In the Philippines, turning 18 is a very big deal for girls. A Filipina’s 18th birthday is the most special event of her life yet save the wedding 10 years later. To commemorate her coming of age, she is thrown a celebration called a debut. As with all traditions, there are many practices now associated with a debut. One of the newer trends is having a predebut shoot.
What is a Predebut shoot?
A predebut shoot by definition is your pictorial or video shoot before your big day comes. It is basically an opportunity for you to be a model for a day. You will need to have a theme, props, lots of clothes, and many others listed here.
And if you’re still not sold on the idea, here are 3 reasons why you should have a predebut shoot.
- One word: Memories. A predebut shoot helps you capture memories. Looking back at old pictures is always fun and even emotional. Imagine being 40 years old living with two kids (or cats?) and you stumble upon an album of you predebut shoot. You are then transported to 23 years ago – so young, pretty and still 17. But well, another reason is to celebrate your last days of being the dancing queen – young and sweet, only 17.
2. For personalized invitations, souvenirs and guestbook. Another reason why you should have a predebut shoot is for you to put your best photos as part of your invitation to really celebrate your journey to womanhood. You can also put your pictures on your guest books as plain ones with just notebook lines are now considered bland. A personalized guestbook would surely make your guests feel welcome and get in the mood for celebrating your day. You can also it for your souvenirs too.
3. Hair and make-up trial and test shots. This is very important. If you haven’t previously worked with the make-up artist, photographer and videographer you booked for your special day, then this is most definitely the time to do so. You can discuss how you want to look on your debut and identify your make-up artist’s style so that you would totally look best on your birthday.
The same goes with your photographer. Having a predebut shoot can help you discuss your poses and the types of pictures you want to have taken on the day itself. Lastly, it’s the perfect get-to-know session with the people you’ve hired to make you look your best on your debut!
One more thing…. Having a predebut shoot eliminates you debut jitters. A predebut shoot is like the first taste of what would happen on your debut. So pack your bags now sister, head to your shoot location, and pose away! And don’t forget to enjoy your special day.
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