Before and After Engagement

Here's a recent image I felt would be enhanced with some some warm toning to the color and vignetting, as well as a little blur too. I'm interested to find out your thoughts.

Comments

[Terry Norris]

Joe, I like the warm tones and the vignette but am unsure about the blur. I might just back things down a little bit on the couple to make them stand out some, especially the guy with his skin and hair, he kind of blends into the background more than I might like. Terry

[Julie]

LOVELY warm colors and really well framed! I really like the vignette and of course the warmth, but the blur takes away from that fabulous wall you found. I say scrap the blur- keep the other two.

;o)

[Joe Photo]

Thanks for your input. I appreciate your comments.

[Fed]

I'm with both on the blur, but just the couple. I think it works well with toning down the crumbling wall in the top corner that is a little dark in the original. Awesome as always!

[serena]

i'm with everyone else on this. i love the color/toning, and the blur is a nice effect too. however, there's too much blur on the ppl and it makes it look like it's an out of focus picture b/c there's no one point that really looks in focus and sharp.

[Jason]

Joe,

I agree with Terry. I like the warmed up tones and the background blur, but would prefer to see the couple pop a little bit more. I have always loved your composition though. It's fantastic!

[Bobbie]

Joe,

I think the after ROCKS...I'm for creativity and the ability to make ART. Which the after is for sure...