Anyone not LOVE their proofs?

I recently picked up my proofs from my photographer, and while I LOVED my engagement pictures, I wasn't happy at ALL with my wedding pics!

I had received pictures from other family and friends that I really liked, and I had thought DH and I looked great that day, but in my proofs, DH and I have huge bags under our eyes and just look terrible!!!

Also, they missed a lot of my *must-take* pics such as: a picture of DH and I dancing in the room before anyone else entered, a pic of the empty room, a shot of the chocolate fountain, a full pic of a centerpiece (I had high centerpieces and they only took a close-up pic of the top)!!! I also asked them to go to the tables and take pics of the people who weren't on the dance floor. I have NO such pics. Therefore, I have no pics of my Mom's and FMIL's older aunts, uncles and cousins, many of whom traveled HOURS just to be at our day.

There isn't even a good shot for our thank you. Either he's looking at me & I'm looking away or I'm looking at him and he's looking away... I asked DH what he thought and he was like... 'um, they're all bad. I don't care, just pick one.'

I am so disappointed after being sooooo happy with my e-pics. Is there anything you can do if they didn't take the pics on your must-take list?

Also, does anyone know if a photographer will take a non-professional picture someone else took and include it in your album if it's something they clearly forgot to take (like my chocolate fountain which was a GIFT from DH's good friend who also set it up and ran it for us)??

SOrry for the long vent!!!!!!!!!! Thanks for listening!

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Posted by beautyq115

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Thanks Kathleen!!!

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Posted by MrsNYPDsGirl

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Posted by beautyq115

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Thanks Kathleen!!!

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Just sent you FM MrsNYPDS

to you

I'm in the same situation as you so I know how you feel.
As much as I like my proofs I don't love them. I guess I expected more.

I'm also very upset because I have one picture of DH and I w/my 90 grandmother that I hate of us and that's it. I put on my must-take photo list pix of bride /grandmother and groom and I got one that's it. Ugh when I think about it it gets me so angry.

Thanks for letting me vent

I know JUST how you feel! I feel the same way about our proofs too.

Thanks - I am so glad I am not the only one feeling this way!!! But at the same time, I am sorry you are going through this also!!!

if it helps, this is one of my biggest fears. i'm terrified that we will pay all of this money and then hate how i look in all of our pics.

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Posted by alnem

if it helps, this is one of my biggest fears. i'm terrified that we will pay all of this money and then hate how i look in all of our pics.

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I would have to agree with this statement as well

ya know what though, I am nerovus about this too. BUT I think people have a bit of unrealistic expectations due to the pictures they see people post on here. The thing is that people post the BEST pics and Im sure not all 700 of their proofs are that amazing. So I think people look on here and then have these expectations that even the best photgrapher would have a hard time meeting.

I have just noticed A LOT of neg opinions about many different photgs on the site lately and was thinking about this.

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Posted by Jen2999

ya know what though, I am nerovus about this too. BUT I think people have a bit of unrealistic expectations due to te ictures they see people post on here. The thing is that people post the BEST pics and Im sure not all 700 of their proofs are that amazing. So I think people look on here and then have these expectations that even the best photgrapher would have a hard time meeting.

I have just noticed A LOT of neg opinions about many different photgs on the site lately and was thinking about this.

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That is a really good point Jen!

ETA..But it doesn't take away from the fact that we are all spending lots on money on this product and time to make must take lists and we all have expectations

They should be able to retouch the pics that don't look that great...

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Posted by beautyq115

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Posted by Jen2999

ya know what though, I am nerovus about this too. BUT I think people have a bit of unrealistic expectations due to te ictures they see people post on here. The thing is that people post the BEST pics and Im sure not all 700 of their proofs are that amazing. So I think people look on here and then have these expectations that even the best photgrapher would have a hard time meeting.

I have just noticed A LOT of neg opinions about many different photgs on the site lately and was thinking about this.

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That is a really good point Jen!

ETA..But it doesn't take away from the fact that we are all spending lots on money and time to make must take lists and we all have expectations

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No I agree totally. But if you onlyhave an hour for pics, dont expect to get all 400 of your must takes, YKWIM?

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Posted by Jen2999

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Posted by beautyq115

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Posted by Jen2999

ya know what though, I am nerovus about this too. BUT I think people have a bit of unrealistic expectations due to te ictures they see people post on here. The thing is that people post the BEST pics and Im sure not all 700 of their proofs are that amazing. So I think people look on here and then have these expectations that even the best photgrapher would have a hard time meeting.

I have just noticed A LOT of neg opinions about many different photgs on the site lately and was thinking about this.

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That is a really good point Jen!


ETA..But it doesn't take away from the fact that we are all spending lots on money and time to make must take lists and we all have expectations

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No I agree totally. But if you onlyhave an hour for pics, dont expect to get all 400 of your must takes, YKWIM?

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Oh definetely!

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Posted by FallBride05

every single one of our 800 proofs are awful. Everyone who has seen them agrees with me (even before I've asked for an opinion). I've posted a few proofs in the bottom of my review and honestly, those are the best of the bunch. Again... we have 800, so that's a pretty poor percentage of good vs. bad.

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I know there are also cases like this and I feel awful for you..

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Posted by xcalystax

I have a silly question...Did you guys ask them to take pictures while you were with the people you knew you wanted pics with? So for example if you were with your grandma did you make sure they took more than one pic? Is there a way to tell? I think this is one of the reasons I need a DOC...to make sure the must take pics are taken..

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We had a very detailed list for the photographer. Left no stone unturned. Unfortunately during the day, the last thing on your mind when you're standing with someone or talking with someone is 'oh, wait, where's the photog. I need a picture'

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Posted by FallBride05

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Posted by xcalystax

I have a silly question...Did you guys ask them to take pictures while you were with the people you knew you wanted pics with? So for example if you were with your grandma did you make sure they took more than one pic? Is there a way to tell? I think this is one of the reasons I need a DOC...to make sure the must take pics are taken..

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We had a very detailed list for the photographer. Left no stone unturned. Unfortunately during the day, the last thing on your mind when you're standing with someone or talking with someone is 'oh, wait, where's the photog. I need a picture'

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That totally makes sense... ack I am so worried now...