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    Miss Velveteen    20 March 2010   New Zealand

    I was so excited to get these! They make me worry for the wedding photos though - not because of the photographer, but because of ME! Both fi and I are on the awkard side, and I feel like that shows in the photos. Plus I just didn't look very good - it was really windy and my hair was a mess, plus I feel like my new office job is starting to have a real impact on my shape - lots of soft saggyness :(

    Anyway.. I thought I'd share :) Would love your comments/feedback.

    [IMG]http://i417.photobucket.com/albums/pp259/kallidascope/Engagement%20photos/GrantKelly-4xsmall.jpg[/IMG] 

    [IMG]http://i417.photobucket.com/albums/pp259/kallidascope/Engagement%20photos/GrantKelly-6xsmal.jpg[/IMG]

    ^ I love how my shoes are there but my feet aren't in them! It's totally me, I always walk around barefoot. Plus it looks like I've got invisible legs :D

    [IMG]http://i417.photobucket.com/albums/pp259/kallidascope/Engagement%20photos/GrantKelly-9xsmall.jpg[/IMG]

    [IMG]http://i417.photobucket.com/albums/pp259/kallidascope/Engagement%20photos/GrantKelly-12xsmall.jpg[/IMG]

     
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    Sep_Queen    September 4, 2010  

    Im sure you will look great!

     
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    His Barista    September 4, 2010   Spokane, WA

    There are no pictures! I'm sad! I wanna see!

     
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    Miss Velveteen    20 March 2010   New Zealand

    Aarg they didn't upload! Even when I reduce them to less than 100KB they won't upload :( I'll try photobucket.

     
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    emilymuchnikoff      

    Let me know if you want some exercise tips! Not sure how to help you with the picture thing because we are in the same boat. We plan on doing less posed pictures and do some more candid type shots (playing on a playground, kisses, etc). Hope that helps!

     
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    Miss Velveteen    20 March 2010   New Zealand

    Ok yes!!! Go HTML :D So they're tiny, but hey.

    Our engagement photos arrived! Mixed feelings though... :  wedding engagement photos photography engagement shot GrantKelly 4xsmall Photobucket

     

    I love this one (below) - it looks like my legs are invisible! Plus, it's totally because because I'm always walking around barefoot lol.

    Our engagement photos arrived! Mixed feelings though... :  wedding engagement photos photography engagement shot GrantKelly 5xsmall Photobucket

     

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    Our engagement photos arrived! Mixed feelings though... :  wedding engagement photos photography engagement shot GrantKelly 7xsmall Photobucket

     
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    futuremrsreed    June 26, 2010   Davis, CA; wedding in Reno, NV

    I don't think you look awkard at all! I think you both look adorable!

     
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    Miss Velveteen    20 March 2010   New Zealand

    And the last few...

    Our engagement photos arrived! Mixed feelings though... :  wedding engagement photos photography engagement shot GrantKelly 2small Photobucket Our engagement photos arrived! Mixed feelings though... :  wedding engagement photos photography engagement shot GrantKelly 3xsmall Photobucket Our engagement photos arrived! Mixed feelings though... :  wedding engagement photos photography engagement shot GrantKelly 1xsmall Photobucket

     
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    Miss Velveteen    20 March 2010   New Zealand

    Aww, thank you futuremrsreed. I guess... it's just, I have photos where I think I look really nice, and these aren't some of them. What if I don't look my best in our wedding photos either? :-O I think I look okay, but... I want to look beautiful!

    (And I need to teach fi to LOOK AT THE CAMERA lol! He was all into gazing into the distance because he didn't know where to look/what to do. I tried to tell him, he either needs to look at ME or the camera... he tried though, he doesn't super love photos :) )

     
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    Ms.Brew    August 2010  

    I expected to see awkwardness i see no such thing! you two look great!

     
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    His Barista    September 4, 2010   Spokane, WA

    What awkwardness?!?!?!?! I think these are cute!

     
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    be2much4u2handle    July 27, 2010  

    The pictures are great.  Almost makes me wish we had taken some

     
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    Lillindy    September 2008   Bay Area, CA

    I think the two of you look adorable!  Next time you take photos I'm sure you'll be much more comfortable, plus you'll be so busy and so full of bliss you'll probably forget all about the cameras on your wedding day!

     
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    MrsGax2B    May 7, 2010   California

    the look great!! I like them alot!!!

     
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    Juliemd414    7/25/09   STL

    I Think you both look great!!  I Really like the photos!!

     
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    crebre80    November 20, 2010   Baton Rouge, LA

    Um yeah I love these!!! The last one is my favorite, the pictures are so intimate and gorgeous.

     
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    lilyfaith    June 23, 2012   Lakeview, Chicago

    I totally expected one of those posts where I would have to find a good balance between constructive and encouraging, but those are adorable, and you look wonderful! I honestly can't see awkwardness. 

    One thing that might make you feel better, though - my photographer stresses having a glass of wine before pictures, if you drink, because it relaxes you just a little. It might not make a difference in how you look, but you'll feel more relaxed. 

     
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    bakerella    September 11, 2010   Toronto, ON

    Oh my gosh, those are so sweet! I love them!!! I don't see at all what you're seeing. I think the both of you look so happy and in love. I adore the sort of "spring" tone to them, they make my heart feel fuzzy!

     
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    jennybirdy    June 5, 2010   St. Louis, MO

    No worries!!  You're being way too critical--I know I was with my photos (guilty!)  But you two look so carefree and sweet.  I'd be really happy with them!

     
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    locket    September 25, 2010  

    I agree with other posters these look great and you both look very natural and romantic

     
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    Habibah14    October 24, 2010   Fairfield County, Connecticut

    I think they are very romantic and sweet! I def don't see ANY awkwardness! Granted I don't know you :) but you look like you're being yourselves/natural which I really dig in engagement photos. I especially like the ones in the grass!

     
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    VirginiaMarie    January 2011   Austin, TX

    I actually love them!

     
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    Chachacha    June 2010   Minneapolis, MN

    Those are great photos! I don't think you look awkward at all and you two are adorable together!

     
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    krissycake    November 21, 2009   orlando,fl

    I love how honest they feel.  You don't look awkward at all!  Take it from someone who is known to take an awkward photo or two...or more. ;)

     

     
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    Tulip61110    June 11, 2010   Philadelphia

    I think they look great!

     
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    NurseK    October 9, 2010   Tallahassee, FL

    I think your photos look lovely!! You two look so cute and content :o)

     
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    jennifer_espos    June 18, 2010   NYC

    Ohmygosh, they came out great!  I think you might be being hypercritical of yourself, I'm the same way.  But these pictures are FAB.  I don't see any "saggyness" but if that's something that's bothering you, you have some time to fix it.  No biggie!  :)

     
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    redsoxgirl8    September 18, 2010   Boston, MA

    Those pics are gorgeous! So romantic! Nothing looks awkard or "saggy" at all!

     
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    Future Mrs. Martin    August 21, 2010   London Ontario Canada

    I think they look awesome. Just remember that we are our worst critic and e-pics are different pictures than we are used to seeing ourself in (we are not staring at the camera smiling etc.)

    I hated my e-pics too because I hate my profile and most of my pics were profile pics (we were staring at each other) but all my friends and family LOVED and RAVED about them. So I have come to terms with them and know I like them.

    Hope you can come to love yours I think you guys look GREAT!

     
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    krissybee    October 15, 2011   :: chicago IL ::

    honestly these are really cute, not awkward!! you two look so sweet together!

     

    i like them so much i snagged a few and they are in my inspiration e-session folder! no worries, my dear!!

     
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    ILikePink    June 9, 2012   Minneapolis, MN

    Yowza, how could you have mixed feelings; They are beautiful!

     
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    Miss Velveteen    20 March 2010   New Zealand

    Awww thank you,  you guys are so sweet. I slept on it and decided I was being far too harsh. There are some that I LOVE, and the rest I like :) I finally got to show them to fi (just as well I posted them online!) and he really likes some and just likes the others. I guess neither of us are too used to photos, plus with all the AMAZING blogs around it's hard not to have sky high expectations. I can't wait to frame some of them though! Thanks so much for making me feel better and giving me a better perspective :)

     
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    CaMoFoJo-Bro    June 12, 2010   Dena, California

    They are so adorable! I love the upside down kiss picture!

    In no way awkward. I can see the love! 

     
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    PrncssDva    October 16, 2010   Memphis, TN

    Those are so darling!! Love them!

     

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