merlin Posted June 16, 2005 Share Posted June 16, 2005 Do you guys think this image works? How well do you think it would doin an advertisement or promotional card/flyer?? Could it be improved? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
photoreu Posted June 16, 2005 Share Posted June 16, 2005 I really like it. It's unique, and has an interesting mood to it. With that being said, the first thought that came to mind was "The Marriage that didnt go through." Sitting by a bar, the look on her face... just doesnt have a "happy wedding day" look to it. I dont think that's a bad thing for the shot, makes it interesting, but for an advertisement... something to thing about. The one thing I'd change about it (this is nitpicking) is removing what looks to be someone elses hand (near her elbow). Takes away from the loneliness of the shot (from my perspective). Cheers, Reuben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melisa Posted June 16, 2005 Share Posted June 16, 2005 It's a nice picture, the lighting is absolutely beautiful. But, I'm not really seeing "Capture the special moments of my wedding day" on this one. She's kind of ho-hum in this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben_rubinstein___mancheste Posted June 16, 2005 Share Posted June 16, 2005 too relaxed! you want a picture which says emotion + happiness. i don't like the chin but that's not your fault. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill_clark___minnetonka_mi Posted June 16, 2005 Share Posted June 16, 2005 I like the lighting quality, quantity and the pattern you used for her. Two ideas to help you. I'd have the camera height at her head or even her eyes. You may need a stool to look through your viewfinder but that's OK. This would lessen the chin issue and focus more of our attention on her face. To bring up more ambience I would set a shutter a little slower. You could try coffee in the wine glass as I've found it can look pretty cool! Use the camera in manual and set the f stop the same as you have here and run the shutter a little longer to bring up the background a wee bit more. You may need to do some other stuff to have the background compliment and add to your image. But I like what you did. Nice work and thanks for asking for my thoughts. My best to you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stacy Posted June 16, 2005 Share Posted June 16, 2005 I agree with everyone else- it's a nice photo- great light- she just looks tired and ready for the party to be over- maybe not the best pic for advertising. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark_jacoby___raleigh__nc Posted June 16, 2005 Share Posted June 16, 2005 Don't listen to me becuase I am the world's worst at posing subjects lol - but I don't think shooting from a higher vantage point would net the same mood. It would change it altogether. I also love the lighting. I'm not sure how you could work this into an ad but it's a very nice image. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merlin Posted June 16, 2005 Author Share Posted June 16, 2005 You know, that's the first time I noticed that little hand sticking out there from the side. I'm glad someone pointed that out. I'll have to remove that one asap. Anyway, the bride and the groom wanted to go to a bar of all places between the formals and the reception. So I decided to tag along for some unique pics. the lighting was bounced off a 45 degree angled wall with a single bracketed flash. I appreciate the help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotografz Posted June 16, 2005 Share Posted June 16, 2005 Many moods happen at a wedding. It's nice to show a range of emotions as the day progresses. However, as a stand alone image for a promotional piece I'm not sure this would be the ultimate choice. If one of a couple images showing a range, then it may work fine. Could it be improved is a loaded question. IMO, this is an elegant woman, dressed simply and with a classic hairstyle. The framing and other intrusions in the frame take away from that elegance. I'd consider cleaning it up a tad, move in tighter on her, and explore B&W... maybe something like this:<div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_yuhas Posted June 16, 2005 Share Posted June 16, 2005 She's thinking, "What did I just do?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
think27 Posted June 17, 2005 Share Posted June 17, 2005 Stephen - Please make sure you type in a caption when you post an image. That way it will show up on the page and not as a link. (See Marc William's post of your image). <p>I think this image works on an album page with a related image.. Maybe it's a toast and she's listening for example. I don't think it is strong enough for an ad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris m., central florida Posted June 18, 2005 Share Posted June 18, 2005 Very nice lighting. But she looks bored. Almost like she doesn't care what's going on. I'd avoid using this image for an advertisement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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