Lemon Day Part XI: Strike A Pose!
November 14th, 2007 @ 11:03 am by Mrs. Lemon
While I realize how photojournalistic style is in vogue, one of the things that really intrigued us about our photographer was her ability to pose a picture. I’d read enough horror stories about brides who got 997 photos from their photog without one single picture of her and her family together, or with grandma, etc., to know that I wanted some posed shots just for the posterity of it all.
We didn’t take photos beforehand, since there was a wedding before us at the chapel and we wanted to use the grounds for the shots. Our families and attendents all made it to the hotel in time to enjoy the full hour of the cocktail reception, and we got all the photos we wanted. (Well… minus having Grandma in the big family photos… but that was a transportation slip-up and we got the photos at the reception)
Here’s our new BIG family!
My wonderful new set of East coast parents!
Yup… I’m definitely Daddy’s girl 
People remark how my Mom and I make the same facial expressions… as captured perfectly by this totally unposed picture… someone must have said something cute, and we reacted with the “awwww” face. 
My kick-ass brothers and super adorable nephew
(p.s. throwing your ring bearer around the grass keeps the blood flowing to his brain to prevent crankiness)
Now here’s the perfect example of an awkwardly posed photo… which upon being snapped was instantly rearranged. As you can see, Mr. Lemon and I had very different qualifications for choosing attendents. I went for the whole graduated height thing while he opted for consistency. Hmmm….
Ahh…. so much better! And look at that… the uneven numbers aren’t even noticed!
If you’ve got a big dress… you have to show it off somehow!
Now here’s some of the fun posing….
I <3 how Mr. Lemon’s gold vest/tie stands out in this photo!
The guys popped into the hacienda for a couple more photos.
I call this one his band photo shot. 
Part I: Beauty Shop Prepping
Part II: MAC Attack
Part III: The “Morning-Of” Brunch
Part IV: Aunt Kathi’s Perfect Bedroom
Part V: VroomVroom to the Chapel
Part VI: The Boys In The Garden
Part VII: Rings and Other Ceremony Things
Part VIII: Purty…Purty Flowers
Part IX: Let’s Do This!
Part X: We Do
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13 Responses to “Lemon Day Part XI: Strike A Pose!”
*sigh*
All your photos are so beautiful, Mrs. Lemon!
I really like that you got to take so interesting posed shots with your bridal party!
Great shots. Did you give your photog a list beforehand? Ex: 1) with my fam, 2 )with my his bros, etc.
Also - I was thinking about taking the posed shots outside of the church too. Any particular reason why you decided to not take them inside at the altar?
Thansk!
i love the last few photos… the more informal pics with your bridal party… love the varying poses, heights and depth!
I’m glad someone else likes a few posed shots. My wedding was probably the only time we were going to get everyone dressed up, in the same location, and in front of a high-quality camera. I have to laugh at the photographer’s comment though…”four moms and two dads?” 
I love the funny face picture!
I always love seeing your pictures Mrs. Lemon! Your ring bearer is sooo adorable!
Wow, you are just so pretty! And Mr. Lemon is quite pretty himself 
Fantastic shots. I always enjoy seeing the pictures of your wedding — looks like a wonderful day…
Great pictures! I love that you were able to get posed shots from your photographer- I’ll definitely want some.
you look so pretty~!! i love your hair…it’s so simple, classy, and elegant. the pics look awesome too. =)
She did WONDERS with the groomsmen! I know that men arent exactly into “posing”. They look so great.
I also would like to know if you gave your photog a “list of shots” that you wanted?
i love ALL your mosaic teaser pics!
[...] Part I: Beauty Shop Prepping Part II: MAC Attack Part III: The “Morning-Of” Brunch Part IV: Aunt Kathi’s Perfect Bedroom Part V: VroomVroom to the Chapel Part VI: The Boys In The Garden Part VII: Rings and Other Ceremony Things Part VIII: Purty…Purty Flowers Part IX: Let’s Do This! Part X: We Do Part XI: Strike A Pose [...]
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Mrs. Lemon, Los Angeles/Monterey
Age and Occupation in 06: 26, Graduate Student (Public Policy)
Fiance's Age and Occupation: 29, Environmental Consultant
Engagement Date: April 7, 2006
Wedding Date: July 7, 2007
Venue: Rosary Chapel & Monterey Marriott, Monterey, CA
About Me: My FI and I met online, but we like to tell people that we met at a "cookie shop" which is the technical location of our first encounter. He proposed exactly 1 year, 1 month and 6 days after our first date (it's the only part of his proposal speech that I remember), and we're planning long-distance from Los Angeles for a July wedding in my hometown of Monterey, CA. I have a passion for all things "cool, cute and quirky" and I enjoy video games, reading blogs (WeddingBee, trashy celeb, consumer & political) and crafting in my spare time, if I have any!
That last one is perfect for a Stillwater T-shirt. Almost Famous… anyone?