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Nick and Kelsey - First engagement shoot
This was my first legitimate photoshoot where the date, location, multiple outfits, etc.. were planned. This was pretty informal since I know the two people very well, so I thought it was a great first shoot, and the atmosphere for myself and them was very pleasant. Had lots of time to try some things etc..
I am looking for some feedback, a simple "that's great!" or "that sucks" are always welcome, but if you don't like some, I would love to hear a reason why. I am pretty thick skinned and wanting to improve. Even suggestions on the display if you click through to the album. Main reason for that question is I posted a couple edits of I think 2 pictures. (I am aware that the originals are available and are not protected though.)
The full album can be found Here
So with all that, these are my personal favorite ones.
1.![ASC5981-XL.jpg](http://www.zlbphotography.com/Clients/Nick-and-Kelsey/NandC/i-Hz54gfr/0/XL/ASC5981-XL.jpg)
2.![ASC5997-Edit-Edit-XL.jpg](http://www.zlbphotography.com/Clients/Nick-and-Kelsey/NandC/i-fsKQL5D/0/XL/ASC5997-Edit-Edit-XL.jpg)
3.![ASC6040-XL.jpg](http://www.zlbphotography.com/Clients/Nick-and-Kelsey/NandC/i-2vGGGXf/0/XL/ASC6040-XL.jpg)
4.![ASC6021-Edit-XL.jpg](http://www.zlbphotography.com/Clients/Nick-and-Kelsey/NandC/i-TwVhhkf/0/XL/ASC6021-Edit-XL.jpg)
5.![ASC6098-XL.jpg](http://www.zlbphotography.com/Clients/Nick-and-Kelsey/NandC/i-QWCKfLr/0/XL/ASC6098-XL.jpg)
6.![ASC6017-Edit-Edit-Edit-Edit-XL.jpg](http://www.zlbphotography.com/Clients/Nick-and-Kelsey/NandC/i-GNLM2pJ/0/XL/ASC6017-Edit-Edit-Edit-Edit-XL.jpg)
7.![ASC6139-Edit-XL.jpg](http://www.zlbphotography.com/Clients/Nick-and-Kelsey/NandC/i-CjznftJ/0/XL/ASC6139-Edit-XL.jpg)
8.![ASC6155-Edit-XL.jpg](http://www.zlbphotography.com/Clients/Nick-and-Kelsey/NandC/i-wrpJNr6/0/XL/ASC6155-Edit-XL.jpg)
9.![ASC6164-XL.jpg](http://www.zlbphotography.com/Clients/Nick-and-Kelsey/NandC/i-7nGXF2b/0/XL/ASC6164-XL.jpg)
10.
I am looking for some feedback, a simple "that's great!" or "that sucks" are always welcome, but if you don't like some, I would love to hear a reason why. I am pretty thick skinned and wanting to improve. Even suggestions on the display if you click through to the album. Main reason for that question is I posted a couple edits of I think 2 pictures. (I am aware that the originals are available and are not protected though.)
The full album can be found Here
So with all that, these are my personal favorite ones.
1.
![ASC5981-XL.jpg](http://www.zlbphotography.com/Clients/Nick-and-Kelsey/NandC/i-Hz54gfr/0/XL/ASC5981-XL.jpg)
2.
![ASC5997-Edit-Edit-XL.jpg](http://www.zlbphotography.com/Clients/Nick-and-Kelsey/NandC/i-fsKQL5D/0/XL/ASC5997-Edit-Edit-XL.jpg)
3.
![ASC6040-XL.jpg](http://www.zlbphotography.com/Clients/Nick-and-Kelsey/NandC/i-2vGGGXf/0/XL/ASC6040-XL.jpg)
4.
![ASC6021-Edit-XL.jpg](http://www.zlbphotography.com/Clients/Nick-and-Kelsey/NandC/i-TwVhhkf/0/XL/ASC6021-Edit-XL.jpg)
5.
![ASC6098-XL.jpg](http://www.zlbphotography.com/Clients/Nick-and-Kelsey/NandC/i-QWCKfLr/0/XL/ASC6098-XL.jpg)
6.
![ASC6017-Edit-Edit-Edit-Edit-XL.jpg](http://www.zlbphotography.com/Clients/Nick-and-Kelsey/NandC/i-GNLM2pJ/0/XL/ASC6017-Edit-Edit-Edit-Edit-XL.jpg)
7.
![ASC6139-Edit-XL.jpg](http://www.zlbphotography.com/Clients/Nick-and-Kelsey/NandC/i-CjznftJ/0/XL/ASC6139-Edit-XL.jpg)
8.
![ASC6155-Edit-XL.jpg](http://www.zlbphotography.com/Clients/Nick-and-Kelsey/NandC/i-wrpJNr6/0/XL/ASC6155-Edit-XL.jpg)
9.
![ASC6164-XL.jpg](http://www.zlbphotography.com/Clients/Nick-and-Kelsey/NandC/i-7nGXF2b/0/XL/ASC6164-XL.jpg)
10.
![ASC6102-XL.jpg](http://www.zlbphotography.com/Clients/Nick-and-Kelsey/NandC/i-F4GR22J/0/XL/ASC6102-XL.jpg)
-Zach
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Overall you have great posing, there's a lot of variety and it looks like they were having fun, which is awesome!
Deep dive:
- I like the feeling in #1 a LOT, but the post is slightly distracting. If I were to reshoot, I'd either move and get close & intimate (and that's how the post would disappear), or I'd pick a cleaner background. (that is totally nitpicky though)
- I like #2, great posing actually. I'd be curious to see what other angles could've worked while you were there, so moving about 3 steps to your left, to give her head a little more space, and possibly not having him flat footed, see what that would look like.
- #3 I like the clean look but the posing could be improved on this one. This would have been more flattering shot from higher, or, if not possible, have her lean forward. She's starting to get a bit of a double chin here, and her belly is not in the most flattering position. Having them lean forward would also make their eyes look a little bigger which would be nice because they have radiant smiles
- #4 Fun action, love her look/reaction. If you want to go a little nutso in nitpicking I'd be careful about the shadow across his nose, but that's really looking at it pixel by pixel
- #5 Not the most flattering post for her for a few reasons - she's square on, which you want to avoid in general for women, and she's flat footed. You have better ones in your set - for eg http://www.zlbphotography.com/Clients/Nick-and-Kelsey/NandC/23230737_hwLP63#!i=1873506376&k=6W2qdQC Look at that - nice bending of the knee, all the weight on the back foot, nice angle on the face - a much better shot.
- #6 cool composition, nice moment, but they're flat footed, so in an ideal world, they'd pick up that right foot
- #7 nice! Great light, flattering composition and posing, cool moment. I actually love the fact that this one focuses on the groom to be; most photographers focus so much on the bride that guys don't have cool photos for the bride to pick from ;-)
- #8 what a great look in her eyes! Look at the wind in her hair and the light! Well done.
- #9 Nicely posed, great moment, might be a little too softened for my personal taste, but that's a stylistic choice and super uber subjective.
- #10 I have the same feedback as the other one you had posted in the series; love the arm wrapped around her waist, but that other one you have with her front leg bent is soooo muuuuch better!
Hope that helps and keep going!
Thank you very much for the comments and feedback, definitely the things I am after so I can improve.
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