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Mr. Swan and I were finally together and used some time before the ceremony to have a mini-photo shoot. We got a chance to take lots of purty pictures of ourselves. I wasn’t sure if we ended up with enough. Actually, how much is enough, really? I’ve been going back and forth about this. As much as I love wedding photography (and Dante, our photographer), I didn’t want our wedding day to turn into too much of a photo shoot. I guess since we did do our photos before the ceremony and since we had a late morning start, there was really only so much time we could spend in front of the camera. Sometimes I wonder if we should have taken more pictures, but I feel like we did enough. I know Mr. Swan’s patience can be a little um… short… and I think we might have reached his limit, anyway. This post contains some of my favorite pics of the two of us.
We moseyed down the promenade in Battery Park and figured we’d just let things unfold from there.
It was such a clear morning that you could see the Statue of Liberty pretty easily.
After a few moments on the promenade we looked for a little more shade.
There is this cute little contraption (for lack of a better word) in the park that makes chiming noises when you step on it. I had a little fun with it. I guess I had a lot of energy that morning. 
Then we switched into fashion shoot mode.
Being so close to Lady Liberty, we just had to take a picture with her.
Swan Tip #6 - Our wedding photo shoot was fun. While I agree it’s important to have pictures of the two of you, your bridal party, etc., just make sure that you use your time wisely with your photographer as well as make sure that you stick to a timeline to keep the events of the day moving.
All Images by the wonderful Dante Williams
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You are fierce in those fashion shots!! I love all these pics, beautiful!
Y’all are so cute, Mrs. Swan! I love both of your wedding day looks! Such fun pictures!!
I LOVE the pic of you two on the bench, with that great view of your rockin’ shoes. You both look so relaxed and content! Oh, and the last shot is priceless 
I LOVE city weddings, and you and Mr. Swan are such a gorgeous couple!
I still can’t get over how gorgeous you 2 are. And those shoes are fabulous!
I love that last picture and your shoes are sooo gorgeous!!
Swan you are so beautiful! I think my favorite is the second to last picture
I love all of your pics. I think my fave is the fashion show shot of you two looking at each other. Gorgeous!
love your pics! You two just look so happy together! I love it! Can’t wait to see more!
Beautiful!! Love your dress & his pink tie. Congratulations!!!
lovely pics, especially that one showing off your amazing shoes!
I am a broken record but 1) I love Mr Swan’s grey suit pink tie, and 2) I love your bright bouquet! (ps, tyra would be proud- fierce!)
You are beautiful!! The Statue of Liberty photo is by far my favorite. And I love your shoes. And Mr. Swan’s tie.
I loooove the picture of you jumping! you look like you are flying!
What a gorgeous couple you guys are! All of these photos are amazing, but I especially love the first one of you two sitting on the park bench. So much love in that pose!
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Mrs. Swan, New York City Age and Occupation: 31, Legislative Representative Fiance's Age and Occupation: 33, Finance Guy Engagement Date: August 9, 2008 Wedding Date: August 2009 Venue: Battery Gardens About Me: I am an un-crafty but resourceful, Caribbean-born but New York-raised woman who's been known to analyze "Dancing with the Stars" and “So You Think You Can Dance”, buy stinky cheese, and use way too many parentheses. I keep lists for fun, am constantly daydreaming of my next international travel adventure (four continents down, three to go), debating sports (let’s Got Mets/Giants!) and dancing around my apartment to stay sane. I am excited to share our wedding planning journey as I hope to plan a streamlined, personal, and fun wedding with the greatest life partner I could ever imagine, Mr. Swan.
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