Engagement Ring-Feedback?

[Bitter Jeweler]

*ugh* Invisible set diamonds was the worst invention ever!

I think it's pretty!

They are, till they fall out.
Then jewelers laugh when you want it fixed.

Super Glue FTW!

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[laynea24]

Considering these are the shots to pick from, I like #3 the best.

Thanks. I think. The start of your statement seemed a little rude/unnecessary. Almost like you don't like any of them.

#2 (even though it's on a boot) would have been better if you had yanked that blade of grass that's in front of the ring.

Oh I know! I'm kicking myself for that mistake! It showed up in all the close ups of the boot.

[laynea24]

Honestly, no jokes, If a bride told me to selectively colour her eyes in one of her wedding photos- I wouldn't just do it.
I would say no, same thing here. Visually it doesn't work.. and in my opinion same goes for the boot.
I'm not trying to be mean, I am trying to be helpful doll

Thank you for the tip. I will keep that in mind in the future.

[laynea24]

Ring? What ring?

You're being sarcastic, right? I'm not wry good as deciphering sarcasm.

[PinkDoor]

Considering these are the shots to pick from, I like #3 the best.

Thanks. I think. The start of your statement seemed a little rude/unnecessary. Almost like you don't like any of them.

#2 (even though it's on a boot) would have been better if you had yanked that blade of grass that's in front of the ring.

Oh I know! I'm kicking myself for that mistake! It showed up in all the close ups of the boot.

I try never to be rude I think they are all nicely done photos. I was not saying that negatively, more of - if these are the shots, and you had to pick ONE to present, it would be #3 for me.

[laynea24]

They are, till they fall out.
Then jewelers laugh when you want it fixed.

Super Glue FTW!

Lol! Well in that case, I'm glad my ring isn't invisibly set! If that lingo is even correct.

[charlie76]

Lol! Bride's idea!

Honestly, no jokes, If a bride told me to selectively colour her eyes in one of her wedding photos- I wouldn't just do it.
I would say no, same thing here. Visually it doesn't work.. and in my opinion same goes for the boot.
I'm not trying to be mean, I am trying to be helpful doll

sounds like the OP knows the couple pretty well...so i think the shots are fine.

[laynea24]

I try never to be rude I think they are all nicely done photos. I was not saying that negatively, more of - if these are the shots, and you had to pick ONE to present, it would be #3 for me.

Oh I see. Thanks for clearing that up. I'm sorry for misinterpreting your text.

[laynea24]

sounds like the OP knows the couple pretty well...so i think the shots are fine.

Thanks Charlie! She's one of my good friends.

[Ernicus]

Ring? What ring?

Exactly my thoughts.

Sorry, but they are all terrible. Decently enough photographed I guess, but terrible composition, especially the boot. While it may make sense to you and her, the way it was composed does not show the ring, it's as though you are shooting her foot and something is on there that wasn't flicked off pre-shoot.

The tree one is kinda cute, I like the idea, but I would have gotten in closer.

The one with the bulbs...again...get the idea...but that light directly behind is very distracting, the rest are blurred ok, but that big ole light right behind, dwarfs the ring.

Typically you want ring shots up close, even if you don't have a macro lens you can pull it off. I shoot closer than that with my kit lens, no macro lens. It can be done. Even if you don't want to be typical...you still have to remember the focus of your photograph...if your focus is taking up such a tiny space...most are not going to see it as the focus point and start wandering around trying to figure out what the hell they are looking at.

my .02

[laynea24]

Sorry, but they are all terrible.

Appreciate the feedback and advice. However, I do not appreciate the rudeness. If you don't like them, fine. I'm okay with that. I asked for feedback and that's what you gave me, but must you be so rude? Is that really necessary? I'm LEARNING. That's why I posted here. Just because you said "sorry" before your rude comment, doesn't mean what you say next isn't going to hurt. It's like when people say, "no offense," and you know what they say next is going to offend you. I know not everyone is going to like my photos and I am perfectly okay with that. I don't like all the photos I see either.

[charlie76]

Ya...pictures between friends are all fair game IMO...but some of the criticism above is valid, for sure. I think you could vary the composition to put more attention on the ring.
Note: Careful posting here with all the pros. Some are very experienced photographers with strong opinions...and generally give great feedback, but are not always as gentle as you would like. Good luck!

[unpopular]

^^ some talentless hacks, like myself, have strong opinions, too.

[pixmedic]

*ugh* Invisible set diamonds was the worst invention ever!

I don't even know what that means...but your skillfully emoted disgust with it makes me totally believe you

[laynea24]

Ya...pictures between friends are all fair game IMO...but some of the criticism above is valid, for sure. I think you could vary the composition to put more attention on the ring.
Note: Careful posting here with all the pros. Some are very experienced photographers with strong opinions...and generally give great feedback, but are not always as gentle as you would like. Good luck!

I agree about the composition now that it has been mentioned. I just don't see why people have to be rude. Thank you! (: