Wedding.
Oct 27, 2012 13:25:27 #
Got asked to Photograph a Wedding that took place in May, lovely weather and my first attempt at this side of photography.
Oct 27, 2012 13:30:04 #
Is this in Sarasota Florida by any chance? It looks like an Estate right on the water not too far from the Ringling Museum.
See if you can edit your photos and take the red eye out of the people's eyes.
As your photos keep uploading, just suggestion......try to look through your lens to "see" everything that will be in the photo before taking it. As an example, the photo of the lady in the blue dress in what looks to be a bedroom - the is a TV right behind her that looks like it is coming out of her hip.
See if you can edit your photos and take the red eye out of the people's eyes.
As your photos keep uploading, just suggestion......try to look through your lens to "see" everything that will be in the photo before taking it. As an example, the photo of the lady in the blue dress in what looks to be a bedroom - the is a TV right behind her that looks like it is coming out of her hip.
Oct 27, 2012 13:31:39 #
LKincaid wrote:
IS this in Sarasota Florida by any chance? It looks like an Estate right on the water not too far from the Ringling Museum.
A Circus Wedding! :D
Oct 27, 2012 13:35:47 #
Oct 27, 2012 13:36:36 #
Oct 27, 2012 13:40:06 #
SarahLouise26 wrote:
Thanks, i will try this! No this is in Llan Yr Afon in South Wales, UK.
Wow, there is a beautiful Estate in Sarasota FL that looks alot like this place. I will have to dig through my CDs of my wedding shoots and post a few for you. It almost looks like the place here in Fl could have been modeled from your place!
I think the photos on the winding staircase are neat!
Oct 27, 2012 15:13:55 #
It is not my intent to belittle your first stab at wedding photography but if you are asking "Is this good enough?" you already know the answer.
They are nice snap shots which could be greatly improved by learning some basic techniques not limited to the following:
Get your flash off the camera and elevated to hide the flash shadow behind the subject.
Take the people out of the sun and into the shade.
Learn how to use your flash out of doors (high speed sync) for fill flash.
Learn the basics of composition.
Learn the basics of posing...two subjects in a photo, both looking in different directions? Tree hugging?
Learn the basics of post process especially cropping. The spiral staircase photos draw my attention to the staircase and not the subject. Cropping to eliminate most of the staircase and filling the frame with the subject while using a portion of the staircase as leading lines might not be a bad idea, see below. Eliminate red eye, sharpen, etc.
Learn how to blend your flash with incandescent with a CTO or CTY gel so you match the color temperature of the ambient lighting. The flash is about 6000 K while the ambient incandescent light is about 2900 K , the subject looks washed out next to the wall sconce.
Learn how to focus your camera and how to manipulate depth of field. A number of the photos are soft/out of focus.
The photos are good enough for an "Uncle Bob" but not for a pro wedding photographer. I am sure the bride and groom will appreciate your candid photos of their special day. Good luck :thumbup:
They are nice snap shots which could be greatly improved by learning some basic techniques not limited to the following:
Get your flash off the camera and elevated to hide the flash shadow behind the subject.
Take the people out of the sun and into the shade.
Learn how to use your flash out of doors (high speed sync) for fill flash.
Learn the basics of composition.
Learn the basics of posing...two subjects in a photo, both looking in different directions? Tree hugging?
Learn the basics of post process especially cropping. The spiral staircase photos draw my attention to the staircase and not the subject. Cropping to eliminate most of the staircase and filling the frame with the subject while using a portion of the staircase as leading lines might not be a bad idea, see below. Eliminate red eye, sharpen, etc.
Learn how to blend your flash with incandescent with a CTO or CTY gel so you match the color temperature of the ambient lighting. The flash is about 6000 K while the ambient incandescent light is about 2900 K , the subject looks washed out next to the wall sconce.
Learn how to focus your camera and how to manipulate depth of field. A number of the photos are soft/out of focus.
The photos are good enough for an "Uncle Bob" but not for a pro wedding photographer. I am sure the bride and groom will appreciate your candid photos of their special day. Good luck :thumbup:
Cropped Staircase Image
Oct 27, 2012 15:18:11 #
robert-photos wrote:
It is not my intent to belittle your first stab at... (show quote)
Thanks! like i said it was my first attempt, I didnr have any help. i know i'm not a professional photographer but i am only 18. i did study photography as an A Level but our teachers didn't teach us how to use a camera with its different techniques or how to edit them. I am learning slowly and i am learning from my mistakes. :)
Oct 27, 2012 15:28:58 #
I hope you weren't paid for this, Ias this is a serious subject I will give a serious opinion.
Terrible.
Leaning buildings, glasses and props.
People not looking at the camera.
Over exposed, unsharp and poorly composed.
In fact I would find it hard to say anything positive about any of the photographs here.
People will knock me for being harsh, sorry, you asked for comments.
Terrible.
Leaning buildings, glasses and props.
People not looking at the camera.
Over exposed, unsharp and poorly composed.
In fact I would find it hard to say anything positive about any of the photographs here.
People will knock me for being harsh, sorry, you asked for comments.
Oct 27, 2012 15:37:29 #
JR1 wrote:
I hope you weren't paid for this, Ias this is a serious subject I will give a serious opinion.
Terrible.
Leaning buildings, glasses and props.
People not looking at the camera.
Over exposed, unsharp and poorly composed.
In fact I would find it hard to say anything positive about any of the photographs here.
People will knock me for being harsh, sorry, you asked for comments.
Terrible.
Leaning buildings, glasses and props.
People not looking at the camera.
Over exposed, unsharp and poorly composed.
In fact I would find it hard to say anything positive about any of the photographs here.
People will knock me for being harsh, sorry, you asked for comments.
Like I said before I am learning from my mistakes! Give me a break, NOONE is Perfect!
Oct 27, 2012 15:39:49 #
The stairs are ok ish, the two women portraits can not be fixed they are not looking, is any man in the lineup looking at the camera and their heights are all random
The attached post processed prints took me 8 minutes for ALL of them from loading to re posting
The attached post processed prints took me 8 minutes for ALL of them from loading to re posting
Oct 27, 2012 15:41:31 #
Oh and "BUY A TRIPOD"
Turn wall lights OFF and get a decent OFF camera flash
Use flash at weddings for almost every shot where there is need for fill flash
Turn wall lights OFF and get a decent OFF camera flash
Use flash at weddings for almost every shot where there is need for fill flash
Oct 27, 2012 15:41:54 #
JR1 wrote:
The stairs are ok ish, the two women portraits can not be fixed they are not looking, is any man in the lineup looking at the camera and their heights are all random
The attached post processed prints took me 8 minutes for ALL of them from loading to re posting
The attached post processed prints took me 8 minutes for ALL of them from loading to re posting
Thanks, I am 18, not the most confident person and i wanted advise to help me learn but you have completely knocked my confidence.
Oct 27, 2012 15:45:02 #
No I have not knocked your confidence deliberately in fact i have gone out of my way not only to offer advice (as a photographer, see my site, www.jrs-photgraphy.co.uk) but also edit for your benefit some of the shots.
Eighteen, my sons are 16, 18 and 22 and into photography, my youngest helps at weddings with me.
Re read my posts and see them for the advice they offer.
Eighteen, my sons are 16, 18 and 22 and into photography, my youngest helps at weddings with me.
Re read my posts and see them for the advice they offer.
Oct 27, 2012 15:47:11 #
Check this site out
http://www.soperfectimages.co.uk/
Specially for teenagers and colleges/schools
They should be able to tell you of similay elsewhere
http://www.soperfectimages.co.uk/
Specially for teenagers and colleges/schools
They should be able to tell you of similay elsewhere
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