my first wedding shoot how did I DO

skippy77

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this was my firs shoot as a wedding photographer guys i would love some feed back tell me what you think i got to admit i think i was more nervous that the couple i was worried about settings cf crashing batteries dieing etc etc lol but was a cool experience

Matthew Saville

Love that last shot, but the second to last shot could use a little better lighting on their face. Maybe just brighten the image overall, and it'll be better. Also the 2nd shot is nice and edgey, but the sun is a little harsh. I enjoy using the sun for creating dramatic light, but next time be a little more careful how you position the couple so that the sun falls on them from a better direction. (Usually, from directly behind them.)

Of course, I'm assuming that all of these things are items that you'll notice yourself, and are already remembering for next time. :-)

=Matt=

skippy77

thanks for taking the time mathew to look at the photos ths was shot at around 11 am dont know if you know the canary islands but the song here is super strong i have not edited the shots apart from black and white 1s how would you go about fixing numer 2

skippy77

this is my favourite shot from the wedding

DonFischer

I like the first and third.

joshhuntnm

her arm looks a little odd in that last one.

skippy77

she was not posing for the photo jish i turned and got her sitting down think she had an itch

karloznz

Excellent first wedding

skippy77

thank you karloznz they and i were very happy with the results

michaelglenn

Impressive for your first wedding

Good processing. Just work on framing and lines a bit.

Some tips when shooting:

NEVER show that you are confused/nervous/scared during a shoot. When people hire you to shoot their wedding, they trust that you know what you're doing. Even if you don't actually know (at a certain moment)..pretend. This is one of the few professions that you can get away with it. As long as you show that you are comfortable and relaxed, the couple/bridal party will feel the same way. They will remember you as that "awesome photographer" and you will get more money shots since they will feel relaxed and at ease knowing they are getting good photographs. Good vibes from you will make for good genuine photographs.

I recommend that bit of advice for getting into the field. I screwed up my first wedding as a primary because I was nervous. The couple noticed, and I could tell the bridal party felt a little uncomfortable. It didn't help that one of the groomsmen was a photographer too! UGH..bad memories.

skippy77

didnt show my nerves thank god and the couple were fantastic i was just hoping that the oics looked as nice as they did through the view finder u mentioned framing and lines what do you mean by lines

Jaimor

I think the shots mostly look really great! My first gig was for a relative, which was a bit of a relief, but I was also thrown into a hurry up and do what I want situation, so I tried to frame as much as I possibly could in between orders. Did you do shots of the actual service as well, or just the posed stuff?

skippy77

justed the posed shots the church they got we din does nto allow photography or video of any sort gutted really as it is a stunning lilttle chapel

smurfy

I like your favorite, and think it would work even better if he hadn't straddled her gown, but stood behind it. It's ok to loose his legs visually at times.

skippy77

thanks smurfy and thanks every 1 for the feed back and i waited patinetly this time like i say it was a first got a few renewal of vows to do any 1 got any tips for that

karloznz

Excellent work - Good looking clients make all the difference

skippy77

thanks karloznz yes it does help so any 1 got tips for vows renewals got 2 this month

Ed911

skippy77 wrote: »

she was not posing for the photo jish i turned and got her sitting down think she had an itch

4. Next time ask for a pose...the arm is iffy. It makes all the difference between a shot you like and a shot everyone likes.

Your favorite shot...I like...and don't have a issue with him stepping in front of the dress. I think the pose has a certain passion expressed by his stance. Good work.

Number 3. Don't be afraid to use fill flash outdoors...it makes a big difference...just make sure it's subtle and is just enough to accomplish what you're looking for...which is perfect lighting. It's easy to do...just take a shot...chimp...and adjust the flash compensation to taste.

You might want to get a Hoodman HoodLoupe for outdoor use. I posted the link below...and ouch...they have gone up since I bought mine. I shoot a lot of outdoor events and mine permanently hangs from my windshield mirror. It sure makes a difference when chimping outdoors.

http://www.hoodmanusa.com/prodinfo.asp?number=h-lpp3

My motto is, "one more please." Ask for as many exposures as you need to make sure that you get the shot. It's been my experience that I've never had anyone complain about being asked for one more of the same pose...or two or three more...if, you give them the shot that you and they want.

Nice first wedding images...

Matthew Saville

Ed911 wrote: »

4. Next time ask for a pose...the arm is iffy. It makes all the difference between a shot you like and a shot everyone likes.

Your favorite shot...I like...and don't have a issue with him stepping in front of the dress. I think the pose has a certain passion expressed by his stance. Good work.

Number 3. Don't be afraid to use fill flash outdoors...it makes a big difference...just make sure it's subtle and is just enough to accomplish what you're looking for...which is perfect lighting. It's easy to do...just take a shot...chimp...and adjust the flash compensation to taste.

You might want to get a Hoodman HoodLoupe for outdoor use. I posted the link below...and ouch...they have gone up since I bought mine. I shoot a lot of outdoor events and mine permanently hangs from my windshield mirror. It sure makes a difference when chimping outdoors.

http://www.hoodmanusa.com/prodinfo.asp?number=h-lpp3

My motto is, "one more please." Ask for as many exposures as you need to make sure that you get the shot. It's been my experience that I've never had anyone complain about being asked for one more of the same pose...or two or three more...if, you give them the shot that you and they want.

Nice first wedding images...

I wanted a hoodloupe, but the name-brand ones are way overpriced so I bought a great generic one for $25 or so, called the Vfinder.

I gotta admit I'm glad I didn't spend too much more money on a name-brand one, because now I barely use it. It's great for showing students what you're getting when you're teaching a workshop, and it's really great for turning your LCD into an actual viewfinder when shooting live view / video, but other than that I never use it... I either turn on my blinking highlight warning, and/or I check my histogram when necessary. Even in the brightest sun with the dirtiest LCD, I can still at least see those two things...

=Matt=

kdotaylor

I don't like #4 so much, as to me it looks like she sat on a spiny plant...ouch!
I love your favorite one, and also #1. Congrats on a successful first wedding shoot!

skippy77

thanks kdotaylor she was sat on a plastic chair