Engagement Photos

Thanks for the tips everyone! I'll try to post a pic when we get them back. Still nervous!

Once you get started, it’ll be fine! Ours was very natural. We would just walk, holding hands and talking. He would whisper something in my ear. It was just like we were hanging out only there was a camera nearby. We had very few posed, smiling photos. Most of them were taken while we doing something or looking at each other.

If you feel good - you will look good. Plus with all the colours of the leaves I think that it is best to keep it simple like you are planning to do.

As for the PDA, most people are! No worries! Even if you do only get some awkward photo's it will help for the wedding when you will REALLY WANT to have PDA pics. Start easy with a hand hold, then a face touch or leg touch, next the kiss on the head and if you are comfortable try the lip kiss.

Your outfit sounds feat because it’s something you’ll be comfortable in! I’m sure your photographs will turn out great ☺️

Your outfit sounds amazing and super relaxed and comfy which you want while doing pictures. Personally I think it will look great with the fall colours happening right now

I also had the same issue leading up to our pictures. I was used to having pictures taken thanks to many years of dance, however my FH is not a fan of pictures at all. We also don't do a lot of PDA even in front of people we have known forever, let alone someone we just met.

Our photographer basically told us where to stand, and some poses, and we just went from there. They were talking and laughing with us during the pictures, so it made it much more laid back and we got more comfortable. After the first couple shots, I feel like we both got used to having the photographer there and just got into the "moment"

We do have some pictures that turned out a little awkward, but then there are some really good ones that I thought I wouldn't like while they were being shot!

First piece of advice: Trust your photographer! You hired them for a reason.

Second piece of advice: Relax. After the first few poses (which, yes, will feel awkward), you'll get into it. Your photographer will probably give you some basic instructions like "Stand over there, kiss, etc." but a lot of what they are looking to capture are the genuine interactions that show your feelings - the subtle touch on the shoulder, the sneaky sideways peek at your love, the reassuring lean of your head on his shoulder.