A few from this weekend for C&C

[Robin Usagani]

So you mostly carry bags and hold lights? I don't understand. You can't shoot during ceremony? First dance? Getting ready? Even uncle Bob can capture the good material.

 

[Robin Usagani]

Just trying to figure out whether it is only you setting your bar low because you are only assisting, or Cindy doesn't let you shoot enough when you assist. Which is it?

 

[Kerbouchard]

So you mostly carry bags and hold lights? I don't understand. You can't shoot during ceremony? First dance? Getting ready? Even uncle Bob can capture the good material.

Yes. I have many shots getting ready. I also have a ton of shots during the ceremony as well as the first dance. Those weren't the ones I chose to share. Again, please limit yourself to critique of the actual shots I posted, rather than the shots you wish I would would have posted, or better yet, just stop responding to my threads altogether. You do know this forum has an 'ignore feature'?

 

[Robin Usagani]

Ok. 1&2 are decent. The rest are crap.

 

[Robin Usagani]

You want me to ignore you? Please..... You asked for more comments. I have received plenty of PMs from you asking why I don't give you CC.

 

[MK3Brent]

I love the pocket watch detail photo... I love those.

 

[Kerbouchard]

Ok. 1&2 are decent. The rest are crap.

Gee, thanks.

 

[Robin Usagani]

You do understand that as an assistant, I shoot mostly filler, right? After both of us being members of this forum since 2010, I would think you would have been able to understand that concept by now...

Yes. I have many shots getting ready. I also have a ton of shots during the ceremony as well as the first dance. Those weren't the ones I chose to share.

You just contradicting your self. Seriously George.. I am not trying to be an ass. You are pretty darn harsh toward other wedding shooters (new or not). You understand.. I hope. When I 2nd shoot, I just find good portfolio material and edit those. Almost anything else, I dont bother editing it. I dont get paid enough to 2nd shoot AND edit. If you have the time editing all the fillers, might as well be the first shooter and make good money.

 

[rub]

1. Nice detail
2. Looks like is straight outta 1994. Sorry. For a "detail" shot, you gotta pay attention to the details like removing the pollon thats all over the ring.
3. Great shot
4. It's okay. color balance is a different on different parts of the cake. Not a huge fan of the processing as when its in an album it would look out of place. It doesn't fit with the set.
5. Very awkward crop. I'm not sure it should have made the cut.
6. I like this - wish her expression was a bit different, but it is what it is. a portrait orientation would have been better.
7. Again, the processing doesn't fit with the set at all. Bad angle, bad crop, not a keeper in my books.
8. Its okay. Mic is distracting.
9. Cropped too tight.
10. Cropped too tight. And the reflection makes it a junker.

I know you said they client asked for a close crop (which I doubt, but whatever. But thats why you can shoot wider and crop appropriately. You have to be the one who knows whats right and shoot to the right standards. You are the professional getting paid, so you should deliver them a useful file and educate them on why you shot it if need be.

 

[rexbobcat]

1. It's okay. I don't know much about product photography so I assume it's a good shot of the watch.

2. The clashing and busy textures kind of overwhelm me. The texture in the flower petal is competing with the diamond for attention.

3. It looks a little flat and blue.

4. I like this one. Good perspective and even lighting.

5. I like the tones. Very muted and subtle. Might a little tight...

6. Even if that's how that woman looks when she's laughing/happy....it's just not a flattering photo to me.....chin dimples...

7. Grey tones. It looks underexposed.

8. It a documentary shot. The lighting is okay. It's crisp and vibrant.

 

[Cpi2011]

Great stuff wonderful set of photographs. Secound and third images are amazing !!

 

[GeorgieGirl]

George, I don't care what anyone says, the image of the watch is a winner to me. If this was a family piece of jewelry or a gift for the groom, then home run.

 

[Kerbouchard]

Thanks everybody...even Robin...

I appreciate the feedback.

 

[ChristianGrattan]

I really like the macro work on #1 and 2.

 

[Kerbouchard]

You do understand that as an assistant, I shoot mostly filler, right? After both of us being members of this forum since 2010, I would think you would have been able to understand that concept by now...

Yes. I have many shots getting ready. I also have a ton of shots during the ceremony as well as the first dance. Those weren't the ones I chose to share.

You just contradicting your self. Seriously George.. I am not trying to be an ass. You are pretty darn harsh toward other wedding shooters (new or not). You understand.. I hope. When I 2nd shoot, I just find good portfolio material and edit those. Almost anything else, I dont bother editing it. I dont get paid enough to 2nd shoot AND edit. If you have the time editing all the fillers, might as well be the first shooter and make good money.

I don't want to argue with you. I do want to try to make sure we understand each other. The clients never see my edits. I also do not have a portfolio. Out of every wedding, I do a quick edit and post it for C&C. I only do it because I want to improve and the members of this forum see things that I missed. I take note of those, and try to do it better next time.

I have no intention of putting together a complete album. I try to take shots that supplement the rest of the album.

I think that you think I should be trying to build a portfolio and that is why you make some of your comments...That is fine, and if every assistant gig you have, you are out there trying to build a portfolio, that is also fine. However, that is not my goal.

I hope this helps to clear up any misconceptions and hopefully, we can have a more cordial interaction next time.

Regards,
Geoge