Took a few pictures at my sister wedding just wanted to know what you guys thought about the color editing compisition etc. Any input would be great!

 

I really like the idea of this shot. I don't usually like attention-to-center images but this works for me, probably because of the obvious story. I'm "eh" on the heavy vignetting. At first I was going to suggest more blur on the signage but I think your level of detail helps move the eye around more and a blur would lose that.

If you had walked a step or two to your left you might have been able to get the whole bouquet set off against the green, instead of dissolving into the bright area and "growing" a sign out of the bouquet (unless you intended that). There might also be more drama from a higher or lower angle. I could be wrong but it appears you just shot at standing eye level.

 

If I hadn't read the message before the picture, I'd honestly have no idea it was a wedding picture.

Watch your background as well; penforhire mentioned a very valid point of the pole sticking out of the bouquet.

 

Not beating you up, but you asked. Take this constructively.

1: too centered
2: poor dof too much of the background is in focus
3:your subject 'flowers" blends into background on the left side
4: whats the story your trying to tell with the photo, i dont see one
5:dont know if the vignette is intentional if yes than its not working in this shot,if no than zoom in past it next time
6: the reflections of the bouquet back onto the car detract from the subject matter
7: watch bystanders who is that reflected in the cars surface on the rear quarter panel looks like someone in a dress.
8:that no parking sign is not part of the bouquet is it?
9:having your sister peek out of the window holding the bouquet would have drastically changed this shot for the better
10: last keep shooting your pics will get better, kudos to you for having an idea and attempting it. I guarantee next time you shoot something similar to this you will notice most of the flaws we have pointed out and will avoid them Happy Shooting!

 

Thanks you actually pointed out things I would have never even looked for, I didn't even once think about the reflections in the side of the car, good advise. I wish I could get her to put her dress back on so I could retake this one lol

 

Dont sweat it, weddings are a one shot deal. It takes a lot of experience to see all of these things on the fly. There is no substitute for experience but do keep shooting it will come to you. I like it when someone post a picture such as was posted above and than someone else takes the time to constructively critique it. There are too many forums out there where people would just say nice pic. You dont learn from that you learn from constructive critiques. Glad to have helped.

 

Lol8K, keep in mind that one person's dislike is someone else's joy. I happened to notice and enjoy the wedding party reflection. It helped sell the story and added interest without competing.

 

I agree with Penforhire. The vignetting is too strong giving the image a slightly voyeuristic effect.