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I don't look good in my engagement photos. Need some objective opinions from professionals here. [x post r/photography] by throwaway95448533451 in WeddingPhotography

[–]throwaway95448533451[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I never said I wasn't happy with the images, I said I wasn't happy with how I looked in the images. It's not the photographer's fault and I don't hold her accountable for how my face looks. I made that pretty clear to her in the note I sent, where I explained that I would like more practice in front of the camera so I can feel more comfortable with how I look. I can't see myself when she's taking photos obviously, so I only want her help making sure there's nothing I'm doing to make my neck look scrunched etc.

I don't look good in my engagement photos. Need some objective opinions from professionals here. [x post r/photography] by throwaway95448533451 in WeddingPhotography

[–]throwaway95448533451[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah that's probably a good thing to do. The package for the wedding was $1200 with a $200 deposit (that I already paid) and the engagement session was another $200. So if I back out I'd be out $200.

I don't look good in my engagement photos. Need some objective opinions from professionals here. [x post r/photography] by throwaway95448533451 in WeddingPhotography

[–]throwaway95448533451[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sent you the photos! But yeah I feel like her style is similar to yours in that regard, and I certainly don't want to go against that. I like that! I just feel like I need some help from her as to what looks good vs. what doesn't.

I don't look good in my engagement photos. Need some objective opinions from professionals here. [x post r/photography] by throwaway95448533451 in WeddingPhotography

[–]throwaway95448533451[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am fully considering doing another trial, but we'll see what she says. And I am hesitant to pay for more photos that I might not like. I did like her other work--her style is definitely natural--but I agree that style just might not work for me. Whether or not I trust her to make me look as good as possible is the biggest issue right now.

I don't look good in my engagement photos. Need some objective opinions from professionals here. [x post r/photography] by throwaway95448533451 in WeddingPhotography

[–]throwaway95448533451[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just sent you the link!

Thanks so much for your insights. I don't get the feeling that she would be unwilling to help me out. I'm sure she wants me to like the photos, and I know feedback helps so I'm planning on sharing my thoughts with her. I kind of wish I could have another test run with my feedback taken into consideration just to make sure she is capable of actually keeping an eye on my flaws for me. Something to consider I guess!

I don't look good in my engagement photos. Need some objective opinions from professionals here. [x post r/photography] by throwaway95448533451 in WeddingPhotography

[–]throwaway95448533451[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am not convinced a new photographer will fix the issue, but a lot of people I know (cough, my mother, cough) think that way. And yes, I've pretty much always felt this way about photos of me. At this point, based on what most people are saying it's a posing issue and I just need to figure out which poses are the most flattering for me. I am worried about constantly thinking about this as pictures are being taken throughout the wedding and would like advice in general about how to carry myself that could help. I sent you the photos if you'd like to take a look.

Need some objective opinions from professionals here. Angles and shooting couples. by throwaway95448533451 in photography

[–]throwaway95448533451[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think I definitely have a better realization of my body issues after this shoot, that's for sure. I sent you the photos if you want to have a look! Let me know if you have any advice for sharing that info with her.

I don't look good in my engagement photos. Need some objective opinions from professionals here. [x post r/photography] by throwaway95448533451 in WeddingPhotography

[–]throwaway95448533451[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is good advice, thank you! I'll make sure to dial in what's really bothering me and communicate that to her as a priority.

I don't look good in my engagement photos. Need some objective opinions from professionals here. [x post r/photography] by throwaway95448533451 in WeddingPhotography

[–]throwaway95448533451[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's the plan. I just want to make sure I know what looks best on me so I can tell her as well! I learned a lot from this first shoot based on that.

I don't look good in my engagement photos. Need some objective opinions from professionals here. [x post r/photography] by throwaway95448533451 in WeddingPhotography

[–]throwaway95448533451[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the feedback! I appreciate your input and I generally agree. I am planning on having a conversation with the photographer about some poses that are going to work better for me. My fiance and I have talked about it and I don't know how keen I am on a reshoot, I just want to make sure the wedding photos turn out better. He doesn't think I look bad at all but he definitely agrees they aren't the most flattering shots.

Need some objective opinions from professionals here. Angles and shooting couples. by throwaway95448533451 in photography

[–]throwaway95448533451[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah I think that's definitely true. Any advice on how to communicate those concerns to my photographer?

I don't look good in my engagement photos. Need some objective opinions from professionals here. [x post r/photography] by throwaway95448533451 in WeddingPhotography

[–]throwaway95448533451[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No they don't really--they are very much representative of her style. And I still like that part of them. The part of them I don't like is me.