Wow, that last one is just beautiful. Nicely focused.

Stefan, I think you've done a great job. Colors are just right. It's a good photo, I even like the horizon.

Thanks for the input. Much appreciated.

# 1 and 3 were very difficult, the ink is a pale grey. I realize the words are hard to see, and that's a problem. These will probably be redone, and I just might change the background to a darker color for more depth - maybe a plum satin to go with the grey. There's not a whole lot to be done with the ink color. Hopefully Tim is right, and brides will see the unusual color and be intrigued.

Good idea!! I'll try that. I agree the rose looks terrible.

Overall, I think these are just ok. I would really like to have more ambience in them, to stand out as a true "event" professional. I'm starting to ask the event photographer if they will snap a few tablescapes and such (to show placecards, menus, etc) for me, which I can buy and use. I do have closeups of some of the script, and can produce more of course, which I plan to present as a mouse-over on the coordinating images.

I intend to take my calligraphy business online soon, and I have some pics from a while back of some invitations I did. I'd like to know what forum users think of these, and if they will work for a website. The look I'm going for is pretty and romantic, since most of my clients are brides.
So, the question is: if you saw these on a calligraphy services website, would you be impressed? Please nitpick if necessary.

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There's a few more on my picasa web album. Have a look and feel free to comment there as well, if you like. Since I took these, I have more to photograph, but would like feedback on these before I proceed with the rest. Thanks!

I'll join the ranks and say that Ajar and Post Mortem are the standouts for me.

They both have a great feel, although completely different from each other.

Another good set.

I like these as well! They are well-thought and full of detail.

I like #3 the best, even though I can't fit the entire thing on my screen. The detail in the bricks is fabulous, and the slant of the ceiling keeps it from being boring. Nice one!

Thanks for the different takes on this pic. I agree, the magenta is bleh and hard on the eyes. Thanks for the input, everyone.

I like these as well. I prefer the color set.

I think the interior closeups work better than the documentary wide shots. I have a feeling you added them to the set to give an idea of what the place really looks like, but, taken as a set, I'm not sure they're necessary in that regard.

That said, I do like them. #1 is my fave.

Thanks for everyone's comments. It was my first time using a model, and she was very good. I, on the other hand, was not.

If you played around with it, go ahead and post it in here, if you'd like. I'd love to see what others have done.

They're also called sandpipers.
I call them fun to watch.

Nice shot.