Help me pick my big fat wedding picture . . . EDITED w/pictures of our faces

samnjenna Posted: Jun 23, 2006 10:23 PM

Help me pick my big fat wedding picture . . . EDITED w/pictures of our faces

I am finally getting around to picking pics for our album and for framing . . . and, of course, I would love some opinions.

I'm trying to figure out which one to make the 'main' wedding picture for us -- like the BIG one in our home forever sort of thing (we'll have a more 'portrait' styled picture printed 5x7).

ETA: Okay, okay . . . since so many of you like close-ups, I'm adding a few that I would consider blowing up (to 8x10 max). I guess I'm just uncomfortable having my face really big on the wall. (we're thinking of having our 'big one' be like 11x14 -- which I know is not terribly big, but we're sort of understated people.)

Enjoy! The poll is closed but I'd still like to hear feedback, especially from those of you who have done portraits on the wall. Thanks!

lipglossjunky73 Posted: Jun 23, 2006 11:24 PM

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I personally would like to see something where you can see your faces!!!

kissy27 Posted: Jun 24, 2006 10:07 AM

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I think the one under the trees is beautiful!!! It makes things so surreal looking

Backinneyork Posted: Jun 24, 2006 11:06 AM

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Posted by lipglossjunky73

I personally would like to see something where you can see your faces!!!

I agree - these are very nice, but what about some full frontals? LOL

cjb88 Posted: Jun 24, 2006 11:16 AM

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i like the second and third pic...

JodiBabe Posted: Jun 24, 2006 12:13 PM

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Posted by Backinneyork

Posted by lipglossjunky73

I personally would like to see something where you can see your faces!!!

I agree - these are very nice, but what about some full frontals? LOL

Although the water wheel is the one I like the most out of the 3 I agree with the above posters.

lanabean Posted: Jun 24, 2006 03:08 PM

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I like the second one...under the trees...but i have to agree; I totally want to see your faces and I *know* you have some damn beautiful pictures, woman!

KimberlyBride Posted: Jun 24, 2006 03:08 PM

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I like the 2nd one. Beautiful pics!

Reesa Posted: Jun 24, 2006 09:04 PM

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I love the third one!! I think it's very artsy

103005FallBride Posted: Jun 24, 2006 09:04 PM

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Definitely the second one!

PIZZ2306 Posted: Jun 24, 2006 11:05 PM

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I love #3!!

johnsae Posted: Jun 24, 2006 11:07 PM

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I like the one with the tress (#2), but I agree...you should choose one with your faces!

oakslady Posted: Jun 25, 2006 02:22 AM

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the second one is absolutely stunning definately my vote !

charityhope Posted: Jun 25, 2006 10:23 AM

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I vote for the second one! (The third one is also a great choice, though.) I think huge enlargements look better when they are not 'faces' pictures. This is totally just my opinion, but when pictures are that big, it's better if they are postcard-esque shots. That way it's like the image oft he two of you is part of a beautiful piece of art. Otherwise, it becomes, at best, like living in the showroom of a portrait photographer, or at worst, a little creepy, as if two enormous sets of eyes are watching you from your walls. No offense to anyone, I just get weirded out out if I see my face that big looking back at me. You can always scatter full-front photos as 5x7s and 8x10s, or as part of collages, to make sure that your wedding-day faces are represented somewhere in your home.

Good luck choosing-- you have beautiful pictures!

samnjenna Posted: Jun 25, 2006 10:48 AM

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I think huge enlargements look better when they are not 'faces' pictures. This is totally just my opinion, but when pictures are that big, it's better if they are postcard-esque shots. That way it's like the image oft he two of you is part of a beautiful piece of art. Otherwise, it becomes, at best, like living in the showroom of a portrait photographer, or at worst, a little creepy, as if two enormous sets of eyes are watching you from your walls. No offense to anyone, I just get weirded out out if I see my face that big looking back at me. You can always scatter full-front photos as 5x7s and 8x10s, or as part of collages, to make sure that your wedding-day faces are represented somewhere in your home.

That's exactly what I was trying to say! thanks!

Mrs. dleeny Posted: Jun 25, 2006 11:09 AM

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I absolutely LOVE the one with your arms wrapped around your DH with your GORGEOUS bo-k!

103005FallBride Posted: Jun 25, 2006 03:14 PM

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Posted by samnjenna

I think huge enlargements look better when they are not 'faces' pictures. This is totally just my opinion, but when pictures are that big, it's better if they are postcard-esque shots. That way it's like the image oft he two of you is part of a beautiful piece of art. Otherwise, it becomes, at best, like living in the showroom of a portrait photographer, or at worst, a little creepy, as if two enormous sets of eyes are watching you from your walls. No offense to anyone, I just get weirded out out if I see my face that big looking back at me. You can always scatter full-front photos as 5x7s and 8x10s, or as part of collages, to make sure that your wedding-day faces are represented somewhere in your home.

That's exactly what I was trying to say! thanks!

TOTALLY what I feel!
When we went to our photographers we asked what types of pictures are commonly chosen for the gigantic enlargments they have with the pkg and they said it's really a personal preference. Some like more scenery and others prefer close ups.... Both DH and I don't want a 16x20 picture of our faces... We definitely prefer scenery. I voted for the 'under the trees'...amazing, beautiful picture.
You can do 8x10 of the close up pics.

mbtieds Posted: Jun 25, 2006 05:15 PM

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all of the pics are beautiful! I really love your close ups too I like 1 and 2 the best. We have one similar to your 1st one and blew that one up..it looks really cute.

hehe...i just realized we like kissy pics! Look at my avatar pic