Please let me know if I should have done something different.
Jan 30, 2012 08:36:46 #
Jan 30, 2012 08:45:13 #
I think that the pro was correct.
While they are nice amateur level shots...there ARE things wrong with them.
What specifically WAS the negative feedback? Could their feedback have improved these shots? What did they say about them?
Why not use their comments to improve instead of bucking up?
While they are nice amateur level shots...there ARE things wrong with them.
What specifically WAS the negative feedback? Could their feedback have improved these shots? What did they say about them?
Why not use their comments to improve instead of bucking up?
Jan 30, 2012 09:07:13 #
Thanks everyone for your comments. As most of you noticed, the bird house is a little distracting. I honostly didn't notice it until I looked at them on the computer. Thing were so hectic that day with so many other parents trying to capture the moment as well. These are the little things I need to start looking for.
As far as some of the negative feedback I got from the locals, they were just the basics like contrast, over exposed, ect... I did take their comments and tried to improve upon them.
This forum is very helpful in so many ways, that is the reason I posted these pics. I wanted to see how others viewed them and to hear what they would have done different. Thanks again for all the comments.
As far as some of the negative feedback I got from the locals, they were just the basics like contrast, over exposed, ect... I did take their comments and tried to improve upon them.
This forum is very helpful in so many ways, that is the reason I posted these pics. I wanted to see how others viewed them and to hear what they would have done different. Thanks again for all the comments.
Jan 30, 2012 10:37:41 #
You did an excellent job!! The local pros are just teed off - maybe because you did better than they could??? Something to think about kiddo. Don't know how to say this without insulting as I have no intent of doing but......seeing anything as good as this from an amateur, a pro of course is going to try to screw you up with bad info - eliminate the competition so to speak. My suggestion.......keep being as good as you are and doing what you know works for you. Let the tux shop use your pics.
Jan 30, 2012 10:44:32 #
prestonphoto wrote:
The local pros are just teed off - maybe because you did better than they could??? Something to think about kiddo.
First..how in the world could you know that...and second...they had valid suggestions....could it have been they were trying to help by suggesting that the contrast and exposure could have been improved?
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Don't know how to say this without insulting as I have no intent of doing but......seeing anything as good as this from an amateur, a pro of course is going to try to screw you up with bad info - eliminate the competition so to speak.
Don't know how to say this without insulting as I have no intent of doing but......seeing anything as good as this from an amateur, a pro of course is going to try to screw you up with bad info - eliminate the competition so to speak.
Lol...more supposition. As somebody suggested...there is a bird house growing out of the heads in picture #1; a pro would not have posted that and would have taken care of that in camera; not like I would have....which is to not realize it till after I'm home.
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My suggestion.......keep being as good as you are and doing what you know works for you. Let the tux shop use your pics.
My suggestion.......keep being as good as you are and doing what you know works for you. Let the tux shop use your pics.
OR..gasp! You could use whatever advice the pros are willing to give you to improve and make better images instead of assuming that they are petty, vindictive, dishonest hacks who couldn't have done any better than putting a bird house behind two heads.
Not being honestly critical but only heaping praise doesn't help one become a better photographer...we learn from our mistakes. I'm no exception.
Jan 30, 2012 11:11:36 #
I'm jealous and I'm not even a pro. I also lack imagination. These photos can get critiqued all day long and they will will still be good photographs. I think you did a great job!
Jan 30, 2012 11:20:58 #
piedmonte66 wrote:
I took these pictures last spring with a Nikon D70... (show quote)
Nice photo's. My only suggestion would be on the first photo of the couple together. I would have liked to have seen a portrait view showing then from head to foot rather then a landscape cropping their lower body.
Jan 30, 2012 11:58:18 #
Photos are excellent. If you were shooting again you might want them to move slightly so the bird house is not directly behind them and rotate your camera so you get their entire body. Over all they are fantastic, locals are jealous.
Jan 30, 2012 15:25:14 #
They're your shots, the birdhouse has to go but then since you're not having to please anyone else they're your memories. As someone said taking critiquing and implimenting it is a learning tool so don't get discouraged, be happy these folks are being honest to make you become a better photographer. By looking at these shots you don't have far to go...........
Jan 30, 2012 15:36:49 #
Jan 30, 2012 16:15:05 #
Having these photos displayed will result in your being called on to shoot other such events thus taking business away from those complaining. Good job and nice bird house.
The garden where they were taken may be interested in posting some of those photos as well.
Visibility is the most important think in getting the word out. Good luck.
The garden where they were taken may be interested in posting some of those photos as well.
Visibility is the most important think in getting the word out. Good luck.
Jan 30, 2012 17:01:30 #
Something Candid Photography
Loc: Houston, Texas
Beautiful shots. I especially like the second one. I agree with all the comments made. Let me add that the bird house can be taken out easily, so that's fixable. Kudos for the rest of the shots. I could learn from you.
Jan 30, 2012 17:14:02 #
piedmonte66 wrote:
I took these pictures last spring with a Nikon D70... (show quote)
these are nice. I wouldn't worry about the birdhouse, it's not "growing" out of one of the kid's heads so to me it's not distracting.
I'm sure all of us regulars could play with your downloads, but they're in pretty good shape as is.
good job..nice camera too.
Jan 30, 2012 18:09:57 #
Jan 30, 2012 20:04:37 #
piedmonte66 wrote:
I took these pictures last spring with a Nikon D70... (show quote)
All very nice...my fav is #2...How was that done and what program
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