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08/02/2008 10:13:35 AM · #1 |
I just moved to a new area and was out looking for places to shoot. I made it to one of the state parks and saw some wonderful scenery. Right when I got there I saw a professional photographer taking senior portraits....I knew this location would work. Then I saw this couple having their picture taken...they then went off and changed clothes...then had their picture taken again....then went off....So, I asked the lady taking their picture if she was related to that couple and she said that she was. We got to talking and found out that these were their engagement pictures being taken. Mind you, I didn't have my camera out yet and we were just talking. One of the things she said was that she has always taken her kids senior pictures and engagement photos b/c she had so many and couldn't afford it. Still didn't have my camera out and I was dressed basically like a college student.
The couple came back down and I offered to take their pictures for free. I told them I was not a professional photographer but I like to think I do good work. They gladly accepted and said that they were still looking for a photog for their wedding in December. After it was all said and done, they asked if I would be interested in taking photos for their wedding (paid). I told them that I didn't know if I was ready for that, but if they contacted me then I would consider it.
Anyway, here are just a couple of pictures that I took
   
I had no intent of taking any photos while I was there, and definately no portraits....the time of day was around 11am....would have liked it to be late evening, then the lighting would have been better. Any comments are appreciated! |
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08/02/2008 10:36:53 AM · #2 |
Want the truth? The lighting is pretty flat and uninteresting on them. Most look to be over flashed on them as well. 705745 has some decent lighting on it, although I'd like to see the background more blured to draw attention to them, as it is, the background draws my attention. Obviously a little fill from camera right would have helped that. Perhaps a reflector held about 5 foot away. I realize you werent prepared for a shoot, however I might have suggested if they were interested in having you do them that they arrange a time to do it when the light is better and you are prepared with equipment such as a relflector and an assistant to help. I cant help but think that the results would have been better for both involved. I do have to give you props for walking up to a complete stranger and getting them to allow you to take their photos though.
Matt
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08/02/2008 01:45:34 PM · #3 |
I just wanted to do something nice for them
The guy was from 2 hours away and I wasn't going to suggest them coming back. 1 because I wasn't getting paid. 2 because I know that I would have better pictures than her mom's point and shoot. |
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