First wedding...2nd time with SLR-would love critique.

So I did the engagement shots for my nephew with a borrowed Sony SLR- seen here... https://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthre​ad.php?t=946462
I was asked at the last minute, really like the week before but you get my drift to shoot their wedding! Could not say no but they know I am just an amature and said I'd do my best. Super small wedding party, reception, etc. Here are a few of the shots I got. Another friend of the family asked me to do her wedding next Spring. Still deciding...I do have my own SLR now I just bought a 50D. Any critique or comments would be appreciated!

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Are they awful

Very nice, they look happy.

They're not awful. It looks like you did really good considering the less than desirable venue.

these are really nice, love the colors!

You did a great job with your limited experience and short notice. These images are some they will treasure, and for that I applaud you.

Some critique since you asked for it. This is mostly nitpicking. but i think it may help.

1. Nice shot. Good timing, WB and exposure are nice, looks sharp and in focus. I may have gone out a bit wider to get the top of the flowers and some of her dress, but since it is still symmetric I dont mind it too much.

2. Put the space between them in the center next time. I know you went a little wider o get the dress, but the bride is centered, rather than the couple.

3. A bit stiff and snapshotty, but a great snapshot (if that makes sense).

4. Cute, good snap. Did you ask them to stop, or did they do that on their own? It may come off as a bit intrusive if you were directing them down the isle.

5. I dont think I like her veil flipping up like that. This could have benefited from less DOF to really separate the couple, but its a nice shot.

6. I really like this shot. Maybe a bit busy with the pearls, but its a nice shot.

7. The dark background makes it tough for this shot, making it look snapshotty. I know what you were going for, and a faster lens would have really helped to bring back that background.

8. Cute. Well exposed and a good shot. You didnt use direct flash - thank you.

Basically look like snaps. Not bad, but not worthy of $$.

Ok, sarcasm aside, are you guys kidding me? Did you even read that he had to step in the last minute with a borrowed camera?

scslmd wrote in post #12500475
Ok, sarcasm aside, are you guys kidding me? Did you even read that he had to step in the last minute with a borrowed camera?

Doesn't matter...Daship is correct; they are basically snapshots although I suppose they can be improved with some deft post-processing. Notice that no one commented for over three days.

Very nice . Good shot

As appalling as the circumstances are, they aren't the worst I've seen. They are pretty snapshot like, I assume you had the camera on auto the whole time.. So the camera did a good job. I've seen people 'with experience' turn out worse photos.. but if you really want to shoot weddings I suggest you learn a lot. A whole lot.

+1. Some stuff to improve: background, f-stop, and focal length selection.

zelseman wrote in post #12498964
They're not awful. It looks like you did really good considering the less than desirable venue.

I agree about the snapshot comment.

However, I think you captured some pretty nice moments and given the circumstances, you did a decent job.

I agree with all of the C & C offered up already. I would digest them and work on those aspects if you want to shoot another wedding.

They're good. You should tone down the orange flesh tones and not crop/shoot so tight. You're off to a great start.

auroraskye wrote in post #12500771
As appalling as the circumstances are, they aren't the worst I've seen. They are pretty snapshot like, I assume you had the camera on auto the whole time.. So the camera did a good job. I've seen people 'with experience' turn out worse photos.. but if you really want to shoot weddings I suggest you learn a lot. A whole lot.

http://www.flickr.com …9925/meta/in/ph​otostream/

shot with a sony of all things...