Sketchmaticx 3170 Posted January 3, 2013 I'm on mobile, no upvote buttons. Do you not have anything else to do?Who the fuck uses mobile?xklarkLOLyeahPosted from my Tapatalk 4G 5 Dojima, Iherdcows, blob and 2 others reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KGameLover1 1306 Posted January 3, 2013 GOLDENTONGUE IS BANNED! EVERYONE REJOICE 4 Super Novacaine, BeauutifulChaos, Dojima and 1 other reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BeauutifulChaos 902 Posted January 6, 2013 Just in case anyone was wondering...It went very very well!Once I am done editing the pictures, I have to show you guys a few. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oreo 2073 Posted January 6, 2013 Preferably the nudes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ElectronicDrug 7496 Posted January 7, 2013 Preferably the nudes.Yeah, definitely more interested in the honeymoon pics. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BeauutifulChaos 902 Posted January 7, 2013 (edited) I won't be getting any honeymoon photos, sorry...I AM READY FOR THE CRITICISM. Edited January 7, 2013 by BeauutifulChaos 1 Eaglewonj reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nitestalker 792 Posted January 7, 2013 Pictures look good. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eaglewonj 167 Posted January 7, 2013 Looking pretty darn good there. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ElectronicDrug 7496 Posted January 7, 2013 Nevermind, don't want honeymoon pics. 10 Nitestalker, Shadow, Dojima and 7 others reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BeauutifulChaos 902 Posted January 7, 2013 Hahahahahaha.Sorry. XD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KGameLover1 1306 Posted January 7, 2013 (edited) Nevermind, don't want honeymoon pics.You have a problem with thick girls, Drug?I don't NopeNot this guy Edited January 7, 2013 by KGame 1 Amber reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dojima 7619 Posted January 7, 2013 I won't be getting any honeymoon photos, sorry...Thank god.I AM READY FOR THE CRITICISM.The main issue seems to be one of soft focus, which leads me to believe it's more a lens issue. What's your equipment?Other than that, my only advice is to watch the exposure. It's always better to underexpose rather than overexpose. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
centran 4457 Posted January 7, 2013 (edited) I AM READY FOR THE CRITICISM.CRITICISM INCOMING!I don't have photoshop at work so I'll try my best with pixlr.This pic has an uninteresting background which you should have blurred out with your camera. It is possible to recreate the effect in photoshop but takes some time. Here is my quick hack job at it in pixlr to explain what I am talking about...This one needed some elements in the background cleaned up. You had an over hang in the top left. I cropped the photo to get rid of that and tighten up the shot. Behind one of the groomsmen was a lightpost that I cloned out.This one I just cropped to be more interesting and to cut out the faces in the reflection of the window. You could also photoshop it to completely remove the people in the reflection but that would have been a lot of work and not easy in pixlr so I didn't go that far. The fact that their faces are no longer in the shot gets rid of the distraction.Some further tips for you... Mind your backgrounds! So often do photographers become focused on the subject. You have to take the whole shot into consideration. You can't always control what is going on but you might be able to take a shot from a different perspective.Wedding pose shots can be hectic as you have a people waiting, have to shuffle people around, and have deadline to get all your shots. Just remember to stay calm, breathe, and pay attention to detail.Another tip... Don't be afraid of the rule of thirds. There is a reason some camera have those lines going across them and photo editing software has those lines when cropping photos. You seem to be very center subject oriented. Don't be afraid to change up the focal point. Here is the shot of the bride cropped with the rule of thirds in mind. I cropped the photo so her eye lined up with one of the one thirds intersections. Edited January 7, 2013 by centran 1 blob reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BeauutifulChaos 902 Posted January 7, 2013 (edited) Centran:Ahh, thank you very much for the advice. I remember learning about the rule of thirds, it just seems to pass my mind and I was so nervous!I completely understand what you are saying about the background and paying more attention to cleaning up the detail. I still have so many more pics to edit so I will try to be more oriented about those and show those when I am finished as well. And yes, I know I am very center oriented. I hate it! I just can't help but try and make every symmetric and that is something I need to work on to make it in photography. But thanks so much!And as far as blur for that one picture goes, is this better? I did it a bit fast so there might be a few errors.Dojima:Yes, I know. I need new lens. I was worknig with a standard Canon EFS18-55mm lens and 50-200mm telephoto lens. I need to upgrade my equipment but I need the money first. >.<As well I have the Canon Rebel XS. Edited January 7, 2013 by BeauutifulChaos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakota 4722 Posted January 8, 2013 How does one simply forget about rule of thirds? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blob 1985 Posted January 8, 2013 I thought Centran was kidding the way he photoshopped the pictures Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xmen 983 Posted January 8, 2013 that blurr looks kinda bad tbh Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dojima 7619 Posted January 9, 2013 Yeah, works much better when you do it on camera using a wide aperture. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakota 4722 Posted January 9, 2013 Dat Depth of View Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
centran 4457 Posted January 9, 2013 Dojima:Yes, I know. I need new lens. I was worknig with a standard Canon EFS18-55mm lens and 50-200mm telephoto lens. I need to upgrade my equipment but I need the money first. >.<As well I have the Canon Rebel XS.For starters get this lenshttp://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/12142-USA/Canon_2514A002_Normal_EF_50mm_f_1_8.htmlIt is frequently on sale for $80. The body is cheap. The autofocus isn't the greatest but the glass is good.In your camera it would act like an ~80mm which is perfect for portraits and the f/1,8 will allow you to shoot in darker environments without needing a flash.You can't beat the price. It is good glass and the price makes it a lens you don't have to worry about and baby.Now if you want to go all "proper" then you need it's big brother which is $400 which gives you better autofocus with a USM motor and better f-stop at 1.4http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/12140-USA/Canon_2515A003_50mm_f_1_4_USM_Autofocus.htmlAnd if you want to be a "show-off" pro shooter then you can get the big daddy which is 1600http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/457680-USA/Canon_1257B002AA_Normal_EF_50mm_f_1_2L.html Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dojima 7619 Posted January 9, 2013 That $1600 50mm prime is lol. Unless you absolutely need f/1.2 for whatever reason, it's trash.Agreed with the rest, though. Only shoot using primes (non-zooming lenses) or short zooms if you can help it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
