A few posed shots from July 8

[SENSEI]

Before I make the leap to shoot primary, I wanted to hone my skills in posing the couple since all my experience to date has been shooting PJ style as a second.

I shot this day as a second as well, but took some time to shoot the couple in posed shots while the primary was doing some detail work and shooting other stuff...

Your feedback and CC are welcome

#1
http://SENSEI.smugmug.com/photos/173054664-M.jpg (http://SENSEI.smugmug.com/photos/173054664-M.jpg)
#2
http://SENSEI.smugmug.com/photos/173066233-M.jpg (http://SENSEI.smugmug.com/photos/173066233-M.jpg)
#3
http://SENSEI.smugmug.com/photos/173066649-M.jpg (http://SENSEI.smugmug.com/photos/173066649-M.jpg)
#4
http://SENSEI.smugmug.com/photos/173066112-M.jpg (http://SENSEI.smugmug.com/photos/173066112-M.jpg)
#5
http://SENSEI.smugmug.com/photos/173066386-M.jpg (http://SENSEI.smugmug.com/photos/173066386-M.jpg)
#6
http://SENSEI.smugmug.com/photos/173067216-M.jpg (http://SENSEI.smugmug.com/photos/173067216-M.jpg)
#7
http://SENSEI.smugmug.com/photos/173052173-M.jpg (http://SENSEI.smugmug.com/photos/173052173-M.jpg)
#8
http://SENSEI.smugmug.com/photos/173065678-M.jpg (http://SENSEI.smugmug.com/photos/173065678-M.jpg)

[Scarlett Nic]

Very nice series here.
#1 i wish you had moved the suit rack out of the way, but i like the casualness of the guys.
2 & 4 i think a little lightening of facials expressions would be in order.. i love the expression in 2 but i 'd like to see a little more of the groom.
Nic:D

[liza]

Numbers 3, 5, and 8 are my favorites of the series. Very nice work. :)

[SENSEI]

Thanks for the feedback...
Scarlett, how could I lighten the faces? Selective dodging?

[Raphael V]

Nice work. I like your angles.
But cutting the heads and arms is not to everyone's taste.

[jillybean]

This is a wonderful series- I love them

[kbyrd8455]

I like 4 the most.

[SENSEI]

Thanks guys, I just wish I was able to do more events.
I only get to do 2-3 weddings every year since this is still a "hobby" to me...

Any shooters in GTA looking for a second photog? =P

[LisaLayne]

Great stuff! Here are my comments:

#1 remove the coat rack
#2 when B&G are "gazing into each others eyes", get a profile of both... here you have neither. Also, if doing that double profile shot in front of the same window, make sure an entire pane is centered between their faces.
#3 Oh, how I love window light! And this is awesome window light. You need to improve the angle of the bride's face... choose full, 2/3 or profile... this is none of the above. Also, be aware of the window panes... lines running through the bride's face are distracting.
#4 & #5 more great window light... nice job.
#6 Very creative!
#7 Where's the firing squad? They are too stiff... relax the posing and you're on the right track.
#8 Great image... would also like to see same pose with bride looking at camera.

I don't intend to be too critical here... you are on the right track! I have been a pro wedding photog for 20 years (full time... no "day job") and I tend to look at all wedding images with a sharp eye.

[tim]

#1 I really like, reminds me of Toogy's group shots.
#7 I don't like, people are too square on to the camera, and too regularly spaced.

None of the others had any significant impact on me.

[Gujustud]

All your shots rock. I wouldn't change anything.

[cosworth]

Agreed. They do seem to capture what most Asian clients want. Nothing over the top. Mom and Dad like simple, clean and traditional and they write your cheque. I do note that these may be a bit dark for them. Not me, but for them. There does appear to be a preference for slightly (and I mean slightly)overexposed shots - but I would only say be prepeard for the request, don't change anything.