Dislike Engagement Photos - am i overreacting?

Could we see your pictures for reference?

Awkward photo example.

Her photos are good. Nothing spectacular but everyone I wanted was booked.

I didn't see many examples of her engagement or bridal shoots, so that was my fault. I've seen a lot of her wedding work and it was really good. There are a lot of trendy light and airy photographers saturating my local market and I wanted someone who produces good, authentic and romantic photos.

I think these are really good! Will she offer for u to redo the engangment shoot since you are unhappy with it to do more poses? I would ask. But these did turn out really good!

These nice photos, like you say they are good but not amazing. I wouldn't worry too much about them, you really only need a few good ones for save the dates and maybe to display around the house.

Yes i see how you are unhappy, the pictures are beautiful and good. But two locations two different outfits but it's the same photo pose. I would definitely see if she can do a redo of at least one of the locations.

Maybe if the beach pictures look like you guys were having fun. Just my opinion.

I can see how you would be upset with these. Like you said they aren't terrible but there isn't any wow to the photos. I would ask her if she could reshoot the pictures since you didn't like them at all. I would see if you can find some inspo photos on Pinterest to show her before she reshoots them , if she is willing.

View Quoted Comment Oooh I really like these!

Forgot to add that yes it seems to be same pose and the single picture you posted does look a bit awkward

I understand not liking engagement pics. We've done two sessions, two different photographers, and I almost hate them all. Everyone loves them, and i'm like, "they're meh".

Yours aren't awful, but I can understand your not liking them. I've seen the same thing OG Gretchen has. Same poses all the time.

The photos are lovely, but I agree that you have the same poses over and over. It kills it a little. Perhaps set up a new session and create a folder in Google Docs or your phone photos of different poses you would like to try. Also try being a little "out there" and get some action shots of you guys laughing or dancing.

I don’t think these pics are awkward at all but agree it’s the same pose. They’re nice though!

I like the two. The first one is awkward. Buut it doesn't matter what I think. If you are not happy then you should reconsider who you have shoot your wedding. My photographer always has her couple's do engagement shoots with her just so they can all get comfortable with each other before the wedding. So if you arent comfortable with her you should move on. You do not want to regret your wedding pics!

Honestly I think the pictures look amazing!

I agree the one is awkward .. but its not her .. its you .. its hard to feel comfortable in fron of a camera .. the second photo i love

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These two are really nice pics!

I would at least try to let her know you aren't pleased and see if she'll redo them. I feel like if I'm paying for a service then I should love what I get

I think those are nice pics. That said, I 100% understand. I was very unhappy with mine (not all his fault, we weren't great subjects). My planner called him and he said he wanted us to be happy and offered to redo the shoot. The second time around I told him what I wanted, and I suggested shots that I wanted to see. He's not so much into the romantic kind of shots I see other people doing, but he was completely open to suggestions of poses I wanted. We were all much more open and communucative and the second try was resoundingly better and I was very pleased. I didn't want to tell him I was unhappy but my planner thought he should know... so glad she did. I feel a million times better going into the wedding now and I now have beautiful engagement shots.

The first picture looks a little awkward but, I love the other two! I wouldn’t worry too much my dear. Everything will be wonderful.

We did our pictures and we only have 1 picture of us both looking at the camera and I honestly thought nothing of it! Your pictures do look great IMO but I would voice your concerns if you continue with the photographer for the wedding

I don’t think they’re terrible. I really love the full-body one with the sunset behind you! But if you’re disappointed with them, I’d definitely let the photographer know. You paid for them, and you have the right to be happy with the way they turned out! Are you guys uncomfortable having your photo taken? Maybe that’s why they look a little stiff, same poses. Did the photographer tell you how to move and pose? When I had mine done, our photographer told us where we should stand or sit, and had us move around and do different poses and facial expressions so she caught a variety of different shots. That really helped a lot. I haven’t seen all our photos yet, but she showed us a few on her camera the day we went and they looked good from what I saw.

I hope your photographer gives you the option for a re-shoot, if that’s what you want! If she does, let her know you want her to give you more direction on how to pose and maybe ask her if she can show you some of the shots before you go home, so you make sure you like them this time! I also really love the pink blouse that you wore 😊