Wedding Shots Part 1 (DUW)

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Wedding Shots Part 1 (DUW)

Postby Alpha_7 on Sun Mar 05, 2006 7:45 pm

Here are a few my first shots from the Wedding on friday, overall I am disappointed with the my shots but think it was a good learning experience. There is plenty I would do again differently to better capture the shots, and events at the wedding. Anyways, here are a few so please fire away with C&C. Thanks :)


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Postby Alex on Sun Mar 05, 2006 7:49 pm

Craig,

I think you did great. First two and 2nd last are my favourites. 2nd last would benefit from a slightly different angle, but not much you could do about it since it's a candid. The facial expression on the bride's face is priceless.

Well done and please post some more.

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Postby Matt. K on Sun Mar 05, 2006 8:07 pm

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Not too bad! The groom needs a haircut. :D :D
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Postby Nikon boy on Sun Mar 05, 2006 9:18 pm

Craig i have done many weddings and each one is a learning curve, don't be too hard on yourself the shots look great you have a good eye for photography and it shows, i'm sure the bride and groom will be very pleased
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Postby Killakoala on Sun Mar 05, 2006 9:26 pm

They're great mate. Unless the B&G have $25,000 expectations, i am sure they will be happy with the results.
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Postby losfp on Sun Mar 05, 2006 9:31 pm

Not a bad effort Craig :) Is that mostly the work of the 80-200/2.8?

I like the flowergirls (though perhaps with a tighter crop) and the first shot (I like the composition, but perhaps a tad underexposed under the gazebo)
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Postby Alpha_7 on Sun Mar 05, 2006 9:34 pm

Killakoala wrote:They're great mate. Unless the B&G have $25,000 expectations, i am sure they will be happy with the results.


Thanks for the comments everyone, I don't think the B&G had any expectations from my shots, so they should be happy, its more my expectations that have appeared to high.
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Postby wendellt on Sun Mar 05, 2006 11:28 pm

5 is a lovely shot, nice couple
did you find it easier shotig under overcast conditions the light being more neutral rather than shooting under direct sun
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Postby PiroStitch on Mon Mar 06, 2006 12:05 am

Craig, you're a bit harsh on yourself considering it was your first go at it. The pic with the flower girls is my pick.
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Postby Willigan on Mon Mar 06, 2006 5:55 pm

They're all good shots mate, but 2 & 5 are great. You're too hard on yourself :)
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