Reducing shadows

[scoff]

Hi Guys
I've just completed my 2nd wedding.
I put into practice where I went wrong last time, and spent time posing the subjects etc...
I think overall the results were better...BUT! afternoon winter sun took its toll!
I was limited to where I could take the pictures, there was a small garden area, and most of the pictures are plagued with shadow!
Is there any way I can reduce these? I have PS but have always had mixed results with projects of this nature, any sugestions please??

[CT]

When the Sun is that strong you're often better placing your subjects in the shade (topography allowing) and using fill flash for less contrasty shots. If you can post a sample shot it might help, but it sounds like a problem best avoided as it's often impossible to sort out later.

[Bachs]

1/ Positioning
2/Flash and/or Reflectors
3/Curves or Shadow/Highlight tool
4/Dodge tool

In that order.
If you get as far as 4/ you have a problem

[scoff]

Had a play, bit of an abortion TBH. But I think the bride and groom wont notice! its just me!!!!
I solved all my problems from my last wedding, apart from bloody shadows! bugga.

[matty]

lets see them then andy!

[scoff]

Nope!
I had them printed earlier and I'm going back tomorrow to complain.
Regardless how bad my photography is it aint that bad!
Any reccommendations on digital photo printing, Used Tesco in the past with good results...not this time!!

[matty]

lots of good online places, but as i dont have any first hand experience on them someone else will have to recommend somewhere

[Steve]

Photobox are good but before you submit them, make sure you download their test image to check the colours against yours, especially since you have had some problems.