First wedding C&C

[Bram]

They asked for critisism and critique. Make sure you get all your shots in focus? Use more PP?

 

[MichiganFarts]

The first thought I had was,

They all look like something I could have done...

 

[CCericola]

I can relate to the out of date posing but its not like you could argue with his wife! I think the biggest downfall is the OOF problem.

 

[rateeg]

how did you edit #2 in photoshop?
looks like dave hill effect.

 

[vtf]

I find that most are soft and maybe sharpening will improve them. #3 needs to go into the dumpster itself, OOF and bad props (dumpster and propane tank.) I think composition is ok (not 3). I think you need to practice on focusing moving objects. What equipment did you use? You might want to work on aperature and dof.

 

[reznap]

I find that most are soft and maybe sharpening will improve them. #3 needs to go into the dumpster itself, OOF and bad props (dumpster and propane tank.) I think composition is ok (not 3). I think you need to practice on focusing moving objects. What equipment did you use? You might want to work on aperature and dof.

This is basically what I was thinking. What kind of experience do you have? Weddings are kind of the one thing you don't want to take chances with.. looks like you took a chance.

 

[heyjoe]

?
Didn't OP say she was third shooter?

 

[Gruen Photo 7 Design]

focus issues
shutter speed a little slow on some
high iso gets grainy

watch your settings & keep at it!

 

[Robin Usagani]

I bet my money next time you take weddings it will be so much better.

 

[Robin Usagani]

OP, I would love to see the main shooters photos when they are posted on their website. Will you share it?

 

[reznap]

?
Didn't OP say she was third shooter?

Missed it in my haste, my mistake. In that case, OP is smart and going about things the right way for sure.

The focusing should be a priority. OP, did you use multiple focus points or did you select a single one? I find that different photo opportunities call for different autofocus points to be used. I don't like to focus and recompose unless I'm at a wide angle or using a small aperture (because the plane of focus can be pretty thin). Looking at your exif on flickr, you used the 50mm f/1.8 and shot wide open for a couple of the shots - that'll give you a very thin plane of focus. I have that lens and I've never really been impressed with the way my T2i autofocuses with it.

On #3 the focus is on the tank in the background. I had some issues like that when I was letting the camera select the autofocus points for me.

Nice expression captured on #5.

 

[sobolik]

Always do a color cast removal to make sure the white dress is white

Always do a color correction for skin tone

Always straighten tilted vertical and horizontal lines with software. (This is why I always frame wider than the text book proper compositions. Straightening requires cropping which then yields the text book framing)

Always fix skin blemishes especially on the females. And NEVER sharpen a woman's skin. If anything soften it if it is too sharp

I think all your photos can have the above recommendations applied.

 

[vtf]

A 50mm wide open at 1.8 while moving, that explains alot. Thats tough to do on still objects.

 

[timlair]

Thanks to all the great replies. And i can assure you i used a dslr, im not an apple guy so i'd prolly use an EVO 4g if i had to use a cell phone. lol. Im a guy, thats my girlfriend in the picture.

I do notice my focusing needs work, and number 3 was held to the ground and i didnt focus at all, it was luck that it was as in focus as it was at all lol.

My flash was a 430ex. on a bracket on my camera.

And i can take it if you tell me my pics are **** and dont give a reason, i mean, it was my first attempt at a wedding EVER. And let me tell you, it was a challenge. I just hope i can get better the next time. I think I'll focus on focusing next time.

I also want to learn a little more about shooting in full Manual. I can do it for landscapes, and regular shots. But in something like a wedding, i dont feel like i have time to adjust stuff. Guess that comes with experience.

And Schwetty, I'll see if i can post some of his or at least link to somewhere he uploads them too.

 

[timlair]

Always do a color cast removal to make sure the white dress is white

Always do a color correction for skin tone

Always straighten tilted vertical and horizontal lines with software. (This is why I always frame wider than the text book proper compositions. Straightening requires cropping which then yields the text book framing)

Always fix skin blemishes especially on the females. And NEVER sharpen a woman's skin. If anything soften it if it is too sharp

I think all your photos can have the above recommendations applied.

How do i do a color cast removal? And what is the best way to do color correction on skin. Ive yet to have much practice with that part of portraits.