can work together to bounce ideas around until you land on something perfect.
The rainforest, a waterfall, fields, a typical Costa Rican village, a little boat in the mangroves, a motorcycle ride down a dusty road, a typical fiesta, a hot spring, the local supermarket or fruit stand… the options are endless.
Costa Rica is one of the most picturesque places out there, and the ideal place to take breathtaking photos with your Costa Rica wedding photographer. Which you can do, with me, Toh Gouttenoire. And then after you get the perfect, classic wedding photos taken care of, you can take it to the next level!
The contrast created when an elegant gown and such an iconic life event is placed in an environment that is uncommon and out of place is what makes a Costa Rica trash the dress shoot so much fun. So think about your dress and imagine what you wish you could do in it if you didn’t have to worry about it getting a little dirty or wet. Contact me today to inquire about a trash the dress shoot for your wedding, and then start brainstorming!
Sky’s the limit!
Whatever adventure you take on that day It’ll be fun!
