gmahler5th Posted October 7, 2004 Share Posted October 7, 2004 Hi everyone! It's been awhile since I've posted in here, but I wanted to say Hey and post some images from my last wedding. Overall the wedding was a success technically speaking. My exposures were overall more consistent, with fewer underexposed images. Now that I handheld with flash at 1/30th I realize that I am getting too much ambient exposure. Oh well, you live, shoot and learn. The indoor conditions, especially during the ceremony, were not very desirable. I tried to make do with what I had. The outdoor conditions were excellent. <br><br> I am posting one image in particular which I think will be one of my top 10 best images. I took the photo (below) with a FM2 that I recently purchased, and a 20mm Nikkor lens. I was excited about what I was seeing through the lens, and even more pleased when this image came back! I am also posting a link to a few sample images from this wedding. Any comments, criticisms, suggestions is much appreciated. <br><br> <a href="http://www.photo.net/photodb/folder.tcl? folder_id=435975">Small collection of image from this series.</a><div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hector_obregon Posted October 7, 2004 Share Posted October 7, 2004 Why do you like this one so much? The idea is nice but view is awkward and uncomfortable to look at. Rusty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_levine Posted October 7, 2004 Share Posted October 7, 2004 Awkward? Uncomfortable? I think this is one of the better wedding pix that Ive ever seen on this site! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoang_nguyen2 Posted October 7, 2004 Share Posted October 7, 2004 Steve,Nice image, I like it in sepia tone. It gives the image a timeless look!Are you tilting the camera when this picture was taken or the image was tilted when it was processed and printed?Do you tilt your camera to the left (counter-clockwise) to get the above image? How much of a tilt is that, 30 degrees?Sometimes I find tilted images more powerful than non-tilted ones. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark_grow1 Posted October 7, 2004 Share Posted October 7, 2004 Steven. Great shot, I'm sure the bride and groom will love this one. I like the decision to sepia tone it, I think it gives it more life. Congrats on the new Nikkor...with shots like this it will pay for itself soon...! Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawn_rahman Posted October 7, 2004 Share Posted October 7, 2004 Kudos to you, Steven - this is an EXTREMELY skillful shot. Slanted perspectives like this, when they are done right, are wonderful. I prefer just a little less slant myself, but I can imagine the excitement you felt taking this one. Bravo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter_cofran Posted October 7, 2004 Share Posted October 7, 2004 I like it. Sepia is a nice touch and camera angle goes well with the leaning back. Only technical criticism is the groom face is a little dark in comparison to the bride's face (fill flash?). I've notice photographers especially on these boards tend to be harsh with their criticism. I'm sure the client would be over joyed with this shot. Thx for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derek_c. Posted October 7, 2004 Share Posted October 7, 2004 I like, I like...<br> Hector Obregon must be a some kind of photography "God" to say that.<br> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emmett_s Posted October 7, 2004 Share Posted October 7, 2004 Like it? I love it ...And the Alternative Cake Shot with the woman holding the Digital camera is brilliant (IMO) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brandonhamilton Posted October 7, 2004 Share Posted October 7, 2004 The shot posted is nice. However, I find the shots behind the link you provided to be way to contrasty, and pretty grainy. SO contrasty, that you have black pants completely UN-exposed, and white dresses blown out, in the same picture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
william_au Posted October 7, 2004 Share Posted October 7, 2004 Looks like you got some really nice shots Steven! Some shots are a little contrasty - might just have to tone down the flash a bit to keep the details of the dress. I really like the posted pic - the tilt may be a little extreme, but it works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rich_dutchman1 Posted October 7, 2004 Share Posted October 7, 2004 Excellent shot. Couples always tell me that they like the "45 degree angle" rather than everything horizontal or vertical. I agree that some of the B&Ws in the link are a tad contrasty. But, the only thing that matters in wedding photography is whether or not the client likes their photos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmahler5th Posted October 7, 2004 Author Share Posted October 7, 2004 Thank you Steve Levine, and others! Steve, hearing such a wonderful comment from you means a lot! I'm glad you liked the image so well. Hoang, the camera was tilted clockwise at roughly 30 degrees. I ran this, and all over BW images through Fred Miranda's BW Workflow Pro. I used the BW Very High Contrast setting, and Level 4 dynamic range. So the contrast which you all speak of is the effect I was going for. In looking over them again, I can see how the lack of detail in First Dance, and Groom Says Vows is not pleasant. Honestly I didn't pay too much attention when adjusting curves and levels for those images. I checked against my original scans, and while the fill flash in some is a bit overdone, the whites and blacks hold details. Not to debate this point, but if anyone cares I can show you my original scan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medina photography cherry Posted October 8, 2004 Share Posted October 8, 2004 I think it looks great. Most importantly, don't try to look for validation here or on any other photography forum. You will get as many bad's as you do good's. I, again, personally think you did a fantastic job. Keep it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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