I really like the shot. I take it that’s the groom in the background & his bride & daughter in the foreground? Nice loose feel to the action and like the story in the image. I can’t see how an important part of a photograph could be considered a distraction?
Only criticism would be the slight overexposure – but even still doesn’t bother me much.
nice photos. I’ve shot many weddings and I still get nervous for each one. I would worry if I didn’t, it’s perfectly natural.
I’m not the best at giving critics, but I’ll try a bit on you photos.
1) I know you’re setting the scene, but not really a wedding photo as such. One thing I try and do when I see these opportunities is save them for when I can include an element of the wedding – be it the bride of groom or just a member of the family. It helps tie everything in.
2) Nice light, the hands are very awkward & too prominent though. I think you should have been a little to the left and a bit further back to stress the detail of the dress rather than the hands.
3) I like this shot – it has a few elements that I like to include in my photos – back lighting and reflections. I would have tried to be a bit more creative with the reflection of the glass in the door, possibly getting the bridesmaid in the reflection as the bride came down the stairs.
4) same as no. 1
5) Nice moment & positioning. I like the inclusion of the person in the background. I’d have waited a moment or two until the mans arm moved from obstructing the boys face.
6) As mentioned above – bit of a mistake having the lads hanging off the end. Also, give these shots good amount of border space when framing. The fella on the right is getting his foot cut out of frame. The “fig leaf” hand positioning and square on composition is too static for my liking. You did well getting them out of direct + overhead sunlight though.
7) Nice shot.
8 ) Again, nice shot. Possibly a touch tight around the hands.
9) Not sure about this one – I think a bit more effort to attempt something more daring would have paid off.
How do you think you did? Will you do anything differently next time?