Waddya Mean "You Forgot The Ring"?

[swmdrayfan]

Another new experience for me. Shooting a wedding......no, not as the official photog, but another stretching of the photographic legs. This shot is of the groom (center), his brother and best man (right), and the minister (left). I just thought this was so like them, as I've known them both since they were kids. Any suggestions and comments welcome as always.
John

[MB1]

The brothers without the minister would work better.

[swmdrayfan]

The brothers without the minister would work better.

Thanks MB. I was wondering though, if just the brothers together would tell the whole story? I kept the minister in for context, but if this is better with just the brothers, then I can crop him out.
John

[drg]

At first glance, I think the three expressions work well together.

Not real keen on the overall composition otherwise, might be a tighter shot with a more symmetrical framing (crop) on the right among other suggestions. The hands work but I don't care for where the photo is cropped/framed at the bottom.

Depending upon what they were really talking about, that all may be insignificant and the photo will make an interesting conversation piece in 10 years or so!

[swmdrayfan]

At first glance, I think the three expressions work well together.

Not real keen on the overall composition otherwise, might be a tighter shot with a more symmetrical framing (crop) on the right among other suggestions. The hands work but I don't care for where the photo is cropped/framed at the bottom.

Depending upon what they were really talking about, that all may be insignificant and the photo will make an interesting conversation piece in 10 years or so!

Thanks drg......every little bit helps. As to the crop---this is how I shot it, so there's no full length shot. I'll work with other crops to see how it looks.
John