What do you think?
Sep 26, 2011 16:56:43 #
These are a few from the first wedding I ever took portraits at. The lighting was horrible in the church.
Sep 26, 2011 17:24:42 #
lighting is always bad in churches, I give a big praise to wedding photographers as, it is something I know I could NEVER do. Way to much pressure and way to much can go wrong, they don't give ya re-dos if you mess it up. :)
These are pretty good for a first try at weddings. You do need to straigten #1 and #3 they look a little tilted to me. Skin tones are a little off as well, but with such bad lighting it would be hard to get them spot on.
A big thumbs up!
These are pretty good for a first try at weddings. You do need to straigten #1 and #3 they look a little tilted to me. Skin tones are a little off as well, but with such bad lighting it would be hard to get them spot on.
A big thumbs up!
Sep 26, 2011 17:49:12 #
Wow, for your first, these...even though the lighting wasn't the best for you, are just gorgeous! The second photo really caught my eye, I love how the flower's caught my attention, very nice.
I do agree with them needing to be straightened a wee bit. If you download Picasa3, no problem. Definitely takes all the hassle out on your behalf. :thumbup:
I do agree with them needing to be straightened a wee bit. If you download Picasa3, no problem. Definitely takes all the hassle out on your behalf. :thumbup:
Sep 26, 2011 20:26:39 #
nissisigner wrote:
These are a few from the first wedding I ever took portraits at. The lighting was horrible in the church.
Try this:
Enhanced
Sep 26, 2011 20:30:25 #
I couldn't find most of my edits and had actually made those corrections at the time. I have thousands of pictures on my external hard drive and couldn't find them. Thank you all so much for your ideas and thoughts, I truely appreciate it. Keep 'em coming!
Sep 26, 2011 20:39:32 #
Shot 1
Crop out the windows from the top.
Like so many of us the horizontal lines is sloped.
Not likely to sell..the bride won't like her expression.
Crop tighter
Tell husband NOT to put hand around. looks like claw.
Shot 2
Much better, try that in vertical
Get full length.
Watch background - stool on left.
Same with husbands hand.
Ask mother to stand taller and lightly place her left hand on the son's fore arm instead of letting it hang. Or have her place her forearm horizontal and let the hand break free in a nice relaxed position.
Who's bare feet are at the bottom of the shot?
Have husband raise left hand and it will help for the mothers placement and not be distracting next to the little girl.
Study, study all peoples position and make adjustment. That is what you are getting paid for.
Shot 3
Groups are really tough.
Have groomsmen stand in front of the kneeler or alter rail by the little boy.
Level your camera.
Someone is getting in the frame on lower right.
When doing groups its best to use a tripod so you can move around. Also have an assistant to position dresses, flowers, etc, etc, etc. If you can't afford studio strobes a few portable flashes with remote radio triggers will work. You will have to go to the church a day or two before to figure out your lighting setups. If you are going to do all available light go there about the time the ceremony will be taking place. Study your lighting conditions.
Hint: When you have a wedding scheduled talk to the minister or priest about where you are allowed to shoot from. If able shoot from behind and over the shoulder of the minister to get the ring shot and first married kiss.
If unfamilar with the location, visit the church and plan your shots.
Since you are new, review others work and create a shot list that you will use. It will save you when things start happening fast. Also on some of the first weddings get the permission of the minister and go with an assistant or friend and rehearse your shooting sequence, positions and timing, as well as some test shots so you know what your exposure is likely to be. Planning and execution is key to good wedding photography and of course keeping the cooperation of the wedding party so you can get the shots the bride and groom expect you to.
Don't be discouraged. Wedding photography is tough work! If you like doing it keep at it; study other's work, and save these images to look back on in 5 years. There is a lot to learn for this kind of work including the legal aspects. The last thing you want is a bride and groom to sue you for not getting the shots and you lose and have to pay to bring all the wedding party back in to do a reshoot. It has put a few photographers out of business. I had only one that tried in ten years of shooting and fortunately my contract and images got the case thrown out of court.
Crop out the windows from the top.
Like so many of us the horizontal lines is sloped.
Not likely to sell..the bride won't like her expression.
Crop tighter
Tell husband NOT to put hand around. looks like claw.
Shot 2
Much better, try that in vertical
Get full length.
Watch background - stool on left.
Same with husbands hand.
Ask mother to stand taller and lightly place her left hand on the son's fore arm instead of letting it hang. Or have her place her forearm horizontal and let the hand break free in a nice relaxed position.
Who's bare feet are at the bottom of the shot?
Have husband raise left hand and it will help for the mothers placement and not be distracting next to the little girl.
Study, study all peoples position and make adjustment. That is what you are getting paid for.
Shot 3
Groups are really tough.
Have groomsmen stand in front of the kneeler or alter rail by the little boy.
Level your camera.
Someone is getting in the frame on lower right.
When doing groups its best to use a tripod so you can move around. Also have an assistant to position dresses, flowers, etc, etc, etc. If you can't afford studio strobes a few portable flashes with remote radio triggers will work. You will have to go to the church a day or two before to figure out your lighting setups. If you are going to do all available light go there about the time the ceremony will be taking place. Study your lighting conditions.
Hint: When you have a wedding scheduled talk to the minister or priest about where you are allowed to shoot from. If able shoot from behind and over the shoulder of the minister to get the ring shot and first married kiss.
If unfamilar with the location, visit the church and plan your shots.
Since you are new, review others work and create a shot list that you will use. It will save you when things start happening fast. Also on some of the first weddings get the permission of the minister and go with an assistant or friend and rehearse your shooting sequence, positions and timing, as well as some test shots so you know what your exposure is likely to be. Planning and execution is key to good wedding photography and of course keeping the cooperation of the wedding party so you can get the shots the bride and groom expect you to.
Don't be discouraged. Wedding photography is tough work! If you like doing it keep at it; study other's work, and save these images to look back on in 5 years. There is a lot to learn for this kind of work including the legal aspects. The last thing you want is a bride and groom to sue you for not getting the shots and you lose and have to pay to bring all the wedding party back in to do a reshoot. It has put a few photographers out of business. I had only one that tried in ten years of shooting and fortunately my contract and images got the case thrown out of court.
Sep 27, 2011 17:51:08 #
nikondaddy
Loc: Mayfield,Kentucky
your photography wasn,t bad but you need more powerful light or something. Photoshop could improve these but lighting is the key to good photography and size of the church is no excuse. If you can see with the human eye today,s digital capture makes all things possible.
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