I'm thinking of avoiding posed head shots altogether.  What's the word for shots that are taken from further away?  Also, I think I prefer more candid (rather than looking right into the camera) shots. 

I envisioned something with us in light colors with twinkle lights giving sort of a snowy feel to the picture.  I'm not set on this.  I think I just want to walk away with something that has a warm seasonal fun feel to it rather than a romantic feel.

