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fredjclaus · August 16, 2011

Overall I would say this. If the bride isn't "feeling it" that day reschedule. If she feels pressures she's not going to like any of the shots.

Picture 2, I'd try cropping that one. You never want to pose someone so you take a picture of the bottom of their shoes.

Just a couple pointers from my experience. I'm sure others will have something.

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laurenornot · August 17, 2011

fredjclaus wrote: »

Overall I would say this. If the bride isn't "feeling it" that day reschedule. If she feels pressures she's not going to like any of the shots.

I appreciate the input, but rescheduling wouldn't have helped. What do you suggest for brides who wouldn't ever really be into it? As I mentioned earlier, the session was a gift for the couple and the bride expressed her disinterest from the start.

Picture 2, I'd try cropping that one. You never want to pose someone so you take a picture of the bottom of their shoes.

Hadn't really occurred to me. I'm always so mindful of not cutting off heads and hands and feet! I know I do need work on posing couples though - I'll try to think about that next time. Thanks!

zoomer · August 17, 2011

I like these. However you handled her mood it was just right...looks like she is having fun.
Love 3.
You got some good shots.
Don't sweat the lens flare...you could leave it there. If you did want to remove it would be quick work with the clone tool set on 30 percent, darken, soft brush.

laurenornot · August 17, 2011

Thanks, zoomer! I just realized I've never really tried the clone tool on anything lower than 100%, which is probably why it hasn't worked in this situation since it's a textured background. Silly me.

zoomer · August 17, 2011

The clone tool rules. I have learned over the years to do just about anything with it since I never use layers.
Play with opacity and the hard or soft brush and then play with the darken lighten settings. Very versatile tool.

Qarik · August 17, 2011

3 rules..nice capture there

dbveto · August 17, 2011

zoomer wrote: »

The clone tool rules. I have learned over the years to do just about anything with it since I never use layers.
Play with opacity and the hard or soft brush and then play with the darken lighten settings. Very versatile tool.

I have found it invaluable to do my cloning on a new layer, if I screw up I just delete the layer or use the eraser to back up a bit.

laurenornot · August 17, 2011

Qarik wrote: »

3 rules..nice capture there

Thanks! In the exposure directly before that one, she's smiling kind of forced (she thought the pose was weird - I wanted them originally to show the ring somehow holding hands, but it didn't happen). He wasn't really paying attention, but since he was blurred out it kinda looked like he was glaring at the ring. When I checked my screen I asked him, "What is that face? Why do you look so mad?" and that made 'em laugh.

trevorb · August 17, 2011

Really like how you framed #1 and #6. The expression in #3 and #4 is wonderful. Great set!

laurenornot · August 18, 2011

Thank you, Trevor! Your wedding work is gorgeous and worth aspiring towards

fredjclaus · August 19, 2011

laurenornot wrote: »

I appreciate the input, but rescheduling wouldn't have helped. What do you suggest for brides who wouldn't ever really be into it? As I mentioned earlier, the session was a gift for the couple and the bride expressed her disinterest from the start.

Hadn't really occurred to me. I'm always so mindful of not cutting off heads and hands and feet! I know I do need work on posing couples though - I'll try to think about that next time. Thanks!

Hmm. The only thing that pops into my head your already did. Make it fun and try to get to to enjoy herself. Do some fun shots to relax them and then try posing. Don't let the groom force her to do something or she won't like the result no matter how great they are.

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laurenornot · August 19, 2011

fredjclaus wrote: »

Hmm. The only thing that pops into my head your already did. Make it fun and try to get to to enjoy herself. Do some fun shots to relax them and then try posing. Don't let the groom force her to do something or she won't like the result no matter how great they are.

Oh he wasn't forcing her at all. They just had a natural chemistry, it was great!

cdonovan · August 21, 2011

For an awkward situation with a bride who wasn't into it... you did very well!
I think the shots are unique, and they look like a fun couple! Nice job!

fwiw... the lens flare probably doesn't bother anyone except you... just roll with it!

lizzard_nyc · August 22, 2011

Hey Brooklyn,
Long time no see.
I really like this set.
I agree whatever was said to the bride worked, she looks happy and into it here.

#3 hands down favorite.

I find that a lot of hipsters aren't into esessions for the very reason you quoted. Just an observation.

laurenornot · August 23, 2011

cdonovan wrote: »

fwiw... the lens flare probably doesn't bother anyone except you... just roll with it!

Hahaha thanks, I am my own worst critic. Always!

lizzard_nyc wrote: »

I find that a lot of hipsters aren't into esessions for the very reason you quoted. Just an observation.

Truth. Dang hipsters

r3t1awr3yd · September 9, 2011

Apparently number 3 popped out at everyone... *me too*

They look like a fun couple who had a lot of fun with you and THAT is awesome.

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