Easy As ABC

Easy As ABC

July 19th, 2011 @ 11:10 am by Mrs. Cucumber Sandwich
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It felt like our engagement shoot was a microcosm of how our wedding is going to be. Of course, ever the student, there were a couple of lessons I learned on Sunday I hope to apply to our wedding day. I am going to share them with you in hopes that you will remind me as I get closer to the wedding and start to lose my mind.

1. Prioritize: Unfortunately we didn’t make it to one of the places that I had on my list. I would have loved to take pictures at several locations, but we ran out of time. Kramers Books (where we had our first date) was most important so we started there, and I couldn’t be happier with the pictures. Over the next couple of weeks, Mr. Cucumber Sammie and I are going to brainstorm things that are most important to us for the wedding day. Everything else will just be a delicious bonus.

2. Trust the professionals: We gave Nicole a rough idea of what we wanted and where we wanted to shoot but left everything else up to her. I was a little nervous about all the “kissy” photographs because we are not a PDA couple, but that Nicole knows what she is doing. There is a reason we hired her, and I need to remember that she is the professional. How many weddings have I photographed (that answer is zero) and how many has she? Exactly!

3. Let go: I didn’t have perfect skin on photo day even after a couple weeks of using the Clinique 3 Step system. But I knew I had done everything I could to have nice skin so I had to let it go. On the other hand, I did absolutely nothing to be more toned. I didn’t feel 100% comfortable or confident in front of the camera. For me, personally, even if I don’t lose weight I feel better about myself when I work out. I know for the wedding I can’t procrastinate and just hope that magically I will feel better about my body. I have to put in some effort.

4. Learn to smile with my eyes open: Exhibit A. That is just something the mirror, myself, and Tyra Banks are going to have to work on.

*All photographs by the lovely Girl Photography

Did you learn anything during your engagement shoot?

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12 Responses to “Easy As ABC”

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Miss Smashville (message) 247 posts, Helper bee

I learned that I have creepy alien hands. That means I have to be super careful on our wedding day if we have any pictures taken of our hands. I love my hands because I can look at them and see my mother and grandmothers hands but they do not photograph well.

7/19/11 @ 11:16 am (reply)

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Miss Honey (message) 1,069 posts, Bumble bee

Oh my gosh the shot of you two behind the blossoms is beautiful!

7/19/11 @ 11:27 am (reply)

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Miss Pony (message) 4,175 posts, Honey bee

@Miss Smashville: I have creepy alien hands too! I called them ‘claw hand’ in our epics.

I learned I need to sit up straight or risk looking like a hunchback and/or having unsightly rolls.

7/19/11 @ 12:04 pm (reply)

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Mrs. Elephant (message) 6,182 posts, Bee Keeper

The one in the bookstore is so cute!

7/19/11 @ 12:22 pm (reply)

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Miss Parasol (message) 2,132 posts, Buzzing bee

Thanks for all the great advice, Miss Cucumber Sammie! Mr. Parasol and I weren’t able to take engagement pictures (one of the biggest sacrifices we’ve had to make so far), and so the wedding will be the first time we’re in front of a professional camera. We’ll definitely be putting your advice to good use!

7/19/11 @ 12:33 pm (reply)

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Miss Ladyfingers (message) 1,119 posts, Bumble bee

These are wonderful! I agree on the “let her do her job” front. I sent her some photos I liked for stylistic purposes, but otherwise we did what she asked us to do. I felt really weird about the kissy photos, but I love them! And the photos I loved were totally unexpected - I barely remember taking them!

Also, you look beautiful, so don’t worry

7/19/11 @ 12:53 pm (reply)

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Mrs. Tartlet (message) 3,207 posts, Sugar bee

I love how your eyes pop in the 4th photo! You look lovely in all of these.

7/19/11 @ 1:15 pm (reply)

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Miss Doily (message) 637 posts, Busy bee

Great advice Miss CS! Mr. D and I still have not taken our e-pics, so I will definitely keep this all in mind!

7/19/11 @ 1:59 pm (reply)

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Miss Seal (message) 1,179 posts, Bumble bee

Yaaaay, more engagement photos! Excellent tips, CS and absolutely beautiful e-pics!

7/19/11 @ 4:14 pm (reply)

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Mrs. Rubber Stamps (message) 273 posts, Helper bee

As an avid bookworm, the bookstore picture is my favorite, although the blossom one is a close second!

7/19/11 @ 7:58 pm (reply)

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weddingstars2012 (message) 430 posts, Helper bee

These pictures are beautiful and you look GORGEOUS! I, personally, need to learn to quit criticizing myself. I’ve been having a rough time getting rid of my acne & discoloration, but luckily photographers can make your skin look perfect in pictures. But as soon as I saw the first picture, I started wishing I would have worn lipgloss, not made my mouth look like that, oh I should have put more blush on, etc. But we’ve gotten a lot of positive feedback so I’m just biting my tongue. You really do look gorgeous and I LOVE that picture of you smiling! Make sure even if you practice “opening your eyes more” you don’t force it. I think that picture looks great, and it’s you. And I LOVE the picture of you guys kissing through the trees.

7/21/11 @ 11:00 am (reply)

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Miss Cucumber Sandwich (message) 572 posts, Busy bee

@Miss Honey: @Miss Ladyfingers: @Mrs. Tartlet: @Miss Seal: Thank you!
@weddingstars2012: I have been working on ’smizing’ (smiling with my eyes) for a little while so hopefully practice makes perfect. I completely agree that we are our own worst critique and should try ‘bit our tongue’. I am sure your pictures were gorgeous too!

7/23/11 @ 6:10 pm (reply)