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Smile

I am hoping you can help me, I have a strange question!!!!

I am worried that my wedding photos will not be as I would like them - I am not one to smile on cue, if I smile naturally it is fine but if I am having
continuous photos done I am worried my smile will droop and look fake, evidently this makes me look stupid as my mouth goes wonkey!

I was once told there are lessons on how to practice a smile for the camera, can you tell me if you know of anything like this or was someone pulling my leg?

A1. Although I can't throw any light on the 'lessons on how to smile' - its a new one to me, I'd just like to say don't worry!

I can't remember seeing a bride yet who isn't smiling naturally on her wedding day. Your happiness on the day, nerves or not, will shine through and any good photographer will capitalise on this and capture the moment.

There will be a mixture of shots but this only adds to the magic of the day and helps tell the whole story. The professionalism of your choice of
photographer is put to work on the day and they should be non-intrustive, put you at your ease and you will just sail through. The time will fly and
any formal shots will be all part of the day and be over and done with before you know it. The excitement and good will of everyone around you
will help you and your groom to forget any worries about how you look.

Good luck for the day and enjoy every minute!
(Answered by Siobhan Barron)

A2. Firstly, don't worry! I haven't yet met someone who is supremely confident infront of the camera. Everyone has things they are concerned about...
Double chins, scars, big cheeks... you name it, someone will have a problem about it.

One of the best ways to calm your fears is to have a practice session with your wedding photographer. Many offer this now anyway, as it means that couples are more relaxed on the day. Also, a good photographer shouldn't be spending hours on the photography! If you are really concerned, tell your photographer, and they'll be able to suggest how together you can overcome
it!

I don't think you'll have to have smile lessons, as you will hopefully be smiling anyway as it is your wedding day! A happy face will come to you
naturally, and you won't have to think about it. Really... It's true!

I can speak from personal experience on this one... I was paranoid that I'd 'run-out' of smile, that I'd look awful in the photos (hadn't seen a good picture of me prior to the wedding!!), and so on. After a practice session with the photographer, and seeing how fabulous he made me look, and how easy it was to get the style of picture I wanted, I completely relaxed. After the
wedding, the photographer even remarked at how much I smiled all day... And that happens to just about all the couples we work with!

In short... Don't worry!
(Answered by Emma Pirie)

A3. I am sure there is a coach out there that can train you how to smile, however I don't think you will need them.

As you mentioned if you smile is natural and you are genuinely happy - it will shine through.On your wedding day, you will be enjoying yourself so much that your true happiness will be evident.

Relax and enjoy your day! Try not to think about how you are smiling just smile from your heart..
(Answered by Mrs S)