Photography Pics

[Booche]

Sorry can i just make it clear im not chargeing for my photography and everyone i work for (models and different photograpers) have all appriciated the hard workand and to be honest ive not yet had one bad word about any pics of mine, the wedding one was for a couple i know very well who are also photographers and they appraoched me and asked me after they had seen my portfolio and there statement was "We dont want the normal wedding pictures we'd just like a fun day and some images to remember it" i did actually say no to them 3 times but they were very determined that i did the pictures for them.

Also as mentioned some of them are edited in photoshop to how the model wants it to look.

Many thanks for the feedback tho i suppose.....

[Silver]

Sorry can i just make it clear im not chargeing for my photography and everyone i work for (models and different photograpers) have all appriciated the hard workand and to be honest ive not yet had one bad word about any pics of mine,

Not wishing to sound negative but you won't! You'll never hear a bad word from anybody who you have have done a free job for.

Can you honestly imagine somebody saying "I appreciate you have done this for nothing but the photos are really not very good!"

The photo of the bride and groom signing the register is, quite simply out of focus. Had you focused on the rose and the rest had been out of focus, then great, emphasis on the flower and it becomes artistic but as it is, it's just a blur. Needs some sharpening in photoshop.

Not here to to stress, just help.

[Booche]

Not wishing to sound negative but you won't! You'll never hear a bad word from anybody who you have have done a free job for.

Can you honestly imagine somebody saying "I appreciate you have done this for nothing but the photos are really not very good!"

The photo of the bride and groom signing the register is, quite simply out of focus. Had you focused on the rose and the rest had been out of focus, then great, emphasis on the flower and it becomes artistic but as it is, it's just a blur. Needs some sharpening in photoshop.

Not here to to stress, just help.

Yeah thats fine im not here to dismiss anyones comments either,

As for i wont hear people say a bad comment for anything free, ive actually heard ALOT of people and been there at one perticular moment when a photographer took some images and then at the end of the shoot he showed the model and she turned round and actually said there absolute

I will be attending college in september to learn more about lighting, shadows, positions etc

[Cowlinn]

I did Photography at A-Level and learnt loads. Well worth doing and great fun too.

As with anything, practice makes perfect. I agree with the comments about getting the bum pictures of a professional page, maybe tidy it up a bit and keep only your best photos on there. Dont have unedited and edited versions etc (with the exception of the touching up one.)

The watermark at the top left to some of the photos is a bit pointless IMO

Photography is great fun no matter how good or bad you are, I love it. Probably no good at real photography but I certainly enjoy it, if you enjoy it you'll get better so no need to take any criticism to heart.

Out of interest Dave, what camera do you use?

[Booche]

I did Photography at A-Level and learnt loads. Well worth doing and great fun too.

As with anything, practice makes perfect. I agree with the comments about getting the bum pictures of a professional page, maybe tidy it up a bit and keep only your best photos on there. Dont have unedited and edited versions etc (with the exception of the touching up one.)

The watermark at the top left to some of the photos is a bit pointless IMO

Photography is great fun no matter how good or bad you are, I love it. Probably no good at real photography but I certainly enjoy it, if you enjoy it you'll get better so no need to take any criticism to heart.

Out of interest Dave, what camera do you use?

I agree i have literally never done any studies or anything but always wanted to do it for years and years so decided to take it up and tbh the feedback ive got on my shots are very good YES there is a few pointers ive been told by a very good friend of mine who is a VERY VERY good photographer

ATM ive got the Canon 400d but will be upgradeing very soon and also be getting quite a few more lens

Yeah the watermark on some is pointless i agree but ahh well lol

I take all criticism with a pinch of salt lol

As for edited and unedited photos ? all the pics that are up on my page are edited and are in my portfolio which a few companys have seen including a Fashion show that is being held in quite a few various locations including japan and they have asked me if i would like to be one of the togs there but as im new i have declined and have said i dont mind doing like local events but i dont feel like doing it as i would hate to mess it up and it be a waste of time....

[Silver]

Have you tried photography forums? I've found them a fantastic help. Similar format to this, this is great for dj's, they are great for photographers. I use these two, the first is predominately UK based, the second American but some of the images on both are stunning.

1. http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/

2. http://photography-on-the.net/forum/

[yourdj]

Well done first of all for trying somthing new and not sitting around complaining about the state of the ecommony.

Like any trade you need to start somewhere, and that is indeed right at the bottom, so its not surprising that your photo's are not on par with a seasoned pro. However, if you intend to charge a fee for your services, then the client will expect a certain standard.

I would suggest offering your service for free for a few weddings to gain more experience, and get out during the day and take photos - lots of them of buildings and people and try various settings. Learn photo shop if you have a PC or appature if you have a mac.

See if there are any courses available near you, college courses are cheap enough.

I wish you all the best with it!

Nice post Andy. Too right. Great positivity.
Nice to put things out there. Everyone has to start somewhere.
Least he is not a jack of all trades and doing candy carts, photos, photo booths, Djing, MC'ing .......

Good luck with it I know nothing about photography, but from a quick glimpse maybe
people will spend good for alternative/rock sort of weddings with but cracks out and all?

Specialism after the layer cake is always key - Especially is a super saturated trade.

[Solitaire Events Ltd]

Least he is not a jack of all trades and doing candy carts, photos, photo booths, Djing, MC'ing .......

Meaning?

Is there anything wrong with providing different services when you run an entertainment company.

I could of course call myself a master of ceremonies, even though I have had no official training...oh, wait, no there's already people doing that.

[ppentertainments]

Meaning?

Is there anything wrong with providing different services when you run an entertainment company.

I could of course call myself a master of ceremonies, even though I have had no official training...oh, wait, no there's already people doing that.

Food and Beverage Coordinator is the new 'key phrase' being used a lot

[Excalibur]

Food and Beverage Coordinator is the new 'key phrase' being used a lot

Barman? Waiter? Maybe not, I suppose that would be facilitator, not Coordinator.