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c_h_a_r
Expert August 2016

So I hate all my engagement photos...

c_h_a_r, on April 2, 2016 at 5:14 PM

Posted in Etiquette and Advice 85

Yeah... hate them. Can't really blame it on the photographer. FH looks pretty awesome in them. I've never been a photogenic person and this was a sad reality check. I have 4 months to learn how to take a photo Ffs ETA: Thank you everyone. Though I didn't post the ones that really made me cringe,...

Yeah... hate them. Can't really blame it on the photographer. FH looks pretty awesome in them. I've never been a photogenic person and this was a sad reality check. I have 4 months to learn how to take a photo Ffs Smiley sad ETA: Thank you everyone. Though I didn't post the ones that really made me cringe, except for the first, maybe you're all right. I'm being overly critical. I'm glad to hear that I'm not the only one that hated theirs at first and that they may grow on me. I never thought of it as an opportunity to discuss what I like and dislike with the photographer. And yes, same photographer for the wedding Smiley smile

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  • Sour shoes
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    You're being wayyy to hard on yourself. They're really adorable pictures.

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  • Lauren17
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    You look beautiful and very happy stop being picky!!! I work in ophthalmology for 10+yrs and I didn't even notice a lazy eye even after you pointed it out. We are always our own worst critic. Relax your beautiful!

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  • Sydney
    Expert April 2016
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    You're over thinking it girl! Those pictures look great! I think you look so happy and IN LOVE in the picturesSmiley smile

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  • Flufflepuff
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    You look great! We are our own worst critics (I find something wrong me with me in 98% of the pictures I take too), but these are great. You guys look incredibly happy! If you can step away from them for a bit and come back and look at them again, maybe you will start to love them.

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  • A
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    I was mind blown when I saw your pictures because they're actually really sweet and so cute! The love on both of your faces is so clear and you are so pretty! You're definitely being too hard on yourself. They came out great!

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  • FutureMilitaryWife (Jessica)
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    You look great!

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  • c_h_a_r
    Expert August 2016
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    Ok well now I feel like an ass lol I really appreciate all your kind words and opinions. I need to be kinder to myself apparently

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  • Kayla
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    I think your photos are great! You're being too hard on yourself. I'm the same way with my pictures which is sadly why I never take any! I didn't even notice half of the things you pointed out when I looked at them and neither will anyone else. They look great!

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  • drmariner
    Devoted July 2016
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    Don't feel like an ass. You have a concern and this is the plae to bring it up.

    I think you look beautiful and happy. But what you think is important too. Set them aside for a few days (weeks? - how long do you have?) and also ask you FH or a trusted friend what they think. Then reevaluate. Talk to your photography and adjust as necessary.

    And @KMC I totally need "photogenic" lessons. How do you find those? I often stand like a football player and have no clue how to flatter myself. I can imagine a lot of brides would feel more confident with a little coaching, whether we need it or not!

    Good luck!

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  • Kimberly
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    You both look incredibly happy and so in love!!! Love the shoes by the way. And some of the problems you mentioned or things you didn't like...speak to your photographer about them.

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  • FutureMrsPesik
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    I think you both look great and photogenic. These are so good!

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  • GrumpyCatRebecca
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    What strikes me about these is how genuinely happy you look. One of the reasons photographers like to do engagement sessions is to help you get used to getting your picture taken so you don't look awkward in your actual wedding photos. As others have said, you are being overly critical of yourself, they look great. Your happiness and joy just oozes off the screen. I can only imagine how happy you'll look in person on your wedding day.

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  • materantiqua
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    I really love your pics! I especially love the one of you two laughing. I think you're being a little too critical of yourself here.

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  • Kayla
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    These pictures are SO cute!!!!

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  • Jasmine
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    These are amazing. You look beautiful and in love. Smiley smile

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  • Ashley
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    You guys are adorable!

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  • Laura
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    I don't see anything wrong with them. You guys look great and very happy.

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  • FutureMrsStycuk
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    I think you guys look great and very happy!

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  • MrsKristenS
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    I think you look great and so happy! BUT I thought the exact same thing about mine when I first got them back...I did the whole "I look fat, my hair looks bad, etc." We are all our worst critics. I was happy, and that's what matters!

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  • JennV
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    I'm sure you are being too critical of yourself. Ask your FH which he thinks you look most beautiful in. He'd be the one who knows best

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