Weddingbee Blog

Growing up, I remember my parents dragging my family to the Sears portrait studio every couple of years to ensure our most awkward stages of childhood were captured on film for the everlasting delight of all who saw them (Can you say pouffy bangs and pink glasses? Um, yeah, that was me).

So it seems funny to me now that, despite having been together for 5 years, Mr. Breezy and I have never taken professional photographs together.

That was, until a very serendipitous day when we got in touch with James Day, photographer extraordinaire (no pun intended; well ok, maybe a little intended).

And here is where I insert a very meaningful wedding lesson—nay, a life lesson. Ready for it?

I almost didn’t email James because, well, who does that? But then I remembered my favorite quote of all time:

“You miss 100% of the shots you never take.”

(That’s a Wayne Gretzky quote and no, I’m not a hockey fan, sadly, but if you’re a fellow Canadian please don’t think any less of me.)

And I remembered—what have we got to lose?

So we took the shot. Or rather, James did. And we scored!

Our engagement photo shoot was so spontaneous and fun, and was one of the most romantic things we have ever done. James put us at ease instantly (even Mr. Breezy!) and, well, what can I say?

For once I’ll just shut up and let the photos do the talking.

All photos by James Day Photography. More on his blog.

Now… what to do with these photos? Make a book? Enlarge our favorite and frame it? Get some framed for our parents? Use them somehow at the wedding?

What did you do with your engagement photos?