Kiri & Wayne

[_Jo_]

Just a couple from the weekend...I was mindful of the brides size and trying to show her at her most flattering. C&C most welcome. Thanks.

http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj190/jostewartphotos/Weddings/IMG_5402.jpg

http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj190/jostewartphotos/Weddings/IMG_5666.jpg

http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj190/jostewartphotos/Weddings/IMG_5659.jpg

http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj190/jostewartphotos/Weddings/IMG_5569.jpg

http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj190/jostewartphotos/Weddings/IMG_5503.jpg

http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj190/jostewartphotos/Weddings/IMG_5564.jpg

http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj190/jostewartphotos/Weddings/IMG_5696.jpg

http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj190/jostewartphotos/Weddings/IMG_5611.jpg

[_Jo_]

another 2...they let butterflies go which was lovely.

[_Jo_]

28 views and no replies?

[ozziepuppy]

I like the one with the red backdrop as it brings out some of the red accents. I also like the one with the butterfly. What did releasing the butterflies symbolize, and do you know where they got them?

[_Jo_]

I like the one with the red backdrop as it brings out some of the red accents. I also like the one with the butterfly. What did releasing the butterflies symbolize, and do you know where they got them?

Thanks.

Here is a link to the company that I got from the bride:

http://www.butterflycompany.co.nz/index.html

[ozziepuppy]

Thanks for the info. :)

[SuzyView]

I think they are good. The first one is very nice. I don't really know why you posed them so stiff on the second one, but maybe that's the way they like it.

Also, the image rules are 2 attached in thread 1 or 8 embedded from a host. If you can embed them all in the first post, that would be better.

[_Jo_]

I think they are good. The first one is very nice. I don't really know why you posed them so stiff on the second one, but maybe that's the way they like it.

Also, the image rules are 2 attached in thread 1 or 8 embedded from a host. If you can embed them all in the first post, that would be better.

The rather formal pose is because the bride has old-fashioned views on what she wants in her wedding photos...we spoke at length as to what she wanted and she showed me different styles. I guess some like the young carefree shots - and some just prefer rather traditional shots. I accommodate where I can.

[ozziepuppy]

Since you said C&C were welcome, I did have one thought. I was wondering if it might be possible to kind of even out the bride's skin tones a bit, especially where the tan ends kind of abruptly on her arms? I am not thinking to make everything the same exact shade, I am just thinking to make the transition a bit smoother. Not being an expert in post processing, I am not sure how difficult this might be, but it seems to me that it could be done without being obvious.

[_Jo_]

Since you said C&C were welcome, I did have one thought. I was wondering if it might be possible to kind of even out the bride's skin tones a bit, especially where the tan ends kind of abruptly on her arms? I am not thinking to make everything the same exact shade, I am just thinking to make the transition a bit less abrupt. What do you think of that suggestion?

I agree and welcome your suggestion. I had thought of that and will make the adjustment in the final processing. Thanks :)

I was just concerned that I might over process and she might take it personal - like "what's wrong with me?" personal...there's a fine line. lol

[_Jo_]

PS - you will LOVE your 17-55!

[ozziepuppy]

Yes, I noticed that you have two 30D's and two 17-55's! I am just dying waiting for my 17-55 to arrive! I also ordered a circular polarizing filter, a UV filter, and lens hood for it. (Just sold my XSi and several lenses to finance the new purchases!)

[_Jo_]

They also requested the dreaded selective coloring! Very, very traditional style photography.

[_Jo_]

Yes, I noticed that you have two 30D's and two 17-55's! I am just dying waiting for my 17-55 to arrive! I also ordered a circular polarizing filter, a UV filter, and lens hood for it. (Just sold my XSi and several lenses to finance the new purchases!)

I pondered getting a filter...but ended up just sticking with the much-needed and always used lens hood.

[_Jo_]

Makes mental note "must remember to embed...must remember to embed...embed...embed...in bed...in bed...mmmm bed..." ;)

[ozziepuppy]

I was just concerned that I might over process and she might take it personal - like "what's wrong with me?" personal...there's a fine line. lol

I agree completely. You would not want to change things to the extent that they would not look true to life. The way I think about it is to try to change things so that they look like they would if the light was "just right" and the angle was "just right" etc. It is indeed an extremely fine line.

That would be one of the things I think I would enjoy a lot about portrait photography or wedding photography (not that I would ever be good enough for that, but just thinking about it)--the chance to show people looking their "best."

[ozziepuppy]

I read one of the other threads about the "dreaded selective coloring"--I think you posted a photo with mostly reds in that thread. I know that professionals do not like that, but I just discovered it and how to do it in Photoshop Elements and as a Newbie I have to say it is fun to do! Reminds me of "Paint with Water" books when I was a child: You would use a paintbrush and plain water and the colors would "magically" appear in the picture. The same thing happened in Elements and it was a blast to do! I did a basketball player (middle school) about to shoot a basket with everything else in black and white. My daughter was quite unimpressed though!

[_Jo_]

I just fell into wedding photography... a friend liked my pictures, and asked me to do their casual wedding - no pressure...and then it continued. You never know - you might find yourself doing the same in a year or so! Those 17-55's are ideal general wedding lenses *wink*

[_Jo_]

I read one of the other threads about the "dreaded selective coloring"--I think you posted a photo with mostly reds in that thread. I know that professionals do not like that, but I just discovered it and how to do it in Photoshop Elements and as a Newbie I have to say it is fun to do! Reminds me of "Paint with Water" books when I was a child: You would use a paintbrush and plain water and the colors would "magically" appear in the picture. The same thing happened in Elements and it was a blast to do! I did a basketball player (middle school) about to shoot a basket with everything else in black and white. My daughter was quite unimpressed though!

Yes. I guess like everything to do with photography it really does come down to personal preference. What one loves, another will hate. I aim to please the client, after all, they are the ones paying and they are the ones that will have to look at it on their wall or album! I can file it away...

[ozziepuppy]

Well, I am getting a kind of "reputation" where I work as a photography nut, so you never know! Several people have complimented me on certain photos I have taken at work which has really surprised me! I am learning so much all the time and every so often I have an "Aha!" Moment and something else slips into place in my understanding. I still need a fair amount of those moments, though. . .

[ozziepuppy]

I am enjoying this conversation but it is 12:20 AM here and I must try to get some sleep as I have work tomorrow. I will look forward to seeing the final photos.

[Eliza_Day]

Just a question to other photographers in this regard. Will it help if you have her sit down often, looking up at the camera & also perhaps have her stand slightly behind the groom, them looking at each other to help with oversized brides?

I love number 5 btw :)

[_Jo_]

Just a question to other photographers in this regard. Will it help if you have her sit down often, looking up at the camera & also perhaps have her stand slightly behind the groom, them looking at each other to help with oversized brides?

I love number 5 btw :)

When I asked her to sit - she said she felt uncomfortable and that it wasn't her best 'angle' - I assured her she looked lovely but did not want to make her uncomfortable so limited the seated shots. I found the best were close crops - where I cut off her arms. I also showed her some of my images on the screen just to reassure her and she was rapt with what she seen. Now I will just tidy up in photoshop...and hopefully she will have a nice set of images from her big day.

[rebecca12]

I also love number five.

[_Jo_]

I also love number five.

Thanks. Here is another one from that series. I couldn't work out which one I liked best from the two.

[lil_miss]

Nice work.. some of them look a little overexposed on her dress but otherwise good :)

[_Jo_]

Nice work.. some of them look a little overexposed on her dress but otherwise good :)

Thanks :)

[SuzyView]

Thanks for taking the time to put up more images. That helps the members be more interactive. Keep up the discussions.

And thanks for answering my question.

[ozziepuppy]

Your updated photos this morning are really great. You have captured some wonderful expressions and done some very nice processing. The couple will have a beautiful set of photos due to your consideration and talent.

I have to say that the facial expressions you have captured seem to be (to me) much more important and meaningful than some of the "artistic" set-ups of "the beautiful people" where as far as I could tell the people were just posing and not really (again, it seemed to me) so emotionally invested in what was actually happening. These folks seem happy to be getting married, and you have captured that feeling for them beautifully.

[_Jo_]

Thanks for taking the time to put up more images. That helps the members be more interactive. Keep up the discussions.

And thanks for answering my question.

Your welcome :)

[_Jo_]

Your updated photos this morning are really great. You have captured some wonderful expressions and done some very nice processing. The couple will have a beautiful set of photos due to your consideration and talent.

I have to say that the facial expressions you have captured seem to be (to me) much more important and meaningful than some of the "artistic" set-ups of "the beautiful people" where as far as I could tell the people were just posing and not really (again, it seemed to me) so emotionally invested in what was actually happening. These folks seem happy to be getting married, and you have captured that feeling for them beautifully.

Thanks that means a lot. I have to agree I much prefer the natural expressive shots over the 'posed' ones. I was a little concerned about doing this wedding as I wanted to flatter the bride and was mindful that she was concerned about her larger size. I thought she made a lovely bride and the entire wedding came together beautifully.

[ozziepuppy]

You are welcome. You did an outstanding job. It was fun to see the first pictures and then the ones with the processing.

[harroz]

It's a hard one when the bride is larger than normal, but you did well Jo:-)

[RGolfJ]

I have to say that they look like basic snapshots. There are some very talented people on here and I wish some of them would chime in and give you some more advise.

[_Jo_]

It's a hard one when the bride is larger than normal, but you did well Jo:-)

Thanks :)

[_Jo_]

I have to say that they look like basic snapshots. There are some very talented people on here and I wish some of them would chime in and give you some more advise.

I am open to constructive criticism? Do you have any suggestions?

[ozziepuppy]

I have to say that they look like basic snapshots. There are some very talented people on here and I wish some of them would chime in and give you some more advise.

Since Image Editing is allowed, please show some examples of how you would modify these.

[_Jo_]

Another example - and I much prefer the sepia tone...just a shame they are OOF!

http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj190/jostewartphotos/Weddings/IMG_5581.jpg

[_Jo_]

We were on a gold course for the ceremony and all the wedding shots. We did get some fun ones of them playing golf and driving around on the golf carts! It was a great day and they were a nice couple to work with.

[ozziepuppy]

Another example - and I much prefer the sepia tone...just a shame they are OOF!

http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj190/jostewartphotos/Weddings/IMG_5581.jpg

That's a cute one! They both look genuinely happy.

[_Jo_]

No too bad for a snapshot eh?

[_Jo_]

That's a cute one! They both look genuinely happy.

Thanks! :)

[SoaringUSAEagle]

Nice mustang! '65/'66??

[_Jo_]

Nice mustang! '65/'66??

lol - yep - there were 3 of them!

http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj190/jostewartphotos/Weddings/Canon%20Forum/IMG_5615.jpg

[RGolfJ]

I like the tilted car shot. That is more of what I am looking for. Not a big fan of trees in center of shot or behind a subject. I am not saying jazz up these shots, I am saying they look very simple. Need to be more creative.

[ozziepuppy]

Well, I really like the tree shot a lot. I suppose a bit could be cropped off of one side to make the tree not be exactly in the center, though.

[_Jo_]

I like the tilted car shot. That is more of what I am looking for. Not a big fan of trees in center of shot or behind a subject. I am not saying jazz up these shots, I am saying they look very simple. Need to be more creative.

Everyone likes something different. The key here is that the couple didn't want artistic, angles etc...they wanted traditional posed shots. I still managed to get a few though. Have you looked at my blog at all?

[_Jo_]

Well, I really like the tree shot a lot. I suppose a bit could be cropped off of one side to make the tree not be exactly in the center, though.

Thanks - I do too. If I cropped it it would look like I didn't compose the shot properly...to the general person...a photographer might know what I was trying to accomplish.

[ozziepuppy]

Good point. I was actually just responding to the person who mentioned that the tree was in the middle. I think it is fine like it is and it is still one of my favorites.

[RGolfJ]

The relationship of the people to the tree just does not work for me. They are too small. Unless that specific tree has meaning, I might have tried a smaller one, but still not centered. Just giving an opinion here. Doesn't seem to be too many replies other than the two of you so I thought I would chime in.

[_Jo_]

The relationship of the people to the tree just does not work for me. They are too small. Unless that specific tree has meaning, I might have tried a smaller one, but still not centered. Just giving an opinion here. Doesn't seem to be too many replies other than the two of you so I thought I would chime in.

No problem. Your opinion is welcome.