Wedding photos

[quickphotography78]

No I just liked the effect I have one that is just the way it was taken color wise. I thought it was straight I think I was trying to make sure the people were straight but I see that the gazebo is off are the people off too? I can't tell they are not straight. The funny thing is I am the pickiest when it comes to me getting photos done, how did i not see it.

 

[OrionsByte]

The people are off too.

 

[quickphotography78]

No they couldn't afford anyone to do photos I did them free and they knew that I had never done weddings before my experience was none but as a guest. They thought they were wonderful, they are not like most people that are picky about photos. Mostly there whole wedding was gifts photos, gifts, food. We are a tourist town but economy is really bad here even before it was bad everywhere else. If we didn't have our amusement park it would be a dead town they are closing schools here like crazy a high school that use to graduate 3-400 kids is lucky to graduate 100 now, so free is better then none.

 

[quickphotography78]

They asked to have the sign in the photos I wanted them to have the buildings there as there backdrop texture in buildings and vine like trees but they said no. They wanted photos in front of fountains where there was no water in them since they don't turn them on until may 1st and wedding was in beginning of april everything looked dead I guess like my photos. This is one of the landmarks of the old era of the town there is only maybe 3 and water is brown in the bay so that didn't even help

 

[o hey tyler]

....but... but did they buy meth?

 

[quickphotography78]

No I can't say they did, I wouldn't doubt that is what goes on in these areas. The town in crumbling like Detroit and crime is skyrocketing but the tourist seem to think it is a wonderful town I think they are mostly drunk though when they come back from party island ( put n bay)

 

[Geaux]

First wedding or not, they look like first time photos in general. Underexposed like crazy and the shots are uninspiring like someone else said.

The shortness of his tie bothers me too, but that has nothing to do with the photography lol

 

[Raian-san]

Yeah I gotta say even if they didn't want to pose, these shots are really bad. It's almost like snap shot when it's suppose to be a wedding photography. It is what it is though because you didn't get paid for it and they are your friends but you should had try to learn and shoot better photography especially if you wanted to shoot a wedding gift for a friend. If these are the best you had, I don't even want to think about the shots. Not trying to down on you but keep working harder and learn. These shots are just really bad.

 

[Peanuts]

Okay. Enough excuses. This is said as kindly as possible. People are trying to give you feedback about your images (on a whole quite nicely) and all I am hearing is. 1. first time photographing a wedding 2. they don't care about their images.

If you aren't happy with the product or don't want to grow from the experience and hearing from other photographers don't share them. Simple as that. Since you posted and asked to know what we think do expect to hear opinions that may vary from your own.

Even if a couple doesn't give two beans about their wedding photos you best put in your very best effort because I bet most times they won't be saying that in ten years time.

I'm going to say this point blank that there are some signs that this couple weren't extremely enthralled with having their photo taken so that does make things more difficult so I will hand that to you. That being said there are so many different ways you could have posed her to make her look like a rockstar. Simple 45 degree turn, make angles (triangles are uber nice on females although sometimes cliche), add some curves. Most importantly ahve them interact. In all of these (well, not the second) they are looking at you straight on. Even on the most fit gorgeous lady this is not the most flattering angle - particularly sitting down in a dress like this.

If a couple is not comfortable with having their photo taken it is your job to make the best of the situation. Have fun with it - have them have fun with it, make them feel like the camera isn't even there and instead they are just being documented on a date. It's weird to role-play but sometimes you have to give them situations. "Oh just lean over and give her a little kiss... oh come on (bride) you can pretend you love him!" or give them tips. "(Bride) when you are standing lean on your back foot, now look towards me, tilt your head a touch to the right and think sultry... not sexy.. sultry... perfect! Just like that!" Always give positive feedback. If it looks like crap don't let them know, just change it up right away and move forward. Positive feedback is key particularly in a situation like that.

I won't even give technical feedback without some more information on gear and that EXIF on the current images but here is a starting point fo ryou to work off of

 

[quickphotography78]

I wanted to know what I could do better according you what people thought on here. I wasn't asked to be just told how bad they are I am sure there could of just been suggestions instead of these are awful. I tried posing them they kept saying no they knew what they wanted and that was it. If they didn't smile or show any emotion during the whole day I don't see how you are going to get and emotion from them. I could of done back flips and it wasn't' going to happen. I am assuming since you are so wonderful at knowing what is best you have been doing this for a long time and from day one you photos were perfect. As for my equipment I'm not going out and spending $5000 on equipment when it is just for me not to make money off of. Maybe you all should go back and look at where you started and if you were willing to put it out there even if you weren't sure how good or bad they are. Glad you are all so perfect that is an attitude I never want to have

 

[OrionsByte]

I wanted to know what I could do better according you what people thought on here. I wasn't asked to be just told how bad they are I am sure there could of just been suggestions instead of these are awful.

Seems like a lot of people are telling you what you could do better. You have a choice to either listen to that information, apply it for next time, and grow, or take it all personally and make excuses. It's really that simple. It's a choice.

If you're really, truly looking to improve, then learn to take something positive out of even the most "hurtful" of responses. If someone says your shots suck, thank them for their opinion and ask them to explain why they think they suck so that you know where to improve. How does getting defensive about it help you grow as a photographer? If that person can't come back and explain what they didn't like about the photos, then they probably don't know what they're talking about anyways and you can just ignore them and move on, but otherwise you have everything to gain by listening to them and understanding their opinion so you can learn from them. I assume that's why you posted to begin with - to learn.

Right?

 

[quickphotography78]

That is what the problem is I can't see where some are explaining what to do better just being nasty about things. I have read on here and other sites about it isn't what equipment you have it is how you do things is that not true?? Yes I am soaking it all in and I will learn from this in the end maybe after doing a couple more maybe weddings are just not for me I feel sometimes people have there niches and maybe this one isn't mine. I also know money is in weddings but I fear them as I don't need to be sued if someone is unhappy. The couple I did photos for in this weeding were very pleased with what they got from me, which is what I think is important. I think it is easy to be nasty towards someone when you have been doing photos for years instead of remember where you started, and yes some people just have the natural ability to be great from the start but far and few in between.

 

[quickphotography78]

how about this one different wedding

 

[gsgary]

These are like Grandma's photos good job it was free

 

[quickphotography78]

Well how about that with the request from the Professional photographer I asked to post this which is his/her work. And we are still unhappy so is it the work is that bad since this photographer has been in business for 20 yrs. How do you stay in business if you are a bad photographer??? Can this be explained or am I just the target for your unhappiness. Please explain your intentions I knew when I posted mine that they were not the best in the world somethings or people can not be controlled they will do what they want. So the newest photo was not free a professional photographer she paid high dollar for so explain how it is grandma style it is a basic shot of her and the girls do they not do any group photos anymore in weddings??? The bride picked the location the photographer lined them up and took the photo.