lisa_orsi

<p>"Perfect exposure is the exposure value you wanted, not the one the camera recommended."<br>

I love that quote. So true, so true. Ok, so my thoughts, I have often asked myself this same question...as I browse other's work lately. I have seen entire websites with that effect as the theme running through every picture. I think some photogs think it's a 'style'. Personally, I wondered if this new 'style' is something I should embrace and maybe add to my own portfolio, or something to leave alone entirely. I think that is your real question, here. Should I jump on this bandwagon or not. I say, not. Someone said above that maybe a photo or two with the added effect is fine, and make sure you have a correctly exposed photo to go along with it, I totally agree with that. Personally, I try only to add effects to photos to enhance the original image. I think to myself, what does this photo need that it doesn't already have? If the answer is nothing, I leave it alone. Never add effects just for the sake of adding them. The photo must speak to you, must lend itself to have the drama added, I find that most just want to be left alone with the occasional slight vingette to make the subject pop...that is my favorite effect because I don't think of it as an embellishment, it's not taking anything away from the photo, only adding to it. My mentor told me to be very careful when deciding to do anything that even might remotely be considered 'trendy' because if you think it might be, chances are it is. Strive for timeless...My vote on this 'style' is a NO. </p>

<p>One little suggestion, I read above that the couple may not know what they are asking for. This may be true, 'candid' shots are great, but I would suggest you take the time to find out what photos they have in their heads. Maybe ask questions like what do you see when you think of your wedding day? What is that one photo you will want? This will help to give you some direction. I never shoot a wedding without asking these types of questions. Good luck!</p>

Man this is a long thread...I agree with Russ "this entire thread seems to be such a non-issue and will ultimately just plant doubts about your professional competence in a prospective customer's mind more than anything else." WELL PUT, RUSS. I, too didn't read the entire article, but really didn't need to to understand your point, therefore, any client will most likely toss it aside. Be a professional and get along with the other vendors, because quite honestly, your client must've wanted them there whether you do or not, make it work. I fought over the center isle once with a videographer, then decided to lower my tripod and he raised his, we both won, it was an easy fix. When I got home and checked out his website, I was most impressed with his work, and could understand why he fought with me. Some videographers are just as passionate about their product as we are, we should respect that. In fact, I was so impressed with his passion and we've grown to be friends from the whole thing. I refer him to all of my clients.

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Hello! I am new to this forum, but I am always looking for ways to improve, so I can appreciate your question about flash. I struggle with my flash...my flash and I have this love/hate relationship. I know I need it, and use it most of the day during weddings, but I also know the 'look' I am trying to achieve is 'not flashed'. Weddings are tough because we don't have all the time in the world to set up non-flashed photos. My answer to your question is to learn how to properly bounce your flash. I am moving my flash around more than anything else throughout the day. It takes some getting used to, because your results can look awful if done wrong, but I have gotten some amazing results with bounced flash. Hope that helps!