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My wife and I love to travel a lot, 3 years back we decided to get married and take our own pre-wedding photos in different locations around the world. With our tight budget, it is impossible for us to hire a photographer to follow us on our travels. So we decided: why not do it ourselves?

We bought two sets of wedding gown, my wife, Zhu signed up for makeup lessons to do makeup herself, and I bought a decent camera with a few lenses, and most importantly, a tripod.

It took us 3 years to travel around 5 continents: Asia, North America, Oceania, Europe, and Africa. Most of the photos were taken by using tripod and remote, others were taken with a little help of our travel companions along the journey. Photos were shot on different climate and terrain, we created our albums in exotic Islands, world heritage sites, caves, snow, and dessert, even in the Himalayan mountains.

It's pretty challenging to shoot wedding photos ourselves, and we do encounter some difficulties in some of these locations, but most of the time, it's fun. The result might not be as stunning as hiring a professional photographer, but the process of accomplishing these photos together, just the two of us, made these photos precious and memorable to both of us.

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Kuang Si Falls, Laos

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David Jeu
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My definition of tight budget is like wedding party at home, not travelling 3 years around the world. Can't hire a photographer for 3 years straight? Poor things..

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Halong Bay, Vietnam

Halong Bay, Vietnam

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Benicio del Pilitch
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

what do you mean you couldn't afford to pay a photographer to travel around the world with you for 3 years ??! cheapskate much ? 😜

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Santorini, Greece

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Mike Greco
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

We were on a tight budget, says the dude who spent three years travelling the world. Excuse me while I weep for your budget constraints.

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Hakka Erath Building, China

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Mabul Island, Malaysia

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Grand Canyon, Usa

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Deadvlei, Namibia

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Everest Base Camp Trek, Nepal

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Santorini, Greece

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Jovita Gestiada
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I would give this 1000 points if I could. This picture is absolutely breathtaking!!! It is not even the scenery, while it is fabulous in and of it's own right, but the way you two are embracing each other holds and shows the power of your love. The second I saw you I literally felt the power and started to cry with happiness. You two are pretty fantastic! Thank you for sharing your love and the power of your bonded souls with us! I wish we could all be so lucky to experience even a sliver of the beauty you two bring to life.

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Las Vegas, Usa

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Mylah Rose
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If she's bothering to drag that dress around the fricking world could you not have managed a suit??

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Bagan, Myanmar

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Mornington Peninsular, Australia

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Kuta Beach, Bali

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Ice Field Parkway, Canada

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Rina R. N.
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You could afford to travel around the world for three years but couldn't hire a professional photographer?

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Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

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Pinnacles Dessert, Perth

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Brooklyn Bridge Park, New York

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Golden Gate Bridge, San Fransisco

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Lake Tekapo, New Zealand

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Madi
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I live in Australia and can't afford to travel to New Zealand this means on a tight budget i guess

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Yellowstone National Park, Usa

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Moraine Lake, Canada

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Baishui Terrace, Shangrila

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Desiré Yen
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He has money to travel all over the world, for 3YEARS. Abd they complaining about nut having a photographer😯 I can't even afford a weekend away out of Jhb south Africa! Priorities I guess 🤔

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Taj Mahal, India

Taj Mahal, India

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jaishankar
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

how come there are no people, where so ever you took your photos. Usually Taj Mahal is overcrowded

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Everest Base Camp Trek, Nepal

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Qinghai Lake, China

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Potala Palace, Tibet

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Route No.1, Taiwan

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