Some Recent Images

[kevin dyck]

I just realized I haven't posted any images in a while. Here are some from a wedding this summer. More from other weddings to come later. CC always welcome.

1. Bride's dress lifted up behind for backdrop.


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3. Some fun walkin' around town. (Waskesiu, Saskatchewan)


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Thanks for looking.
K

[Steve Davis]

Nice images! I'm going to nit pick some of them a bit though since you asked for CC I like #1 but would've liked to have seen a bit of modeling by not having quite such flat lighting. #2 is a lot of fun! I like the processing, but might try backing it off their faces a bit. #3 seems a bit scattered, I'm not sure what story it's telling and how the people behind her are involved in that story. #4 is very nice, but next time maybe a reflector to fill in a little of the shadow side. Nice lighting in #5!

IMHO, of course. Thanks for sharing!!!

[kevin dyck]

Hey Steve,

Thanks for the advice. I think I may have flattened the "white" image more than it was originally in post so I'll see if I can bring something back! I have struggled with that type of post in #2 with photos that close up! It is a lightroom preset that I have made and I don't yet know how to lessen the effect in certain areas. I'll play with that. And I never even thought about using a reflector in #4! Lol! But I will next time a shot like that comes up. I don't care for the strong shadows in that image either.

Thanks for taking the time to give me some feedback.

K

[clayhilda55]

I think you've done a great edit here. She is really so beautiful here.

[sbp]

Love these Kevin!

Not sure why this thread never came up in the new threads area.

[arlenemutter]

The sunset images are killer! Love the soft lighting on them combined with the sunset, just beautiful!

[Paul R]

Very ice Kevin. Thanks for sharing.

[michie3]

I love the sunset ones, as well! Nice work.

Toronto Wedding Photographer

[Ed te Pas]

Hi Kevin,

As I would do it.

#1 Over processing won’t repair bad posing. She’s too square with her shoulders in the image imo.

#2 I like the cartoonish processing, but when the lady smiles, I would like the see her eyes too. It must be just a fun shot with those sunglasses no doubt. The pose of the bride is more flattering compared to the first image.

#3 I’m a bit bothered by the uninteresting people in the background, there’re certainly not in balance with the bride. Again, processing won’t solve this. Moreover there’s a pole sticking out of her head.

#4 Nice try, but sunset must be romance. There’s nothing there. Next time you better use a gel on your of camera flash to balance the tone of the couple with the time of day.

#5 Again, why are they looking at you? I don’t like vignettes in outdoor shots. The direction of your flash looks a bit unnatural.

In general, let them looking more to each other instead of the camera. I always say to my brides: if it looks like you’re dancing, it’ll help to create better images.

These are only my opinions of course. Every photographer is different.

Ed

[kevin dyck]

Thanks, Ed. I always appreciate constructive feedback. I especially like the "dancing" tip.

K