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It marks a significant step in your life, and capturing those beautiful and intricate moments with friends and family is precious.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Luckily, whether you don\u2019t know how to pose or hate having your picture taken, there are some tips that can transform how you look and feel in photos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some tips that will ensure you don\u2019t look awkward in your wedding photos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1. Get to know your wedding photographer<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your relationship with your New Orleans wedding photographer plays a significant role in how you\u2019ll look in your wedding photos. For example, feeling uneasy around your photographer affects how you pose. This leaves you looking restless and scared in your wedding photos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s wise to meet with your photographer a few times before the wedding day to build a relationship with them. You can also call them if you can\u2019t physically meet to build a positive rapport. Remember, the more at ease you are with your photographer, the better you\u2019ll look in photos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. Talk to your fiance<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the reasons why people look awkward in photos is because they try too hard, making their laugh, smile, or body language appear fake. When taking couple shots, talking to your fiance ensures your wedding photographer captures real moments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A real kiss, a real smile, and a real touch is all it takes to capture amazing moments. Additionally, talking to your spouse equates to happy natural photos as you\u2019ll be chatting with the love of your life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3. Have an engagement session<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While feeling nervous as your wedding day approaches is normal, it can result in awkward looking photos. To ensure you\u2019re comfortable on your wedding day, arrange a pre-wedding or engagement session with your wedding photographer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This ensures you\u2019re familiar with the entire process, which calms your nerves and makes it easier to have your pictures taken on the D-day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4. Put your nervous hands to work<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t know where to place your hands when posing? Try holding your bouquet or locking hands with your fiance. However, you should avoid tightly grasping your wedding attire as it shows you\u2019re nervous.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Need a New Orleans wedding photographer?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Amin Russell Photography is a New Orleans wedding photographer that offers quality cinematic wedding and portrait photography. Contact us today schedule your free wedding photography consultation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s no secret that many people are camera-shy, and this affects how they look in photos. 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