Bridal Shower

[Trever1t]

I was asked to shoot a bridal shower, something I never expected to do! Friends of mine are getting married in 2 weeks and I definitely need the practice shooting people. It's a lot more difficult than you'd think, with changing light conditions and people moving about. Anyway, here's a couple quick edits for review. Any tips on crowd/group photography appreciated.



Millie's Bridal Shower 7-8-2011-13 by Trever1t, on Flickr


the girl on the right really knows how to shake her booty


Millie's Bridal Shower 7-8-2011-29 by Trever1t, on Flickr

 

[Raian-san]

GJ, glad you've been practicing Bill! :thumbup:

 

[Robin Usagani]

You need to be more consistent with your edit. The 2 shots have different skin tones.

 

[Trever1t]

yeah, thanks!!! I did edit the first one differently, I'll pay more attention to it!

Here's another.


Millie's Bridal Shower 7-8-2011-27 by Trever1t, on Flickr


The background really bugs me but what can I do about it?

 

[Raian-san]

Clone that woman out. Also I would clone her wrist and hand to make it smoother. It seem like she work out but those veins popping out really make her arm look like a guy arm. If you scroll down and just look at the arm, you would think it's a guy wearing a dress. now I don't know if she doesn't want to or not, I think it's better to show her arm smoother. That's just my opinion.

 

[Trever1t]

lol, I didn't want to say it myself

 

[oldmacman]

She is nicely exposed, but I am not lovin' the pose or background selection. Nothing like a punching bag to say "I'm ready to get married". I assume you are using a fill flash so I would increase your shutter speed to help with the washed out background (not that you want the neighbour's eave in your pic... just saying).

 

[Trever1t]

The 'punching bag' is an upside down tomato plant...weird.

 

[Raian-san]

I'm still anxious for the answer, I'm guessing it's a no

 

[oldmacman]

The 'punching bag' is an upside down tomato plant...weird.

I guess with those arms I shouldn't have assumed, but without the tomatoes you see what I mean. Even being a tomato planter, it's not the nicest of background themes for the shot.

 

[Trever1t]

no time, I'll let you know tomorrow

 

[Trever1t]

The 'punching bag' is an upside down tomato plant...weird.

I guess with those arms I shouldn't have assumed, but without the tomatoes you see what I mean. Even being a tomato planter, it's not the nicest of background themes for the shot.

Yeah I agree 100%. She's a carpenter...anyway yeah, the background sucks but what can be done when your subject keeps moving all about? How much time does one spend editing events photos?