My 3rd wedding, my 1st paid. "Off to war" I call it.

tony rage · 7th of January 2010 (Thu)

This past saturday I shoot the wedding of my brother in law's sister. She married a soldier who is soon to be deploy to Iraq. A bit of controversy since they're both 18yo but a nice and happy wedding non the less.
Im looking for Comments and suggestions since I'm trying to do this as a part time job.

All shots taken with XTi, 50mm 1.8, Sigma 70-300mm APO, and the awesome xti kit lens! (18-55mm) --I know... that was a risk!

Trying to get a WWII feeling

thanks for looking!

trevorus · 7th of January 2010 (Thu)

I really like the feel of these shots! XIF data would be great, as I have a similar lens collection.

tony rage · 7th of January 2010 (Thu)

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Originally Posted by trevorus

I really like the feel of these shots! XIF data would be great, as I have a similar lens collection.

how do I get that?? lol ... im a newb when it comes to that. I just shoot and stuff haha!

mritchy · 7th of January 2010 (Thu)

Wow. That's all I have to say. I am very rarely impressed with "first paid gig" shots, but if the rest of them are anything like this, they look great! Good job!

tony rage · 7th of January 2010 (Thu)

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Originally Posted by mritchy

Wow. That's all I have to say. I am very rarely impressed with "first paid gig" shots, but if the rest of them are anything like this, they look great! Good job!

Thank you very much!! I try my best!

FamilyJules · 7th of January 2010 (Thu)

Very well done! You're well on your way

This is a very nice set for a 10th wedding, let alone a 3rd.
Kudos!
Watch the vignetting, tho... A little strong in some of these

jodelak · 7th of January 2010 (Thu)

you have an eye for capturing moments, and the compositions are all very very good. well done!

sctbiggs · 8th of January 2010 (Fri)

and they say you can't shoot weddings with rebels. they look good. her ring looks out of focus in 4 and the vignette in 5 I feel hurts more than helps.

tommibear202 · 8th of January 2010 (Fri)

very nice pics -- esp. from the kit lens!

auroraskye · 8th of January 2010 (Fri)

Pretty solid job. I think the editing could be better on all of them.. but we all have our own styles.

1 - I like it, except for the coloring.

2 - Same as above.

3 - I think that it's cropped in a little too closely, the top of his thumb is almost chopped off and I think that if it had some of her wrist pictures it would be more flattering.. Not to mention the tips of his fingernails could use a little healing brush.

4 - Your vignette is way too harsh here, it should be so obviously black. Also, the colors here look flat and kind of desaturated. I think at heart it is a nice shot of the two of them (not sure if tilt adds to it but it's ok) but the editing is really detracting from it.

5 - Nice shutter drag.

6 - I get what you were going for.. though I think it would be better if it were just their upper bodies and the background, the tables are making the photo distracting IMO.

7 - Fun!

sctbiggs · 8th of January 2010 (Fri)

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Originally Posted by sctbiggs

and they say you can't shoot weddings with rebels. they look good. her ring looks out of focus in 4 and the vignette in 5 I feel hurts more than helps.

and this is why it helps to number... as i meant the vignette in 4 and I guess that means the ring in 3. Number them please in future if you want comments that match the pictures.

tony rage · 8th of January 2010 (Fri)

guys! thank you so much for your input! its exactly what i need. in all honesty I put these few together really quick since my wife insisted on me doing them for the bride to post on Facebook hahaha! . I didnt spend the time I should have spent on them.
Now with your input I will be re-editing these and watching my work on the other ones!
I was nervous about using the kit lens, In this set the only was that was shot with it is the one of the guys dancing... I think the kit lens held up pretty well for that one.

ejicon · 9th of January 2010 (Sat)

the shot with the bubbles in frame is amazing. NIcely done

henrinaiara · 9th of January 2010 (Sat)

wow..that girl is so cute

mjamesv · 13th of January 2010 (Wed)

I will shoot a wedding of one of my wife's friends by end of this month. I only have a Canon 400D(xti) a. Your photos has encouraged me. Nice shots.

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tony rage Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: orlando, Fl Posts: 602 IMAGE EDITING OK	My 3rd wedding, my 1st paid. "Off to war" I call it. This past saturday I shoot the wedding of my brother in law's sister. She married a soldier who is soon to be deploy to Iraq. A bit of controversy since they're both 18yo but a nice and happy wedding non the less. Im looking for Comments and suggestions since I'm trying to do this as a part time job. All shots taken with XTi, 50mm 1.8, Sigma 70-300mm APO, and the awesome xti kit lens! (18-55mm) --I know... that was a risk! Trying to get a WWII feeling thanks for looking! __________________ 1DMKII:: Canon 85mm 1.8:: Canon 50mm 1.8:: Canon 28-105mm:: Canon 430EX:: Zuiko 50mm 1.8:: Zuiko 35-105mm::

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trevorus Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 203 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: My 3rd wedding, my 1st paid. "Off to war" I call it. I really like the feel of these shots! XIF data would be great, as I have a similar lens collection. __________________ Eager idiot photographer extraordinaire. Canon 60D, Canon 1D MkII, EFS IS 18-55mm 3.5-5.6, EF 50mm 1.8 II, EFS 18-135 f/3.5-5.6, Sunpak 333 flash, Sigma EF530 DG Super, Manfrotto 479 monopod, 498RC2 ball head, 055Pro tripod

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mritchy Goldmember Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Dallas Posts: 2,032	Re: My 3rd wedding, my 1st paid. "Off to war" I call it. Wow. That's all I have to say. I am very rarely impressed with "first paid gig" shots, but if the rest of them are anything like this, they look great! Good job! __________________ Mr. Itchy 17L TS-E, 24-70L II, 40 Pancake, 45 TS-E, 50 Macro, 50L, 85 1.4, 70-200L II 5D III, 6D, 5D II Weddings Real Estate

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FamilyJules Goldmember Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Southern California Posts: 3,105 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: My 3rd wedding, my 1st paid. "Off to war" I call it. Very well done! You're well on your way This is a very nice set for a 10th wedding, let alone a 3rd. Kudos! Watch the vignetting, tho... A little strong in some of these __________________ Jules Gear: 2 x 7D\| 40D \| 2 x 17-55 2.8 \| 50mm 1.4 \| 85 1.4 \| 70-200 2.8 IS \|28-135 IS \| 3 x 580EX II \| www.JulieWilsonPhotos.com or join me on Facebook

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jodelak Cream of the Crop Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Vancouver Canada Posts: 7,506 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: My 3rd wedding, my 1st paid. "Off to war" I call it. you have an eye for capturing moments, and the compositions are all very very good. well done! __________________ ... does it really matter? i see with my eyes, i shoot with my fingers.

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sctbiggs Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,792 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: My 3rd wedding, my 1st paid. "Off to war" I call it. and they say you can't shoot weddings with rebels. they look good. her ring looks out of focus in 4 and the vignette in 5 I feel hurts more than helps. __________________ Baby Girl 2.0 has arrived! Facebook \| Wilmington, NC Wedding and Portrait Photographers - The seriously outdated website. Last edited by sctbiggs : 8th of January 2010 (Fri) at 08:20. Reason: cause I can't spell! :)

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tommibear202 Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 186	Re: My 3rd wedding, my 1st paid. "Off to war" I call it. very nice pics -- esp. from the kit lens!

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auroraskye Goldmember Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Plano, TX Posts: 2,445	Re: My 3rd wedding, my 1st paid. "Off to war" I call it. Pretty solid job. I think the editing could be better on all of them.. but we all have our own styles. 1 - I like it, except for the coloring. 2 - Same as above. 3 - I think that it's cropped in a little too closely, the top of his thumb is almost chopped off and I think that if it had some of her wrist pictures it would be more flattering.. Not to mention the tips of his fingernails could use a little healing brush. 4 - Your vignette is way too harsh here, it should be so obviously black. Also, the colors here look flat and kind of desaturated. I think at heart it is a nice shot of the two of them (not sure if tilt adds to it but it's ok) but the editing is really detracting from it. 5 - Nice shutter drag. 6 - I get what you were going for.. though I think it would be better if it were just their upper bodies and the background, the tables are making the photo distracting IMO. 7 - Fun! __________________ I am super cool n' stuff. http://www.brandithompsonphotography.com Like Me On Facebook

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ejicon Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Hollywood, California Posts: 1,705	Re: My 3rd wedding, my 1st paid. "Off to war" I call it. the shot with the bubbles in frame is amazing. NIcely done __________________ 5D & 30D\| Canon 16-35ii f/2.8 L USM\| Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM \| Canon 70-200mm f/2.8L USM \| Canon EF 100 f/ 2.8 Macro USM

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henrinaiara Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 12	Re: My 3rd wedding, my 1st paid. "Off to war" I call it. wow..that girl is so cute

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mjamesv Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 100 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: My 3rd wedding, my 1st paid. "Off to war" I call it. I will shoot a wedding of one of my wife's friends by end of this month. I only have a Canon 400D(xti) a. Your photos has encouraged me. Nice shots.

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