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cosworth

29th of September 2006 (Fri), 20:05

I still have some images to muddle through but I thought I'd need some critique on my first crack at it.

My "shot". I feel I nailed it right here. They are Quebecers and big fans of sepia tones so I included it for your thoughts.

http://www.jasonhollister.com/coppermine/albums/userpics/10001/jo-frank_sepia.jpg

Literally getting my feet wet with a wedding.

http://www.jasonhollister.com/coppermine/albums/userpics/10001/jo-frank3.jpg

Not my pick of the litter but the bride and my wife love this shot.

http://www.jasonhollister.com/coppermine/albums/userpics/10001/jo-frank5.jpg

I should have some more up on my coppermine gallery for Sunday if anyone asks.

http://www.jasonhollister.com/coppermine/

Thoughts?

Maui Kim

29th of September 2006 (Fri), 20:47

Beautiful series..I love the "Sunset L'Amour" shot! I also love the bright blues of the ocean and the sky...care to share your pp on those? Very nice...Aloha

cosworth

29th of September 2006 (Fri), 21:05

I do a little histogram repair with levels to make up for me not paying attention to the camera or light.

Unsharp mask in two passes:

1st - %166, 0.3, 0
2nd - %15, 100, 0

Of course I use a polarizer (except on first shot)

tim

30th of September 2006 (Sat), 08:57

Nice photos, well done :) #1 apply a vignette. #2 wide angle lens are bad for people, but I like it anyway. CS2 lens correction filter will make her head look less long (unless her head is just like that). #3 not bad, expressions not ideal, do levels, vignette.

One thing I like about the 17-55 F2.8 is the automatic vignette ;)

cosworth

30th of September 2006 (Sat), 09:41

Thanks Tim. As for #3 I wanted to not include it in the presentation to the bride. But my wife almost killed me. Turns out they both loved it. I don't care for it at all.

You dig the vignette eh?

MagicallyDelicious

30th of September 2006 (Sat), 09:42

really gorgeous shots!

monter

30th of September 2006 (Sat), 09:57

lovely shots. #1 is my fav. I do think the vignette is over used (suggested) though.

jessiper

30th of September 2006 (Sat), 12:28

I really like #1, but it doesn't look sepia to me, just muddy. Maybe it's my screen, though. A vignette would look nice on that one. Her face doesn't look that long in the 1st & 3rd, so maybe do fix #2 in PS. The colors are very nice in the 2nd.

ssim

30th of September 2006 (Sat), 13:42

Nice work cosworth. I absolutely love the last two. The sepia one, I would add some contrast to it, but that is to my taste.

cosworth

2nd of October 2006 (Mon), 17:40

Thanks for the suggestions. I'll add some contrast and play with some vignetting. See what painting outside the usual lines can bring.

mrclark321

10th of October 2006 (Tue), 15:26

Very nice Jason, hope the new job has slowed down a bit and you guys are getting to enjoy your new home a little more.

Dan

cosworth

10th of October 2006 (Tue), 15:36

We're settled and the "routine" has crept in. Feels better. Now that I've got the light sorted and my gear setup right, I can start painting outside the lines.

anyone need a working vacation? I can get a good rate for you at Club Med!

xtravaluemeal1

10th of October 2006 (Tue), 16:13

great work..#1 and 2 are awesome. in #1..any way to doctor the photo to reduce the wrinkles around her eyes? along with vingetting...I'm sure it would be a great way to make her say, "I look years younger"!!

mrclark321

10th of October 2006 (Tue), 17:11