Can This Photo Be Saved?

[VincentHerrera]

Is their organization important to your business?

If no, then let it go.

If yes, be honest and allude to a lighting problem. Then, arrange a visit at their shop or next outing.

"Fudging it" is VERY overrated.

[venchka]

Originally Posted by Imagebuffet

Av isn't "Auto-Everything." It's manual aperture. And, FWIW, none of the photographers you mentioned had to attempt focusing through a 1.6 viewfinder; those did not exist before digital, either. Of course, that isn't the only difference between their gear and my gear, to say nothing of their situation and my situation and even their experience and my experience. I won't detail all the differences, but I will say there is a reason that photo studios, posed shots and stationary subject matter has formed the backbone of photography ever since its origin. The majority of photography has been in a static environment, even until today.

I'm told that if one gets a chance to view an Ansel Adams negative, the impression will be what a crummy shot it is. Mr. Adams worked his magic in post-production, not strictly in the original shot.

I give up.