Bali · Pre-Wedding Photography
Bali pre-wedding photoshoot with someone who already knows the light
We've shot over 800 sessions across this island since 2015, weddings, engagements, and couple stories for people who came here from six continents. Book a session with us and it isn't a rotating roster or whoever's free that week. You book us, and Andi Regen, our lead photographer, shows up and shoots. Nothing is outsourced.
- 800+ sessions completed since 2015
- 5.0 average Google rating
- 5-day standard delivery, 48h express editing available
- Up to 50 photo spots covered in a single session
- 2-year cloud backup with the Bahagia and Istimewa packages
A look at real sessions
Bali pre-wedding photoshoot package pricing
Three packages, no hidden fees. Every package includes private booking, professional editing, and every photo shot by our lead photographer, Andi Regen.
Tenang session
Best for: shorter sessions, proposals, or couples who want a focused single-location shoot
US$280IDR 5M
- Around 1 hour of guided, professional shooting. Locations are planned within the same neighborhood to keep travel minimal.
- Up to 200 edited images. Most 1-hour sessions deliver at least 100 fully edited photos, depending on locations and variety covered.
- Up to 2 stunning Bali locations, kept close together to protect your shooting time.
- 7 to 12 different photo spots for variety across your chosen locations.
- A fully private session. No other clients, no shared time slots.
- Standard 5-day editing, delivered via Google Drive, every image color-graded. Retouching available as a paid add-on.
Available add-on: 48h express editing, your full gallery delivered within 48 hours instead of the standard 5 days.
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Bahagia photoshoot
Best for: the classic couple session, engagement stories, multi-location days
US$450IDR 8M
- Around 2 hours of guided, professional shooting. Enough time to settle in, change outfits, and shift mood without rushing.
- Up to 400 professional images, typically 300 to 400 fully edited photos across all locations and outfits.
- Up to 3 scenic locations across Bali, grouped by region to keep travel short.
- 20 to 40 unique photo spots for variety across your session.
- A fully private session for the full 2 hours.
- Unlimited outfit changes. Bring your own outfits (not provided); most couples bring 3 to 5 for a 2-hour session.
- 48h express editing included as standard, not an add-on.
- 2-year cloud backup of your gallery on our Google Drive.
Istimewa deluxe
Best for: the full pre-wedding experience, travelers, comprehensive multi-location days, golden-hour chasers
US$675IDR 12M
- Around 4 hours of guided, professional shooting, our most immersive package, with time for golden hour and multiple regions at a relaxed pace.
- Up to 800 professional images, typically 600 to 800 fully edited photos across all locations and outfits.
- Up to 4 iconic Bali locations, grouped by region to protect your shooting time.
- 30 to 50 unique photo spots, pulled from locations we shoot regularly.
- A fully private session across all locations, for the full 4 hours.
- Private transportation included, a car with a professional driver covers hotel pickup, every location, and hotel drop-off.
- Unlimited outfit changes, most clients comfortably fit 4 to 6 outfits across 4 hours (not provided).
- 48h express editing included as standard.
- Complimentary 2-year cloud backup of your full gallery.
Add-ons
| Add-on | Price |
|---|---|
| Videography, 1 to 8 hours (film and reel) | US$200 to US$1,130 / IDR 3.5M to 20M |
| Drone photos & video | US$85 / IDR 1.5M per hour |
| Express editing (photos), 48h | US$55 / IDR 1M |
| Express editing (video), 48h | US$85 / IDR 1.5M |
| Extra photographer, per day | US$140 / IDR 2.5M |
| Printed album (book or postcard set) | US$225 / IDR 4M |
| On-location photo studio setup | US$365 / IDR 6.5M |
| Photo reels for Instagram, TikTok, YouTube Shorts | US$55 / IDR 1M |
| Personal stylist, from | US$15 / IDR 270K |
| Makeup and hair, Natural Radiance (per person, groups of 3+) | US$100 / IDR 1.8M (US$90 / IDR 1.6M) |
| Makeup and hair, The Signature bridal, by Cherish | US$365 / IDR 6.5M |
| Grooming, The Modern Professional | US$85 / IDR 1.5M |
| Dress rental, 1 gown + 1 suit | US$200 / IDR 3.5M |
| Dress rental, 2 gowns + 1 suit | US$285 / IDR 5M |
| Dress rental, 3 to 4 gowns | US$365 to US$480 / IDR 6.5M to 8.5M |
What a session with us looks like
A pre-wedding photoshoot is the session most couples do between getting engaged and the wedding itself, usually three to twelve months out. That makes it a later, longer session than a shoot with a Bali engagement photographer, which usually happens around the proposal itself. The photos end up on invitations or printed for the reception. Or they are kept as the record of what it felt like before the wedding day took over everything else.
We don't hand you a shot list and walk you through poses at location after location. The photo couples end up loving most is rarely the one where you were told exactly where to put your hands. It's the one from five seconds after, when you both forgot the camera was there.
We already know where the light will fall at each location before you arrive, and we get there before you do. Once we start, we're reading the moment more than directing it. The goal is a gallery that still feels like you in ten years. It should not be a catalog of whatever pose was popular the year you got married.
If full wedding-day coverage is part of your plan too, see how we approach that on the Bali wedding photographer page. Many couples book both across the same trip.
Why couples book their Bali pre-wedding photographer with us
One photographer, not a roster
With a large studio, you often don't find out who's shooting until the morning of. Here, you know from day one: Andi Regen, our lead photographer, shoots every session. Nothing is outsourced. Raditya, who joined in 2023, shoots on larger sessions, and there's no unnamed freelancer showing up in our place.
Eleven years of knowing where to stand
Eleven years in, we know Uluwatu's cliffs, Nusa Dua's black sand, and Sidemen's bamboo bridges the way you know a neighborhood. We know what time the tour buses arrive and which hour the light actually turns gold.
Delivery you can plan around
Standard galleries are delivered within 5 days. If you're flying out sooner, 48-hour express editing is included with the Bahagia and Istimewa, and available as an add-on for the Tenang.
Where we shoot your Bali pre-wedding photoshoot
Bali packs an unreasonable amount of scenery into a small island. We plan locations around your package length, the light at your shooting time, and how you two want to look back on these photos. We don't plan them around whatever's trending that season.
- The rice terraces of Jatiluwih, best in the first hour after sunrise
- The cliffs of Uluwatu and Nusa Penida, for couples who want scale and drama
- The valleys and bamboo bridges of Sidemen, quiet and rarely crowded
- The temples near Ubud, for a more traditional, grounded feel
- The beach stretches of Canggu, Seminyak, and Nusa Dua, especially at golden hour
- The Gili Islands and Lombok, when a session calls for something further afield
For the Bahagia and Istimewa packages, locations are grouped by region, everything within Canggu, or everything within Ubud, to keep travel short. Combining spots on opposite sides of the island is possible, but it needs to be planned into your timeline in advance.
What it sounds like afterward
"Andi met us before sunrise and never once made it feel like a shoot. My husband hates being photographed and even he relaxed within ten minutes. The light that morning was worth the early alarm."
Hannah, Sydney
"We did two locations and I was terrified of looking stiff. By the second one I'd completely forgotten the camera was there. The gallery landed within the five days promised."
Ananya, Bangalore
"It started raining halfway through at Tegalalang and I assumed we'd have to stop. Andi just moved us under the treeline and kept going, some of those shots ended up being the ones we printed."
Lukas, Warsaw
Real clients, real bookings, unedited words.
Who's behind the camera
We've shot professionally in Bali since 2015, with over 800 sessions: weddings, engagements, pre-wedding photoshoots, elopements, proposals, and portrait work. They span the cliffs of Uluwatu and Nusa Penida, the rice terraces of Jatiluwih, and the valleys of Sidemen. We're fluent in English and Indonesian, so the couples we work with come from Bali and well beyond it.
We shoot on Fujifilm X-H2 cameras with fast prime lenses, plus a drone for aerial work when a location calls for it, Nusa Penida especially. We keep the kit small on purpose, so we can move fast the moment something real happens.
Beyond our own shoots, we've judged photography competitions and taught workshops for photographers who want to shoot weddings this way. We've also collaborated with names like Rock My Wedding. Raditya joined the team in 2023, coming from visual arts and creative media, and shoots on larger sessions. Around us is a small circle of collaborators we trust for every session. It includes makeup artist Cherish and her team, stylist Natasya, and gowns from Michelle Ann Bridal.
Planning your session
When to book it
Most couples do their pre-wedding photoshoot three to twelve months before the wedding. But we've shot them the day before the ceremony, and a year out with nothing else booked yet. If you're combining it with your wedding trip, mention it when you inquire. Then we can plan a route and a look that feels consistent across both.
Sunrise or sunset
Sunrise gives you softer light and empty locations. It's worth the early alarm at places like Uluwatu or the rice terraces, where crowds build fast after 8am. Sunset gives you the warmer, more dramatic light most people picture, but it means sharing popular spots with other sessions. A single session is either sunrise or sunset, even on the Istimewa package, so couples who want both book two sessions.
What to wear
Outfits aren't provided, so bring your own, or work with our stylist beforehand if you want help choosing. Flowing fabrics move better in photos than stiff ones, and Bali's humidity is real, so breathable materials hold up better than anything heavy. Coordinating tones read better in a gallery than identical outfits.
Weather
Bali's weather changes fast and unevenly across the island. It's normal to have rain in Denpasar and full sun in Uluwatu at the same hour. We compare the forecast against what we're actually seeing on the ground. For sessions booked well in advance, we'll talk through a backup plan before the date arrives.
Makeup and hair
Bali's heat and humidity are unforgiving on makeup that isn't built for it. Cherish, our makeup artist in Bali, and her hair team have spent 10 years learning what holds up through a multi-hour outdoor session. That matters more than what looks good indoors.
Frequently asked questions
Do we need to pay for entrance fees or "location fees" at the shoot locations?
Yes, sometimes, and this is worth knowing upfront. A few of Bali's photo spots charge an official entrance or photo fee (this varies by location and season). At some spots outside official parks, local residents will ask couples in formal outfits for an informal "location fee" on the spot. We know which locations these are and factor it into planning so you're not caught off guard mid-shoot.
Do you need a permit to shoot at temples or rice terraces?
Some locations require one, and it's either official (a park or terrace entrance ticket) or community-managed (a local arrangement, not government paperwork). Temples and active prayer areas are treated as sacred spaces, not backdrops.
Is there a difference in light and crowds between dry season and rainy season?
Bali's dry season runs roughly April to October, with more consistent golden hour but busier locations, especially sunrise spots. Rainy season (November to March) means quieter locations and dramatic skies, but shorter reliable shooting windows. We'll tell you what to expect for your actual travel dates when you inquire, rather than a generic "best time to visit" answer.
What happens if it's still raining at our shoot time, not just cloudy?
Bali rain is usually short and local. If it's genuinely pouring at the scheduled hour, we reschedule to the next available slot rather than shoot through it. A rushed session in a downpour serves nobody. If you'd rather not reschedule, your deposit is refunded in full.
How do we get between locations if we're staying in Canggu, Seminyak, Ubud or Uluwatu?
On the Istimewa Deluxe, a car with a professional driver covers hotel pickup, every location, and drop-off. For the Tenang Session and Bahagia Photoshoot, we meet at an agreed spot and travel between locations by car or scooter depending on the route. The cost is agreed at booking. Locations are grouped by region, so the drive from where you're staying stays short. North and East Bali add a travel fee of US$85 / IDR 1.5M, and Gili, Nusa Penida and Nusa Lembongan add US$170 / IDR 3M.
Can we bring family, kids, or a pet along to part of the session?
Let us know in advance if you want anyone else in a few frames. It changes how we plan timing and positioning, and it's easier to build in from the start than to add mid-shoot.
How do we pay the deposit and the balance?
A 30% deposit secures your booking, and the remaining balance is paid right after the session. You can pay in Indonesian Rupiah or US dollars. Cash is preferred for the balance, and if that's not possible, Wise, Revolut, PayPal or QRIS work too. An invoice is available on request.
Do we get full usage rights to the photos, and will you post them?
Yes, delivered photos are yours to print, post, and share without asking permission each time. Session photos may appear in our marketing unless you request exclusive rights before the shoot. Tell us when you book if you'd rather keep your gallery private.
Ready to book your session?
Tell us your dates, your locations in mind, and anything you already know you want. We'll reply within a few hours with a plan that fits your trip.
Private sessions only. No shared time slots, no other clients on your booking.