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12 years 5 months ago - 12 years 5 months ago #170479 by itsmerenee
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12 years 5 months ago #170999 by Scout 4x4
I think they all look great! :judge: You did an excellent job for your first wedding.
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12 years 5 months ago #171100 by Rascal07
They look great alot better than my first ones. Rasacl07
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12 years 5 months ago - 12 years 5 months ago #171109 by butterflygirl921
:)
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12 years 5 months ago #171129 by Rob pix4u2
I think the tilt ruins those for me and a couple of the others are too ordinary for wedding albums, the group shot works but a more formal shot would be better. Did you do any formal portraits? or was your intent only casual shots? I agree with Butterflygirl that these are not stunning or extraordinary in any way.
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12 years 5 months ago - 12 years 5 months ago #171156 by itsmerenee
Well, I asked. Thanks for your input. Although I would've hoped for more of what I might've done differently as opposed to simply stating how unremarkable they are.
My technical skills clearly need improvement, I appreciate the info and education this forum and website provide along with all of the combined experience.

I did these free for a friend as I wouldn't have felt good taking money considering my inexperience, thus the title, "my FIRST wedding"

Maybe I'll post some from my 20th wedding, when I've learned a thing or twô and shouldn't be so ashamed of what I've done.

Thanks again.
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12 years 5 months ago #171170 by Rob pix4u2
Not that you should be ashamed- you just need to be a little more creative with your lighting and your posing. the reason they look like they do can be summed up in your inexperience but that is because you are just beginning. Buy a book on wedding photography and study it cover to cover. then buy a book on natural and flash lighting and study those. practice these techniques on your family and friends and you will get better and more creative. Weddings are hard work and take a creative mind to turn the ordinary into the stunning. you can do it if you take the time and energy to become a good wedding shooter
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12 years 5 months ago #171171 by itsmerenee
Not that it matters, but I softened the edges of the hand photo in editing because I liked the focus it brought to the rings. The center is focused.

I learned more by doing this than had I not. I appreciate that they allowed my the opportunity.
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12 years 5 months ago #171172 by itsmerenee
This was the first event I had working with an external flash and flash bracket.
Like I said, I learned a lot but realize my technical skills need work.
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12 years 5 months ago #171173 by butterflygirl921

Rob pix4u2 wrote: Not that you should be ashamed- you just need to be a little more creative with your lighting and your posing. the reason they look like they do can be summed up in your inexperience but that is because you are just beginning. Buy a book on wedding photography and study it cover to cover. then buy a book on natural and flash lighting and study those. practice these techniques on your family and friends and you will get better and more creative. Weddings are hard work and take a creative mind to turn the ordinary into the stunning. you can do it if you take the time and energy to become a good wedding shooter


:agree: You just need practice. Take a couple of jobs as a second shooter get your experience.
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12 years 5 months ago - 12 years 5 months ago #171174 by itsmerenee
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12 years 5 months ago #171190 by John37
I think they're are two schools of thought going on here. Perhaps not. But here's my opionion. For a first time out I think you showed that you're perfectly capable. Are your photos technically correct? Who knows!! There's always someone that can do better! YOU are aware of how you need to improve, which is the most important thing. The second train of thought here is that, in my opinion, this newly wed couple will be, not only satisfied, but thrilled with the work you've done. I think they will cherish these images always. THAT is what truly matters in this case. If they're happy, you did well!!
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12 years 5 months ago #171208 by Shadowfixer1
You asked what you think, not what could I have done differently. With that said, I think you have a good starting point. Ease up on the vignetting. It's a nice touch but not to be used too much and generally not so heavy. Back the opacity of the vignette down some. You also need some type of light modifier. The harsh shadow behind the subject is a no-no. Aim the flash up at the ceiling or in some way modify the light for a softer look. Some of the crops are too tight. I like tight, but you are cutting a couple of subjects off. The ring shot is fine. I don't have a problem with what you did. Study other shots by wedding photographers and you will learn a lot. That's my 2 cents worth. Remember you get what you pay for.B)
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12 years 5 months ago #171216 by Maria21
For a first wedding I think you did well. I agree that working as a second shooter is very helpful IF you get the right person who will help you with TEACHING you what you should be doing. I love your first image, the posing is great. It would help to look at books on posing of all types from wedding posing to regular studio posing because it gives you variety, You have an eye for detail which you showed by the image of the glasses with the bottle, which is important because the bride takes alot of time into being sure these details are perfect. Overall I think you have what it takes if you work at it & get lots of practice. I have only done a few weddings myself & still struggle with them so you are not alone.. And as always as long as the bride & groom are happy that's all that matters in the end.
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12 years 5 months ago #171233 by Maria21

butterflygirl921 wrote: I don't like them at all. Your ideas are great but the ones of the people look like snap shots and the one of the hands are out of focus. I would do second shooter for weddings to get practice. Sorry for the harsh opinion but if these were my wedding photos I wouldn't pay you for these.


Why so harsh? She said it was her first wedding. People come to this site for help in becoming better photographers, not to be put down by harsh comments. Why not just tell her how to make these images better next time. What makes these images look like snapshots to you? Your comment does not help her in anyway to do better next time.
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