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<blockquote data-quote="kevy73" data-source="post: 574766" data-attributes="member: 23493"><p>At the risk of drawing the angst and ire from a certain UK "photographer" who is "obviously" so much better than me, here is a selection from my last wedding for him to pull apart.</p><p></p><p>All of my prep shots are ALWAYS natural light only. Kate (my sister who doubles as my assistant) uses flash for hers - just personal preference.</p><p></p><p>1. - The Ring and flowers. I always try and do something more than just a here is a ring, here are the flowers shot. Placing the ring in the flowers is one of my goto shots.</p><p><img src="https://photos.smugmug.com/Clients/Kassie-and-Michael/i-922GWqL/0/X2/2-KM1_6270-X2.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p>2. Final touches of makeup. It is always nice get the bride sitting with a window in front of her face - the challenge is standing so as not to cast a shadow over her.</p><p><img src="https://photos.smugmug.com/Clients/Kassie-and-Michael/i-33ZrM6X/0/X2/3-KM2_7706-X2.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p>3. The smile of approval.</p><p><img src="https://photos.smugmug.com/Clients/Kassie-and-Michael/i-zLKzzR9/0/X2/5-KM2_7741-X2.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p>4. Before getting their frocks on.</p><p><img src="https://photos.smugmug.com/Clients/Kassie-and-Michael/i-K287BSm/0/X2/6-KM2_7750-X2.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p>5. This from my assistant - the Groom getting ready. She does all the groom prep, while I do the bride prep.</p><p><img src="https://photos.smugmug.com/Clients/Kassie-and-Michael/i-RsKw9RP/0/X2/7-KR1_3096-X2.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p>6. They wanted to incorporate their new bike into the wedding somehow - the only way they could think was to do a sneaky meet and greet before their ceremony. We met down the road from their house and grabbed this shot before the bride and groom went back to finish getting ready.</p><p><img src="https://photos.smugmug.com/Clients/Kassie-and-Michael/i-rbR9CrS/0/X2/8-KM1_6314-X2.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p>7. Bride and Mum.</p><p><img src="https://photos.smugmug.com/Clients/Kassie-and-Michael/i-KrsV4Hz/0/X2/9-KM2_7852-X2.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p>8. All dressed up and somewhere to go!</p><p><img src="https://photos.smugmug.com/Clients/Kassie-and-Michael/i-cX2px6d/0/X2/10-KM2_7868-X2.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p>9. The bride arriving</p><p><img src="https://photos.smugmug.com/Clients/Kassie-and-Michael/i-FfK6JCt/0/X2/12-KM1_6330-X2.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p>10.</p><p>The grooms reaction. I love this venue but it is always really tricky to shoot at. The ceremony location is a very dark pergola / rotunda but with seriously bright back light. Have to get your levels right.</p><p><img src="https://photos.smugmug.com/Clients/Kassie-and-Michael/i-TNhrtwb/0/X2/15-KM1_6348-X2.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p>11. Further proof of dark area with massive backlight</p><p><img src="https://photos.smugmug.com/Clients/Kassie-and-Michael/i-WLQc3xV/0/X2/16-KM2_7914-X2.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p>12. Fantastic side light though....</p><p><img src="https://photos.smugmug.com/Clients/Kassie-and-Michael/i-hqXmJ78/0/X2/17-KR2_6974-X2.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p>13. The "Kiss"</p><p><img src="https://photos.smugmug.com/Clients/Kassie-and-Michael/i-36w5Dbg/0/X2/19-KM2_7927-X2.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p>14. I always bring letters that spell the word thank you - I send this back to the B&G within 2 weeks so they can print thank you images for all their guests should they want to.</p><p><img src="https://photos.smugmug.com/Clients/Kassie-and-Michael/i-ZwPZf5m/0/X2/22-KM2_8037-X2.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p>15. We had a drizzly / very overcast day which always makes me happy - love the light where we were.</p><p><img src="https://photos.smugmug.com/Clients/Kassie-and-Michael/i-C7c9BkD/0/X2/25-KM1_6408-X2.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p>16. And a bit of rain.</p><p><img src="https://photos.smugmug.com/Clients/Kassie-and-Michael/i-WW5wcZp/0/X2/26-KM2_8065-X2.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p>17. Back light via 1 x SB-900 - Had Kate hide behind the couple - ambient light was dull enough with the flash on 1/1 to get a nice back light effect.</p><p><img src="https://photos.smugmug.com/Clients/Kassie-and-Michael/i-QqfWPMN/0/X2/27-KM1_6439-X2.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p>18. Under exposed by a stop or 2 to add drama to the background. Lit the B&G with a single SB-900 to my left held high.</p><p><img src="https://photos.smugmug.com/Clients/Kassie-and-Michael/i-xMG4PX3/0/X2/29-KM2_8083-X2.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p>19. For shits and giggles.</p><p><img src="https://photos.smugmug.com/Clients/Kassie-and-Michael/i-gMz4wWQ/0/X2/31-KM2_8115-X2.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p>20. Obligatory pic with the car. I am not happy with my flash balance here, so will likely edit this one a bit to make it a tad better.</p><p><img src="https://photos.smugmug.com/Clients/Kassie-and-Michael/i-4TGZDB7/0/X2/32-KM2_8158-X2.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p>21. Mock first dance with lots of windows! 1 x SB-900 behind the couple and 1 to my right.</p><p><img src="https://photos.smugmug.com/Clients/Kassie-and-Michael/i-2MkJRwT/0/X2/33-KM2_8234-X2.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p>Comments / questions welcome. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="kevy73, post: 574766, member: 23493"] At the risk of drawing the angst and ire from a certain UK "photographer" who is "obviously" so much better than me, here is a selection from my last wedding for him to pull apart. All of my prep shots are ALWAYS natural light only. Kate (my sister who doubles as my assistant) uses flash for hers - just personal preference. 1. - The Ring and flowers. I always try and do something more than just a here is a ring, here are the flowers shot. Placing the ring in the flowers is one of my goto shots. [IMG]https://photos.smugmug.com/Clients/Kassie-and-Michael/i-922GWqL/0/X2/2-KM1_6270-X2.jpg[/IMG] 2. Final touches of makeup. It is always nice get the bride sitting with a window in front of her face - the challenge is standing so as not to cast a shadow over her. [IMG]https://photos.smugmug.com/Clients/Kassie-and-Michael/i-33ZrM6X/0/X2/3-KM2_7706-X2.jpg[/IMG] 3. The smile of approval. [IMG]https://photos.smugmug.com/Clients/Kassie-and-Michael/i-zLKzzR9/0/X2/5-KM2_7741-X2.jpg[/IMG] 4. Before getting their frocks on. [IMG]https://photos.smugmug.com/Clients/Kassie-and-Michael/i-K287BSm/0/X2/6-KM2_7750-X2.jpg[/IMG] 5. This from my assistant - the Groom getting ready. She does all the groom prep, while I do the bride prep. [IMG]https://photos.smugmug.com/Clients/Kassie-and-Michael/i-RsKw9RP/0/X2/7-KR1_3096-X2.jpg[/IMG] 6. They wanted to incorporate their new bike into the wedding somehow - the only way they could think was to do a sneaky meet and greet before their ceremony. We met down the road from their house and grabbed this shot before the bride and groom went back to finish getting ready. [IMG]https://photos.smugmug.com/Clients/Kassie-and-Michael/i-rbR9CrS/0/X2/8-KM1_6314-X2.jpg[/IMG] 7. Bride and Mum. [IMG]https://photos.smugmug.com/Clients/Kassie-and-Michael/i-KrsV4Hz/0/X2/9-KM2_7852-X2.jpg[/IMG] 8. All dressed up and somewhere to go! [IMG]https://photos.smugmug.com/Clients/Kassie-and-Michael/i-cX2px6d/0/X2/10-KM2_7868-X2.jpg[/IMG] 9. The bride arriving [IMG]https://photos.smugmug.com/Clients/Kassie-and-Michael/i-FfK6JCt/0/X2/12-KM1_6330-X2.jpg[/IMG] 10. The grooms reaction. I love this venue but it is always really tricky to shoot at. The ceremony location is a very dark pergola / rotunda but with seriously bright back light. Have to get your levels right. [IMG]https://photos.smugmug.com/Clients/Kassie-and-Michael/i-TNhrtwb/0/X2/15-KM1_6348-X2.jpg[/IMG] 11. Further proof of dark area with massive backlight [IMG]https://photos.smugmug.com/Clients/Kassie-and-Michael/i-WLQc3xV/0/X2/16-KM2_7914-X2.jpg[/IMG] 12. Fantastic side light though.... [IMG]https://photos.smugmug.com/Clients/Kassie-and-Michael/i-hqXmJ78/0/X2/17-KR2_6974-X2.jpg[/IMG] 13. The "Kiss" [IMG]https://photos.smugmug.com/Clients/Kassie-and-Michael/i-36w5Dbg/0/X2/19-KM2_7927-X2.jpg[/IMG] 14. I always bring letters that spell the word thank you - I send this back to the B&G within 2 weeks so they can print thank you images for all their guests should they want to. [IMG]https://photos.smugmug.com/Clients/Kassie-and-Michael/i-ZwPZf5m/0/X2/22-KM2_8037-X2.jpg[/IMG] 15. We had a drizzly / very overcast day which always makes me happy - love the light where we were. [IMG]https://photos.smugmug.com/Clients/Kassie-and-Michael/i-C7c9BkD/0/X2/25-KM1_6408-X2.jpg[/IMG] 16. And a bit of rain. [IMG]https://photos.smugmug.com/Clients/Kassie-and-Michael/i-WW5wcZp/0/X2/26-KM2_8065-X2.jpg[/IMG] 17. Back light via 1 x SB-900 - Had Kate hide behind the couple - ambient light was dull enough with the flash on 1/1 to get a nice back light effect. [IMG]https://photos.smugmug.com/Clients/Kassie-and-Michael/i-QqfWPMN/0/X2/27-KM1_6439-X2.jpg[/IMG] 18. Under exposed by a stop or 2 to add drama to the background. Lit the B&G with a single SB-900 to my left held high. [IMG]https://photos.smugmug.com/Clients/Kassie-and-Michael/i-xMG4PX3/0/X2/29-KM2_8083-X2.jpg[/IMG] 19. For shits and giggles. [IMG]https://photos.smugmug.com/Clients/Kassie-and-Michael/i-gMz4wWQ/0/X2/31-KM2_8115-X2.jpg[/IMG] 20. Obligatory pic with the car. I am not happy with my flash balance here, so will likely edit this one a bit to make it a tad better. [IMG]https://photos.smugmug.com/Clients/Kassie-and-Michael/i-4TGZDB7/0/X2/32-KM2_8158-X2.jpg[/IMG] 21. Mock first dance with lots of windows! 1 x SB-900 behind the couple and 1 to my right. [IMG]https://photos.smugmug.com/Clients/Kassie-and-Michael/i-2MkJRwT/0/X2/33-KM2_8234-X2.jpg[/IMG] Comments / questions welcome. :) [/QUOTE]
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