Did one of my first couple shoots today.. C+C

[ChrisedwardsHT]

I have taken couple pictures before, but nothing that I would say I was very proud of. I think I have improved on my images over the past few months.. I was just wondering what your guys input on them is.
Give me the tough, mean, hurtful critiques please.

1. Austin & Emily by HTchris, on Flickr

2.
Austin & Emily by HTchris, on Flickr

3.
Austin & Emily by HTchris, on Flickr

4.
Austin & Emily by HTchris, on Flickr

and if you care to see the whole set, feel free to check it out. Austin & Emily - a set on Flickr

 

[oldhippy]

Where is the couple, they look like they barely like each other. Attitude, is as important as composition, and or focus.
tough and mean as I get. Later Ed

 

[mmaria]

quite the opposite I wanted to say that it really shows that they like each other

I think they are not "I like to be photographed" type of people.

Look at #3, there are some pretty loving smiles there.

Many people don't know how to pose hands and you did great job in #1 and #4. hands are relaxed and natural

 

[ChrisedwardsHT]

Where is the couple, they look like they barely like each other. Attitude, is as important as composition, and or focus. tough and mean as I get. Later Ed

I'll work for some more smiles.

 

[Derrel]

These look underexposed to me, and I'm not a fan of the pallid processing look either.

 

[vintagesnaps]

Exposure looks off to me too; the contrast in the B&W seems to need adjustment as well (looks like all tones of gray rather than black and white). I think it would be better to learn to get proper exposures consistently before doing portraits/photo sessions so you're making good use of your and their time (unless it involves friends willing to let you practice with them).