and finally, both these pics were accidental!, I meant to use the flash but it shot them without... thanks to the d200 being so brilliant... it took these lovely shots for me... i just held the camera... the d200 did the rest!
Good stuff - keep it up!
I think you've done well with these. Were you the primary or ...?
Here's some comments
#2 - just a bit dark?
#4 - Flare is killing this one
#7 - Love the expression on the bride's maid(?) face. Nice capture
#8 - Setting your white balance, either in camera (CWB) or in post will greatly improve this shot. A little warmth is nice, but this is just a huge color cast.
#9 - Nice!
#10 - Even better. Good timing! And, you don't have a lot of light fall off from the flash. Well done!
#11 - Love the mood of this one. Maybe a little lighter would be better?
#12 - Same here, and color cast is an issue. Cool it just a bit, but not all the way to "right" to keep some of the mood of the moment and I think you'll have a winner!
My opinion
I think the best C&C is not one that pats you on the back so to speak - but helps you to improve...a kind of kick in the butt. Personally - and don't be offended - not a single shot shown here strikes me as anthing more than someone who was shooting from the wedding audience. Under exposed, backs of peoples head, cropping seems off, white balance iw way off on a few, etc. Maybe you have some better images, but I would assume you are showing your best here.
My suggestion would be to start hanging out on some pro wedding forums and see the kind of work, poses, lighting etc that they are using and capturing - seeing others examples is the best learning tool.
........now don't kill the messenger - it's just my opinion. I do not shoot weddings so I cannot go into any specifics for helping you. I did shoot one wedding as a guest and had some ok results for my first attempt http://www.mlkimages.smugmug.com/gallery/2442095#P-8-15
......and I was just asked this past week to shoot a wedding for someone - which I turned down - as I do not think I have the experience to be ready to shoot weddings just yet.
Give it time and you will develop a style and improve.
Michael
added...looking back at your photos a 2nd time - not sure what lens you are using nor did I look at your exif info, but every photo looks like it was shot at f11 or somewhere close. You really should focus on a shallow depth of field to bring more attention to the subject matter. Try shooting some at f2.0, 2.8, 3.1 and see how you subject will become the attention getter in the photo and not all the distracting BG clutter.
I also shoot with a D200 and know it's potential - these are not reaching the capabilities of the D200.
and finally, both these pics were accidental!, I meant to use the flash but it shot them without... thanks to the d200 being so brilliant... it took these lovely shots for me... i just held the camera... the d200 did the rest!
I've gone from an F60 that i was just about in control of (but with no external flash... i could never afford the film and processing to play with the settings) to the super technical D200 with an 18-200mm VR lens and a SB-600.
I am nowhere near understanding it. I could make do with a d40 right now and be perfectly fine. But I want to get better. I've printed off your advice and will sit down and play.
So much to learn...
and shoot the messenger? hell no... i'll thank him. so thank you
Learn to shoot manual
Sit down and learn about your camera - you should know your camera inside and and know how to shoot in "Manual" including your flash. Shooting in manual can save many photos that get ruined shooting in AV or S mode. This will also give you an understanding of lighting conditions and the limitations of the cameras metering. Once you have this understanding, you will know when to shoot in a priority mode and be safe or when you will need to switch to manual.
I've gone from an F60 that i was just about in control of (but with no external flash... i could never afford the film and processing to play with the settings) to the super technical D200 with an 18-200mm VR lens and a SB-600.
I am nowhere near understanding it. I could make do with a d40 right now and be perfectly fine. But I want to get better. I've printed off your advice and will sit down and play.
So much to learn...
and shoot the messenger? hell no... i'll thank him. so thank you
Comments
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I think you've done well with these. Were you the primary or ...?
Here's some comments
#2 - just a bit dark?
#4 - Flare is killing this one
#7 - Love the expression on the bride's maid(?) face. Nice capture
#8 - Setting your white balance, either in camera (CWB) or in post will greatly improve this shot. A little warmth is nice, but this is just a huge color cast.
#9 - Nice!
#10 - Even better. Good timing! And, you don't have a lot of light fall off from the flash. Well done!
#11 - Love the mood of this one. Maybe a little lighter would be better?
#12 - Same here, and color cast is an issue. Cool it just a bit, but not all the way to "right" to keep some of the mood of the moment and I think you'll have a winner!
My Photos
Thoughts on photographing a wedding, How to post a picture, AF Microadjustments?, Light Scoop
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what does colour cast mean please? (apologies...
still v much learning)
do you mean too much orange/warmth?
thanks. i'll sit with photoshop and play
Here's a link to a quick definition - (link)
My Photos
Thoughts on photographing a wedding, How to post a picture, AF Microadjustments?, Light Scoop
Equipment List - Check my profile
I think the best C&C is not one that pats you on the back so to speak - but helps you to improve...a kind of kick in the butt. Personally - and don't be offended - not a single shot shown here strikes me as anthing more than someone who was shooting from the wedding audience. Under exposed, backs of peoples head, cropping seems off, white balance iw way off on a few, etc. Maybe you have some better images, but I would assume you are showing your best here.
My suggestion would be to start hanging out on some pro wedding forums and see the kind of work, poses, lighting etc that they are using and capturing - seeing others examples is the best learning tool.
........now don't kill the messenger - it's just my opinion. I do not shoot weddings so I cannot go into any specifics for helping you. I did shoot one wedding as a guest and had some ok results for my first attempt
http://www.mlkimages.smugmug.com/gallery/2442095#P-8-15
in fact the wedding man himself thought they were ok enough to as me to do a write-up for his website:
http://www.dembflashproducts.com/flipit/kirk/
......and I was just asked this past week to shoot a wedding for someone - which I turned down - as I do not think I have the experience to be ready to shoot weddings just yet.
Give it time and you will develop a style and improve.
Michael
added...looking back at your photos a 2nd time - not sure what lens you are using nor did I look at your exif info, but every photo looks like it was shot at f11 or somewhere close. You really should focus on a shallow depth of field to bring more attention to the subject matter. Try shooting some at f2.0, 2.8, 3.1 and see how you subject will become the attention getter in the photo and not all the distracting BG clutter.
I also shoot with a D200 and know it's potential - these are not reaching the capabilities of the D200.
I've gone from an F60 that i was just about in control of (but with no external flash... i could never afford the film and processing to play with the settings) to the super technical D200 with an 18-200mm VR lens and a SB-600.
I am nowhere near understanding it. I could make do with a d40 right now and be perfectly fine. But I want to get better. I've printed off your advice and will sit down and play.
So much to learn...
and shoot the messenger? hell no... i'll thank him. so thank you
Sit down and learn about your camera - you should know your camera inside and and know how to shoot in "Manual" including your flash. Shooting in manual can save many photos that get ruined shooting in AV or S mode. This will also give you an understanding of lighting conditions and the limitations of the cameras metering. Once you have this understanding, you will know when to shoot in a priority mode and be safe or when you will need to switch to manual.
Good luck,
Michael