A tender moment

[Stina3246]

I'm shooting a wedding tomorrow and looking for any advise for improvement. This is a photo from a wedding I did a while back and wanted to know what I can do to improve.
How is the exposure, composition...etc. All the important stuff when capturing the special moments.

Nikon D50 with an 18-55 kit lens
No flash
Focal Length 55mm
F5.6
Shutter 1/125

[LeeR]

Weddings are made of of memorable moments and our job as photographers is to capture as many of those moments as possible and compress as much meaning into them as possible. In that way, this image is a moment and it may have special meaning to the couple. You have also done a good job of making use of available light. However, it's not a particularly flattering image. So my vote is; pretty good, but falls short of great; the couple may disagree

[daddyoproductions]

I like it, BUT....I guess it depends on the personality of the couple and the types of shots you are going for...I wouldn't say the title fits, as I definitely wasn't expecting that shot! It could be something fun for a frisky couple, but I wouldn't say that would be a tender staple all couples would want to have one of. JMHO.

~C

[Stina3246]

Originally Posted by LeeR

Weddings are made of of memorable moments and our job as photographers is to capture as many of those moments as possible and compress as much meaning into them as possible. In that way, this image is a moment and it may have special meaning to the couple. You have also done a good job of making use of available light. However, it's not a particularly flattering image. So my vote is; pretty good, but falls short of great; the couple may disagree

What do you mean by not flattering? The pose itself or did I make one or the other look ugly...fat....short....chubby arms? Or do you mean...not something they'd show Grandma.
What could I have done different to make this photo a GREAT shot.
This couple did like this shot (so did the photographer I was working for) but I understand what daddyoproductions was saying, Frisky but not tender....some couples could have been embarrassed being caught this way?

[palmtree429]

Just popping in and thought I would comment on this photo. I have to agree with the other replies.... My first reaction to the shot was "Wow! She's "man handling" him." I envision a "tender moment" to be more of a light touch on the face, or maybe the two of them looking each other in the eye or even the husband kissing her forehead. This shot seems to be more raw and passionate. However, this is just my opinion and if the couple likes it, then great!

[Stina3246]

Originally Posted by palmtree429

Just popping in and thought I would comment on this photo. I have to agree with the other replies.... My first reaction to the shot was "Wow! She's "man handling" him." I envision a "tender moment" to be more of a light touch on the face, or maybe the two of them looking each other in the eye or even the husband kissing her forehead. This shot seems to be more raw and passionate. However, this is just my opinion and if the couple likes it, then great!

OK...so if I change the title would that change the reaction to the photo? I can call it something like....
All mine
Passion
Or
Taking Charge
or something like that. I just want to know if the responses I'm getting are that I miss labled it or because of the actual photo. I want to know how to make the photo itself better.

[palmtree429]

Originally Posted by Stina3246

OK...so if I change the title would that change the reaction to the photo? I can call it something like....
All mine
Passion
Or
Taking Charge
or something like that. I just want to know if the responses I'm getting are that I miss labled it or because of the actual photo. I want to know how to make the photo itself better.

It might help a little if you changed the title. However, that is only going to help you here on DPS. Forgetting about the title - here is what I see....

It might be a little under exposed. Have you tried lightening it up a bit?

Did you want the whole picture in focus? The hands/arms seem a little blurry.

The husbands face is squished and his nose is poking her in the eye. The kiss could be much softer if she wasn't so close to his face.

The wife's arm is too straight out. If she bent it a little more, or if he was holding her hand against his chest that might be a better pose.... sorry....

[Stina3246]

Originally Posted by palmtree429

It might help a little if you changed the title. However, that is only going to help you here on DPS. Forgetting about the title - here is what I see....

It might be a little under exposed. Have you tried lightening it up a bit?

Did you want the whole picture in focus? The hands/arms seem a little blurry.

The husbands face is squished and his nose is poking her in the eye. The kiss could be much softer if she wasn't so close to his face.

The wife's arm is too straight out. If she bent it a little more, or if he was holding her hand against his chest that might be a better pose.... sorry....

It looks lighter on my computer (I've noticed a distinct difference between how the photo looks on my computer and how it looks after I've uploaded it to a website.) My computer is ANCIENT!! I'm getting a new one Tuesday...this may help.

I wanted the whole shot in focus but this was actually the first wedding I'd ever done and was still not fully understanding DOF.

I see what you mean about the husbands face looking squished

Same with bending her arm...the photographer who I was working for WANTED the arms outstretched because he was highlighting the rings and he wanted the passion. I just shot it at a different angle 'cause I liked the lighting

Don't be sorry...that it what I was looking for. I really like this shot but I wanted to know how I could have made it better, learn from the mistakes and take better pictures so THANK YOU!!

[CheaperKings]

The image is a bit too dark, I agree. But, I don't get anything 'tender' from it. It almost makes me wonder if that's the groom or the best man because they look like they're in a back hallway or something lol

[snowfalldesigns]

The pose does make me a little uncomfortable...I guess because it looks a little aggressive. But, if the couple likes it, that's what matter! I agree that it is a little dark.