Wedding Shot--most memorable - DPChallenge Forums

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

04/11/2005 07:18:02 PM · #1

I have a couple days before I go....

Tell me please, if you will, what is your most memorable wedding shot.
It could be one you've taken.
It could be one taken of you.
It could be one you've seen.

I'm headed for the US Virgin Islands for my (dear) cousin's wedding--on the beach--at sunset. There will be plenty of opportunities for candid/photo-journalistic style shots--but I think there will also be opportunities to "direct" the couple for a few special shots.

What do you think could be a most memorable (directed) shot?
--or--
What do could you advise me to be on the look-out for?

NOTE: No answer will go dis-regarded. I'll post pics after I get back taken by your suggestions.

Thank you, in advance....
--Kadi

Travis99

Canon EOS-5D

04/11/2005 07:21:13 PM · #2

My one and only wedding shot.

lentil

Canon EOS-5D

Canon EF 135mm f/2.0L USM

04/11/2005 07:24:09 PM · #3

I have a couple of snapshots from a recent family wedding. This is my fave, by far. This is before the wedding, no alcohol just 2 good friends having a giggle. Even though the contrast etc is bad, i like their expressions.
As far as what to look for, i like a combination of very candid and romantic. Sounds like you have the best of locations so i suggest use that for sure.
lisa

Message edited by author 2005-04-11 19:25:28.

04/11/2005 07:29:16 PM · #4

Originally posted by Travis99:

My one and only wedding shot.

Thank you! Left comment.

04/11/2005 07:34:00 PM · #5

Originally posted by lentil:

Sounds like you have the best of locations so i suggest use that for sure.
lisa

Thank you. Left comment.

As for the best of locations....
1. Happy to be able to vacation there.
2. Happy to be asked to be "the" photographer--knowing that there will be other cameras.
3. Am conflicted over wedding:
3.a. Bride and groom in tradtional garb--white gown and white suit on white beach
3.b. At sunset--light good, then bad
3.c. Mothers of groom and bride in sequins on dark dresses
3.d. Is formal--yet! casual.
ARRRRRRGGGGGHHHH.....

(I know, poor Kadi, she has to go to a tropical paradise...and take pictures...all the pressure....oooooo!?)

Canon EF 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 II

04/11/2005 09:45:13 PM · #6

Shameless bump.
There must be more than 2 people who are happy with their wedding photos, no?

debitipton

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

04/11/2005 10:45:45 PM · #7

Amanda has some in her portfolio:
Amanda's wedding photos

and Julia has some great ones:
Julia's wedding photos

NathanWert

Canon EOS-90D

Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM

04/11/2005 10:49:21 PM · #8

Here are some shots from the ONLY wedding I've ever taken pictures at. Admittedly this was before I really started getting used to my camera, so the quality isn't that good.

The Bride was taking a break here.

And the obligatory accidental shot.
This one is extra bad though.

Canon EOS-20D

Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Canon

04/11/2005 10:52:13 PM · #9

This is one of my favorite shots from my own wedding.

Catherine_B

Canon EOS-70D

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM

04/11/2005 10:57:25 PM · #10

I had friends get married on a beach last labor day, and one of the best photos was of their feet in the water, and of them playing in the shallows of the waves.

crabappl3

04/11/2005 11:12:37 PM · #11

My two favorite. More can be seen at Pbase Client Gallery

I enjoy shooting weddings, they are full of such emotion.

-danny

GoldBerry

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM

04/11/2005 11:26:41 PM · #12

Originally posted by mk:

This is one of my favorite shots from my own wedding.

That's a GREAT shot..and I love that you can see the photographer in the reflection ..adds character or something.

Canon EF 75-300mm f/4.0-5.6 III

04/12/2005 09:41:58 AM · #13

Thank you, all! I'm feeling inspired.
I plan to take some pocket-sized prints for inspiration:
Definitely taking this oneof MK's to remind me that DOF is ever so important. What a lovely portrait of a hand!
It seems that a creative shot of rings will be memorable, so I'm taking this

(Travis99)and this

(NathanW) to remind me that there are many ways to accomplish it.
So I can get the couple to understand my vision when I ask them to pose someplace unusual and to remind me to experiment with angles and framing I'm taking these:

(jesuispeure) and

(grigrigirl)
Thanks to CBalck I'll try to get the couple to play in the waves and try for a feet shot.
And I'll take this one too--but I'd rather just pack crabappl3. :)

Any more inspired photos I can pack?

sofap

Canon EOS-10D

04/12/2005 10:18:03 AM · #14

time

Message edited by author 2005-04-12 10:22:14.

notonline

Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

04/12/2005 10:48:26 AM · #15

Canon EF 70-200mm f/4.0L USM

04/12/2005 08:24:14 PM · #16

sofap: "time" check--at least I'm taking the time, time to go, time to consider pics, time to relax...(after all, it's not me who's making a life-commitment).

notonline: Love the gaze--and I think that's an important look to go for, that one moment when, for them, the rest of the world melts away. (Not sure they'll have any dry ice around, but, hey, ya never know...)

Less than 36 hours left, anyone else?
thankyouthankyouthankyouthankyouthankyouthankyouthankyouthankyouthankyouthankyouthankyou

karmat

Apple iPhone 7

04/12/2005 08:38:07 PM · #17

its cheesy, but the photog at my wedding got a pic of my dad showing empty pockets (pockets turned inside out) :)