Maine & NH Wedding Photographer // Dear Pinterest: Thanks for the Inspiration, But I’ll Take Real Emotion Over Trends Any Day

So here’s the thing: I love a good scroll through Pinterest just like the next gal.
It’s full of pretty ideas, cute poses, and all those “OMG WE HAVE TO DO THIS” moments.
But when it comes to your actual wedding photos?
We’re not out here filming a TikTok trend—we’re telling your story.

Pinterest Trends: Cute-ish, But Not Timeless

Look, I’ve seen so many trends come and go I could host a wedding-theme episode of Antiques Roadshow.
The champagne tower? Had a moment.
Bridal party jumping mid-air? Been there.
Those awkward “stand 6 feet apart and stare in opposite directions” poses? …why.

Don’t get me wrong—some trends are cute in moderation. But basing your entire session around a bunch of Pinterest recreations?
That’s like microwaving a frozen pizza and calling it artisanal.
It’s just not the same.

Connection > Copy

Here’s what actually makes your photos feel alive:
How you two interact.
The way your fingers intertwine without thinking.
The way one of you laughs when the other says something ridiculous.
That forehead touch right before a kiss.

None of that’s on a “Top 25 Wedding Poses You MUST Have” list.
That’s you being you, and that’s the stuff that doesn’t go out of style in five years.

Touching Is Not Optional, People

One thing you’ll hear me say during a session—on repeat like a broken record that had too much coffee—is:
“You have to be touching.”
or
“Always touching.”
Why?
Because if you’re not physically connected in your photos, there’s no emotional connection either.

I’ll be honest, it’s kinda weird when I see these trendy Pinterest poses where the couple’s not even facing each other. Like… y’all good? Are you mad at each other? Is this an album cover or a breakup announcement?

Touching—holding hands, hip to hip, arms wrapped, cheek to cheek—that’s what tells the story.
That’s what creates warmth, intimacy, realness.
Not standing 4 feet apart with sunglasses on trying to look like influencers.

Real > Perfect

So sure—bring your inspo. Let me peek at the vibe you’re feeling.
But also trust me when I say this:
You don’t need a Pinterest checklist to get epic wedding photos.
You need to show up as yourselves.
You need to stay close. Laugh. Cry. Squeeze hands. Be messy, be real, be connected.

That stuff?
Never goes out of style.

Pinterest can give you the vibe, but I’m here to give you the real.
Let’s focus less on checking off trendy poses and more on capturing how it felt to marry your favorite person.

You don’t need to recreate someone else’s photos.
You need to live in your moment.
And trust me, that’s where the good stuff is.