First official wedding - DPChallenge Forums

Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 EX Aspherical DF for Canon

09/19/2004 09:15:13 PM · #1

I shot my first official wedding two weekends ago...learned alot of stuff, good experience...
Here's a shot of the bride before the wedding...
any comments appreciated...
Jeff

parrothead

Canon EOS-40D

09/19/2004 09:36:27 PM · #2

It does have a great and soft feel to it...but for me eye, or eyelash focus is critical. The dreamy feel looks nice, and just wait!!! I have shot alot of weddings, and I learn something new everytime. They are all different. Whether its the situation, the lighting, or the time you have? Just be versitile if you enjoy shooting them!

jpochard

Canon EOS-40D

Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM

09/19/2004 09:51:20 PM · #3

I really like the lighting. I agree that sharper focus on the eyes would help, and also I think having her look back at the camera just a little so that the shot is not quite so perfectly a side profile.

I would like to see more of your shots from the wedding!

dsidwell

Canon EOS-5D

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0L USM

09/19/2004 10:42:18 PM · #4

Nice, moody shot. Did you add the soft focus later, or was it shot with a diffusion filter? I always shoot in focus, and then add any soft focus later when I can do it in PS and have great control over what I do. Very lovely profile image. Tones are soooooo nice.

09/19/2004 11:50:16 PM · #5

Thanks you all...
You're right the eye lashes need to be sharper/darker...
the focus was soft right out of the camera I think...
This was just a quick posed candid at her house before wedding in front of a sunlit window, no reflectors...
Here's a different crop...I got the idea from another guy on zuga (robertwalker) so much good info and helpful people out here...
glad you all like it...the bride and groom love it as do everyone I show it to...but seems to always be room for improvement...

Tamron SP AF 17-35mm f/2.8-4 Di LD Aspherical IF for Nikon

09/19/2004 11:51:26 PM · #6

Here's another one of her daughter AKA the flower girl...

dartompkins

Nikon D70s

09/19/2004 11:54:14 PM · #7

The daughter is gorgeous. A close up of her face would be precious.