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mgb_in_sk
Jul-30-2005, 09:37 AM
Last weekend, I took pictures for a friend at his brother's wedding. All in all, it went well considering I am new at this, we were rushed, and all I was using was a Canon S500 digital snapshot camera. Here is my second attempt at posting the images - I think I've got this posting thing almost figured out now. Let me know what you think!

Mike
http://boychuk.smugmug.com/

http://boychuk.smugmug.com/photos/29825780-M.jpg (http://boychuk.smugmug.com/gallery/685416/1/29825780/Large)
http://boychuk.smugmug.com/photos/29825833-M.jpg (http://boychuk.smugmug.com/gallery/685416/1/29825833/Large) http://boychuk.smugmug.com/photos/29825784-M.jpg http://boychuk.smugmug.com/photos/29825788-M.jpg (http://boychuk.smugmug.com/gallery/685416/1/29825788/Large) http://boychuk.smugmug.com/photos/29825791-M.jpg (http://boychuk.smugmug.com/gallery/685416/1/29825791/Large) http://boychuk.smugmug.com/photos/29825796-M.jpg (http://boychuk.smugmug.com/gallery/685416/1/29825796/Large) http://boychuk.smugmug.com/photos/29825764-M.jpg (http://boychuk.smugmug.com/gallery/685416/1/29825764/Large) http://boychuk.smugmug.com/photos/29825804-M.jpg (http://boychuk.smugmug.com/gallery/685416/1/29825804/Large) http://boychuk.smugmug.com/photos/29825808-M.jpg (http://boychuk.smugmug.com/gallery/685416/1/29825808/Large) http://boychuk.smugmug.com/photos/29825810-M.jpg (http://boychuk.smugmug.com/gallery/685416/1/29825810/Large) http://boychuk.smugmug.com/photos/29825812-M.jpg (http://boychuk.smugmug.com/gallery/685416/1/29825812/Large) http://boychuk.smugmug.com/photos/29825817-M.jpg (http://boychuk.smugmug.com/gallery/685416/1/29825817/Large) http://boychuk.smugmug.com/photos/29825814-M.jpg (http://boychuk.smugmug.com/gallery/685416/1/29825814/Large) http://boychuk.smugmug.com/photos/29825819-M.jpg (http://boychuk.smugmug.com/gallery/685416/1/29825819/Large)

This next one is what I consider to be the 'best' shot. I like most of whats in it, the only problem, as another member picked up on as well, is that the faces are slightly out of focus. And thats a pretty major problem with the picture as you don't have to be a real detail freak to notice. I might try to sharpen it a little, or maybe experiment with some other editing to hide the mistake.
http://boychuk.smugmug.com/photos/29825770-M.jpg (http://boychuk.smugmug.com/gallery/685416/1/29825770/Large)


This next one is almost a good shot, but I should have had them turn just slightly more towards me so I could have gotten a better shot of thier faces.

http://boychuk.smugmug.com/photos/29825821-M.jpg (http://boychuk.smugmug.com/gallery/685416/1/29825821/Large)


This next one is one of my favourites:

http://boychuk.smugmug.com/photos/29825822-M.jpg (http://boychuk.smugmug.com/gallery/685416/1/29825822/Large)


This next one was poor with the sun so bright:

http://boychuk.smugmug.com/photos/29825823-M.jpg (http://boychuk.smugmug.com/gallery/685416/1/29825823/Large)


This next one was an attempt at a fun photo, and would have been pretty good, but turned out too dark. I'm not sure if I can brighten it up to look good or not.

http://boychuk.smugmug.com/photos/29825825-M.jpg (http://boychuk.smugmug.com/gallery/685416/1/29825825/Large)

This next one was almost a good shot except I should have waited for a better expression on her face. I think the angle is okay, but the set up for the shot should have been a little better: the tree in the background is a little distracting how it lands right behind thier faces.

http://boychuk.smugmug.com/photos/29825775-M.jpg (http://boychuk.smugmug.com/gallery/685416/1/29825775/Large) http://boychuk.smugmug.com/photos/29825827-M.jpg (http://boychuk.smugmug.com/gallery/685416/1/29825827/Large) http://boychuk.smugmug.com/photos/29825830-M.jpg (http://boychuk.smugmug.com/gallery/685416/1/29825830/Large)

wholenewlight
Jul-30-2005, 10:06 AM
Not bad at all for a first real wedding. I think this shot works pretty well and the effect helps with the background.

http://boychuk.smugmug.com/photos/29825804-S.jpg

I agree with some of your critiques of your own work but all in all I'll bet they are happy with the results :thumb

lynnma
Jul-30-2005, 10:17 AM
yes I agree.. I think you did quite well.. better than I would have done anyway.. we all know how difficult weddings are.. looks like a fun crowd tho. :thumb