Photography. VERY disappointed in engagement pics... advice please!!!

You've got to tell the photographer the truth. Let them know what you need them to tell your not happy and that you want to work with them to make sure you and FH are happy.

Oh, if you hate them you hate them, and you need to switch your photographer.

We had overcast and our pictures came out great. It's actually a good time to take photos so you don't get squinty eyed.

I'm sure your fear of having awful wedding pics is stronger than your fear of confrontation. Or if it's not, how about your FH deals with it?

But this isn't even confrontation. He did some work for you, and you don't like it. That's all there is to it. But do you have time to find another photographer?

You have to talk with your photographer for sure. Think about why you felt awkward. Maybe you just don't mesh well with that photographer.

I would definitely start looking into new photography if possible.. overcast is supposed to be good for pictures.. and what if your wedding is overcast?! how will your pics come out then? I'm so sorry this happened to you.. I really hope you find someone that you love and that your pictures turn out awesome!!!

Can I see a few? And I would look for a new photographer if I were you but idk what they look like so I can only say based on what you said. I am sorry

Aw im so very sorry. if you arent happy, find a new photographer

Can you post a few?

From another perspective.. Are you super self-critical &/or not very photogenic? It happens to the best of us! I only like myself in *maybe* half of mine. But that his my issue. It always has been. Our photographer does great work otherwise! Can we see some of yours that you're comfortable with?

I wasn't a big fan of my engagement pics either, but they were free, so I didn't complain. But if you're paying this person, you have a right to be happy with your purchase. I'd say call, and tell him/her, that with all due respect, you're not happy with the pics and would like a reshoot if possible. My cousin wasn't pleased with her e-pics and they did a free reshoot. I would also suggest maybe showing the phtographer a great pic of the two of you, so he/she has an idea of how you like to look in pictures.

This time in your life is so priceless, so you should ask for what you want. Like the saying goes, closed mouths don't get fed. Good luck!

Ask for a reshoot...chances are- he knows they are not up to snuff. It's ok! Get what you want- you are paying for it

Tamika, your engagement shoot was probably free in the same way that when you buy a new car, the tires are free.

Julia, if you're unhappy, you need to address this now, before your wedding day. Talk to the photog, but sit down with them and show them EXACTLY WHY you're unhappy. A general "I don't like them" does neither of you any good. Perhaps they had a bad day. Maybe a camera problem. Who knows? But until the issue is addressed all that will happen is you'll worry about it and it will lessen the enjoyment of the day.

If you have a gut feeling that your wedding pictures will not be good either you need to be direct and open with this photographer right away. did he have a bad review on WW and other websites? what made you choose him? did you see other samples of his other pictures?

you need to either :

a. switch photographers asap

b. tell your photographer what kind of photos you want for your wedding

this is your wedding and you will have these pictures to remember your wedding forever, you do not want to sit back and wish you said something to him after the fact.

I get what you're saying LenW, but in my case, my engagement pictures were free. I'm a veteran and a photo company got a sponsorship to give free shoots to military affiliated couples. We took our photos, didn't pay a dime, and hired a photographer we liked better for our actual wedding...so there's that.

In any case, you got some pretty good advice @Julia, I hope it helps.

Be worried more about not liking the quality over not liking what you look like.. we can be so much more critical of ourselves. And truth is some are just more photogenic than others. I am not photogenic at all. lol

An e session is much easier to get better photos as there is no strict timeline and there is time to set the shot. If they fail at this its a Huge indication of how poorly your wedding photos will look. If they cant handle a slow paced easy session there is NO way they can handle the fast pace and different lighting conditions of a wedding.

Bad photography is just bad photography no matter what the subject is or looks like.

Im sorry this happen but be thankful you got a test run before your wedding day. I would surely look for another photographer.

Oh and overcast days are sweet light to shoot with.

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Overcast days are perfect lighting. Clouds are like natures light diffusers.

And for the line "My friends have said that my wedding pics will be better, that nobody's engagement pics come out nice". That is complete BS, in my opinion. Portraits are far easier to shoot than a wedding, mostly because you have the time and ability to control and adjust everything. With weddings you do not.

I would definitely express your concerns to your photographer, and if you are still uncomfortable I would seriously consider looking for a new photographer for the wedding.

I don't usually post here because I'm a vendor, but as a photographer I'll tell you that if the pictures suck - I'd expect to be dumped. I mean, yeah it's uncomfortable and you'll probably lose your deposit, but this is your wedding day and it only happens once and when it's over it's over - and you'll never deal with your vendors again. So I say go with your gut and fix it now - quick. You're a Sunday wedding, so odds are there's still a ton of great photographers out there willing to give you a great deal because your date is so close. Hopefully you won't end up having to pay more or lose anything.

Overcast lighting is a photographer's dream because you're not dealing with harsh shadows. Photographers can easily fix the color balance so it doesn't have that grey tinge to the photos. They should at least be able to do that much.

If you don't like the posing or the angles, you probably won't want that photographer on your wedding day. I can't say much else since I don't know who the photographer is or what your pictures look like, but from what you posted, I say cut your losses and find someone else.