These may look a little weird. But I'm a little weird.

They're totally different! Which I kinda dig. And there's something about #4 and more #6 that really grabs me.

thanks paige...

slideshow is here:
http://www.shanesnider.com/slideshows/katebridal

CC is coolio.

so... no likey, then?

The use of texture is too 'In your face' for me, but I'm sure it has it's place. I rather never see a huge amount of texture on an individual.

I think your last image had a the potential to be truly amazing if she was leaning more into the rail and not looking at you, as well as pull the texture off of her just a little bit so it wasn't overpowering the image.

Again, these are just my opinions as they count for nothing. Your images are for you.

Shane, hey buddy.. don't worry.. I'm weird too haha. maybe that is why I love the blur and the lens flare madness you have goin on here. very nice. Why do you think it was your favorite bridal session? Good client chemestry? Good location? Good light? What about it made it your favorite?

I like the street that most of them are on!

I like the last one. Not so crazy about the others.....the texture is too much for me, but that is just me.

I guess it's my favorite because I experimented and explored... I generally don't like doing bridals. I was in the same boat on the texture thing. But I'm intrigued with how they change the entire feel and perspective of the image.

I'll keep playing.

Thanks for the input everyone!

I think they are great experiments. But if you look at Jesh's images, you'll see that he always has great composition, his subjects always show emotion (even if it's just being peaceful), and his textures (along with dodging and burning) frame the subjects rather than obscure them. (And it doesn't hurt that most of his subjects are quite photogenic.)

Is it ok if I say "I don't think any of them worked" for me

Of course! That's the point of posting images, right? To see what works and what doesn't. Everything is a learning experience.

Amen to that!!

I applaud your experimentation...

However, I'm wondering how the bride likes them? Some of these make her look beautiful, but several make her look heavy, masculine, or just akward. I know there are some open minded girls out there who appreciate art for art, but most girls really wanna look "pretty."

i like #6

She said she likes them. I'm honestly horrible at trying to compose with flattery in mind. I think everyone looks beautiful. The focus of my photography has always been to photograph people how they are. Which is another reason I'm not really fond of doing bridals.

I like these in terms of composition. But I can see your points. Thanks Carrie.

Way to explore your options! We can never grow in the direction we want to, unless we first experiment in every direction.

I really like #6. It looks like something out of an old movie.

I quite like number 4, the one with the greenhouse?
The textures are too strong for me, for all over textures that obscure the person as well, try out some folded paper or crumpled paper textures as it will look more natural and lower the opacity of the texture a bit.

For the first one, I don't like the background to be sharper than the subject, who is blurred. Personally I've found that if you want to have the subject blurred then to need to focus in front of the subject so while they are oof the background is even more oof otherwise it looks like you have focused on the background by mistake.

Again, just my opinion, good for you with experimenting though, most are scared to do so

hey bro! i tried to email, but it kept bouncing back at me,,, something about it not recognizing the address???

anyway, re: the shoot -

i sense a playfulness in this work that i really, really dig. you've let go of trying to 'get the shots' and are exploring. i absolutely hope you continue in this direction - you're uncovering something really interesting my friend.

definitely not typical images, and that's wonderful. if you must, get your 'safe' shots if you have clients that don't fully trust you yet, or if you don't fully trust yourself yet - both of these are key : )

loving the sense of adventure here,,,

much love friend,
jesh ; )