A couple from yesterday, I was a guest.
Raymond's wedding photos, travels and other musings.
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See the Queen's Guard, got to be done right? 
Don't use this lens enough, it's pretty good !
24/1.4
24/1.4
Wedding in 2 weeks, can't wait !!!
Until then, it's this and that. Saw this today in the garden, had to take a photo before it rains!
Until then, it's this and that. Saw this today in the garden, had to take a photo before it rains!
I need post more pics...shot 3 weddings, been to 3 european cities since November !
From yesterday.
From yesterday.
Thanks and it's the same as any other registrar weddings. No difference at all 
But each wedding can be as different as the next so it is wholly dependent on the couple.
But each wedding can be as different as the next so it is wholly dependent on the couple.
They actually didn't want any morning photos, I had to convince them otherwise, some people are like that. They just think they don't look great without make up and don't want photos in the morning. I usually say it is the start of the story and it's the beginning of the day so it bookends the whole story when you look back at the photos.
I end up travelling between the 2 locations, 10mins drive. Although the time they asked me to arrive after the make up was done, but I had time with them and the respective friends, family and dress shots in each.
I end up travelling between the 2 locations, 10mins drive. Although the time they asked me to arrive after the make up was done, but I had time with them and the respective friends, family and dress shots in each.
Embarrassing moment coming up.
When one of the bride contacted me about her wedding, naturally I answered her email, sent her a pdf with packages information and a standard draft contract. Which states Bride and Groom.
It did not click with me until she sent it back crossed out the reference to Groom in the contract. Although I had no idea up until that point.
Once you get over the fact it's 2 people of the same gender, it's very much the same really. Although I am being wary of any kissing shots, no doubt some Neanderthal men out there would get a kick out of it !
Decided to use the 45mm TSE for a group shot the other week.
The lens was shifted up, the ground actually slopes down.
The lens was shifted up, the ground actually slopes down.
That's actually the side of the house !
It did take a while, what is frustrating I find is some guests are perfectly happy to hide behind others (under the arches in the bottom) and not be seen...
It did take a while, what is frustrating I find is some guests are perfectly happy to hide behind others (under the arches in the bottom) and not be seen...
wow.
Why do you find it frustrating if those wish to hide behind others? Just wondering as it sounds like me
Because the purpose of the group shot is to have everybody in the photo. It is a momento to the couple. I feel like I am not doing my job right if I missed someone, be it if they have gone to the loo or the bar.
So it is especially frustrating that they are actually there but hiding behind someone. They shouldn't be concerned about not looking great in the camera either because i am so far away too.
From last weekend
It's a very photogenic city, feels like something out of Snow White.
I can't tell you (forum rules), but my name in google gives it away somewhat, in the middle of building a new site to has main site and blog in one so the blog side has been neglected somewhat. My Facebook page is much more up to date though.
Oops...I actually put that inside there, was outside before ! Will PS it out.
It's a very photogenic city, feels like something out of Snow White.
I can't tell you (forum rules), but my name in google gives it away somewhat, in the middle of building a new site to has main site and blog in one so the blog side has been neglected somewhat. My Facebook page is much more up to date though.
Is that a roadworks triangle I can see in the far left archway?
Oops...I actually put that inside there, was outside before ! Will PS it out.
Cracking shots. When I finally find someone stupid enough to marry me I may be in touch.
hehe, you are too kind !
One more today.
I prefer if they don't notice me and keep talking and get the more natural shots. Try catch them during speeches, get low, on your knees and shoot over people's shoulders/chairs/table decor etc for framing with something like a 85mm.
Generally, sometimes people who see me and either
A - the traditional pose and smile. And this is very important, always say "Thank You" afterwards.
B - the fun pose and smile
C - do something a little random
Or.....cheat, catch them at a selfie moment! (or when they are posing for each other)
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mrk is correct that all photos are processed, 100% in LR, very few goes through PS.
This one did but I am not saying why
Re dance floor shots. They are from different weddings, some of those did have speedlites off camera, usually I have 2 (I want 3 or even 4 ideally). The one by the speaker is one of them. They work well in the right space, especially if the DJ don't have good lighting equipment to create atmosphere.
This one did but I am not saying why
Re dance floor shots. They are from different weddings, some of those did have speedlites off camera, usually I have 2 (I want 3 or even 4 ideally). The one by the speaker is one of them. They work well in the right space, especially if the DJ don't have good lighting equipment to create atmosphere.
Always shoot in RAW, it is the first thing I do when I get a new camera.
The only jpeg I shoot is on my phone!
The one on the grass is sun set and the sun is over and behind the kids so the sky was a giant light box at the time with no harsh shadows.
It was the same time as these were taken.
p.s. I shot my first 5 weddings for free and then 2 weddings for £500 in the beginning. This was from the very very first of the freebies.
Canon 30D, Tamron 17-50/2.8
The only jpeg I shoot is on my phone!
The one on the grass is sun set and the sun is over and behind the kids so the sky was a giant light box at the time with no harsh shadows.
It was the same time as these were taken.
p.s. I shot my first 5 weddings for free and then 2 weddings for £500 in the beginning. This was from the very very first of the freebies.
Canon 30D, Tamron 17-50/2.8
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It's amazing. It is pretty much the de facto portrait lens, for me.
I don't use the 24-70 much these days, I don't even have the 70-200 II.
Although I quite like the Sigma 50A quite a lot these days.
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Neither, they are friends.
Nobody takes great pictures from day 1, it's like learning an instrument. You need to practice and practice and one day it just clicks.
Nobody takes great pictures from day 1, it's like learning an instrument. You need to practice and practice and one day it just clicks.