Juga
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I looked at a number of them in the very largest size offered, and it seems like the lens or lenses used are simply not all that good. For example, the groomsmen and groom, raising their drinks...the focus is "on", but the lens seems to be turning in a poor performance. http://www.thephotoforum.com/forum/...1211807-first-wedding-set-browns-161-525-.jpg I see the same thing on shot #1 and shot #4...that lens needs to be upgraded. For a first set, these look decent--I've seen much,much worse. I think overall, you seem to be leaving a bit too much top space on your verticals, even for 4x5 or 8x10 ratio final images. If you want to shoot for 8x10 aspect ratio, I would see if you can get an aftermarket viewfinder screen that is scribed for that aspect ratio.
I do not mean any offense by this, but you are showing somewhat of a tendency to clip your people off a bit awkwardly at the bottom of the frame, and are leaving a lot of top space, and this looks less-than-ideal. My suggestion? Move to a camera that has a larger, clearer, and better viewfinder. The smaller, lower-cost d-slr's have poor pentamirror-grade viewfinder images; one major feature that the better cameras offer is a bigger, brighter, sharper, clearer, and simply better viewfinder--and often it's also easier to literally SEE the entire picture area, especially if you are wearing glasses. As an eyeglass wearer, I speak from experience; viewfinders that are easier to see allow me to shoot better. THis is a major reason I prefer a higher-end camera over a lower-end model, and have since the 1980's.
I think you did really well for a first wedding! I can't imagine how relieved you must feel now that it is over. lol
I think you did really well for a first wedding! I can't imagine how relieved you must feel now that it is over. lol
Thanks! Little side story. I finished editing the photos and was doing a final look through to make sure I was happy with my edits. I had previously highlighted all the photos for the export then I found one that I forgot to delete so I deleted it before I deselected everything and deleted ALL the images! I was able to recover the images but had to redo all the edits again...my relief can not be understated enough...but I still think it was a ton of fun to shoot a wedding and can't wait for the opportunity to do it again!
The 17-55mm Lens is actually a really good crop sensor lens and in fact most would give it near L quality its also the priciest crop sensor lens but remember, like ALL lenses shooting at 2.8 is not going to be the sharpest. I tried to see what you shot these at and it appears the data is not present. If you are outside try not to use an ISO higher than 400. Another huge tip, even if you have an older DSLR that can't keep up in RAW for the ceremony at least shoot in RAW for the posed pictures so you can retain as much information as possible. Just my two cents. Don't give up on that lens though it really is a good lens just give it some more practice and i'm sure you will come to love it. Unless you are upgrading to a 24-70L you will not see much improvement in upgrading that lens.