PLUS SIZE BRIDES - PHOTOGRAPHY HELP!

I've looked everywhere for "real" plus size bridal pictures but they seem so outdated and just not my style... I really want my pictures to look beautiful! FH thinks its just me over thinking and stressing...

I'm not at that point yet, but I think you should tell her your concerns, be up front with her so that she knows.

You shouldn't even be worried about this. You are who you are and you being plus sized is not a secret to anyone you know. Not trying to say it in a mean way just saying that everyone at the wedding knows you and what you look like. I would just send her the list and the day of if you're doing a pose you don't feel comfortable with then tell her then. No need to tell her now, as I'm sure she doesn't care about your size. you shouldn't let your size stand in the way of any pictures you might want. It's your day--enjoy it.

Dont give them a specific list of actual poses but shots you would like to use. Maybe creating a pinterest board and sending her a link to give her an idea of what you are looking for would help.

She's the professional and thats what you are paying for, so let her do her job and use her judgement for the photos and poses! :-)

Just to get you started....:

http://www.bridalguide.com/planning/wedding-planning-basics/wedding-shot-list

I don't think this is something you need to be worrying about at all. On the day of she'll work with you and your body - not against you. She's not gonna take photos from bad angles, they know what they're doing. I don't think there's such thing as "plus size bridal photos"

It's mostly your insecurities, but for the most part, just ask that she doesn't take photos from a low position looking up. Anything slightly angled, straight on, or top looking down, will be more flattering.

I'm also plus size and I'll just weed out the photos that aren't great. I wouldn't worry too much about poses. Best photos are candid anyways!

I would totally be honest to her about your concerns. She is the professional and will be able to take photographs that are flattering of you.

Starting to think FH is right... it is just me stressing and over thinking something that doesn't need it! Thank you for the link Maltese!! Pinterest board sounds like the way to go!

I second what KT said. Don't worry about trying to find poses that make you look thin - but I would be open with your photographer about your concerns and let her know that you appreciate direction to get your best shot. If they feel comfortable giving you lots of direction to get your best look I'm sure they will do so.

Girl, I feel ya on this one. We have an engagement session that comes in our package so I'm hoping that will help with the insecurities and have us learn which positions we like and all. If it makes you fee better, talk to her and let her know what you're insecure about. I'm sure she has plenty of experience dealing with this and there will be a million pictures so if a few are unflattering, just don't use them.

And your dress will look amazing, and your MUA will work wonders to highlight and contour to bring our your best features. You will be super confident and that's what's going to make pics awesome.

I would suggest voicing your concerns with your photographer. If they are good, they will know how to position you in the most flattering poses. I am a photographer by hobby and I can tell you that photographing curvy brides is doable.

Some pointers...

Slightly pull your arms away from your body. This will make your arms look thinner because your body isn't making your arm wider by being flat.

With you body facing your hubby, twist at the hips...the rear leg should be straight, but the front leg should be slightly bent...then ever so gently, poke your booty out! This helps define your waist and makes the backside look nicer.

Always roll your shoulders backwards before taking a photo! We all hunch over.. and we have to be mindful of that posture when. the camera is clicking away. Just roll your shoulders back, and act like there is a baseball between your shoulder blades that your gently holding. This will do 2 things. 1) it will elongate your neck...and 2) it will make you more upright.

Stick your neck out! Not like a swan though! While your shoulders are gently holding that imaginary baseball.. stick your neck out ever so slightly...then lift your chin. Not to where we can see up your nose...but imagine a line going down the back of your neck...tilting your chin up by a few inches will make that "line" straight. ..and get rid of double chins!

For rolls of love (that's what I call them)....take a deep breath before the photo is taken and suck your lower ab in.

The most important tip...and this is crucial to fantastic photos....is to have fun. The camera catches every thing...and if you're nervous, trust me, it will show.

I felt the same way. While some of the photos of me turned out horribly, a lot of them I had to just realize were "me" and how everyone else viewed me. For example see the photos below. Super double chinning.

Here is a link that I read before taking our photos and it helped me a lot, it touches up on how to hold your chin a certain way. I also found that facing directly at the camera helped decrease any unwanted angles of my face: http://www.intimateweddings.com/blog/25-tips-on-how-to-look-fabulous-in-your-wedding-photos/

When we had our engagement pictures done I was nervous - every pose he put us in I thought was going to come out horrible. My photographer knew what he was doing - he posed us in such a way that brought out our best qualities. A turn of the chin or twist of the body in such a way came out so flattering. I was beyond thrilled with them.

Try not to be nervous and listen to what she says to do - a great photographer will capture the perfect image for you. Your pictures are going to be beautiful!

I would send all of your ideas to your photographer, even if you think they will not suit your body type. Good photographers pride themselves on making flattering poses and angles, and most won't even show you any photos that aren't flattering (everyone has a bad angle). It certainly can't hurt to try out all of your ideas.

@Mrs. Smith-Smith to be... I am totally practicing my shoulders back as I write this! Great advice!! Also thank you, @Maltese and @Mrs. Mason for the links! Definately glad I got to see this!

This is a non issue for a good photographer. As others have suggested, tell her your concerns and she will take care of things for you.

So many helpful ideas here! SO thankful I posted this because I do think its just in my head and everyone is right.. I am me...take it or leave it!! LOL Thanks ladies

There are articles on how to pose for your concerns. don't sell yourself short because you are a plus size - even models their body issues and pose certain ways to make the most out of their assets-

one thing that works is to keep your arms away from your body a bit so they don't rest on you. shots from down below tend to make chins. but as others have said, a good photographer will know about these things. see if you can get them to do some test shots to see what makes you happy -