pics* recent wedding

[edik]

hi everyone,

here's some photos from a recent NY wedding I took.
I am kinda new to photography (I'm more of a graphic designer) but here to learn more, so any suggestions or comments at all are greatly appreciated.
thank you much :)

*all photos shot with rebel-Xt / P-mode / 18-55 original canon lens / no flash

1.
http://vi5ion.com/lenas/liliyawedd/eds/lm01.jpg

2.
http://vi5ion.com/lenas/liliyawedd/eds/lm02.jpg

3.
http://vi5ion.com/lenas/liliyawedd/eds/lm03.jpg

4.
http://vi5ion.com/lenas/liliyawedd/eds/lm04.jpg

5.
http://vi5ion.com/lenas/liliyawedd/eds/lm05.jpg

6.
http://vi5ion.com/lenas/liliyawedd/eds/lm07.jpg

7. I am not sure if this is allowed posting so many images, but I can't help it, I think he looks so cute, ring-boy a couple of hours before the Wedding.
http://vi5ion.com/lenas/liliyawedd/eds/lm06.jpg
Well hope that wasn't too much, and once again, thank you for any tips/comments

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Eddie

[tony fanning]

I`ve gotta say these are really good. Considering the gear you have I`d say you nailed the gig.
It just shows that it is really down to technique and a good eye.
#6 could do with lightening a touch though.

[Wazza]

Being a graphic designer, I see you definately have the eye for composition, and some interesting photoshop techniques. - Is there some filter applied to them?

[jamiewexler]

I'm smiling here because you've shown up a lot of people who would have advised you againt shooting a wedding with a kit like that. A great eye is really the most important piece of "kit" someone can have. #3 is a work of art. Great job!

[spphoto]

I'm with Jaime. I've long been a supporter of mind over matter (or in these cases equipment). I shot with the original DRebel and the kit lens for a long time and 95% of people can't tell the difference between those shots and those from a 1D Mark II with some hoity toity L lens, even at bigger sizes. You nailed the job, you make photographers everywhere smile, you make measurbators everywhere die a little inside. Anytime someone tells me that only the best and most expensive equipment will do, I'm going to show them these photos.

On to the C&C! 2 is a little weird for me, I'm not sure if it's the blocked out areas or the angle, but it's uncomfortable. I would have liked a bit of a closer shot of 6, but you can probably crop that and get away with it. Maybe a vertical composition would have worked better here? And finally I'd like to see the last shot with the cut on his chin cloned out (unless of course it's actually a scar, it just looks like a little boy's owie of the day to me).

[sblais]

Great shots!

I like 3 for everything it is! But also 5 and 6 for the emotion and overall feeling of the day!

Looking forward to see more of your work, Eddie!

[LeesaB]

WOW..I saw the gear and thought...WOW...great job with that...Just think what you can do with a glass lens and a 5 d? wow...

[gateruner]

I like 3 the best. That is the stuff I am striving for.

[Baddrummerboyy]

Great man!!!

[jackies35]

[quote=spphoto;2759559]I'm with Jaime. I've long been a supporter of mind over matter (or in these cases equipment). I shot with the original DRebel and the kit lens for a long time and 95% of people can't tell the difference between those shots and those from a 1D Mark II with some hoity toity L lens, even at bigger sizes. You nailed the job, you make photographers everywhere smile, you make measurbators everywhere die a little inside. Anytime someone tells me that only the best and most expensive equipment will do, I'm going to show them these photos.
I agree with you and everything you said....:lol: :lol: :lol:

[jamiewexler]

WOW..I saw the gear and thought...WOW...great job with that...Just think what you can do with a glass lens and a 5 d? wow...

Um, I'd guess not much better than he did here - it's the tool behind the camera that matters!

[LeesaB]

I love 3. wow...and I guess you are right, totally amesome shots.

[CyberPet]

Great job, and I totally agree. You have to have the "eye" too, not just great tools.

[gkwood]

well done really good job , were the B+G pleased

[superdiver]

That lens is craP...I cant beli...

OK, so you did great...but you got lucky, Yeah RIGHT!

Great job!

[Philco]

#3 is awesome. You did a fantastic job of creating an intimate/private image in what was most likely a very public place. Shooting from that vantage point really sealed the deal. Nice job.

[edik]

wow, thank you everyone for our comments, compliments & suggestions!

Wazza: I don't normally use any filters, other than "Gaussian Blur" in some cases. I mostly just play with Curves, Levels... etc. Thanks you.
Jamie: I am smiling back here, thank you :) #3 was actually posed by my wife ElenaV5, I just found a good (imo) spot & pushed the button.


Spphoto: Thank you, my wife has 30D with some prices lenses, but I don't see that much difference (maybe just because I don't know how to use it properly) I'm happy with my little rebel & I guess I will be even more after hearing what you guys had to say about the pics. & yes please feel free to use these photos as you need them (but please do not remove watermark logo).>> Pic 2 was hard to get to, since she was a little too close to the building and I had to hang half of my body in the air to get it, + she didn't even know I was there. I was going to crop it and make the angle look all perfect, but I decided to leave it the way it is & show people what I had go through =D >> Pic 6 I will definitely try that, might loose the pretty lights though.>> Pic 7 I am just being too lazy =D Sblais: Thank you, I'll attach few more to this message.
Rakefet: Would be nice to try it out, but I don't think I am quite ready though for it I have so much more to learn about my current gear. (I just shoot in Pmode because that's seems the easiest, I am sure there's a lot more to it) Thanks!
Gkwood: B&G were very happy ( most important part ;) ) thank you.
Superdiver: hahaha, thanks man!

here's some more shots, all comments are welcome:
8.
http://vi5ion.com/lenas/liliyawedd/eds/2nd/lm10.jpg

9. Ring boy spinning (credit to my wife's fish-eye add on )
http://vi5ion.com/lenas/liliyawedd/eds/2nd/lm09.jpg

10. flip-flop flash in action.
http://vi5ion.com/lenas/liliyawedd/eds/2nd/lm11.jpg

11. at the hotel before the ceremony
http://vi5ion.com/lenas/liliyawedd/eds/2nd/lm115.jpg

12. across the street from Great Central Park, NY
http://vi5ion.com/lenas/liliyawedd/eds/2nd/lm12.jpg

13. Thought I'd share this one too =D
http://vi5ion.com/lenas/liliyawedd/eds/2nd/lm13.jpg
thank you once again for your comments.

[_Jo_]

What lovely images! I love the lighting you have captured in them all...well done :)

[JimAskew]

edik,

Just simply stunning photos. You have raised the bar for us all. I have saved your thread as "study material" to review before my next wedding shoot.

Thanks for sharing these wonderful photographs :)

[Collin85]

Edik,

Those are some fantastic pictures. Absolutely well done. #13 is hilarious.

On a slightly related note, I've always been an advocate of the kit lens (when it's limitations are understood), but you've really nailed home the notion of eyes and skills over gear. I've bookmarked this thread for future reference.

I look forward to seeing more of your work!

Regards,

[edik]

thanks guys, now I don't even feel the need in upgrading my gear after all this compliments :lol:

[grego]

Great job on the photos!!

I'm smiling here because you've shown up a lot of people who would have advised you againt shooting a wedding with a kit like that. A great eye is really the most important piece of "kit" someone can have. #3 is a work of art. Great job!

It's all a package. Starts with the skill of a photographer. Then post processing can really make a difference.

[xandria]

I'm smiling here because you've shown up a lot of people who would have advised you againt shooting a wedding with a kit like that. A great eye is really the most important piece of "kit" someone can have. #3 is a work of art. Great job!

ditto - - great job