precious moments:

shot a wedding recently. one of the final edits:

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5178/...c0a385d9_z.jpg

Hi!

I understand where you're coming from with this image and there is, no doubt, a lot of sentimental impact that will be very importrant to document for the bride and groom.

Technically speaking the vignette effect seemes really heavy as does the contrast. I assume it was converted to black and white because the highlights were cooked and this was the kindest treatment available to rescue the shot. Unfortunately, as wedding photog., I would have to say the heavy shadow bisecting the faces and her hand obscuring the best part of her face is a deal killer for this shot. IMO try reducing the contrast and a softening filter to add a sense of fuzzy sentimentality to the shot instead of sharp, hard contrasts. Just my $0.02. Best of luck with your phootgraphy! :thumbsup:

CLK

thanks so much for your honest opinion. i greatly appreciate it. with your wise words, i now see these points that i never really noticed.

thanks again.

I agree with CLK + I would have liked to be able to see the child's face.
Ed