cochranb Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 The couple I have been working with getting ready to shoot their wedding has asked me to include his Harley in some of the shots. Right now, my creativity is on empty. Are there some good examples somewhere? A quick google search came up with nothing inspiring. I�m looking for something that would be somewhat glamorous � but not embarrassing, something fun - but not cheesy. Looking at biker mags at the local bookstore hasn�t helped � given that the couple is in their 40�s � that look is probably not what they are looking for. Also, they are not sure either (other than it needs to be PG rated). Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sebastiandooris Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 1. Bike sunset bride on back what more could you want. 2. Providing the gas tank is black you could have a shot of their reflections in the paint beside the HD logo and the rings up at the gas cap. 3. Have the G wearing something like the below (just for fun) and the B looking quite unhappy sitting on the pavement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdp Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 Sebastian has good suggestions, but my shirt doesn't say Bride when I ride wearing it! hehehehe Have the bike parked in a grassy park-like area (bring something for the bike kick-stand so it doesn't sink into the grass.. crushed cans work wonders). Park the bike so the right side is facing you. Have the bride and groom both behind the bike leaning forward with hands on the seat(s). Or post a shot of the bride trying to ride away with the groom running after her. Just get the bike upright, not on kickstand and post edit some motion. If the groom can do it.. ask him to sit on bike, lean back (like sleeping) with feet up on handlebars.. and bride looking at him as if thinking.. Yup just what I expected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennie farnsworth Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 Obviously you would want lots of pictures of them on the bike, but one alternative shot you could take is of the bike (point of view from the seat of the bike, facing forward, including the controls, handlebars and maybe some of the side of the bike) with the side mirror in focus. Put the bride and groom standing off in the distance behind you so that you see them in the side mirror. Also, be sure to bring some Windex and paper towels with you, just in case. :) Have fun! Jen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_gibbs1 Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 Even with a prop, sometimes its the people that make the picture. Post 'em when you have 'em.<div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
picturesque Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 It's good to think up other, creative ideas and you've got some good suggestions, but I suspect what the couple want is the classic shot of them on the bike with the whole bike showing. Him sitting on it and her perched on the back. 3/4 angle, one from the front end, one from the back end, with them looking back at you over the shoulder, with whatever good background scenery. Another funny one is him polishing the bike with her dress or veil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapaniris Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 Something different I've tried, they loved it & it ended up in their main album.<div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barry_davis___st._louis__m Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 this was not their Harley, matter of fact I thought it was a Cops!! It turned out to be a harley dude! Well he never knew we used his bike as a prop...whew! But it was siting there, outside the casino begging to be used!<div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barry_davis___st._louis__m Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 oh man!!! MAry's gonna kill me now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steakandale Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 Go for a top-down ride to the reception with them on the bike for some road shots! VROOOOOM VROOOM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
35mmdelux Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 harley? glamorous? aren't those concepts mutually exclusive. My Hells Angels buddies would love to hear that one, not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stacy Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 Ha- Steve Gibbs- I love that :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steakandale Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 Are they riding it on the big day? I think an on the road action shot would be nice and not terribly cheesy. My first reply seemed to dissappear, sorry if it ends up being a double post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cariad Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 This was a quick shot as the girls were fooling around...... :)<div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cariad Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 And the couple........... :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil_. Posted March 24, 2006 Share Posted March 24, 2006 Here is a shot I did of a couple with a Harley. It is an engagement shot though.(sorry, not the best quality, it's a framed picture I just copied with my camera so I could post the image) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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