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Nickyb21
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p.1 #1 · p.1 #1 · To blur, or not to blur!


Hey guys, I was asked to bring my camera to my best friends sisters wedding and take some shots, so I sat in my seat and snapped some photos. Now here lies my question... Should I blur the JOP out of this examples shot, or leave it all natural? I took a lot of photos that were decent, but the facial expression of the JOP is just

*Disclaimer* I don't shoot weddings.... ever. I'm not pro, just a guy who likes cameras.

Here's one the the JOP isn't mid talk



Here's a real quick edit of the blur i'm talking about. Literally took me 1 min and I know there's haloing and a lot wrong but just wanted to give you all a visual.



Thanks guys.



Nov 27, 2014 at 10:47 PM
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p.1 #2 · p.1 #2 · To blur, or not to blur!


Fake blur always looks so obvious to me. They won't really be looking at the officiant's face I would leave it.


Nov 27, 2014 at 11:23 PM
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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · To blur, or not to blur!


i think the blur helps, but maybe goes a little too far. try layering the blur one over the other, set to 50% opacity ?

they'll love the photo either way



Nov 27, 2014 at 11:29 PM
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p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · To blur, or not to blur!


Why not also darken the JOP slightly? If the bride and groom's face are lighter the eyes will be drawn naturally. combine a subtle blur with a subtle darkening.


Nov 27, 2014 at 11:49 PM
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p.1 #5 · p.1 #5 · To blur, or not to blur!


What raulbena said.


Nov 28, 2014 at 02:50 AM
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p.1 #6 · p.1 #6 · To blur, or not to blur!


I think I would leave it alone


Nov 29, 2014 at 06:56 PM
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p.1 #7 · p.1 #7 · To blur, or not to blur!


As an alternative you could get rid of her completely. Hers a very quick clone, but could be better with more time,

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v384/HOOF_HEARTED/nojop_zps87b82661.jpg

just a thought

Stuart



Nov 30, 2014 at 05:30 PM
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p.1 #8 · p.1 #8 · To blur, or not to blur!


Thanks guys, I opted to leave it for now. I appreciate all the feedback!!!


Dec 01, 2014 at 11:03 AM





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