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Went to my Niece's wedding a week or two ago, got some good shots even though I wasn't the main photographer. I played second string to a professional using a Canon (EOS 20D I think)

I was experimenting with Lab Colour Greyscale conversion and thought the results looked OK.

Comments appreciated.




If you want to see some of the other photos you can find them at:

http://web.mac.com/stuart.mac/iWeb/Site%205/Emma%20and%20Josh%27s%20Wedding.html

Some great shots and hey I recognise that church from an earlier post I like the B&W treatment. And you've captured a very happy candid moment.

Stuart
The conversion is well done. Does it look better than the colour shot?
Would a slight sepia tone improve the image?

Smac when you did the lab greyscale converstion did you multiply the layer and tweak the opacity on the top layer to get the tone you wanted, or did you just use one layer and curves?

Some nice pics there,

The B&W seems pretty good, however I feel they look a little to cutout on the background.Otherwise great..

MATT

Nice clean tones in this image - I like it the way it is

D2X or D200 on this? Probably wouldn't be able to tell anyway

Michael, I duplicated the layer, used mulitply and tweaked opacity to 30%.

MATT, the crop was a little tight but there were some distractions on the dance floor that I couldn't be bothered cloning out so did the tight crop

Matt K, the colour version can be seen at the link address, here is a quick duotone version for comparison.

pharmer wrote:Nice clean tones in this image - I like it the way it is

D2X or D200 on this? Probably wouldn't be able to tell anyway

I used the D200 on this image but I used both cameras at the wedding.

I think its a very nice photo, nice and clean with no distractions and it shows that they are both very happy as you should be on your wedding day.

In general I like the shot. Good moment, and nicely exposed

However, something about the flatness of the background bothers me, especially as you can see the shadow of the bride's head. I guess I'd prefer to have something in the background instead of a blank wall.. Maybe if it was a little darker? Also the groom's head is a bit close to the edge of frame.

Don't get me wrong though, I'm just nit-picking here, I think it's a great shot

Stuart, great shot. I am sure your niece is happy

smac, I think I like the sepia one better. Seems to give it more depth than the b/w and prefer it to the colour. I checked out your other photos as well. I particularly like "The Guests" the pano group shot.

Keep em coming you wedding photogs, more ideas.

Cheers
John

Stuart

This is a great natural capture. While i think you've done a superb B & W tonal conversion on this I prefer the colour version on the website for its extra warmth and the slight touch of shadow on the background that gives a little more depth.

stuart excellent work exposure and all

i think in the b+W treatment is a treat too

was this shot in the US?

Hi Stuart,

you did a good job on the B&W conversion, but I prefer the colour version as well.

wendellt wrote:was this shot in the US?

Townsville, so it says on Stuart's web page . Also the car in one of the photos is a right-hand drive, so also unlikely to be the US

Cheers,

André

Wendell, the wedding was in Townsville N.Q.

Radar, how observant are you? Picked up the RHD car, I had to take a second look myself as I didn't recall including the car in any of the images.

smac wrote:Wendell, the wedding was in Townsville N.Q.

Radar, how observant are you? Picked up the RHD car, I had to take a second look myself as I didn't recall including the car in any of the images.

stuart i thought the NQ stood for some state overseas

otherwise say Townsville QLD

Wendell

NQ = North Queensland AKA a long way from BrisVegas