My 2nd Wedding shots

Hi all here are the shots from the wedding I did 2 weeks ago as 2nd Photographer.

Comments welcome

http://www.pbase.com/pkd1/inbox

Pete

Hi all

I have noticed 112 visits so far to this thread so any feedback would be appreciated. Please PM me if you wish.

Many thanks

Pete

Pete,

I had a look at the shots when they were first up and wrote my comments then. Just to repeat it: Nice collection. If you're not very careful you will start enjoying shooting weddings...

I guess there are just too many shots to get into c&c (and it's hard to keep track on the numbers with so many). I have seen some slightly blown highlights (or at least close to) but that is difficult to avoid with the midday sun (example is the second one, which BTW is lovely, where the nose and the flowers are a bit hot). I just adore the little boy in number 9, I think this is my pick of the bunch.
And the third one is priceless, good reaction on your part!
I would be interested to hear how the happy couple rate your shots compared to the pro ones.
I think I would have been pleased with your shots would that have been my wedding. And don't forget, here in the forum we look at exposure, focus, DOF etc. which are all important. But at the end of the day the question is, have you succeeded in capturing the mood and atmosphere of the day in the opinion of your customers.
For these shots my guess is "yes" here.

Cheers,
Prieni

Thanks for the reply

The idea of needing the comments was for composition as many picked faults rightly so from the first shoot.

With regards to exposure I agree it's very important to get the correct EV on the brides dress which I made sure I did. I do enjoy breaking the rules and over exposing on a few shots but not to much.

All were shot in Jpeg format. One of my favourites is the young girl on page 2, shot number 11. This shot I managed to do with catch light from the right. The expression and lighting is perfect in my opinion.

Cheers Pete

Had a quick look...
Overall - they look great, and I'm sure they'll be happy with the finished images.
The only thing that really stands out is this: make it a mental habit to check all the edges of the viewfinder before hitting the shutter (check for clipped dress, car, feet etc). I think just getting into that habit will help you a great deal

(You can always crop at processing time if you've gone slightly wide, but you can't do it the other way!)

Matt

Cheers Matt

Good advice

Some very nice shots in there Pete, you should be proud of yourself, are you considering taking this up professionally? you should.