Originally posted by GWP Congratulations! From my un-edicated view point, they look pretty good. No doubt the more pro-element here will jump in with more objective opinions/commentary than I am able to offer you.
At my sons wedding a few years back, we had the standard pro charging a small fortune and my daughter armed with my old Pentax MX7 (?...that sound right)....anyway, while the pros photos were ok, the ones that caught peoples attention and drew a lot of comments (and requests for prints) were those taken by my daughter who had captured the "essence" of the event, not just pictures of people in static poses. I dont think this skill can be taught, you either have it, or not.
I can certainly get a feel for this wedding from looking at your shots. I love Dad's expression in the solo shot...."glad she's getting married and trying not to think of what this is costing me"....)
Cheers.
Thanks GWP. That was my main concern, I feel I may have botched a few things, and next time I will walk with a check list and make sure I get everything, but all in all it was a good experience. The colour scheme of the groomsmen and groom made the situation difficult to say the least, but somehow I pulled it off.
Originally posted by JCSullivan Hi Duane, yes, it has been a while since you been here.
One shot that really stands out is the hand-over. I think you did a great job with this, considering the bright backlight coming from the outside.
The group shots are nice but maybe next time you could look-around for a background less busy. On the other hand you might have been limited by space.
I don't have experience with this skin tone but definately a fill-in flash would have come in handy especially in the groom's group shot.
Nice to see you back AND posting.
Thanks JCsullivan,
It was definitely a challenge. The bride shots were simpler to shoot than the groom shots for sure. The groom (and the groomsmen as well )with his dark skin and near white suit, was hell in the open and no where to bounce off of. The shot you refer to has flash (The 360), but Because it was direct, the harsh lights would have blown out the suits. This was definitely a case where a greater knowldge of lighting would have helped me a great deal,..... and probably a second flash.
The other thing that bothered me a little was the disorganisation. The videographer didnt show up, the bride forgot her bouquet and only got it when she arrived at the reception, the bride was about 1 1/2 hours late, and the sun sets early here these days so it limited the light for the after ceremony shots.....these kind of niggling things. I also had my wife shooting a few back up shots with her point and shoot, to fill thing out, like the congregation and the guests at the reception, but she had a task, as my son had stomach issues and was a handful.
I also think I need to practice posing techniques. and sharpen my eye for the little things that you miss until you post process.
It was all a learning experience though, and I am happy for the comments and will do it all over again with no reservations.
Its nice to be the main photographer for once.
Oh,, I will post some more shots later. I think I got some of my better shots at the reception and the after ceremony.
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