First wedding shoot

[PiroStitch]

First time being the primary photog. Did this as a favour for a relative of a friend. I'm not planning on PP-ing every single pic I took (because that would be pure craziness) but here's one I just toyed with for about 5 mins or so.



Please critique away as I do have one proper "paid" shoot next month So going to try and do as much research as possible till then.

Orig exif:

ISO 800
20mm
2.8
1/125s

[Catcha]

Very nice capture, you have a good eye for that special moment shot.

Maybe a flash to highlight the darker spots on the brides face would have given a better picture. But the way it is just as good

[spada]

Hi
A nice , good moment of the couple, this will be very value for them 20 years later.

Regards
spada

[birddog114]

Pirostich,
Keep it like that, a special moment!
Great works and showing off our ancient/ traditional customs.

Have to say:
This is the first wedding pic on this board made me paying more attention.

Remind me a scene from "The Last Emperor"

[DionM]

A great caputre. I really like their expressions.

I can't make up my mind if the window in the background adds or detracts from the image. I think it adds to it, but I just wonder how it would have looked with a lower down shot with more of the couple and less of the window? But I can't say for certainty if it would be better ..

[abet]

Instant classic. Good eye on composition, and very expressive too... It pays a lot to get into details, but just shoot and practice as many as you can before the "big day".

Good luck!

Abet

[barry]

Great shot. I also like the colour treatment you have given it.

Barry

[shutterbug]

Perfect, I love it.

[redline]

looks like you had fun, did you try the shot with the curtains drawn?

[PiroStitch]

Thanks for the comments and encouragement

Catcha, I wanted to use the available lighting that's why I bumped up the ISO to 800

Thanks Spada, I certainly hope it does

Birddog, that's what I liked about this...they were both wearing traditional Chinese garments. Made it a bit easier to set the tone and mood

DionM and Redline, yeh the window is a pity but had to work quick. It's hard to set up a candid shot

Thanks Abet.

Thanks Barry, I like it a lot too Hopefully the couple will.

Thanks shutterbug. Your pics were certainly an inspiration.

[stubbsy]

Wayne

This is a beautiful image with perfect PP. It captures the essence of the event in a natural way. If the rest are like this they'll be a very happy couple.

[DionM]

DionM and Redline, yeh the window is a pity but had to work quick. It's hard to set up a candid shot

Piro - don't get me wrong, I think it works very well as it is. I just wonder if it could make any difference. Having said that I have been looking at it again and I think it adds to the effect, really. Brightens up the background.

[MCWB]

Great shot Wayne! I think there are a million and one things you could do differently with this one, both when taking the pic and in post, however what you've done just works. Great moment captured, I'm sure they'll be rapt!

[dooda]

I really like it. it's all about catching the moment with these things. If you can do that, you're in good shape. When you're just starting, I don't think it's a good thing to worry about too many minor details. Just shoot it the way you're comfortable, making sure you capture the moment, the expression, and the joy. Everything else falls in place as a result.

[Heath Bennett]

PiroStich... this is an amazing shot. My workmate just looked over my shoulder and I had to use a bath towel to wipe off her drool

Love the natural light look. Sure a fill flash could make their faces more perfect, but it would have lost its GENUINE edge, and looked more like a stock photograph. This way it looks like it has been ripped straight from the National Geographic magazine.

[PiroStitch]

Dion, no offense taken

Admittedly, I wasn't expecting such a great response for this pic...dunno why but I guess I'm criticising myself too harshly again? It's definitely given me the incentive to actually put some time aside now to get more time under my belt with the rest of the pics

Digital = evil I took too many pics during the day....

[mic]

Very nicely done Wayne, keep em coming & good luck.

It's a very nerve racking experience, I'm talking about being the Photographer.

Mic.

[wendellt]

Wayne your showing your talent in this shot, it has an abundance of appealing qualities and the added value of a unique ceremonial theme.

The perspective is great, backlighting interest and the artistic highlights on the faces a very dimensional image.

[LittleB]

Piro

This is a great capture, I like the sepia tones as it suits the traditional ceremonial event. Please show us more of your photos.

Thanks
Genista

[Alex]

Fantastically captured shot, Wayne.

Well done.
Alex

[ozimax]

Well done Piro, definitely different and rememberable, Max