Just shot my first wedding last weekend ..

[Puca]

November 3, 2011 at 12:49 am

Here are a few samples. Any feedback appreciated.

Thanks,

Vinny.

P.S. They look a little grainy as they’re linking from my Facebook page.

[Anonymous]

November 3, 2011 at 1:42 pm

Hi Vinny, I’m no expert but the third image look like the groom just pi**ed himself!
I would try to do something with this section of the image. :wink:

[Puca]

November 3, 2011 at 1:55 pm

You know, John, the same thought was hovering at the back of my mind but I didn’t mention anything in my original post in case I skewed the comments :)
I’m off to do some Photoshop now.
Thanks.

[Gone2themoon]

November 4, 2011 at 6:55 am

I like the locations and variance in the shots, nice backgrounds and little to distract from the couple.
in the first the couple are in shadow though, could there have been a better position for you to be in, where they were facing into the sun? Perhaps not?
Second, I like but I’m never sure if these shots should have both looking at the camera or both looking away?
third is my favourite, but she looks uncomfortable, and the dress (that she’s paid enough for) could be positioned better. wind might have been a factor?
Excellent Job on your Maiden Voyage, wish mine was as good.
Ian

[Puca]

November 4, 2011 at 6:02 pm

Hi Ian – thanks for taking the time to reply.

The first shot came out as intended – a semi-silhouette. The sun is just out of the shot, a little high and to the right.
Second – good point as well. I took several of that set and I do have others where they are both looking at the camera. For some reason, I liked this one though. (Not to worry – the couple have the others as well :)
Third – you’re right. I’ll pay more attention to dress/suit positioning in any future shoots. The bride thought she looked uncomfortable in that shot too – I think she was just straightening her back when I took it :) In all the other bench shots, both she and the groom are facing the camera and smiling. For my own (somewhat intangible) reasons, I like images that are just a little bit quirky. I did explain to the couple before they booked me that I prefer a more “documentary” approach for the most part and they gave me a complete free hand apart from their short list of “must have” shots.
They were very easy to work with and I was delighted that the torrential rain had stopped by the end of the ceremony. It was still windy (well spotted), but manageable.
I delivered the final images to the bride and I’m happy (and enormously relieved) to report that she’s very happy.

Thanks again.