A rough shoot tonight! - DPChallenge Forums

09/19/2004 09:48:17 PM · #1

Do ya think that either of these are alright for a family shot! I thought that weddings were stressful! This family just didnt wanna cooperate. I just shot em, but these look like the best of the bunch, and that scares me. I haven't made anyone angry as of yet, and I don't wanna.

VisiBlanco

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

09/19/2004 09:50:41 PM · #2

I think they are great, really like the first one.

jpochard

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

09/19/2004 09:53:33 PM · #3

I really like the first one. I think I might have cropped it a little closer to the family - but then, I tend to crop too tightly, so you're probably just right!

mariomel

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

09/19/2004 09:54:07 PM · #4

Personally, I like the pose from the first one better, but find that the soft focus effect you've added is a little too noticeable. I like soft focus, but find that you have too much.

Good luck!

tfaust

Canon EOS 80D

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro

09/19/2004 09:58:51 PM · #5

I like the pose of the 1st one better and the setting of the second. Both are good shots though! :-)

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED

09/19/2004 09:59:07 PM · #6

Thanks for the comments...hopefully I didnt piss them off to bad? I found a couple other decent ones too. But getting input from all of you by far overshadows what they are gonna see. So....whew! Thanks all! I bet they like em.

DarkRider

Nikon D300

09/19/2004 10:14:08 PM · #7

If they are unhappy just remember the two rules of customer service.

Rule 1. The customer is always right.
Rule 2. When the customer is wrong...refer to rule 1.
Itâ��s always worked for me and when I'm the customer thatâ��s what I expect.

I don't think you'll have to worry about it anyway. Both pics are a little soft but the poses, lighting, and the backgrounds are all good.

Message edited by author 2004-09-19 22:14:36.

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

09/19/2004 10:20:52 PM · #8

They are aint they dark? Ya learn a little everyday, and if ya dont you are stubborn? Thanks!

dartompkins

Nikon D70s

09/19/2004 10:32:02 PM · #9

I was just wondering, do you ask your customers to wear white?

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0L USM

09/19/2004 10:34:56 PM · #10

No but I suggest them to wear neutral or coordinating clothing, with no bad patterns...why???

blindjustice

Canon EOS-7D

09/19/2004 10:45:08 PM · #11

These are decent shots, the color shot is a bit nicer IMO/ the sepia shot displays really unhealthy body language between this family. The couple in the center is separated and there is a negative vibe from the girl on the left.
I don;t know too much about professional event protrait technique- but you can't blame it on the family, You are sure to encounter drunk, rowdy, or boring, un-enthused people- it is your challenge to bring out a "family appropriate" photo sitting. You have done this pretty well here.

dsidwell

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0L USM

09/19/2004 10:46:24 PM · #12

I always tell my clients to NOT wear white--it really messes up the exposure! but you were wise in having them ALL wear white; that makes it easier. I like the second shot's background better, but the first one has the nicer poses, IMO. I don't care for the soft focus much and would love to see a sharper version, but if I were that family, I'd still be very pleased with your excellent work.

Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Canon

09/19/2004 10:53:44 PM · #13

Thanks guys...ya scared me!!! I hope they like em?
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ADGibson

Canon EOS-20D

09/19/2004 11:06:55 PM · #14

If I were doing the first picture I would want to crop it tighter. For some reason I don't like seeing feet. Second picture I love the colors, but there is a strange seperation between mom and dad. It looks like a weird shadow. Maybe lighten that area up in PS and see what you think. Considering the conditions you described these are really good. The clients should be very happy.

Mick