Today brings a little bit of closure to my stint as a Wedding Photographer. (please read here, if you didn’t know) I had a week and a few days to adjust and fiddle with the photographs, send them in for development, reprint different sizes, and finally present the newlyweds, Gill and Josh, with their bouquet of memories.
Of all the pictures I took, here are a few of which I am particularly fond of.
This one was a really straightforward picture to work with, and it was one of those shots that I had almost forgot to take. As it turned out, its simplicity had made it all the more captivating to look at. I think it’s one of my favourites from the day.
The foliage turned out to be coming along just right that day. We had planned to do a couple of shots in with the leaves, and luckily, the weather was great and the yard was large enough to have a copse of trees.
Now, again, the restraint of colours and the highlighting of the groomsmens outfits really made this picture worthwhile. Having it colour made the sweaters seem less bright, having no colour took out any real life it had. So, merge the two, and the outcome was this.
This one was a preparation shot of the bride, Gill, and I thought it would look better, if some of the elements were removed. So I proceeded to isolate the coloured flowers, with a bit of painstaking time at the computer, and lo and behold! something creative was made.
Gill’s dad had an old truck set up, with which all the Wedding Party shots took place. The whole group was quite co-operative and easy to work with. Gill and Josh were the most easy-going people to take pictures with. We all shared ideas of what to do, and everything worked out like a dream.
This whole experience was good for me. It challenged my abilities and gave me more of chance to see what I am capable of. The very night I took the photos, I looked through them and could already see areas to improve, and have thoughts generate as to what else could be done for a Wedding. It was a stressful day, don’t get me wrong, but I think that I could be able to do even better in the future. But, know this: I do not want to become a Wedding Photographer, just someone who can take some decent Wedding Photos.
“decent” wedding photos, my foot. These are “spectacular” wedding photos. I especially like the shot of the couple from behind.
here here, my friend, excellent job. i’d want you to be the photog at my wedding, in the event that i someday marry; unfortunetly you’ll probably be in the party making it a bit of a challenge to also take pics.
A timer and a tripod can do wonders, my friend. Although, that will probably make the time for pictures all the longer.
Timers and tripods CAN do wonders. You could even do photos for your OWN wedding, maybe. Hmmmm.
Tim, the pics are incrediblely creative. refreshing actually…. should i be getting married i would definitely consider your creativity and eye for detail.
Oh yes,,,, Interesting comment from Sarah! Are you considering getting married or would you consider the comment from Sarah as a proposal?
Teeheehee, you could always take pics at my wedding, then again your eyes might only be on the bridesmaid ;o) Mind you I’m not getting married…well at least not any time soon, I guess I need to find someone to marry first eh, or at least a prospect…and seeing how I’m going to be over here in Oz for the next little while you mite have to come over here to photograph my wedding. Man you’d hafta like the bridesmaid an awful lot to come that far to take pics at a wedding, especially for a bride and groom you don’t even know
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PS:Could you bring the truck my mum and I both really like it!!!