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p.1 #1 · Engagement - Amateur Photog

I'm the amateur photog, the young man here is my cousin and I did a shoot gratis for them (actually, it will be their wedding present from me). I wasn't sure whether to post these here or in the People forum, but here they are. These were shot in Deep Ellum, Dallas.

My cousin (I loved this wall!)

The blue wall.

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Having a little fun.

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A neat gate at their reception area.

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A bit of playful B&W

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Ok, I half expect to get scoffed at by the purists for this next one, but they wanted something "artsy and different" for a engagement website cover.

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All in all, they were very pleased with the pictures. I thought I'd post them here for some C&C. Thanks for looking.

Jul 01, 2008 at 03:58 AM

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p.1 #2 · Engagement - Amateur Photog

The last two are pretty nice. Their chose of wardrobe doesn't look like it made the task any easier, but all and all not a bad set. The gate one is the only one that I could do without - it has a little bit too much negative space that doesn't interest me or enhance the mood.

Jul 01, 2008 at 04:10 AM

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p.1 #3 · Engagement - Amateur Photog

Great work man! I love the vibrancy you have here. There is just enough color without looking overdone. Saturation add is easy to do but hard to master. I think the outfits are just fine. You chose good contrasting backgrounds to lift them away from it.
I normally don't like embellishments etc on images but you last one is done very tasteful. The pose is so good. He appears so masculine and her, so feminine. I love it. Great work, hope to see more from you.

~Sam

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Jul 01, 2008 at 07:33 AM

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p.1 #4 · Engagement - Amateur Photog

The last one was great. Love those arty shots. You have some really good stuff here and I would be proud if I were you. Nice work.

Jul 01, 2008 at 03:15 PM

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p.1 #5 · Engagement - Amateur Photog

I LOVE the blue wall!!! Great set!

Jul 01, 2008 at 05:18 PM

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p.1 #6 · Engagement - Amateur Photog

i think these are great as well-nice use of line and patterns, especially in shots like #3

daniel

Jul 01, 2008 at 05:41 PM

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p.1 #7 · Engagement - Amateur Photog

Their wardrobe did catch me off guard at first, but I was eventually glad for it given the location where we were shooting. I didn't really give them any direction on what to wear, and this location would've been much more challenging by loud or busy clothing, so I got lucky there. I guess that's something I should focus on a bit more
(if I do any more of these), preparing for the shoot, both myself and the subjects.

Thanks everyone, I sincerely appreciate the comments.

Jul 02, 2008 at 05:50 PM

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p.1 #8 · Engagement - Amateur Photog

If I was to pick one it would be 5 because I can see there faces and playfulness in them. I like 1 for him but I must be toooo senstive to conflicting backgrounds. His face is a natural and you captured that but you added the brick wall - when I cover the wall the focus goes right to his face and that you really got a good one.
Her pic is a little harder so the blue wall pose really captured her well. For the brick wall I would have liked to see a shot with you even with them and lower then them also (and maybe you did). You have a very creative style...maybe you could post some of the wedding pics later..
Paul

Jul 03, 2008 at 02:59 AM

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p.1 #9 · Engagement - Amateur Photog

plbowlers wrote:
...maybe you could post some of the wedding pics later..
Paul

Ha! Thanks for the vote of confidence Paul, but they hired a pro! I didn't even offer to do it for them, and probably would've declined if they asked. Never done a wedding before, and don't think I'd want my first to be my own family.

Jul 03, 2008 at 04:02 AM

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p.1 #10 · Engagement - Amateur Photog

Smart guy! As well as very talented. I'm really liking this set. Great job all around.

Jul 03, 2008 at 04:21 AM

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p.1 #11 · Engagement - Amateur Photog

For being an amateur, you are off to a GREAT start. Really loved the series, very clean and consistent.

Jul 03, 2008 at 05:53 AM

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p.1 #12 · Engagement - Amateur Photog

It's time to go pro. These are fanTAStic. The last one will be mimicked in some form by me in the near future. SUPER layout.

Jul 03, 2008 at 06:32 AM

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p.1 #13 · Engagement - Amateur Photog

These are great! I'm doing some engagement pictures on Monday and these have really inspired me and lifted my spirits. I won't have anywhere near as much colour to work with but have a decent venue - a stately home (mansions if you like), with nice stone steps, great brick walls and little details etc.

Fingers crossed i get results as good as these.

Jul 03, 2008 at 07:34 AM

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p.1 #14 · Engagement - Amateur Photog

My only comment is that at first glance on number 3, i lost the couple in the mosiac. Too much eye competition. Otherwise, I like what you've done.

Jul 04, 2008 at 01:05 AM


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