First wedding!! SUPER large share

[mmaria]

I think you did a great job considering that it's your first wedding!

And I kind of know that you'll do even better next time

 

[frommrstomommy]

I'm mobile but I think you want your edits to reflect your normal style! They look fantastic, Especially for a first. Great job!!

 

[elmhurre]

I think it's very good for a first timer.... correct me if i'm wrong, i think the motif of the wedding is classical, because i saw the tires of the wedding car and you like the image to be like the 40's or 50's theme. If that's what your clients want then the grain and matte finished will be perfect in addition to the B&W making the shot looks old. Sometime when you are earning from photography, specially in weddings, what the clients wants always the one we need to follow. One photographer said in an article that " Amateurs are lucky because in every click of a shutter you fells great once you capture a good shot, but once you become professional and works to a company even your greatest shot sometimes not enough to the expectation of a client and they sometimes asked you to work on things you don't want to shoot.". So do what you think will make you & your client happy even others don't want or thinks that you could have done more better...... well this was your first wedding job later you will be the one criticizing your own work, that's is what we call learning.

 

[paigew]

....... You didnt let enough ambient light and your flash was not powerful enough to light up the whole room (with the low iso).

okay I get it. Makes perfect sense! Thank you

Now how about the ceremony? I shot it with direct on camera flash....Also how do you light coming down the isle shots? I guess I could have set up a light stand 1/2 way but it seems pretty imposing.

 

[paigew]

Paige..I like your original edits. I'm a matte, grain/noise whatever you want to call it kind of girl.. Don't let anyone make you second guess your editing style..You have your own unique style and I think you should stick to it!! Did you share these on CM?

I think you did a great job considering that it's your first wedding!

And I kind of know that you'll do even better next time

I'm mobile but I think you want your edits to reflect your normal style! They look fantastic, Especially for a first. Great job!!

I think it's very good for a first timer.... correct me if i'm wrong, i think the motif of the wedding is classical, because i saw the tires of the wedding car and you like the image to be like the 40's or 50's theme. If that's what your clients want then the grain and matte finished will be perfect in addition to the B&W making the shot looks old. Sometime when you are earning from photography, specially in weddings, what the clients wants always the one we need to follow. One photographer said in an article that " Amateurs are lucky because in every click of a shutter you fells great once you capture a good shot, but once you become professional and works to a company even your greatest shot sometimes not enough to the expectation of a client and they sometimes asked you to work on things you don't want to shoot.". So do what you think will make you & your client happy even others don't want or thinks that you could have done more better...... well this was your first wedding job later you will be the one criticizing your own work, that's is what we call learning.

External battery helps a lot with the flash heat issues. Something to consider. Also a higher ISO will make it so your flash doesn't have to work quite as hard. Even a bump to something as low as 800 makes a BIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIG difference.

Nice set.

I liked the haze, btw. It was definitely a noticeable style choice, and maybe a lot of it... but if that's what you like and what your clients dig, then stick to your guns and do what feels right.

Thank you :heart:

I have another wedding May, although now I'm even more nervous because I know what to expect LOL

 

[Robin_Usagani]

I have never used a flash during ceremony and I truly believe you didnt need it. You may use it when they walk through the aisle but that's it. I would have shot it at ISO1600 or 3200 wide open no flash.

 

[paigew]

I have never used a flash during ceremony and I truly believe you didnt need it. You may use it when they walk through the aisle but that's it. I would have shot it at ISO1600 or 3200 wide open no flash.

Oh I NEEDED to...sadly By the time the pastor started talking it was completely dark. #12 was shot at ISO 102500 f2.5 . #9 was iso 25600. Even #8 was at 51200!! What would you do in that situation?

 

[Mach0]

Oh I NEEDED to...sadly By the time the pastor started talking it was completely dark. #12 was shot at ISO 102500 f2.5 . #9 was iso 25600. Even #8 was at 51200!! What would you do in that situation?

Damn that's some high ISO!

 

[paigew]

Oh I NEEDED to...sadly By the time the pastor started talking it was completely dark. #12 was shot at ISO 102500 f2.5 . #9 was iso 25600. Even #8 was at 51200!! What would you do in that situation?

Damn that's some high ISO!

I know! This is the point of the ceremony I was freaking out...contemplating running away. Not a good situation for a natural light girl! LOL

 

[Robin_Usagani]

I see... Then I would brace my cam on a chair or a wall and shoot it with like 1/30 shutter wide open and ISO 6400 or something when they are not moving around. When they start walking then maybe 1/60 with direct flash still with maybe ISO 6400. Dragging the shutter+ wide open + flash will take you far.

 

[paigew]

I see... Then I would brace my cam on a chair or a wall and shoot it with like 1/30 shutter wide open and ISO 6400 or something when they are not moving around. When they start walking then maybe 1/60 with direct flash still with maybe ISO 6400. Dragging the shutter+ wide open + flash will take you far.

your right I should have dropped my shutter WAY down. I am so used to shooting toddlers LOL. Thanks for all your help!!

 

[kathyt]

I see... Then I would brace my cam on a chair or a wall and shoot it with like 1/30 shutter wide open and ISO 6400 or something when they are not moving around. When they start walking then maybe 1/60 with direct flash still with maybe ISO 6400. Dragging the shutter+ wide open + flash will take you far.

Yeah, I am going to agree with this. I would have shot with a monopod for some of these so you could have tweaked your shutter speed. At least for these pitch black time frames. For the dance recitals I shoot, I use a monopod so I can use the lowest ISO possible with the fastest shutter speed. There are some numbers that are sooooo dark. I can't use flash at all. It does make a difference for print quality too and color noise.

 

[paigew]

I see... Then I would brace my cam on a chair or a wall and shoot it with like 1/30 shutter wide open and ISO 6400 or something when they are not moving around. When they start walking then maybe 1/60 with direct flash still with maybe ISO 6400. Dragging the shutter+ wide open + flash will take you far.

Yeah, I am going to agree with this. I would have shot with a monopod for some of these so you could have tweaked your shutter speed. At least for these pitch black time frames. For the dance recitals I shoot, I use a monopod so I can use the lowest ISO possible with the fastest shutter speed. There are some numbers that are sooooo dark. I can't use flash at all. It does make a difference for print quality too and color noise.

Ahhh a monopod...I will pick up one of those for sure. I can see it coming in handy, thanks for the tip!

 

[Robin_Usagani]

the problem with monopod is that it will limit your framing creativity. You are always on the same height, probably no vertical photos unless you put a head on it, and it will also slow you down. Seriously, just put your left hand on a wall corner, rest your lens on the top of it (while standing), or rest your lens on the back of a chair or ledge. For a dance recital, sport, etc. when you mostly stand at one spot, it is a perfect tool.

 

[cbarnard7]

I enjoy the photos. They're really nice considering it was your first wedding- and hey, if the clients like them, then they're perfect! For my taste, I do think they're a little bit TOO grainy. I know that's your style, so run with it. I would use your style, but not bump the grain up too much (considering the grain from the super-high ISO already). Otherwise, nice job!