julie_g. Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 Hi everyone, I shot a HS reunion this past weekend (for free) and was hoping to get some feedback. It was an informal picnic with families. Any advice would be great because I have two weddings coming up this weekend! http://juliegosse.smugmug.com/gallery/5672440_5ReYA/6/349332046_387vH#P-1-16 Thanks in advance Julie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f stop Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 One or two okay ones there. The backgrounds could use some work, however. There doesn't appear to be much white balancing going on. You're getting a green cast off the grass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amol Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 Good exposure and composition looks good. Have you shot a wedding before? Assisted? I hope you are aware that shooting an "informal picnic" (candids), is significantly different from shooting a wedding. Let alone shooting 2 weddings in one weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julie_g. Posted August 12, 2008 Author Share Posted August 12, 2008 Thanks for the feedback so far! I hadn't noticed major problems with white balance. Could you give an example of a photo where the green cast is obvious? I have experience photographing weddings, don't worry :). Also, I am only going to be the second shooter at the ones this coming weekend. But, I love to get feedback from each shoot as I'm developing as a photographer, even the informal candid ones, so that I can improve each time. So, the more feedback the better! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samantha_tavarez Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 You have some nice candid shots in there! I think experimenting with depth of field a little more would be a good step. It'll help place extra emphasis on your foreground subjects, and make the backgrounds less distracting. We're all developing photographers, in my humble opinion, as we all continue to learn new methods and ideas! :) Best of luck to you on your second-shooting this weekend! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
savagesax Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 The candids are ok, but to be honest with you most people do not buy candids. I realize you did this for free. Maybe next time try creative posing. This is also a flattering way of getting everyone looking their best and in the future if you decide to start charging actual money, your portrait sales will by far out sell candids many times over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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