Personal Preference

[twistedinsight]

I'm trying to get into wedding / bridal photography more, and went to a GREAT workshop yesterday in Dallas (Arlington). First let me say this the model was beautiful in every way, and I am not trying to change anything whatsoever about her. I'm looking at getting a few images from the shoot to put into my portfolio, and was wondering which shot would be best for web-viewing.

she had some beautiful tattoos, which of course i removed in one of the shots. i think the star ads quite a bit in the one i left it in, but for web viewing and portfolio work, which would be the best in all of your opinions. just curious.

thanks a ton.

[jaymrobinson]

I think the star looks completely out of place in an otherwise classic shot. Like a joke with no punch line.

[csm328]

I agree. Leave it out unless you think it's important for your portfolio.

[mogearnotalent]

she looks beautiful the star is somewhat distracting I'd leave it out

[MikeMcL]

definately take it out. The shot is too timeless and classic as said above and i think because of the purpose you should leave it out.

If it was a real shot of a real bride for sale to her, then maybe leave it in. For an example of work, it will add nothing in the eyes of a customer-to-be.

If the shot was less faceless and more individual personality, I'd say leave it in. Tats are part of someones personality, not appearance and i love them... but not for a portfolio shot as this will be.

[MikeMcL]

Whatever you did to the hair in the second one looks odd too. I'd say skip that effect, makes the hair look plasticy and fake.

That is not a bash.. i love the shot, just giving my couple pennies.

[twistedinsight]

thank you all so much

i didn't mean to do that to her hair. i had it on a dup layer, and for some reason when i hid the one w/ the removal , it took away the mask that left the detail in the hair :D

my bad

thanks again so much

[sparcd]

Love the first image - any bride would love that photo!