The Wedding

[Parsen66]

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Only ever 'did' one wedding and that was as a unofficial extra without the pressure of producing the big shot (I had more of a documentary brief) so congratulations on a job well done. I imagine the bride and groom are pretty pleased with the results.

I can only echo the comments already made but I take my hat off to anyone brave enough to do a wedding shoot! I've been asked a couple of times and always refuse although I'm happy to take non-formal shots at those weddings to which I've been invited. I did take more than expected at my daughter's wedding when their 'pro' let them down at the last minute (I'd declined to be the photographer at this one too). What I did for them was to gather photographs from all the guests and add them to mine before spending days processing them all. I think that in your case having to let the happy couple have theirs so soon afterwards with no time to review and edit must result in a less satisfying product for you but, as said, they'll be looking at them with far less critical eyes so will be more than happy with your efforts. Well done

Cheers,
John

Well done Alan these are looking just fine sharp bright and colourful, and well thought out shots for your first attempt

Paul

Thanks so much for your comments and critiques too. This will help me should I be asked again!!

It was a full on Sunday to whittle them down and then process them too. Then burnt to a DVD and placed on an SD card so they could print off the ones they liked, hence the need to frame in camera and not crop anything.

I've had some very pleasing comments from them and others, so all in all I'm a happy happy. Oh and I got paid, whoop whoop.

[Parsen66]

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One of the great strengths of this forum is that we view images through photographers' eyes, and critique is given honestly and fairly, these images for the most part will be viewed by the bride & groom and their families, and I'm sure will be chuffed to bits with them, and probably won't even notice the points that us photographers correctly point out.
The set ticks all the boxes (apart from the small niggles mentioned), you seem to have been lucky with the light, nice and soft with no harsh shadows, all crisp, clear, sharp and well exposed. The only issue I have is in image 4, there seems to be a wooden/brass ornament growing out of the brides head. Still, this is good work, and you should be pleased with your efforts.

Thanks Les and you know, I didn't see the brass thing till now . This is why I like this forum.

[enneo]

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Great images Alan, week done.

[Parsen66]

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Great images Alan, week done.

Cheers Derek

[tesarver]

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Well done Alan. If this is just a ample, then the bride and groom should be well pleased with your work.

Tom

[lunarbo]

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Thanks Bo. I'm the tog, not the fashion expert

No, no Alan- think you may now have gathered I was referrring to the "wooden headdress" on the bride ! NO disrespect to bride and groom who both frocked up great.

May I add my general congratulations to you for taking on such a nervy project. I took masses of pics for my stepson's wedding last June and it was amazing how many were dumped for unseen shade, parts missing, intrusive articles etc. And as an extra worry the no-crop factor.

You're a better man than me Gunga Din!

[Parsen66]

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No, no Alan- think you may now have gathered I was referrring to the "wooden headdress" on the bride ! NO disrespect to bride and groom who both frocked up great.

May I add my general congratulations to you for taking on such a nervy project. I took masses of pics for my stepson's wedding last June and it was amazing how many were dumped for unseen shade, parts missing, intrusive articles etc. And as an extra worry the no-crop factor.

You're a better man than me Gunga Din!

thanks Bo

[AlexR!]

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Excellent job, Alan, they really should be very pleased with them, and hopefully you can now finally relax. You are both a braver and better man than me!

[Parsen66]

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Excellent job, Alan, they really should be very pleased with them, and hopefully you can now finally relax. You are both a braver and better man than me!

Thank you Alex. Weirdly I didn't feel that stressed out, perhaps a little before and once loaded up, waiting for the good or bad to appear.

Not sure I can accept the better, but perhaps braver

[Reevo]

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Only just had a chance to look on here (work). Excellent shots mate, I didn't spot the ornament on the bride's head either.

[Parsen66]

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Only just had a chance to look on here (work). Excellent shots mate, I didn't spot the ornament on the bride's head either.

Work does get in the way for sure. Thanks again

[@imagesBV]

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Hi Alan,

looks like you did a great job....technically excellent in my humble opinion. Would you do another?
I've got one next month....so getting prepared!

[TonyT]

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Well done mate, you are braver than me, I would be more nervous than the bride. Most folks have pointed out the things that they would have tweaked slightly, but at the end of the day, it was their wish to get them early and something you had no control over.

I would however still tweak the odd vertical and clone the odd bits out, because you will learn from that, it will boost your confidence, improve your editing skills and it also gives you a portfolio that will be at the optimum to show other potential clients if you decide to throw sanity to the wind and do another wedding.. Heck you could even make them available to the couple, they would appreciate them.

As for a tweak no one has mentioned, I would clone out the card that is reflecting off the rear window in the car shot, as it draws the eye from the lovely couple..

But above all, well done and kudos to you

[Parsen66]

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Hi Alan,

looks like you did a great job....technically excellent in my humble opinion. Would you do another?
I've got one next month....so getting prepared!

Thanks Brian. Yes, I really think I would do another, It has taught me a lot and thanks to all you lovely peeps I have seen the shots in more detail now.

Good luck with yours. I am sure you'll nail it

[Parsen66]

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Well done mate, you are braver than me, I would be more nervous than the bride. Most folks have pointed out the things that they would have tweaked slightly, but at the end of the day, it was their wish to get them early and something you had no control over.

I would however still tweak the odd vertical and clone the odd bits out, because you will learn from that, it will boost your confidence, improve your editing skills and it also gives you a portfolio that will be at the optimum to show other potential clients if you decide to throw sanity to the wind and do another wedding.. Heck you could even make them available to the couple, they would appreciate them.

As for a tweak no one has mentioned, I would clone out the card that is reflecting off the rear window in the car shot, as it draws the eye from the lovely couple..

But above all, well done and kudos to you

Thank you Tony for the kind and encouraging words.

I never saw the card in the car shot! Just goes to show you hey?