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My first event- baby christening

 
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Jul 18, 2011 22:22 |  #1

unpaid of course. I don't really have the equipment or experience for this but as it was either me or no one I thought I would give it a try. Didn't do all that great I don't think, though I wasn't helped by the videographer (grandfather) who does this as a side job. He was always in my way and always had his friggin light on.

Anyhow I would appreciate any criticism. feel free to be harsh:)

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Jul 19, 2011 06:26 |  #2

i wouldn't say that while it's not bad at all, to me it just seemed like a personal shots of the family, nothing special and it doesn't even show the christening process.
actually the shots with the light coming from the videographer made your picture better, if anything.
you might wanna post some actual images here in this thread instead of just posting your link.
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Jul 19, 2011 07:08 |  #3

Autonomous wrote in post #12784518 (external link)
i wouldn't say that while it's not bad at all, to me it just seemed like a personal shots of the family, nothing special and it doesn't even show the christening process.
actually the shots with the light coming from the videographer made your picture better, if anything.
you might wanna post some actual images here in this thread instead of just posting your link.
cheers.

All the ones at the bottom of the first page are during the christening. The whole process took about 5-10 seconds. Was hard to get in a good position especially without getting the videographer in the picture and his lights hitting my camera. I now notice you can see his fingers on the right as I didn't crop enough on the second shot. obviously just something I have to deal with.

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IMAGE: http://dknafo.smugmug.com/Parties/Twins-Baptism/i-tcHrHCQ/0/XL/IMG7891-XL.jpg

What do you think I could have done to make them more then just snapshots? I actually have no idea how the non artsy pictures normally look for pros as they are the only ones that get posted here. I guess I have to seek them out to get a better idea of what to try and do.



  
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Jul 19, 2011 23:08 as a reply to  @ domat's post |  #4

keep shooting, reasses the situation & pictures quickly, find the flattering angle (try it from all direction), and play with the DOF.
like i said, having an extra light from the videographer, can be a blessing if you know how to capture that light in a pleasing way. you say he was on your way, you could've shot the picture behind him you know?
the picture of the woman holding her baby, her hand looked like she's choking the baby to me (now do you get what i mean? the illusion of angles).

try to use whatever obstacle in your way to your advantage. don't fuss over it. be creative, and get on your feet quickly.
you'll be all right someday ;)



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Jul 20, 2011 07:24 |  #5

Autonomous wrote in post #12789674 (external link)
keep shooting, reasses the situation & pictures quickly, find the flattering angle (try it from all direction), and play with the DOF.
like i said, having an extra light from the videographer, can be a blessing if you know how to capture that light in a pleasing way. you say he was on your way, you could've shot the picture behind him you know?
the picture of the woman holding her baby, her hand looked like she's choking the baby to me (now do you get what i mean? the illusion of angles).

try to use whatever obstacle in your way to your advantage. don't fuss over it. be creative, and get on your feet quickly.
you'll be all right someday ;)


thanks for the advice.




  
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Jul 20, 2011 07:44 |  #6

Yes, keep shooting and posting to get advice. My two cents would be to play around with angles as well as your crops,dont cut off hands, fingers, arms, etc Also, on some of your headshots of the guest, you left too much space above their heads. Try to use as much of the frame to cover your subject, so try to lower your camera once you've focused. On your group shots, I know it can be tough to get everyone to look at you at the same time, so take multiple shots.


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Jul 20, 2011 10:25 |  #7

manlou wrote in post #12791017 (external link)
Yes, keep shooting and posting to get advice. My two cents would be to play around with angles as well as your crops,dont cut off hands, fingers, arms, etc Also, on some of your headshots of the guest, you left too much space above their heads. Try to use as much of the frame to cover your subject, so try to lower your camera once you've focused. On your group shots, I know it can be tough to get everyone to look at you at the same time, so take multiple shots.

Should try and frame them closer in camera. Did crop them in post after reading your post. A good improvement.

Thanks for the advice.




  
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