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p.1 #1 · Ryan and Stephanie--E

Jul 03, 2008 at 07:26 AM

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Jul 03, 2008 at 07:27 AM

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Jul 03, 2008 at 07:28 AM

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Jul 03, 2008 at 07:29 AM

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p.1 #5 · Ryan and Stephanie--E

Ok, at least tell me to photoshop out the bug bite on 8

Seriously, I stayed up late last night after taking care of baby twins to post these. Tell me they are boring, safe. Dull.This was my first time using my 5D I bought off the B/S forum. Besides the thousands of baby pictures...
On this laptop they look rather colorless, on my monitor they looked vibrant. Neither is calibrated. That's one more thing I have to do that I don't have a clue how to go about.

Jul 03, 2008 at 08:51 PM

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p.1 #6 · Ryan and Stephanie--E

In #2 the concentration is on his (class?) ring, not hers. #12 seems to be the one where they are the most natural.

Colour wise, about half of them seen a little cold to me, and the B/W is a little bright. It might just be that my eyes haven't completely adjusted to the dim light in here after being outside so I won't be more specific than that.

-M

Jul 03, 2008 at 09:01 PM

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I'll shoot.

She should have been shot straight on. She is in a profile in just about all the shots. I don't think they flatter her. The shots look flat, color wise and lighting wise. They seem genuinely in love but these still they lack emotion, granted some folks just aren't as emotional/exciting as others. Can't put my finger on it. 4 and 12 need depth. They really get lost in the frame with everything in focus. If you were certain on location choice, then I would have requested a different set of clothes altogether. something more contrasting. Reds, dark browns perhaps. Hope it helps Suzi and it wasn't too harsh.

~Sam

Jul 03, 2008 at 09:14 PM

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p.1 #8 · Ryan and Stephanie--E

Suzi,
Nice shots.IMHO best shots are 2,6,9. #2 being my favorite.I think what i see in the pics is the couple maybe is not comfortable showing affection in public and sometimes there are very good reasons for this and nothing that the photog can or should try to control.I think that they will love these shots.Look forward to seeing the wedding shots.
-From a PP stand point i think if you slightly increase your contrast and saturation they will pop a bit more.White balance appears to be on, from my monitor.Also what lens were you using it has a nice bokeh on several shots.
Hope you dont mind but here is a comparison of your shot on the left and a slight increase in contrast and saturation on the right.

-Jim

Edited by Jim Schemel on Jul 03, 2008 at 06:14 PM GMT

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Jul 03, 2008 at 10:03 PM

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p.1 #9 · Ryan and Stephanie--E

Marianne and Sam, thank you for your thoughts. I really appreciate them and it does help.
Sam, I thought about avoiding profile shots, but I wasn't sure if a dislike for this profile is that universal. To me, that's just how she looks, I like it, it reminds me of the daughter in Fiddler on the Roof. And she just lights up when she's looking at her fiance. I'll post one of the shots that are straight on. I think she might look a little better if I shoot up at her, but I don't think he will.
For the wedding I'll keep in mind looking for more flattering angles.
I never know what to tell couples for engagement shoots on what to wear, beyond no fussy clothes or prints. Reds and browns for green scenery? I'll try that.
Harsh, No. Harsh is saying nothing at all.
Thanks again.

Jul 03, 2008 at 10:06 PM

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p.1 #10 · Ryan and Stephanie--E

Jim I look forward to being able to see your comparison. Thanks for the input, it is appreciated. The lens was the 70-200 2.8 IS.
Here is the couple straight on.
Please,everybody, go ahead and give suggestions I can use for their wedding. And weigh in on the profile issue. It reminds me of threads where we discuss the issue of flattering a woman's size, and I'm one who knows every woman will first and foremost care about how thin or fat a picture makes her look.
I'm just not as sure about a profile like this. To me is not as much as a bad thing as just her, but if I'm wrong, I want to know it so I can make her as happy as I can.
Thanks everybody.

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Jul 03, 2008 at 10:12 PM

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57suzi wrote:
Jim I look forward to being able to see your comparison. Thanks for the input, it is appreciated. The lens was the 70-200 2.8 IS.
Here is the couple straight on.
Please,everybody, go ahead and give suggestions I can use for their wedding. And weigh in on the profile issue. It reminds me of threads where we discuss the issue of flattering a woman's size, and I'm one who knows every woman will first and foremost care about how thin or fat a picture makes her look.
I'm just not as sure about a profile like this. To me is not as much as a bad thing as just her, but if I'm wrong, I want to know it so I can make her as happy as I can.
Thanks everybody.

Best one of the bunch!! Like this a lot. Contrast, color, bokeh, pose all came together here. Should have posted this one earlier!!

~Sam

Jul 03, 2008 at 10:39 PM

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p.1 #12 · Ryan and Stephanie--E

Sam Hassas wrote:

Should have posted this one earlier!!

~Sam

thanks

Jim, yes, your version looks better, thanks.

Jul 04, 2008 at 05:01 AM


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