First time shooting a wedding? I've only shot one wedding....that was as a second. This is a good set.
My disclaimer: I'm in no way a pro photog, I just do this as a hobby and occasionally pick up a paid shoot. I love to critique photos as it also helps me become better. Take my comments as constructive criticism of your
images and not you in any way. Also....my critiques usually seem to be on par with well respected photogs throughout the nation.....I just have a hard time using techniques/methods in my own application.
that being said...
Personally I'd stay away from harsh vignetting like that, but if your cousing likes it...that's what really matters.
A couple of your images are a little too tightly cropped. I'm not sure if that was done during post...or in frame during capture.
(in order of posting)
For #1 photos like that look better (to me) with the open space on the side their looking to. In this photo...his left and our right. As if you're showing or trying to show what he's looking off to. This is one of the images I mentioned about being a little too tightly cropped as you've almost cut off his left arm.
#2
GREAT capture. Just not a fan of the vignetting. I think no vignette or a MUCH softer vignetting would have been a better choice.
#6
Crop a little tighter on the left side. It's a fairly centered image, so cropping the left side to match the right would work well.
#7
While the bouquet does look nice in the image....I think cropping the bottom out, up to just above her shoulder, would make the image more of a keepsake capture.
#2 in 2nd post
I REALLY like this. Great capture. Tweak it a little and bring out some more of the colors and IMO this would be PERFECT!
#3
another great capture. his shirt is coming out kinda hot. Might just be my monitor (as my work monitors aren't calibrated).
#4
There are some holes that standout. You did great for a large group though. They're hard to shoot. I've never shot a group larger than 5 and I can tell you that.
#6
another FANTASTIC photo. It's a little hot up in the top right corner, but other than that....OUTSTANDING.
last image
Another of the little too tightly cropped images.
Great set and I'm sure your cousin was pleased with what you were able to provide her.
Cheers,
Jimmie
