Wedding 2 - The Bride

the daughter, praying before the ceremomy

please reasd this:

Opening this file is for me closing a circle. In 2003 I was asked to write about life in Israel, to my world wide  women Org ( Soroptimist International ) the editor and partner of mine was Dr. Hendre Falkson,  an oncologist, and a member which  belonged to the  South African Union.( it was written for 3 years until she died. May her soul  rest in peace). One of the letters is telling about a man which is the founder of a group by the name of  "ZAKA.(Acronym of " Identifying disaster victims") enclosed  is the letter that will tell his special story, to the  interested, rolling down the page one can  read about- ZAKA- Meshi Zahav,  which I have then  interviewed.

Http://sisouthafrica.freeservers.com/Israel_glass3.HTML

The man and his life surrounding, are ultra religious,  where I'm secular. It did not disturb him to invite me to his daughter's wedding, and was generous in letting me photograph the wedding and let me show the results freely.  (even though he has invited professional wedding photographers), My point of view of the ceremony, reflected in the photos  was my present for  him, the young couple, and his family .For me it was was a very different /exciting  experience .They have received  and liked the results very much. I would like to share some of them with you.
 
Thanks for viewing

lovely! a truly elegant portrayal... a charming moment with her finger poised... interesting the way you have handled the light -- serves her well

Apart from the inherent beauty of the scene, I'm drawn to how you've managed the color.  The warm yellow-orange cast pulls the picture together.  The pose doesn't seem like a pose, but merely a slice of reality.  The little bouquet popping in at the bottom is a nice touch as well, adding even more class to this elegant scene.

Pnina, such a beautiful bride. I love the soft warm tint, sort of a golden rose colour. It adds warmth. A wonderful portrait. Best wishes, Linda

Rajat  It was not poised ! she was all in her own world, thanks for your impressions.

Jeff as I wrote it was not posed , she was seating  part of the time in a corner( could not see her groom before the ceremony, this is the custom there). So sometime she was in her private world, in the middle  of all the gay atmosphere around. I will upload another version of her.

Linda,she was a very beautiful elegant bride, the light  was lighting  her  well.Thanks for writing your impressions

"poised" not 'posed' -->)

Pnina, Your introductory note, enables us to appreciate the image and your customs. Very well composed and capture of natural expression on the eve of a solemn ceremony.

Beautiful excellent details. 10/10.

Alberto

Very interesting work! Amazing model! Great details.

Pnina,

Your choice regarding the white balance seems a bit unusual for a wedding photo yet it works extremely well to unify the bride and her surrounding into a harmonious scene where each element seem a part of the other. A photo which will be cherished by the bride and groom and their families. You have handle the scene with the grace and sophistication which I have come to expect from your work.

Pnina, I wish you could load this and the attached photo together because there she grasps the sofa and has a look of unease (and we also get a fuller view of the dress) while here, it appears, she is reading psalms calming and focusing herself.  I can barely make out the words -- clearly see the word "Zion" in bold. She has an extremely graceful way of holding this book.  A quiet, lovely photograph, and the pearl earring with its shadow stands out as so feminine...and resonates in so many ways -- even to Avraham Sutzkever's poetry "The Burnt Pearl" -- and  the tea-stain bouquet finishing this composition.   I remember reading the ultra-orthodox fast before the wedding and traditionally visit graves of loved ones beforehand as well.     Quite an emotional day.   It is a absolute joy to view this series.

An interesting story.  I love the lighting in this shot and the other one attached to this post.

Thankyou for sharing this series with us, she certainly is a beautiful bride, and seems very serious about the ceremony.  I pray they find a happy life together....and treat each other with great respect.  Most sincerely, Gail

Rajat ,thanks for your clarification.

Amal. Thanks, it was very different wedding, and I'm glad you liked it, thanks for your interest.

Alberto thanks for your follow up, I appreciate it.

Pawel and Grazyna, thanks for stopping by, she really is a beautiful bride

 Gord,thanks a lot for your(as always)well written evaluation. I'm so glad to see you here.!

Donna, you are right about seeing the bride in all her beauty, I did ( N 5)and wrote you there. I 'm not familiar with A. Sutzkever's poetry, but I will  Google to find about him. Donna,it was emotional for me, and I was  very thankful  to Mr. Meshi Zahav for inviting me to participate in  such an experience.

Kim, thanks it was really a long time;-))Glad to see you and your work again.

Gail, thanks, I hope and wish them to be happy. They look a very nice couple.