9 essential lessons from the world's worst couple photos

SOMETIMES, YOU JUST want to take a nice photo of yourself and that special someone. Why not show your love to the world?

However, there are many dangerous pitfalls. To avoid them, read these dire lessons from those who were less fortunate.

9. Always read the graffiti.

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8. Before that ‘special moment’, check your surroundings for interlopers.

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7. In studio situations, choose nudity OR reptiles. Never both.

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6. Anything acrobatic will end in tears.

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And worse.

5. When making a very serious face, ensure that you’re not simultaneously imitating a sexual position.

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4. Waterside photo? It’s called a boating lake, not a motorboating lake.

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3. Feel free to fine-tune your results. You may not have nailed it first time.

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2. How well do you know your partner’s nostrils?… actually, you know what? This isn’t the time.

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1. And finally… don’t let this happen. Ever.

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Ever.

Here’s to love, eh?

Watermarked images via the excellent Awkward Family Photos.

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