keeper or toss?

joshhuntnm

I couldn't see the folds in the curtain were creating weird lines till I got it on a big screen. Bummer I would have like this shot. What do you think? Keep it or toss it?

dawssvt

Keep it for sure. I think it gives it a unique look

zoomer

Some people will probably really like the shot.
Each person views things differently.

For me that would be a toss.

Andy

Toss. She's got a separated arm and there's complete lack of any detail at her left-ear area. And there really should be some separation of her hair from the bg.

momwac

Yeah, bummer
:cry I'd have to say toss, too. Her expression is pleasing and the dress detail is nice, but the disembodied ear and the skunk stripe on her forehead (as well as the very bright highlight falling on the corner of her left eye) are distracting.

Ed911

Toss...I didn't go into detail as for the rest of the shot...but the shadows on her face are very disconcerting.

elizabeth_Luna

Looking at it a 2nd time I would say toss. Pretty much agree with what has already been said.

FedererPhoto

If you ever have to ask if you should toss a shot or not... the answer is already there.

Toss that sucka. (though I don't dislike it for the reasons those above me said -- for me it's all about the weird brighter line across her face)

joshhuntnm

FedererPhoto wrote:

If you ever have to ask if you should toss a shot or not... the answer is already there.

Toss that sucka. (though I don't dislike it for the reasons those above me said -- for me it's all about the weird brighter line across her face)

I tend to err the other way--it costs nothing to give them the pic. On the off chance she likes it, she has it; otherwise she can toss it.

It was a learning experience -- straighten out the curtains!! (that is what is causing the lines.

Elaine

I've gotta be honest...I kinda like it! If the line on her face were the only one, then yeah, that would be bad. But since there are a couple other lines there, it's obvious the light is streaming through something, and that's not so bad to me. What would have made this really work are the two extremes, IMO...either no lines at all, or lots more of them. The dress details are lovely and so is her smile. It's hard to say if she'll like it.

Qarik

joshhuntnm wrote:

I tend to err the other way--it costs nothing to give them the pic. On the off chance she likes it, she has it; otherwise she can toss it.

It was a learning experience -- straighten out the curtains!! (that is what is causing the lines.

I have to agree with federer..if you are unsure then it is a toss. But my threshold is rather high. I woudl rather give clients much fewer photos of greater quality. My thought is a few bad photos can really take the punch out of continuity of a set...though sometimes you can't help it if it is the only shot of a particular setting or person, etc.

beetle8

Ultimately Josh, it's your decision,
You are a great photographer, and have a much better experience range then I in the wedding arena. With that being said, I'm going to disagree with you on the statement "it costs nothing to give it to them" as I stated above it is (or should be) your decision, if you give them your shots thinking "eh if she doesn't like it then she can toss it" you might as well give her the lot and let her cull them, essentially there is no difference. If you like the shot and feel it is worthy of presenting then you should at least hope that she likes it.
my opinion on the shot,
I agree with Andy, with the addition of the head is turned slightly too much to the right, so the clipping in the right eye kinda makes a jagged cut in the face

lyttleviet

I like it .

GemGem

I think you should show it to her. I like it. It kind of makes her look slender and mysterious..
If she doesn't like it, she doesn't have to buy it.

GG

Shima

joshhuntnm wrote:

I tend to err the other way--it costs nothing to give them the pic. On the off chance she likes it, she has it; otherwise she can toss it.

It was a learning experience -- straighten out the curtains!! (that is what is causing the lines.

I do the same thing, this is why when I shoot weddings I can't do what some people do and only give the "top 300" shots from the whole day... if it's junk it gets tossed, if it might have value to them or something I think is "different" it stays.

That being said, I like that this is "different" and I'd keep it.

Scott_Quier

Toss it - for all the reasons already outlined, it's not that good.

As for this statements ....

joshhuntnm wrote:

I tend to err the other way--it costs nothing to give them the pic. On the off chance she likes it, she has it; otherwise she can toss it.

It was a learning experience -- straighten out the curtains!! (that is what is causing the lines.

This is just flat wrong. In business, there are many liabilitis, cost, and assessts. One asset you have is your reputation - For a photographer, this might be lumped with portfolio. Basically, if a client sees some of you work that is not up to your usual standard, it's the poorer shots that they will remember and talk about. That will, eventually, impact on your business.

ian408

Toss it. One thing I notice is that the lighting makes the image look flat (and like an alien because of the stripe). The shadow isn't very complimentary either. On a positive note, she's got a wonderful smile.

Mitchell

Scott_Quier wrote:

Toss it - for all the reasons already outlined, it's not that good.

As for this statements ....


This is just flat wrong. In business, there are many liabilitis, cost, and assessts. One asset you have is your reputation - For a photographer, this might be lumped with portfolio. Basically, if a client sees some of you work that is not up to your usual standard, it's the poorer shots that they will remember and talk about. That will, eventually, impact on your business.

This is very true.

Some people tend to fixate on the negatives. An otherwise great set of photos could be remembered as the bridal shot that got ruined by crazy shadows.

I like to present only my best.