A few from a wedding I shot
Posted 13/08/2017 - 13:38 - Helpful Comment
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Nice stuff Gareth.. I cant fault them. The happy couple should be very pleased...
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Posted 13/08/2017 - 15:56 - Helpful Comment
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I echo that, you only get one chance and you have really come up with some lovely images that convey the love and happiness this couple have. And none of those obviously set-up shots that appear on some websites. Well done, is this a new career move?
Posted 13/08/2017 - 16:40 - Helpful Comment
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Looks good from here Gareth.
All that lovely window light at the front of the venue and I bet they only let you shoot from the back of the venue why they do that I don't really know...
All that lovely window light at the front of the venue and I bet they only let you shoot from the back of the venue why they do that I don't really know...
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Posted 13/08/2017 - 17:26
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Thanks all
I'm happy how they came out and also with how the cameras, lenses and flash performed on the day
Maybe! The brides mum works with me so asked me to shoot her daughters wedding and I said I would.
I've shot a few weddings before but I don't advertise the fact as I'm not a lover of them as the stress!
Quite lucky they were chilled and up for anything!
I'm happy how they came out and also with how the cameras, lenses and flash performed on the day
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I echo that, you only get one chance and you have really come up with some lovely images that convey the love and happiness this couple have. And none of those obviously set-up shots that appear on some websites. Well done, is this a new career move?
Thank you I echo that, you only get one chance and you have really come up with some lovely images that convey the love and happiness this couple have. And none of those obviously set-up shots that appear on some websites. Well done, is this a new career move?
Maybe! The brides mum works with me so asked me to shoot her daughters wedding and I said I would.
I've shot a few weddings before but I don't advertise the fact as I'm not a lover of them as the stress!
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Looks good from here Gareth.
All that lovely window light at the front of the venue and I bet they only let you shoot from the back of the venue why they do that I don't really know...
The registrar wasn't that impressed as I kept on walking about choosing my images! The opening image is taken from the front It was a fine balance as space was limited and I didn't want to keep shooting with flash and getting in peoples way but at the same time, I'm there to capture the day and produce images.Looks good from here Gareth.
All that lovely window light at the front of the venue and I bet they only let you shoot from the back of the venue why they do that I don't really know...
Quite lucky they were chilled and up for anything!
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Posted 13/08/2017 - 17:42 - Helpful Comment
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They all look good and convey a sense of relaxation and enjoyment .... it comes across as a happy event (which it should be!), but I don't think that is actually easy to convey through photos. My favourites are the outdoor ones with the castle ..... I'm assuming you demonstrated the moves you were looking for in No 9! )
Full marks to you .... a wedding is not for the photographically faint hearted. I'm not sure if I would even try it ....
Full marks to you .... a wedding is not for the photographically faint hearted. I'm not sure if I would even try it ....
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Posted 14/08/2017 - 01:25 - Helpful Comment
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I think you've done a wonderful job. Although quite a few are posed, they still look quite natural. If all the pictures you took at that wedding are of this caliber, I think you shouldn't be afraid to advertise as a wedding photographer.
A point I make all the time to facilitate my work: I always ask the groom and bride to tell (not ask) the person who performs the wedding that their photographer will be "roaming" around to get the best shots possible. After all, they're footing the bills, so they should have their say in what goes and what doesn't go. Most of the time, it "clears" the air and makes my job a lot easier.
A point I make all the time to facilitate my work: I always ask the groom and bride to tell (not ask) the person who performs the wedding that their photographer will be "roaming" around to get the best shots possible. After all, they're footing the bills, so they should have their say in what goes and what doesn't go. Most of the time, it "clears" the air and makes my job a lot easier.
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Posted 14/08/2017 - 07:21 - Helpful Comment
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Nice work mate. Looks like the sun was quite harsh at times (I miss summer!) and you've done well in those conditions.
Like several of these, and the wide angled one inside looks cool
Like several of these, and the wide angled one inside looks cool
Posted 14/08/2017 - 07:52 - Helpful Comment
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Its a super set with plenty of variety in the poses and backgrounds. I'm sure the happy couple were delighted with these Gareth. I particularly like the portrait of the bride inside her veil.
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Posted 14/08/2017 - 13:12 - Helpful Comment
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You are a natural at this. I especially like 4 and 7.
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Posted 14/08/2017 - 22:40
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Thanks all
Certainly daunting but having faith in the equipment and using 2 bodies eased my nerves slightly so it was then just down to me to mess up!
Appreciate the tip also for the roaming
McGregNi wrote:
They all look good and convey a sense of relaxation and enjoyment .... it comes across as a happy event (which it should be!), but I don't think that is actually easy to convey through photos. My favourites are the outdoor ones with the castle ..... I'm assuming you demonstrated the moves you were looking for in No 9! )
Full marks to you .... a wedding is not for the photographically faint hearted. I'm not sure if I would even try it ....
Thanks Nigel, I did do a demo jump and practised the jump on 1, 2, 3!They all look good and convey a sense of relaxation and enjoyment .... it comes across as a happy event (which it should be!), but I don't think that is actually easy to convey through photos. My favourites are the outdoor ones with the castle ..... I'm assuming you demonstrated the moves you were looking for in No 9! )
Full marks to you .... a wedding is not for the photographically faint hearted. I'm not sure if I would even try it ....
Certainly daunting but having faith in the equipment and using 2 bodies eased my nerves slightly so it was then just down to me to mess up!
pentaxian450 wrote:
I think you've done a wonderful job. Although quite a few are posed, they still look quite natural. If all the pictures you took at that wedding are of this caliber, I think you shouldn't be afraid to advertise as a wedding photographer.
A point I make all the time to facilitate my work: I always ask the groom and bride to tell (not ask) the person who performs the wedding that their photographer will be "roaming" around to get the best shots possible. After all, they're footing the bills, so they should have their say in what goes and what doesn't go. Most of the time, it "clears" the air and makes my job a lot easier.
Thanks Yves I'm still unsure to take the leap, it's a stress isn't it I think you've done a wonderful job. Although quite a few are posed, they still look quite natural. If all the pictures you took at that wedding are of this caliber, I think you shouldn't be afraid to advertise as a wedding photographer.
A point I make all the time to facilitate my work: I always ask the groom and bride to tell (not ask) the person who performs the wedding that their photographer will be "roaming" around to get the best shots possible. After all, they're footing the bills, so they should have their say in what goes and what doesn't go. Most of the time, it "clears" the air and makes my job a lot easier.
Appreciate the tip also for the roaming
richandfleur wrote:
Nice work mate. Looks like the sun was quite harsh at times (I miss summer!) and you've done well in those conditions.
Like several of these, and the wide angled one inside looks cool
Thanks Richard, yeah the sun was doing it's best to give me harsh light so a touch of HSS fill flash was needed! Nice work mate. Looks like the sun was quite harsh at times (I miss summer!) and you've done well in those conditions.
Like several of these, and the wide angled one inside looks cool
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Its a super set with plenty of variety in the poses and backgrounds. I'm sure the happy couple were delighted with these Gareth. I particularly like the portrait of the bride inside her veil.
David
Thanks David. Got lucky as the wind whipped up and sent her veil all over the place and managed to get the shot of it over her face Its a super set with plenty of variety in the poses and backgrounds. I'm sure the happy couple were delighted with these Gareth. I particularly like the portrait of the bride inside her veil.
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You are a natural at this. I especially like 4 and 7.
Cheers Peter! Not sure about that but gave it a good go
You are a natural at this. I especially like 4 and 7.
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Posted 15/08/2017 - 17:30
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These are lovely, you've kept the detail in the Brides gorgeous dress and each picture seems to be well thought out, i would imagine the Bride and groom are extremely pleased, wonderful set!
Posted 15/08/2017 - 21:56
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autumnlight wrote:
These are lovely, you've kept the detail in the Brides gorgeous dress and each picture seems to be well thought out, i would imagine the Bride and groom are extremely pleased, wonderful set!
Thank you Maria These are lovely, you've kept the detail in the Brides gorgeous dress and each picture seems to be well thought out, i would imagine the Bride and groom are extremely pleased, wonderful set!
Saw the brides sister in a local supermarket and she was very complimentary over them so happy days
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Posted 15/08/2017 - 23:03 - Helpful Comment
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All are shots anyone would be proud to have taken, Iv'e done a couple and i know its not for me, so Well done, Great shooting
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Posted 17/08/2017 - 22:20
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derek897 wrote:
All are shots anyone would be proud to have taken, I've done a couple and I know its not for me, so Well done, Great shooting
Thanks Derek
All are shots anyone would be proud to have taken, I've done a couple and I know its not for me, so Well done, Great shooting
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