It took longer to get the shot back than so they had to hold their expressions and poses longer. Thus they often opted for less "fun/happy" expressions as they can be harder to keep still.
They stood to show off the dress. If they sat, the dress got very crushed. That's also the reason why men sat and women stood in these old wedding photos.
She looks THRILLED to be married, lol. I know they kept straight faces for pictures back then since it took so long to 'take', but wow. And his suit pants! That wasn't actually a fashion, was it??
Albert valentine Schekoshe and Emma Auguste Marquardt married in Queensland in 1927 and immediately set up house in Murgon until they moved to Pialba in the mid 1950's and finally returned to Wondai in the 1970's. He died in 1981. This information found on Ancestry.com. No mention of why emma was looking so sour on her wedding day.
They didn't smile because the photo would be blurred. They had to stay extremely still and it took awhile to take the photo. I would think they were very uncomfortable. If you look at any old photo it is the same :)
I think that is probably true because someone had said something like this about some other photos.It said it took a long period of time to get the picture.I wondered if this was a borrowed suit .I'm not sure if hey had formal rentals when this was taken.All in all a nice picture.
My sister wore a veil a lot like hers. She wore a long gown, but the similar. She was married in the late 30's, so the style lasted, and I can see why.
Love the dress and veil, but man, I don't think I've ever seen a bride look so grim. I know many of these pics they didn't smile, but many brides had a soft look about them, dreamy etc. I think we know who ruled this household.
To Jose Wagner De Castro--I did NOT put this photo of my ancestors onto this site for ridicule or disparaging remarks. It is for like minded people to enjoy what was our past. If you have nothing nice to say THEN SAY NOTHING!!!!
Emma Augusta (Marquardt) Schekoske was married to Albert Valentine Schekoske. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Emma Augusta (Marquardt ) Schekoske.
Albert Valentine Schekoske of 56 Baynes St, in Wondai, South Burnett Regional County, QLD Australia was born on October 1, 1903 in Wondai to Ellen (Steele) Schekoske and Xavier Schekoske. He had siblings William Valentine Steele, Eva Ellen Schekoske, Mary Schekoske, and Nicholas Andrew Schekoske. He married Emma Augusta (Marquardt ) Schekoske, and died at age 77 years old on September 29, 1981 in Wondai. Albert Schekoske was buried in Wondai.
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