Karen - thank you for taking your time to list your critique. Both Greg and I find it very helpful.
We also appreciate each and every comment and critique as it helps us to stretch and grow. Thank you to all who have offered up their time and talents!
Diane
Quick question. Do your have a complete understanding of the exposure triangle? Practice using different priority settings. Also when outside try to read the light a little better it will help you tremendously.
Veedotcom wrote:
Quick question. Do your have a complete understanding of the exposure triangle? Practice using different priority settings. Also when outside try to read the light a little better it will help you tremendously.
I would like to think I have a pretty good understanding of the exposure triangle. I think where I lack is the ability to take optimal advantage of depth-of-field and shutter-speed in a highly dynamic situation such as a wedding. The quick decisions required to go from shot to shot and artistically produce something different, yet beautiful, is something that requires a gift, or a great deal of practice.
We are much more used to doing a 2-hour portrait session where our goal is to produce 10-20 images that are worthy of being printed. For this wedding we had about 40 minutes to do bride and groom portraits, as well as all of the family shots. And it was all outdoors at mid-day. And for the reception, we had lots of time but neither Diane or I had ever done photos at a concert or other setting, where colored lights are in constant use.
'Reading the light' is something I always strive to improve. And I would guess I will always have room for improvement.
Thanks for taking the time and the constructive suggestions. It is appreciated.
