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I would crop much closer myself.
 
Suntan said:
I would crop much closer myself.
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No I wouldn't do that because If I crop more then it won't look the same. Remember that this is a wedding so some other people and a bit of a table with drinks and food should be visible, otherwise they would look like they sit on their own
 
That's fine. I only commented that it is what I would do.
 
Suntan said:
That's fine. I only commented that it is what I would do.
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Hi sorry for sounding a bit too strait I was busy at that time when I replied to you. Anyway thank you for your comment
 
The dude in back looks really bored. LOL

My question is that were you going for a blurry effect because the DOF looks really shallow, but not enough to be pleasing bokeh. Looks just blurry. My 2 cents FWIW.
 
Bender73 said:
The dude in back looks really bored. LOL

My question is that were you going for a blurry effect because the DOF looks really shallow, but not enough to be pleasing bokeh. Looks just blurry. My 2 cents FWIW.
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I don't think the image works for what you intended in it's original state. The first thing my eye went to was the woman in pink making her the main subject for me. The B&W version works much better taking some of the emphasis off the woman. Also, I agree with others that the man with the folded arms is a distraction as is the hand reaching for the glass of wine on the bottom. I know the intent is to place the couple at the event with two important people looking on but those distractions make it difficult for me. I agree with others that the best solution would be to crop to the couple.

However, as you stated, those other people are important for you to have in the image. I apologize if I've stepped out of line but I made an edit on your image trying to mitigate the distractions but trying to keep true to your intent. As you said, the bride and groom are tack sharp. So, I've done some cropping and selectively defocused the couple on the right. I may have gone too far as the blurred image may be a distraction in itself but I went that far to demonstrate what I'm thinking. One can always back off if they so choose. I also cropped both top and bottom to bring the couple more to the forefront.



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I will gladly delete this edit if I've offended you but, as they say, a picture is worth a thousand words and I felt I could get my point across better this way.

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Tom
 
I'm guessing you lacked either the time or the freedom to move to a better vantage point. Had you been, say, 45 degrees further to the right, it might have been an A shot. But from this angle, C+ at best.
 
Landscape crop with them on the left 3rd. You'd have to change position a bit for this, but it just looks like a snap shot as is. I get there will be some of those, but this is the one you chose to share.
 
TomC601 said:
I don't think the image works for what you intended in it's original state. The first thing my eye went to was the woman in pink making her the main subject for me. The B&W version works much better taking some of the emphasis off the woman. Also, I agree with others that the man with the folded arms is a distraction as is the hand reaching for the glass of wine on the bottom. I know the intent is to place the couple at the event with two important people looking on but those distractions make it difficult for me. I agree with others that the best solution would be to crop to the couple.

However, as you stated, those other people are important for you to have in the image. I apologize if I've stepped out of line but I made an edit on your image trying to mitigate the distractions but trying to keep true to your intent. As you said, the bride and groom are tack sharp. So, I've done some cropping and selectively defocused the couple on the right. I may have gone too far as the blurred image may be a distraction in itself but I went that far to demonstrate what I'm thinking. One can always back off if they so choose. I also cropped both top and bottom to bring the couple more to the forefront.

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I will gladly delete this edit if I've offended you but, as they say, a picture is worth a thousand words and I felt I could get my point across better this way.

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Regards,
Tom
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Guys every bit of suggestions are very welcome I don't want you to think about any offensive. I think I would rather crop the couple instead of making a have blurry to her parents. I will do it when I come home.
 
Honestly, I don't think you can really "save" it. Her parents will like it because our clients like everything if it is in focus and shows emotion on the wedding day. Just don't forget a photo of Grandma. From a pro standpoint, it does not work. Too many problems and cropping it would just be awkward.
 
sabrina81 said:
I'm guessing you lacked either the time or the freedom to move to a better vantage point. Had you been, say, 45 degrees further to the right, it might have been an A shot. But from this angle, C+ at best.
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Hi yes unfortunately the whole room was tiny and if I was taking pictures from other angles then I would have to come closer and use 17mm that will create a lot of distortion that will need to be fixed and then cropped. The space I used was the best one because I had possibility to play a bit. The whole wedding was organised in the hotel with the dinning room reserved for 40 people. Also there is a mirror behind them so if I was to move other angles then there would have been high chances to catch myself in the mirror.
 
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