A newbie's first photo shoot!

[bear]

Hi there,
I just did some engagement pics for a friend and would love to hear any thoughts or suggestions (I know my focus is off - took me about two weeks to figure out what setting I had messed up!!).

Thanks!

[Marko]

I think these are very good for a first photo shoot!

I really like shot 1 and the bride's expression.

Shot 2 is decent though as you mentioned the focus on the bride's eyes could be sharper.

Shot 3 - is really cutesy and casual the way she is resting her chin on the groom's shoulder. Normally we try to minimize the height differences, but I see the playfulness here so I'm okay with it. You cut off the hands though, and especially in this shot where there is so much room on the top, that's a no-no. That said - the bride and groom will still probably love it. A smaller aperture here would have also helped get the groom's eyes in focus.
Hope that helps
Marko

P.S. - It's usually best to post only 1 or 2 photos at a time for critiques...you'll get fuller critiques that way.

[tomorrowstreasures]

really sweet captures! AND, her dress is really pretty - a girl thing, you know.

[kiley9806]

really nice captures - especially for a newbie!

on #1 i'd crop a bit off the right hand side.

the couple, im sure, will be happy with these...

[bear]

Not sure what happened with cropping the hands but yeah - pretty big mistake!

Kiley: on #1 i'd crop a bit off the right hand side.

Do you mean specifically the tree that's more in focus? Or just generally?

Thanks !

[Marko]

Not sure what happened with cropping the hands but yeah - pretty big mistake!

Kiley: on #1 i'd crop a bit off the right hand side.

Do you mean specifically the tree that's more in focus? Or just generally?

Thanks !

I could be wrong but I think Kiley means just a general crop off the right side. I agree but for me it would be a small crop maybe 5-10%

Marko