JustTricia
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Post by JustTricia on Jul 19, 2014 22:27:05 GMT
My best friend is getting married and trying to keep the budget down. Knowing I just have a point and shoot on the higher side, she asked me to take their picture. It's been a VERY long time since I've shot any pictures not on my phone, and I didn't do a very good job. Before I ask them to come back and have me retake the pictures (they have five kids between them and three of them heavy into sports, getting together today was difficult), can anyone do something with this picture to make it, well, decent? She wants to add it to their invitation, which I'm also mocking up for her. Black and white and / or sepia is what she's hoping for. Below is the picture, but I can email the file as well. Thanks!  |
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Post by Basket1lady on Jul 19, 2014 23:42:37 GMT
The camera is focusing on the Love statue, not the couple. Focus the camera with the couple in the center of the frame, depress the shutter to focus the picture, then reframe the photo without removing your finger. Then take the picture.
Do some practicing before you have the couple back and reacquaint yourself with your camera.
ETA: I sound mean here! But I didn't intend it that way. I was just giving a quick response and it didn't come out nice. I still think it's good advice to get used to a traditional camera, but I could have said it nicer!
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whitneyz
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Post by whitneyz on Jul 20, 2014 3:16:43 GMT
I gave it a try and sharpened their faces - Michelle is right - the focus fell on the Love. By sharpening it, it looks a bit noisy, but if you can't reshoot it, and they don't make a large print, it may be fine. I need to figure out how to post a picture on the new forum. If you like, you can peamail me (is that still relevant on this site?  with your actual email address , and I will send it to you. In the meantime, I will try to figure out how to post a photo. HTH! Edited: Adding the photo: ![]()  |
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Post by ahiller on Jul 20, 2014 4:22:42 GMT
I don't think it's *that* bad. I think if it's converted to black and white and it's a small photo on the invitation, then it's not going to be super noticeable.
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Post by Skellinton on Jul 20, 2014 4:52:07 GMT
As others said the focus is soft on he the couple, but I agree printed on an invitation it will likely be fine. Is there a way to clone out that bark chip on the cement? Tat bothers me more than the soft focus!
I think it is a nice picture, they look natural and happy and that is the important thing!!!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 20, 2014 11:45:43 GMT
I tried this last night, then couldn't figure out how to upload it on here. I hope I did this right. I made it more exposed, bringing out the darker shadows to add some depth. Then I changed it to Sepia.  |
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JustTricia
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Post by JustTricia on Jul 20, 2014 23:21:05 GMT
Sorry I took so long getting back to this! I appreciate you guys being nice to my ego. :-)
It isn't going to be big, the invite is going to be 5x7 one sided, so the picture will probably be 2x3ish.
Whitneyz and Onekwa I will message you!
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scrapnnana
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Post by scrapnnana on Aug 9, 2014 13:34:55 GMT
If there is time for a retake, and if the logistics allow, I would try again with the couple farther forward, kind of in front of the LOVE statue, but with the statue more in the background than it is in the current photo--still visible, but not nearly so huge. You can get a close up of the couple that way without the statue overwhelming the couple, but with the LOVE statue still in the picture. I hope that makes sense.
The couple should be the focus more than the statue. The statue should enhance the picture, not take center stage. The right perspective can give you a better picture.
Edited to add: In looking at the date you posted, it is probably too late for a retake.
I have done wedding photos for a few friends who couldn't afford a photographer. They were grateful, even though I was not a trained professional. I am sure your friends will appreciate whatever you do/did.
When my DD got married, I was able to be there when the photographer did her bridal photos. I was blown away. He really knew his job and got some amazing pictures. Even just looking at them, and looking at the engagement photos and the wedding pictures, I learned a lot about perspective and what a difference it makes. He was worth every penny, and hopefully my own photography will be better for having hired him.
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with your actual email address , and I will send it to you. In the meantime, I will try to figure out how to post a photo. 
