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gail

21st of May 2005 (Sat), 00:08

Well, here goes don't be to hard on me. But I know these are not good at all but some here were asking to see some of the wedding photos.
They didn't come out good at all. I'm not at all, pleased with them.

My son and new daughter were happy with them so that's all that matters. But they could have been lots better. The lighting in the church was bad they had all the lights off but the stage lights during the ceremony.

I use my 420 flash but still got lots of shadows. I'm really ashame to post them here. Being I seen some of the other wedding photos here and it really makes mine look bad. OH well better luck next time.

And too I think I was more into trying to watch the wedding than taking pictures. my mind wasn't where it needed to be.

And yes, they both went bare foot during the ceremony why I don't know, this was just some stupid thing they wanted to do lol.

my son crying...just broke my heart.
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lostdoggy

21st of May 2005 (Sat), 00:36

They are lovely. Don't be so hard on yourself. Its hard enough to watch your own son get marry and take Photos too, that is much. I'm sure your son and daughter-inlaw feels the same as me on this.

Good Luck

Billy

fetching

21st of May 2005 (Sat), 01:17

And too I think I was more into trying to watch the wedding than taking pictures. my mind wasn't where it needed to be.

I agree with you completely. I don't think the pics are bad at all, in fact i went and saw some others on your gallery and they aren't bad. maybe not what you envisioned, but i think you managed to capture the emotion there, which is what's important.

taking good photos is hard work, and as mother to the groom, you probably should have just enjoyed the wedding. i remember photographing the birth of a friend's baby, and it was so amazing to see it i kept looking away from my camera...i HATED watching it through some tiny little viewfinder.

don't be unhappy with how they turned out. you did a fine job. :)

ProAc_Fan

21st of May 2005 (Sat), 01:30

Nothing to be ashamed of regarding the quality of those pics. The lighting looks like it was fairly difficult to deal with. Not to hijack this thread but just how old is that poor kid walking down the aisle? Both bride and groom appear to be very young.

Mike

gail

21st of May 2005 (Sat), 03:06

thanks everyone for the nice words I appreciated, it very much. Yes I had rather had been just setting back and enjoying the wedding not through back of a camera.
some how I always get stuck either taking photos are videoing.

Everyone will say get Gail,to do it ha. Yes, they are young 19 but this is what they both wanted. I wish them the best of luck. now days it's hard to get married that young and stay together. But who knows they may grow old, together.

Claire

21st of May 2005 (Sat), 03:38

I agree with the others Gail, don't be so hard on yourself. It's awfully tough having pictures come out the way we envision them. And I do wish you could just have relaxed and enjoyed the wedding, but don't fret it. Your son and his bride liked the pictures and probably had a very nice day. That's what matters. :) And I love that your son cried! Awww.

19? Wow, that's young. I wish them luck. I have friends whose parents got married at that age and are happy together to this day. Kinda envy those people who find that special someone that early. Congratualations to you and your son.

eastcoast909

21st of May 2005 (Sat), 04:57

I like these Gail. They give you the memories of the moment and remember that you are the mother of the Groom! This is your time to enjoy the moment and not be so hard on yourself.

BTW, I was married at age 19, 33 years later still in love and married to same woman.

Carzee

21st of May 2005 (Sat), 05:07

23 yrs in a row, TTL.

Edgar in ATL

21st of May 2005 (Sat), 06:52

Gail, you captured the moment beautifully...that is what is important...it is not a Pulitzer Prize contest...congratulations to the bride and groom and all who love them.

charlesu

21st of May 2005 (Sat), 08:33

These are great!! I would also like to see them in mono or toned (your best work). Glad you got out and shot these and I know everyone in the family will appreciate them very much for posterity.

Vetteography

21st of May 2005 (Sat), 08:37

Don't be so hard on yourself, you got some very good shots!

Heck, you should see the pictures that were shot at my wedding, yours look like art gallery peices compared to those :D

I gotta ask, what is the deal with all of the bare feet? The bride was shoeless, the best man (or is that the groom later on?) was shoeless and the groom was wearing bobbie socks. :p Just curious...

Lamplight

21st of May 2005 (Sat), 09:34

I'm sure you had certain images in your mind before you started shooting, and these ended up not fitting what you had hoped for. However, they are much better than you make them seem! lol Keep in mind that there is a reason so many here like to talk about how difficult wedding photography is. If it'll make you feel better, I could post some shots from my friend's wedding and show you what bad really is. :lol:

DwightMcCann

21st of May 2005 (Sat), 10:20

Movinfr8

21st of May 2005 (Sat), 11:10

Don't be hard on yourself, but also don't be hard on them ... why is wanting to be barefoot "stupid"? I think it shows a healthy ability to recognize what is valuable as well as what is joyous and loving ... it was clearly a "togetherness" thing and I don't think anyone should "put asunder" any expression of love. I really like the pictures although he looks like he's crying in that first one! :-) You did a grand, grand job and we are all proud of you.

Being a lifelong Mississippian, I had to look and see that, yep, They're from Tupelo, when I saw the barefeet!!
I think that's part of what keeps us grounded down here.
Great shots, keep up the good work!
Norm

BlueTit

21st of May 2005 (Sat), 11:16

You are being too hard on yourself you did a great job. I am glad to see that you got to take the shots, the last thread of yours I saw was you were having terrible trouble with the camera the day before the wedding. I had heard nothing since and I was wondering how you got on. So I was delighted to see these today, well done. And I hope you got to enjoy the day too.

gail

21st of May 2005 (Sat), 14:26

I gotta ask, what is the deal with all of the bare feet? The bride was shoeless, the best man (or is that the groom later on?) was shoeless and the groom was wearing bobbie socks. :p Just curious...

LOL yes, they both were bare foot just something they wanted to do.
why I don't know ha. my son is just a country boy! for sure. If it had been up to him he would have wore blue jeans and tee shirt. Like someone said in one of the replies. "Just Mississippi Folks" lol. :grin:

gail

21st of May 2005 (Sat), 14:35

I want to thank everyone for the kind words. You'll made me feel much better. When I went to reading the replies I was SHOCK ed" to read what most had to say. I was thinking that most, were going to give me a hard time. But this is a friendly photography board after all. And thanks for being so caring.

pdrow

21st of May 2005 (Sat), 15:09

Hey Gail,
My son has been teasing me about how hard a time I will have shooting his wedding - he's not even dating anyone at the moment. I can't imagine hwo difficult it must have been to shoot as mother of the groom. You really did a good job. As Charles, suggested, switch some to sepia or try some other processing things on them. I did that with a few wedding snapshots last week and was very pleased with the results.
pam

MAD DOG

21st of May 2005 (Sat), 16:01

Charlesu has spoken Gail !

If he says, try converting them to mono or toned, then I would follow his advice.
He has an excellent eye, and certainly knows what works.
I have been hugely impressed with his work and the results others have gained by following his advice.

If you do give it a go please post them for us all to see.

Well done.

gail

21st of May 2005 (Sat), 22:23

hi,
pdrow and mad dog, yes it was very hard photographing the wedding. I was wanting to watch, lol and it was kind of hard doing that from behind the camera. I ask him to get someone else to do the wedding photos, but he ask me if I would so I couldn't say no. And yes, I very much impressed with charlesu photo work also.

He's very talented and I will be sure and do as he suggested converting them to mono or toned. I think he's one of the best in my eyes. thanks again for all the comments and advice.
Hugs Gail,

DocFrankenstein

21st of May 2005 (Sat), 22:36

Gail, very nice shots. I love the first one.

I'm 19 myself and I wish them luck. I can't imagine myself walking the aisle for the next 5 years or so...

Maureen Souza

21st of May 2005 (Sat), 22:58

Well Gail, I don't think they are nearly as bad as you make them out to be. It is hard to shoot weddings when you just want to be the mother. The important thing is that your son & daughter-in-law are happy with them and that you preserved the memories of a very joyous occasion for them....free:):)

Claire

23rd of May 2005 (Mon), 05:56