My sister's wedding

philliptan · 23rd October 2005

Hi, I'm a complete newbie at wedding photography. Have no interest in that field but hey, it's my own sister.

Here are some shots I thought I might share. Thanks for viewing!

fatjp · 23rd October 2005

#2 seem purple to me, maybe the WB is a bit off.

Personally i feel the colours are a bit off .

djork · 23rd October 2005

personally i think the exit sign's really distracting.

Luval · 23rd October 2005

yah.. you shot at the wrong angle liao.. I too notice @ 1st glace.

b18 · 23rd October 2005

Originally Posted by djork

personally i think the exit sign's really distracting.

I concur ...

Virgo · 23rd October 2005

Your shots are pretty well taken, just that the flash is a bit too harsh on your subject. Also, they're pretty soft too. I like the first pic when your sis unveils her veil. The expression and mood is well captured.

I guess you're positioning yourself so as not to obstruct the main photographer, and that's why the exit signs, and I think that's recommendable.

Thanks for sharing.

philliptan · 23rd October 2005

Thanks guys/gals!

Yep, the EXIT sign was also the first thing I noticed. And it was worse since it was repeated 3 times. But Virgo is right, I was giving way to the main photographer. I was in the next row of tables from him so the angle wasn't ideal. It may be my sister's wedding but the main photographer has to do his job. I also timed my shots to be immediately after his so that my flashes do not interfere with his.

This is what I've gathered to be the right thing to do from reading some of the experiences of CS'ers here.

Thanks again for your comments. I only have one sister so there will be no more wedding shots for me. I think I'm rather happy with this little venture into wedding photography. I'll stick to my planes and landscapes.

chris wong · 23rd October 2005

i think you'll standing at the wrong side,may be you should be on the left to avoid the "EXIT" sign..

eikin · 23rd October 2005

hey Phillip, not bad for your first try on wedding

very nice of you to make way for the photog as well

i believe you would have realised that wedding photography isn't that simple just by observing your sis' photog

Lawyon · 23rd October 2005

Purple cast observed. Not too bad for a starter. Shoot more.

chunger · 23rd October 2005

Personally I think you should be easier to get better emotional shoots than the main photographer as you know all the relative and friends right? Anyway, good try for a beginner ^_^.

I too still need to learn a lot from experience and CSers

lemontree · 24th October 2005

Originally Posted by djork

personally i think the exit sign's really distracting.

I have the same sentiments too...

vbs1979 · 24th October 2005

Good try for a newbie.

Maybe u r too engrossed with the actions within yr viewfinder and left out the rest. It is the little details that stand out like a torn in the flesh-eg Exit Light. But it takes some experience to realise that.

Regarding yr flash, next time try to use bounce flash or omni bounce to take yr subjects. this will reduce the harsh lighting on their face.

Just my 2 cent thoughts

tOGGY · 24th October 2005

Originally Posted by chris wong

i think you'll standing at the wrong side,may be you should be on the left to avoid the "EXIT" sign..

I agreed strongly with chunger. The expressions are very natural. I will not worry about the exit signs and small things like that. Just ps it all away - behind is just a simple single colour concrete beam, no need to open two eyes in ps work lah. I will focus on the expressions as what you have done.

n0d3 · 24th October 2005

Love the first photo, would be nice if you had a cleaner background, maybe you can try cropping the top.

23rd October 2005	#1
philliptan Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Pasir Ris Posts: 1,484	My sister's wedding Hi, I'm a complete newbie at wedding photography. Have no interest in that field but hey, it's my own sister. Here are some shots I thought I might share. Thanks for viewing!

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djork Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Hong Kong, Pokfulam Posts: 1,195	Re: My sister's wedding personally i think the exit sign's really distracting. __________________ Canon 300D, 30D, 5D. 17-40 f4 L, 24-105 f4 L, 70-200 f2.8 L IS

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Luval Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: East Posts: 1,383	Re: My sister's wedding yah.. you shot at the wrong angle liao.. I too notice @ 1st glace.

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Virgo Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: West of Singapore Posts: 4,559	Re: My sister's wedding Your shots are pretty well taken, just that the flash is a bit too harsh on your subject. Also, they're pretty soft too. I like the first pic when your sis unveils her veil. The expression and mood is well captured. I guess you're positioning yourself so as not to obstruct the main photographer, and that's why the exit signs, and I think that's recommendable. Thanks for sharing. __________________ Kind Regards My Picture Website

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philliptan Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Pasir Ris Posts: 1,484	Re: My sister's wedding Thanks guys/gals! Yep, the EXIT sign was also the first thing I noticed. And it was worse since it was repeated 3 times. But Virgo is right, I was giving way to the main photographer. I was in the next row of tables from him so the angle wasn't ideal. It may be my sister's wedding but the main photographer has to do his job. I also timed my shots to be immediately after his so that my flashes do not interfere with his. This is what I've gathered to be the right thing to do from reading some of the experiences of CS'ers here. Thanks again for your comments. I only have one sister so there will be no more wedding shots for me. I think I'm rather happy with this little venture into wedding photography. I'll stick to my planes and landscapes. Last edited by philliptan; 23rd October 2005 at 04:08 PM.

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fatjp Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Khatib Posts: 649	Re: My sister's wedding #2 seem purple to me, maybe the WB is a bit off. Personally i feel the colours are a bit off .

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chris wong Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 68	Re: My sister's wedding i think you'll standing at the wrong side,may be you should be on the left to avoid the "EXIT" sign..

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eikin Moderator Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: 東京 Tokyo Posts: 10,920	Re: My sister's wedding hey Phillip, not bad for your first try on wedding very nice of you to make way for the photog as well i believe you would have realised that wedding photography isn't that simple just by observing your sis' photog __________________ APAD

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Lawyon Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 135	Re: My sister's wedding Purple cast observed. Not too bad for a starter. Shoot more.

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chunger Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Tampines Posts: 669	Re: My sister's wedding Personally I think you should be easier to get better emotional shoots than the main photographer as you know all the relative and friends right? Anyway, good try for a beginner ^_^. I too still need to learn a lot from experience and CSers

24th October 2005	#13
vbs1979 Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Lot One Posts: 1,531	Re: My sister's wedding Good try for a newbie. Maybe u r too engrossed with the actions within yr viewfinder and left out the rest. It is the little details that stand out like a torn in the flesh-eg Exit Light. But it takes some experience to realise that. Regarding yr flash, next time try to use bounce flash or omni bounce to take yr subjects. this will reduce the harsh lighting on their face. Just my 2 cent thoughts __________________ http://vbs1979.multiply.com

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n0d3 Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Singapore Posts: 1,494	Re: My sister's wedding Love the first photo, would be nice if you had a cleaner background, maybe you can try cropping the top.