carolyn_parsons_janes

<p>I am finished the shoot. It turned out...ok. I wish I could add a photo to show the location, but it was very heavily lit overhead by light coming through glass. It created a lot of dark shadows under the eyes, and more so with the bride's side of the family as their facial structure had naturally puffy eyes underneath. I used diffused flash straight on and it worked fine, especially for the groom's side of the family. I think floor bounce would have worked best for the bride's family but the floor was too dark. I will remember it going forward though. All the shots had people standing so that a large window was behind them. I tried to set it up whereby the window was on their faces instead but it would not work logistically. Did I mention the bride is the youngest in a family of 21 kids! Anyway, thanks for the feedback. Much appreciated and helpful. I am ok with the result and the bride is quite happy. </p>

<p>I wasn't quite clear enough. The bounce was going to be to the side, not overhead. But I think I like your idea better. Less complicated! Thanks.</p>

<p>Has anyone ever shot a wedding or event in an atrium?<br /> I have an event in a 2-story atrium that has additional tungsten lighting in the ceiling. I believe there is need for some fill flash especially because of the overhead tungsten. <br /> I am hoping to do a lot of shots using bounce flash w and w/o a diffuser. There are white posts that I can use, but only a few.<br /> I am wondering what impact the glass will have on my bounce flash. Is there any reason to think that the light will bounce back in somewhat (glass coatings or the like) or is it more likely the case that it will go through the glass?<br /> Any atrium light advice would be great!</p>