First E session ever. How did I do?

ErbemanErbeman Registered Users Posts: 926 Major grins
edited November 2, 2010 in Weddings
I recently made the switch from sports only photog to portrait photog. Let me get some feedback good or bad on these. Thanks everyone.



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  • QarikQarik Registered Users Posts: 4,959 Major grins
    edited October 26, 2010
    That's a really nice set! great light. comps, focus, processing, posing, etc.
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  • ErbemanErbeman Registered Users Posts: 926 Major grins
    edited October 26, 2010
    Qarik wrote: »
    That's a really nice set! great light. comps, focus, processing, posing, etc.

    Thanks Qarik. I appreciate it.
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    D700, D300, Nikkor 35-70 F/2.8, Nikkor 50mm F/1.8, Nikkor 70-200 AF-S VR F/2.8, Nikkor AF-S 1.7 teleconverter II,(2) Profoto D1 500 Air,SB-900, SB-600, (2)MB-D10, MacBook Pro
  • urbanariesurbanaries Registered Users Posts: 2,690 Major grins
    edited October 26, 2010
    Love these.

    4, 8 and especially 13!!!! Her dress and boots are perfectly utilized here. Adorable!
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  • Moogle PepperMoogle Pepper Registered Users Posts: 2,950 Major grins
    edited October 26, 2010
    I 2nd the adorableness here. But I am not fond of her expression in 4 and 5. Well 4 is ok, but in 5, she has the "uhm...what??!" look.

    #6 has a great idea going. Maybe her head should be sticking out a little more? Or switch their positions? Cause isn't it typically us guys peeping on the girls?


    But, this is a really good set.
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  • smurfysmurfy Registered Users Posts: 343 Major grins
    edited October 26, 2010
    Wow! Gorgeous!! Really, your first ever? Excellent work, great lighting, nice emotion.
  • ErbemanErbeman Registered Users Posts: 926 Major grins
    edited October 26, 2010
    Yes these were the first ever for me. I've been a sports photog since I started shooting a few years ago. I just made the switch this summer.

    Moogle, I agree with you on her facial expression on 5. I was only paying attention to getting her in the frame and I put all of my focus on him and didn't notice her expression was kinda weird until doing PP. Well, I'll learn from it and hopefully pay better attention next time.
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    D700, D300, Nikkor 35-70 F/2.8, Nikkor 50mm F/1.8, Nikkor 70-200 AF-S VR F/2.8, Nikkor AF-S 1.7 teleconverter II,(2) Profoto D1 500 Air,SB-900, SB-600, (2)MB-D10, MacBook Pro
  • ows4428ows4428 Registered Users Posts: 93 Big grins
    edited October 26, 2010
    Nice job, I really love #8. The background is great. Good job on all of these.
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  • AgnieszkaAgnieszka Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 3,263 Major grins
    edited October 26, 2010
    Oh nice! I like them!!

    Def prefer the photos in the shade though, but just take out the little spots on the guys skin in #10 and you should be all set. I am sure they love them! :D
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  • innershellinnershell Registered Users Posts: 26 Big grins
    edited October 27, 2010
    Very nice series. A lot of very good shots there.

    #3 I thought I cared about her face, but because so much of it is obscured, I really don't care any more. I would crop it tighter to showcase her ring and forget about her facial expression. It's secondary.
  • Mark1616Mark1616 Registered Users Posts: 319 Major grins
    edited October 27, 2010
    I'm liking these a lot.... great work for an old time sports shooter (I started shooting sports too).

    I'm here to learn so please feel free to give me constructive criticism to help me become the photographer I desire to be.

  • Darren Troy CDarren Troy C Registered Users Posts: 1,927 Major grins
    edited October 27, 2010
    Lovin' 1, 2, 3, and 13. Nice job!
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  • ErbemanErbeman Registered Users Posts: 926 Major grins
    edited October 27, 2010
    Thanks for all the replies folks.
    Come see my Photos at:
    http://www.RussErbePhotography.com :thumb
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    D700, D300, Nikkor 35-70 F/2.8, Nikkor 50mm F/1.8, Nikkor 70-200 AF-S VR F/2.8, Nikkor AF-S 1.7 teleconverter II,(2) Profoto D1 500 Air,SB-900, SB-600, (2)MB-D10, MacBook Pro
  • TenThirteenTenThirteen Registered Users Posts: 488 Major grins
    edited October 27, 2010
    These are great! I love the lighting, and the couple looks really comfortable with eachother and you! :-)
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  • kyeeziekyeezie Registered Users Posts: 290 Major grins
    edited October 27, 2010
    You did a great job on these and I'm sure they will love them! #4 her expression scares me. Makes me think she is planning something evil. Other that that, take the good advice above. I do like how the facial expressions aren't all the same though!thumb.gif
  • kwcrowkwcrow Registered Users Posts: 132 Major grins
    edited October 27, 2010
    Amazing job. Poses are awesome. My only CC is on post production on a few.
    #2 and #7 could have had a little less washed out in the faces and a little more warmth.
    and #1 (too Blue) and #3 a little warmer also.
    #4 unfortunately had a shadow across his face.
    Here is my attempt.
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  • kwcrowkwcrow Registered Users Posts: 132 Major grins
    edited October 27, 2010
    #7
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    Don't get me wrong, I loved them all.
    The rest had awesome lighting with good White balance and exposure and the poses were perfect in all.
    Congrats!
    (I also took the red blotches off his neck)
  • ErbemanErbeman Registered Users Posts: 926 Major grins
    edited October 27, 2010
    Thanks for the feedback. I actually like mine better though. No biggie, just a personal preference.
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    D700, D300, Nikkor 35-70 F/2.8, Nikkor 50mm F/1.8, Nikkor 70-200 AF-S VR F/2.8, Nikkor AF-S 1.7 teleconverter II,(2) Profoto D1 500 Air,SB-900, SB-600, (2)MB-D10, MacBook Pro
  • kwcrowkwcrow Registered Users Posts: 132 Major grins
    edited October 27, 2010
    What the heck, I tried an attempt on #1 also. (less blue and more contrast in the faces)
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  • kwcrowkwcrow Registered Users Posts: 132 Major grins
    edited October 27, 2010
    Erbeman wrote: »
    Thanks for the feedback. I actually like mine better though. No biggie, just a personal preference.

    I can see that. It has a more glamor look to it with smoother skin and a slight high key effect to it.
    Great work!
  • SurfdogSurfdog Registered Users Posts: 297 Major grins
    edited October 27, 2010
    Great job! One question: How long did it take you to photoshop all that red Lubbock dust out of the images? :D
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  • ErbemanErbeman Registered Users Posts: 926 Major grins
    edited October 27, 2010
    Surfdog wrote: »
    Great job! One question: How long did it take you to photoshop all that red Lubbock dust out of the images? :D

    Haha, someone who knows what a mess West Texas is!!!! Luckily no wind on that day. We did have some 40 mph winds yesterday though!!!!
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  • Ed911Ed911 Registered Users Posts: 1,306 Major grins
    edited October 29, 2010
    Nice set...like your poses and post processing...I'd say, for a transition set, you nailed it.

    One small nit...heal those throat zits on the guy...and in 10...get rid of the red blotches on his neck...

    How about calechi...they used to use it to cover all the dirt roads...a little rain and what muddy mess... a virtual slip and slide when it was wet. Me, I'm from San Angelo...and now in NC via Midland, TX...good old West Texas. Ahhh...how long ago. I can freaking say one thing...I don't miss the dust storms...


    Thanks for sharing.
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  • funshotsfunshots Registered Users Posts: 1 Beginner grinner
    edited October 29, 2010
    wow great job!!!
  • ErbemanErbeman Registered Users Posts: 926 Major grins
    edited November 2, 2010
    Ed911 wrote: »
    Nice set...like your poses and post processing...I'd say, for a transition set, you nailed it.

    One small nit...heal those throat zits on the guy...and in 10...get rid of the red blotches on his neck...

    How about calechi...they used to use it to cover all the dirt roads...a little rain and what muddy mess... a virtual slip and slide when it was wet. Me, I'm from San Angelo...and now in NC via Midland, TX...good old West Texas. Ahhh...how long ago. I can freaking say one thing...I don't miss the dust storms...


    Thanks for sharing.

    Ahhh, one of the lucky few who have managed to escape West Texas!!! Lucky guy!!
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