Is it just me or are engagement photos the most awkward thing, ever? Cory and I are just the kind of couple that just aren’t fans of public displays of affection. We hold hands and I’ll give him a hug, but there’s just something about kissing in front of people that makes me cringe. I can’t stand it when other couples are all over each other in public, so there’s no way I’m grossing other people out by doing it!
That being said, I was so insanely nervous for this photo shoot. I love Cory… of course… but getting all mushy gushy with him in front of a camera is just about the last thing I want to do aside from a few other things. (See: being buried alive, riding a roller coaster, and petting an anaconda.)
Aside from my (and our) general distaste of public displays of affection, we made it work and I’m in complete awe of how amazing Chris, the photographer behind Landon Michael Photography did with these photos. My mind = blown.
All photos by Landon Michael Duke Photography
Now I can check engagement photos off of our “wedding to do list” and I even ordered our Save the Dates this past weekend. We’re on a roll, people! We’re on a roll! Wedding planning ain’t got nothin’ on this girl!
What’s your general take on engagement photos and public displays of affection?
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The pictures turned out perfect! Super adorable! I’m not all about the PDA’s either but I think that a small amount done tastefully isn’t a big deal. I think it helps to be comfortable with your photographer too. Beautiful pictures, so excited for you girl! Everything is falling into place!
These all turned out sooo beautiful. The backdrop is almost unreal! I love them. Public displays of affection, yuck! I totally know how you feel. But, I think you guys did an amazing job. Engagement photos are so special, especially because so often they’re the first pro photos a couple has. Love them!
They are all so beautiful!! That family pic is just gorgeous!
I love the pictures! Everything looks amazing!♥ PDA isn’t big with my boyfriend and I, a quick kiss here and there, but mostly hand holding, hugs small things. If we want to make out we do it in private LOL. Look at you go! You are on a roll!♥♥
These pictures are pretty much perfection! I smiled as scrolled through each one of them… GREAT photos! Can’t wait for sneak peeks into your wedding!
I was kind of like *AKWARD* until we did ours. Our photographer convinced us. OMG I ended up LOVING them. I love yours too!!! I love that they are in the winter and i love the blanket! 🙂
Beautiful photos.
That snowman! What brilliant and unique idea! Pics are gorgeous!
When we were getting our picutres taken I kept telling my photographer that it’s weird kissing and having my picture taken. haha yeah, I felt so uncomfortable!!! But our pictures turned out so amazing.. just like yours!!
Gorgeous! I LOVE that you embraced the winter weather, especially since you’re having a summer wedding! It’s awesome that you guys did some with Alea too – The pictures of your little family are so sweet!
My husband and I are comfortable with light PDA… Hand holding, hugs, a quick kiss, but nothing beyond that. On our wedding day our photographer got more kisses out of us by saying that he missed the kiss the first time, so we needed to do it again! Haha, he kept us laughing with all his little tricks and jokes.
I am absolutely in AWE of the 4th photo –t he one with you two snuggling close and laughing. It looks like a moment that would actually happen vs. most engagement photos that are terribly staged.
You guys are a cute couple and I can’t wait for you to get married! Also, so so sweet that you include Alea in the photos. Family photo and engagement photos in one day — you nailed it 🙂
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I love all of your pictures! They turned out beautifully.
My favorite is the tenth one. WIth your foreheads and noses pressed together. It’s just the type of picture I would want to take, or of myself. :]
I also like how Alea was included in the shoot!
Seriously adorable. My favorite is the sixth picture 🙂
we will hug/cuddle in public but i don’t like kissing in public not even in front of my family. i’m just super weird about it.
i’m not traditional at all so i’m not doing engagment pictures. and we are pretty much just eloping and having a reception later. i don’t even want a “wedding dress” just a normal dress i can wear again later.
Beautiful! Beautiful! Beautiful! xo
What amazing photos and of course, subjects 😉 You guys look great!!
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Sooo pretty! PS I’m pretty sure we are ring twins. http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7001/6479773311_74c7d9e31d_o.jpg
Gorgeous photos!!!
Oh my god!
Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous!
I love them!
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Love them and love how you guys got your daughter involved in them also – super sweet 🙂
We never did engagement pictures since we aren’t really picture people either haha.
they are amazing. you two look truly happy together!
These are beautiful, Chelsea! I’m so so so excited for you sweet girl! You deserve so much happiness!