Hey, right on.... welcome aboard. Do you have professional wedding photography ambitions, or just dabbling?
Thank you and yes I am interested. but I feel like I have a lot to learn. I am taking some basic classes to for camera controls and basic techiques, exposure, composition, aperature, ect. and then after that I am going to some classes on portrait photography and lighting.
These wedding were free, but I have a couple of people that want me to do a shoot in April, I think that I want to get an L-Series lense. Do you have any suggestions or critiques on the pictures ?
Thank you and yes I am interested. but I feel like I have a lot to learn. I am taking some basic classes to for camera controls and basic techiques, exposure, composition, aperature, ect. and then after that I am going to some classes on portrait photography and lighting.
These wedding were free, but I have a couple of people that want me to do a shoot in April, I think that I want to get an L-Series lense. Do you have any suggestions or critiques on the pictures ?
You have a really good eye, I think you just need some fine tuning to be a fantastic wedding photographer! I like the first pic - but my question is: why is the groom in front? The second pic is great - I love those walking away shots. Try including more scenery, going wider. The third is a great angle - I love taking those as well!
As far as lenses go - I'm guessing you're looking for canon? I had an L series and I sold it on ebay. I loved it, but felt I could do better. The lens I had was 24-105 (I think) f/4 - I paid $1k and sold it for $900. I replaced it with a Tamron 28-75 f/2.8 for $350 and never looked back. For me, the 2.8 was well worth it for weddings where I can't use a flash. So don't think title, think about what you want it for.
Actually, looking more at this pic. I would have let them take 3-4 more steps so the railing would have been the leading lines to the coupleand they would have been framed by the clearing. But still a great shot!
- FWIW, I think you have a very good start. Since you have indicated that you are interested in working weddings, I thought I would include a little detailed critique for you as well.
I really like #1 though it would have been prime if the trees weren't growing out of their heads and if he wasn't a cripple (you cut him off at the ankle:D).
#2 - Totally agree with the comment about waiting another step or two. I would also consider cropping the left rail out of the shot. As it stands, this is the "weakest" shot of the group and it's quite good. Were it mine, I would include it in the set delivered to client!
#3 - You cut off her hand. The conversion looks very good. On this POS monitor at work (NOT calibrated) the gown looks a bit blown in places - but that could (and probably is) my monitor. Did you also get a shot of her look up at your camera? Would be interesting to compare two such images.
Actually, looking more at this pic. I would have let them take 3-4 more steps so the railing would have been the leading lines to the coupleand they would have been framed by the clearing. But still a great shot!
I did one with them a little further away, but at from a different angle.
- FWIW, I think you have a very good start. Since you have indicated that you are interested in working weddings, I thought I would include a little detailed critique for you as well.
I really like #1 though it would have been prime if the trees weren't growing out of their heads and if he wasn't a cripple (you cut him off at the ankle:D).
#2 - Totally agree with the comment about waiting another step or two. I would also consider cropping the left rail out of the shot. As it stands, this is the "weakest" shot of the group and it's quite good. Were it mine, I would include it in the set delivered to client!
#3 - You cut off her hand. The conversion looks very good. On this POS monitor at work (NOT calibrated) the gown looks a bit blown in places - but that could (and probably is) my monitor. Did you also get a shot of her look up at your camera? Would be interesting to compare two such images.
Thanks alot and I really do appreciate the critique. It is what I need and want ,and I think everyone in these photos got their money's worth, they were family and friends and the I did them free.
I look forward to doing more pictures and I will definetley take all of the advice with me every time I shoot.
You have a really good eye, I think you just need some fine tuning to be a fantastic wedding photographer! I like the first pic - but my question is: why is the groom in front? The second pic is great - I love those walking away shots. Try including more scenery, going wider. The third is a great angle - I love taking those as well!
As far as lenses go - I'm guessing you're looking for canon? I had an L series and I sold it on ebay. I loved it, but felt I could do better. The lens I had was 24-105 (I think) f/4 - I paid $1k and sold it for $900. I replaced it with a Tamron 28-75 f/2.8 for $350 and never looked back. For me, the 2.8 was well worth it for weddings where I can't use a flash. So don't think title, think about what you want it for.
Good luck to you! I think you'll go far!
I am going to take your advice and try out the Tamron lense. Thanks for all of the advice.
Welcome, you will find lot's of critque and help here as you venture into the world of photography...
The goal is to practice, practice, and more practice, and don't be afraid to try new things, that's how you will learn what will work for you, and of course w/ everyone's help here you will learn even more.. I know I have it's great... The knowledge I think is way better than books for me..
I am a hands on / see and do kinda person... I will fiddle and learn my way, instead of reading instructions.. But after a week or so if I still don't get it than I'll revert to the instructions... lol
Looks like you have an eye for it, not to much sky where it's not needed or other people that are not suppose to be there...
Good luck with your venture... Love to see more as you grow!!!
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Welcome, you will find lot's of critque and help here as you venture into the world of photography...
The goal is to practice, practice, and more practice, and don't be afraid to try new things, that's how you will learn what will work for you, and of course w/ everyone's help here you will learn even more.. I know I have it's great... The knowledge I think is way better than books for me..
I am a hands on / see and do kinda person... I will fiddle and learn my way, instead of reading instructions.. But after a week or so if I still don't get it than I'll revert to the instructions... lol
Looks like you have an eye for it, not to much sky where it's not needed or other people that are not suppose to be there...
Good luck with your venture... Love to see more as you grow!!!
Thanks, it is very nice to hear the good with the bad, I look forward to posting more pictures, I really love doing B & W.
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Thank you and yes I am interested. but I feel like I have a lot to learn. I am taking some basic classes to for camera controls and basic techiques, exposure, composition, aperature, ect. and then after that I am going to some classes on portrait photography and lighting.
These wedding were free, but I have a couple of people that want me to do a shoot in April, I think that I want to get an L-Series lense. Do you have any suggestions or critiques on the pictures ?
You have a really good eye, I think you just need some fine tuning to be a fantastic wedding photographer! I like the first pic - but my question is: why is the groom in front? The second pic is great - I love those walking away shots. Try including more scenery, going wider. The third is a great angle - I love taking those as well!
As far as lenses go - I'm guessing you're looking for canon? I had an L series and I sold it on ebay. I loved it, but felt I could do better. The lens I had was 24-105 (I think) f/4 - I paid $1k and sold it for $900. I replaced it with a Tamron 28-75 f/2.8 for $350 and never looked back. For me, the 2.8 was well worth it for weddings where I can't use a flash. So don't think title, think about what you want it for.
Good luck to you! I think you'll go far!
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Actually, looking more at this pic. I would have let them take 3-4 more steps so the railing would have been the leading lines to the coupleand they would have been framed by the clearing. But still a great shot!
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Thanks to everyone for the comments, great tips and just what I was looking for !
I really like #1 though it would have been prime if the trees weren't growing out of their heads and if he wasn't a cripple (you cut him off at the ankle:D).
#2 - Totally agree with the comment about waiting another step or two. I would also consider cropping the left rail out of the shot. As it stands, this is the "weakest" shot of the group and it's quite good. Were it mine, I would include it in the set delivered to client!
#3 - You cut off her hand. The conversion looks very good. On this POS monitor at work (NOT calibrated) the gown looks a bit blown in places - but that could (and probably is) my monitor. Did you also get a shot of her look up at your camera? Would be interesting to compare two such images.
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Thanks alot and I really do appreciate the critique. It is what I need and want ,and I think everyone in these photos got their money's worth, they were family and friends and the I did them free.
I look forward to doing more pictures and I will definetley take all of the advice with me every time I shoot.
The goal is to practice, practice, and more practice, and don't be afraid to try new things, that's how you will learn what will work for you, and of course w/ everyone's help here you will learn even more.. I know I have it's great... The knowledge I think is way better than books for me..
I am a hands on / see and do kinda person... I will fiddle and learn my way, instead of reading instructions.. But after a week or so if I still don't get it than I'll revert to the instructions... lol
Looks like you have an eye for it, not to much sky where it's not needed or other people that are not suppose to be there...
Good luck with your venture... Love to see more as you grow!!!
"I am just here to learn more and be a better photographer..."
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Thanks, it is very nice to hear the good with the bad, I look forward to posting more pictures, I really love doing B & W.