Wedding Photo of the Week (Available Light) Showcase 8/30/10

[picturesque]

<p>In keeping with the Available Light theme, this week I am asking for submissions for critique consideration that were taken using available light at a wedding or engagement session, with no added or manipulated light, whether flash or otherwise. The image need not necessarily be very recent.</p>

<p>Make sure it is 700 pixels or less in width - AND - make sure to enter a caption in the caption box on that page where you've uploaded. Some details about the shot would be helpful.<br /><br />By posting - you agree to allow your image to be chosen for discussion and critique for the week. One will be chosen at random. This is not a contest - but simply an image that we'll discuss. Positive as well as constructive suggestions are what will occur. HOWEVER - IF you wish to post your image but DO NOT WANT to be considered for critique - please say so in your caption. Images that show as a link will be deleted and you'll be asked to re-post.<br /><br />Newcomers and Pros are both welcome to post in this thread. The thread will be closed late on Tuesday. Look for the choice on Wednesday. Please do not start the critique in this thread ;-)</p>

[martindomok]

<p>It was raining on the wedding day so we went for a coffee instead...</p><div></div>

[melissapapajphotography]

<p>This one is mine...I shot this bridal session in the Utah State Capitol Building and don't use artificial light when I shoot in there because everything is marble and so reflective. This was shot with my Nikon D700, 24-70mm, 2.8 lens, f/2.8, 1/320 sec, ISO-1600, 45mm</p><div></div>

[leigh_demshar]

<p>In the hectic moments before "show time"</p><div></div>

[bobcossar]

<p>This is an older image RB67 and 150mm SF at 5.6 on NPH</p><div></div>

[erica_pheysey1]

<p>A recent engagement. With such great evening light, how could you supplement it better?<br>

A candid moment stolen while they were talking and thought I was just adjusting camera lenses...</p><div></div>

[john_deerfield]

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<p>... or manipulated light</p>

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<p>I would be curious if that means no reflector or diffuser of any kind? In any event, here is one without any modification to be safe. Nikon D300s, f/4, 1/160, ISO 800, 14mm with the Tokina 11-16.</p><div></div>

[picturesque]

<p><strong>Moderator Note:</strong> Yes, John--that includes reflectors. I wanted to keep things clean. This time--just 'found' light.</p>

[lindamccague]

<p>ISO 125 f5.6 1/200 - I was planning on showing a different image with some off camera flash, but went with this one based on the restrictions. No modifiers.</p>

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[davidmoore]

<p>Wedding Divas... bride and adorable flower girl, taken just after formal B&G session.<br>

This was one of those difficult shots you take a chance on because, if you didn't, you couldn't forgive yourself.<br>

Canon 5D, 70-200 f2.8L, shot at f2.8, 1/3000 second, 70mm, ISO250. Evaluative metering, AV mode, no exposure compensation. I was rather amazed when I glanced at the histogram that the camera had gotten this shot right.</p><div></div>

[david_schilling___chicago_]

<p>While this is available light on my part, the lighting credit really belongs to the church for the lighting scheme and architectural features. No critique requested. Canon EOS, 1/20th sec., f/3.5, 400 ISO, hand-held.</p><div></div>

[james_culp1]

<p>In the Church after the ceremony. Lights were turned down/off just sun shining through the stained glass...</p><div></div>

[konrad_bilinski]

<p>Ok here is my sumission</p><div></div>

[danzel_c]

<p>here's one from Sunday. canon 5d, 70-200 2.8IS, iso 1000, 145mm, f4.0, 1/160</p><div></div>

[nataliadrozdova]

<p>It’s from my recent engagement session. Sunny spot and natural framing added intimacy in the picture.</p><div></div>

[JohnWebster]

<p>Canon 20D, 18-55 kit lens, window light with a lot of room light bouncing around filling in the shadow side of her face.</p>

[JohnWebster]

<p>Image did not upload---her goes again.</p><div></div>

[theresa_skutt]

<p>The main photo session was done, but I wanted to get something with the twinkle lights above her. It has been enhanced in photoshop, but there is no added modifier or flash.</p><div></div>

[boschetto]

<p>The slideshow<br /> <img src="../photo/11533215" alt="" /></p>

[markonestudios]

Here's mine. Lit only by a window camera left. I deliberately wanted the window to blow out but get some nice soft light on the bride...

<p>Tech info: 5D2, 50 f/1.8@f/2.0, 1/200 shutter, ISO 500<div></div>

[blairhall]

<p>Can't seem to see my original respsonse, so I'll try again... moderator(s), if this comes up as a double, is it possible to delete one? Thanks!</p>

<p>Hey gang, here's my contribution. No post other than RAW tweaks. Nice bright sun, would have been amazing if we were out there about 2 hours later. I found some shade and got a bit lucky with partial clouds. Enjoy :-)</p><div></div>