A Few Engagement Shots for C&C...

[MikeLem]

I'm working on building out my new website after just moving back to MA from FL. Trying to pick some portfolio shots. Your thoughts and critiques are appreciated.

#1

#2

#3 (Sorry these are so tiny, but I prefer the series to the individual shots.)

 

[rateeg]

excellent.
how did u do it

 

[MikeLem]

excellent.
how did u do it

Thanks. These are all natural light. If memory serves, 5DII w/ 50mm f/1.4.

 

[D-B-J]

To me, the first shot seems oof. The first and second seem very noisy, and the third has weird coloration on her face.

 

[ManhattanShutterBug]

I like them. You did a great job capturing their expressions and they don't look over posed which is great. The couple looks natural and happy

 

[DennyCrane]

A circular polarizer can really help to reduce glare in shots like this.

 

[gsgary]

I wouldn't use any of these, they all look out of focus or shutter speed was too slow

 

[bigtwinky]

I had the same impression gary had when I looked at them.

They are nicely framed, but there seems to be a serious lack of focus. Specially on 1 and images 2 and 3 of the series
I'm also iffy about the composition in 1 of the series and how her arm is cut. Makes the image look incomplete. And while minor, same goes for the foot cut off in #1

 

[Dagwood56]

I also feel there is a focusing issue with all of these. The middle shot in number 3 [flower in hands] is strangely distorted. I also feel that all of these are far too bright, with their being in white clothes and the blown out sky and in number 1 the water is also too white.

 

[photobykelly]

I think the first shot is nice, but I do agree with DennyCrane. Try a circular polarizer to help with the glare, Good luck