Taking photographs (often wedding photos) before the actual event or ceremony; commonly done in a studio or on location.
春の桜がきれいな時期に前撮りをして、アルバムを作った。
We did our pre-wedding photoshoot when the cherry blossoms were beautiful and made an album.
和装の前撮りは着付けやヘアメイクに時間がかかるので、余裕を持って予約したほうがいい。
For pre-wedding photos in traditional Japanese attire, dressing and hair/makeup take time, so it's best to book well in advance.
最近はロケーション前撮りが人気で、海外で撮るカップルも増えた。
Location pre-wedding shoots are popular these days, and more couples are having them overseas.