crystal-lite Posted April 14, 2006 Share Posted April 14, 2006 I have an up-coming wedding to shoot on May 13th. The brides dress is bright red (she has reddish hair too) Her bridesmaids are all white and the groom has black tuxedo. This is my first wedding where the bride is not dressed in white or cream or ivory. Have you taken shots of a bride dressed in red? How have they come out? Is there nothing for me to worry about? She wants colour and some black and white photos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dstolman Posted April 14, 2006 Share Posted April 14, 2006 Hi Anthony, By any chance would the bride's fiance of Chinese descent? In that case she's honoring his culture by wearing red. Chinese brides have traditionally worn red dresses; in America a Chinese bride may wear a white or red wedding dress, some wear one dress for the ceremony and one for the reception. I have photographed one Chinese wedding, during the ceremony she wore a white dress, during the reception she wore this red dress. I tried, but could not find any photos of her standing near people wearing a lot of white or with red hair, here is one of her with red envelops (they contain monetary presents). If the groom is Chinese, there will probably be a lot of red things there. As far as metering, I just did an average of her and her dress, did a quick average in my hear and picked an exposure that would flatter her skin tones most of all, doing simliar things for shots of her with others. Good luck and be sure to post some photos when you are done. Danielle Stolman Atherton, CA<div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crystal-lite Posted April 14, 2006 Author Share Posted April 14, 2006 Thanks Danielle, but the bride to be is English I think it's her personal choice. Perhaps because she has red hair. Here is a picture of her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stacy Posted April 14, 2006 Share Posted April 14, 2006 OOOOO- I think that's going to make for some great photos! I've never shot a red wedding dress, but I'm sure there is nothing to worry about! This should be one for your portfolio :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ned1 Posted April 14, 2006 Share Posted April 14, 2006 I've never done a bride in red but I've done plenty of brides-maids. Red is actually and excellent color. It won't blow out as easily as gives skin tones nice warmth. Depending on the material it probably is fairly specular, so make sure your light is well diffused.<div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merle_white Posted April 14, 2006 Share Posted April 14, 2006 White wedding dress and black tuxedo these colors are the most difficult for the camera sensors to deal with. The red will be less problem for the sensors and for you to be able to nail your exposures. Please post some of the results it will be interesting. Good shooting to ya !! Merle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conraderb Posted April 14, 2006 Share Posted April 14, 2006 white is trouble. red is a walk in the park for your camera. less contrast worries... and remember that before victorian/elizabethan england came along, people didn't wear white at weddings... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenseay Posted April 14, 2006 Share Posted April 14, 2006 Anthony, Thanks for posting this question. I'm photographing a wedding next weekend where the bride is wearing red, as well (she's a firefighter's fiance and he has no idea she's wearing red!). I'm looking forward to it! Jen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaimie blue Posted April 14, 2006 Share Posted April 14, 2006 I shot a couple of brides in red wedding dresses, liked it, thought it popped and no problems. Easier then white. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crystal-lite Posted April 15, 2006 Author Share Posted April 15, 2006 After the responses in this thread I'm now looking forward to it too with a lot more confidence. Thanks all. I'll let you you know how I get on and show a couple of images. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gulnara Posted April 15, 2006 Share Posted April 15, 2006 I wouldn't worry and be happy that you got a rear apportunity for your portfolio. Have fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gulnara Posted April 15, 2006 Share Posted April 15, 2006 oops.<div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gulnara Posted April 15, 2006 Share Posted April 15, 2006 one more<div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gulnara Posted April 15, 2006 Share Posted April 15, 2006 more ideas<div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gulnara Posted April 15, 2006 Share Posted April 15, 2006 last one, I promise<div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adtr Posted April 15, 2006 Share Posted April 15, 2006 I have shot quite a few red dresses this year and last. Colour is definitely in fashion. I will be awkward and say I prefer white dresses where you only have to watch out for highlights. I read a very angry post on a brides forum last year because another photographer hadn't got the red EXACTLY right in the photos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnWebster Posted April 15, 2006 Share Posted April 15, 2006 You have nothing to worry about.<div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crystal-lite Posted April 16, 2006 Author Share Posted April 16, 2006 Thanks John, after seeing this image, I have nohing to worry about. It also shows Bride-maids in white. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crystal-lite Posted May 15, 2006 Author Share Posted May 15, 2006 Just finished photographing the Bride in red and here is one shot of the bride in red. I will upload a few more when I get the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isaiahh_linda Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 <p>Hey Howe why you are so worried?Red is considered auspicious and a symbol of good luck as well as fertility. this is the reason most brides are dressed in red.It believed that wearing red of the bride brings health and longevity to the husband .Dress is an expression of feelings running inside you.Don’t limits yourself to bride wedding dresses!.Just enjoy your wedding and forget all things running in your mind. Prom Dresses 2011. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crystal-lite Posted February 25, 2010 Author Share Posted February 25, 2010 <p>Isaiahh Linda,<br> this post is about 4 years old. I have moved on since then.<br> I appreciate you don't refer me to my surname.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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