[Mr T]

July 31, 2010 at 7:21 am

Hi Helen,

Assuming you will be sticking with the 50D for a while, try the canon 10-22mm or the less expensive sigma 10-20.
Either of these will give you good wide angle results. Keep a eye out for second hand versions of these from people upgrading to full frame.
Another alternative is the canon 15-85mm.

[Mr T]

July 24, 2010 at 6:01 am

Hi Gareth,

Firstly, well done on trying something different. That said I feel you could have done more with the scene, maybe having the bride stand up and look out the window in B&W, as has been said.
A straight on pose is never realy the best option. Also the bride does not look comfoertable or relaxed.
Try googling some sites on the topic of posing.
Also the foreground lighting is a bit too strong.
The bride should be the main point of interest in the shot. Have a look at some wedding photographers websites for examples of what looks good.
At the end of the day its all trial and error, so well done for trying and don’t be put off by neagative comments.

[Mr T]

July 20, 2010 at 7:23 am

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[Mr T]

July 18, 2010 at 4:13 pm

Hi Susie,

I use a canon 10-22 on a 40D and have to see the image quality is superb. I was going to buy the sigma, but read more good reviews on the canon. If you could borrow either to try it, you would have a better idea.

http://www.bobatkins.com/photography/reviews/ef-s_10-22_review_4.html” onclick=”window.open(this.href);return false;

[Mr T]

July 16, 2010 at 7:49 am

Hi Thomas15263,

Disadvantages:
You’ll need to light it seperatly to eliminate shadows.
If you don’t light it sufficiently it will appear grey.
That may mean investing in / carrying extra equipment

Advantages:
If handled properly it can help produce some very smart high key results.

[Mr T]

July 10, 2010 at 6:06 pm

Hi Colt,

I concentrated on the four individual links. These are only my opinions so don’t take any of these comments personaly.
1. Might benefit from a closer crop in camera, for now clone out the telephone wire in photoshop. Sometimes this type of shot works best if you let the bride move around to a position where she is just about to alight from the car.
2. Moving a few inches to use the texture of the wall as a lead in may have lifted this even more.
3.Try this shot in B&W, I like the expression on the page boy’s face. A move of a few inches to the right to include the girls face might have aced it. Again its the luck of the draw where you are positioned when these moments arise.
4. I like this shot.
I notice from the exif data on the main gallery that you used an ISO of 200 for the interior shots, increasing the ISO for indoor shots can help greatly for handheld shooting.
Again these are only my opinions.

[Mr T]

July 10, 2010 at 2:15 pm

Hi Colt, the link is not working at the minute

[Mr T]

July 3, 2010 at 6:13 am

Hi Maggie,

Remember the golden rule here is to ask yourself if these are what the bride and groom were after. If they are then thats all you have to worry about.
I realy like shots 16, 19 and 21 (thats a classic).
Watch out for how the dress is sitting in pictures 22 and 23. Also depending on the brides opinion, she may not find picture 23 the most flattering.
Picture 17 is a nice shot but would benefit from a different background.
I like picture 25, but again watch your background. (try toning down the exposure of the background, particularly thr blown tree trunk). If you use lightroom, this is very easy to achieve).
Picture 24: nice shoy, just tweek the exposure.
14: have a look at the bridesmaids expression (she looks bored).
13: Watch where you stand, a 70-200 can help out for this type of shot.
Overall you have some nice shots here and I’m sure the couple will be happy with them.
Post processing I use Adobe lightroom, everyone is different but I find it quick and easy to use.

[Mr T]

June 28, 2010 at 8:26 am

Hi Maggie,

Well done on your first attempt.
You’ve captured the brides expressions well, she looks radiant. The shot of her with her Dad, captures his proud (but nervous) expression. I think that shot might work well in B&W.
A shallower depth of field may have made this an even better shot.
The one with the bride and groom would have been better without the priest’s shoulder in the foreground, but again you have captured the moment well.
The group shot doesn’t work. Its also a bit overexposed.
Try tweeking the white balance on the one of the page boy, or try it in B&W.
The bride coming down the stairs shows direct flash (bouncing of the door). The door and person in jeans is also distracting, try a tighter crop.
You seem to be able to capture the moment well, just work on bounce flash and composition.