First E-Session Please CC, Second one coming up!!!

Hey guys.. here is my first try.. This was for no pay!! Next one is for reall so please feel free to fire away at me. Thanks!

Photos from second/first paying e-session are here!!! Few posts down!!!!
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I like the location for the shots, but they seem too plain (snapshots perhaps). I'm not getting the vibe from the shots. Only one that stands out for me is #8, I like that one.

IMHO:
#1 does not work in BW because there is no specific place for the eye to go. no main visual subject.
#2and #3 need tighter cropping.
#3 - shoot over his shoulder - he can be a little out of focus to capture her expression. an example.
#5 is okay.
#6 back ground needs work - i find my self looking at her purple shirt and jacket - not there faces.
#8 drop the camera down to a low perspective and pp in B/W. If the subject are dressed closer to the traditional Black/white - this can work.

There are good threads here of really good wedding shot. Look for cropping examples and angles pictures where taken. Take notes and carry them w/ you.

I'm w/ Choomps.... no energy or 'vibe'......
Keep going ....

Thanks guys for response. Keep them coming!!!

choomps wrote in post #6338384
I like the location for the shots, but they seem too plain (snapshots perhaps). I'm not getting the vibe from the shots. Only one that stands out for me is #8, I like that one.

You read my mind.

Any suggestions?? I guess I see that most are kinda "head on" shots... Need to try some angles and things... Crop tighter... Any other suggestions? Thanks guys!

#4... :S doesn't transmit E

I would probably try to isolate the bride and groom from the background a little more - longer focal length, wide aperture, and bring the people away from the background. Some of the flash appears to be direct and a touch harsh, maybe try a TTL off camera lead and small softbox?
Just my thoughts, cheers, Gary

fatphotographer wrote in post #6347967
I would probably try to isolate the bride and groom from the background a little more - longer focal length, wide aperture, and bring the people away from the background. Some of the flash appears to be direct and a touch harsh, maybe try a TTL off camera lead and small softbox?
Just my thoughts, cheers, Gary

I used flash with -1 exp compensation and Gary Fong Sphere on. Can't remember if it was pointed at them or up. Used few different lenses.. 70-200 f/2.8, 24-70 f/2.8 and 12-24f/4...

Next E-Session is gonna be at Alki beach sometime this or next week!!!

maybe this is going to be helpful to you

http://designreviver.c​om …saving-photoshop-actions/

is to make a look style to your pictures.

and just for fun make this test is to be sure that you can see all the colors

http://www.xrite.com/c​ustom_page.aspx?PageID​=77


have a nice day

Like some of those actions.. Thanks! The test looks fun too...

rodolfocorona wrote in post #6369994
maybe this is going to be helpful to you

http://designreviver.c​om …saving-photoshop-actions/

is to make a look style to your pictures.

and just for fun make this test is to be sure that you can see all the colors

http://www.xrite.com/c​ustom_page.aspx?PageID​=77

have a nice day

First paying shoot this saturday.... I'll post pics when I'm done!

yuriyo923 wrote in post #6386115
First paying shoot this saturday.... I'll post pics when I'm done!

nice first try... I'd like to add... try not to center the couple in the center of the image for every shot... apply the "rule of thirds". When I shoot with a long lens... I like to be real close to the ground or really high up on a ladder. Shooting straight on very little.

Few from todays shoot! I got over 300 shots in about 2hrs. How long does your e-session last and how many pics you take??

CC these too please!!!

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My wife had just pointed that out to me Thanks for pointing that out too... I tend to do that...

RichR wrote in post #6393579
nice first try... I'd like to add... try not to center the couple in the center of the image for every shot... apply the "rule of thirds". When I shoot with a long lens... I like to be real close to the ground or really high up on a ladder. Shooting straight on very little.