First e-session. How'd I do?

ogre1231 · 24th of April 2008 (Thu)

My friends are getting hitched and they didn't think about getting engagement pictures until I begged them to let me shoot them. So after some rain, the sun cleared and I think I got some decent stuff. This isn't necessarily all of it or the best, just a few good ones I liked. C n C much appreciated. And yes, I know, some of them are your standard poses, but a)I'm just learning and b) they didn't know the difference.

and yes, I didn't realize that those old people were in the picture until after I took it. grrr. I'll figure some way to get them out of it.
Shots taken with Xti 24-70L, 28mm, 17-40L. No photoshopping has been accomplished yet either.

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pttenn · 24th of April 2008 (Thu)

Terrific shots...not sure about the blurry one but I like the others.
Karen

SuzyView · 24th of April 2008 (Thu)

I like the series, 4 being the best one for me. Fill flash would have been useful for #5. Yes, PP will help with skin tone, as well.

mantra_sone · 24th of April 2008 (Thu)

I think your weakest one would be #3 since I think it'll work a lot better as a vertical.

Also, when I see #1, I think of a close wide-angle shot looking up with the hands in focus in mind; like #2 (great angle by the way).

Glad you filled the frame on #4, it shows that you're not afraid on getting close and personal.

thescottandrew · 24th of April 2008 (Thu)

great shot, i like the second one

ogre1231 · 25th of April 2008 (Fri)

Thanks for all the feedback and tips. I think I might have #3 vertical. I'll have to go back and check and compare.

ghibli99 · 25th of April 2008 (Fri)

#2 for sure! Cuticle cream next time!

-Mike

ogre1231 · 25th of April 2008 (Fri)

Quote:

Originally Posted by ghibli99

#2 for sure! Cuticle cream next time!

-Mike

noted! I think I'll be able to photoshop it out. maybe? any tips on doing that?

greg-andrew74 · 25th of April 2008 (Fri)

oh i love number 2! but i'm a blur freak! it emphasizes on the rings and the commitment between them... possibly better in B&W perhaps... i'm no expert though...

PhotogWannabe · 25th of April 2008 (Fri)

Leave the old people in! It's a very serendiptious juxtaposition of young and old. One day that will be them.

Philco · 25th of April 2008 (Fri)

Nice series - they're a cute couple. Opening up to 2.8 or 3.2 would allow for a softer, less distracting background in a few of these. I like the old people there too....I know couples want their shoots to make it look like their alone in the world, but I like it when you get a few random people - and like the poster above said - it's a cool juxtaposition....or would that be a dichotomy?

ogre1231 · 26th of April 2008 (Sat)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Philco

Nice series - they're a cute couple. Opening up to 2.8 or 3.2 would allow for a softer, less distracting background in a few of these. I like the old people there too....I know couples want their shoots to make it look like their alone in the world, but I like it when you get a few random people - and like the poster above said - it's a cool juxtaposition....or would that be a dichotomy?

I think I will be leaving the old people. I thought about it the other day. Some of these pictures were shot pretty wide open with my 28mm and my 24-70. I shall try that next time. I was actually thinking that I should have shot more along the lines of F11 to get better dof with their faces. Any thoughts on that?

25th of April 2008 (Fri)	#6
ogre1231 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 1,130 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: First e-session. How'd I do? Thanks for all the feedback and tips. I think I might have #3 vertical. I'll have to go back and check and compare.

25th of April 2008 (Fri)	#7
ghibli99 Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Arizona, USA Posts: 379 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: First e-session. How'd I do? #2 for sure! Cuticle cream next time! -Mike __________________ My flickr Photostream My gear...

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greg-andrew74 Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: North Wales Posts: 58 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: First e-session. How'd I do? oh i love number 2! but i'm a blur freak! it emphasizes on the rings and the commitment between them... possibly better in B&W perhaps... i'm no expert though... __________________ Canon EOS 400D - 18-55mm lense Olympus E410D - 18-55mm lense Fuji Finepix S5500 (compact)

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PhotogWannabe Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: West Coast of Canada Posts: 173	Re: First e-session. How'd I do? Leave the old people in! It's a very serendiptious juxtaposition of young and old. One day that will be them.

25th of April 2008 (Fri)	#11
Philco Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: SandyEggo, CA. Posts: 940	Re: First e-session. How'd I do? Nice series - they're a cute couple. Opening up to 2.8 or 3.2 would allow for a softer, less distracting background in a few of these. I like the old people there too....I know couples want their shoots to make it look like their alone in the world, but I like it when you get a few random people - and like the poster above said - it's a cool juxtaposition....or would that be a dichotomy? __________________ Canon 5D MKIII/Canon 5D MKII/ 70-200 F2.8 IS L / 24-70 F2.8L / 85 F1.2L II/ 35 f1.4L / 135 F2.0L / Canon 600 EX-RT X 2 [size=1]r follow me on Facebook.

24th of April 2008 (Thu)	#1
ogre1231 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 1,130 IMAGE EDITING OK	First e-session. How'd I do? My friends are getting hitched and they didn't think about getting engagement pictures until I begged them to let me shoot them. So after some rain, the sun cleared and I think I got some decent stuff. This isn't necessarily all of it or the best, just a few good ones I liked. C n C much appreciated. And yes, I know, some of them are your standard poses, but a)I'm just learning and b) they didn't know the difference. and yes, I didn't realize that those old people were in the picture until after I took it. grrr. I'll figure some way to get them out of it. Shots taken with Xti 24-70L, 28mm, 17-40L. No photoshopping has been accomplished yet either. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Last edited by ogre1231 : 24th of April 2008 (Thu) at 17:23.

24th of April 2008 (Thu)	#2
pttenn Cream of the Crop Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Tennessee Posts: 9,671 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: First e-session. How'd I do? Terrific shots...not sure about the blurry one but I like the others. Karen __________________ Canon 50D, 40D, Tokina 12-24,Canon 18-55,Canon 28-135 IS, Canon 50 1.8,Canon 75-300 5.6, Canon 200 2.8 L, Canon 400 f/5.6 L, Bogen monopod and Sunpak Tripod with manfrotto Pistol ball grip.

24th of April 2008 (Thu)	#3
SuzyView Ms Moderator and Grandma Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Northern VA Posts: 31,481 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: First e-session. How'd I do? I like the series, 4 being the best one for me. Fill flash would have been useful for #5. Yes, PP will help with skin tone, as well. __________________ Suzie - Still Speaking Canonese! *5D2* *7D & G12, the new iPad, iPhone 5 , 5 L's & 2 Primes* 23 bags - 4 Domke, 3 Lowepro, 1 Crumpler, 2 Tamrac, 5 Kata, 3 Thinktanks, 1 Pelican, 1 Tenba bag, 1 Epiphanie Paris & 2 Coach Handbag! And no excuses. My children are the reason, but it's the passion that drives me to get the perfect image of everything. My Gear and Wishes

24th of April 2008 (Thu)	#4
mantra_sone Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 41	Re: First e-session. How'd I do? I think your weakest one would be #3 since I think it'll work a lot better as a vertical. Also, when I see #1, I think of a close wide-angle shot looking up with the hands in focus in mind; like #2 (great angle by the way). Glad you filled the frame on #4, it shows that you're not afraid on getting close and personal.

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thescottandrew Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 906 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: First e-session. How'd I do? great shot, i like the second one __________________

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