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Photographer

Brad Rumble Photography

Posts: 15

Stamford, Connecticut, US

Hi all! I have just started my photography gig about 7 months ago and I think im off to the right start. I recently shot a wedding (latest picture) and I believe it to be my best picture so far (lighting, editing). But I would love to hear any feedback at all . Thank you again!

https://www.modelmayhem.com/3307540?VIEWALL

Jun 13 14 07:20 am Link

Photographer

Random Image

Posts: 335

Pocatello, Idaho, US

Cant get past the crop of the guys head.  Ruins it for me.

Jun 13 14 07:32 am Link

Model

carrielbarlow

Posts: 31

Nashville, Tennessee, US

Yeah, I agree. His smirk and the crop of the picture makes the picture almost comical, not carefree/loving like the look in the woman's eyes. The quality of the image is great and the posing is alright, but the cropping ruins it.

Jun 13 14 07:49 am Link

Model

MatureModelMM

Posts: 2843

Detroit, Michigan, US

The woman looks wonderful and I really love her expression, but I agree with the last two comments that the guy ruins the picture.

Jun 13 14 08:41 am Link

Photographer

Lee_Photography

Posts: 9863

Minneapolis, Minnesota, US

https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/140608/12/5394bfaa5e974_m.jpg
Since this is a wedding couple would expect to see all his head as well
Think vertical, as you indicate that you are starting out in weddings it is ok to shoot vertical
45mm is a wide lens to use on a full frame sensor, which is why you are getting some perspective distortion with her nose [Looking bigger then in real life]
A fill flash or reflector would add life and light to brides left eye
Also if you would have shot with just the greenery behind them instead of the building it would be a bit better

https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/140529/21/538804fec80f8_m.jpg
Vertical with a head would work better for me


Wish you well

Jun 13 14 08:49 am Link

Photographer

Eyesso

Posts: 1218

Orlando, Florida, US

I like this one the best...

https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/36091269 

The watermark logo detracts from a lot of the images....I would fade it out....a lot...or completely.

Jun 13 14 03:55 pm Link

Photographer

Eyesso

Posts: 1218

Orlando, Florida, US

I just saw the watermark on the headless boy.....that one is nice, more subtle, cool unique name.

Jun 13 14 03:56 pm Link