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09/28/2006 09:39:54 PM · #76 |
Originally posted by jmlelii:
Originally posted by ursula:
Do you scout locations beforehand and suggest to the party, or do they come up with the funky locations? |
Ditto. |
what they said
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09/28/2006 10:56:35 PM · #77 |
Depending on the geographical situation it's almost always my choice. In general non-photogs tend to pick horrific locations. Either they're boring, the light is awful, the backgrounds are busy and distracting, they're painfully cheesy, or some combination of any or all of the above. If I'm in another city/province/country I'll let them make suggestions, but I go visit the location the day before to approve.
I dunno if it's just because I'm getting more stubborn in my old age or if it's because I've done so many of them now, but I'm pretty dictatorial when it comes to wedding shoots. I figure they're hiring me to create the photos, which is more than just pushing the button. When I try to make their ideas fit my technique, I'm never as happy with the pics, and neither are they. I know what light works at what time of day, what backgrounds help and which ones hinder. What works for one fotog may not work for me or fit my style, so I don't bend very easily.
Yes, it's 'their special day' (bleh), but my job is to make 'em look good on their day, so I figure it's my job to orchestrate the whole thing.
Oh yeah...and when I scout the location, I do it at the same time of day as the real shoot will be, and I always take my cam and snap some test shots. Sometimes that's the only way you'll figure some things out. And I'm not all that bright, so hands on is the way to go.
Here is the link to the rest of the photos (not the video montage, just the web gallery) from B & Katie's wedding if anyone cares to see it.
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09/28/2006 11:17:49 PM · #78 |
BTW - If you can't see the video because of the "codec" error, download it by right clicking/save as, and then open it from the saved location. Worked for me anyways.
amazing work P, as good as any I've seen from the "best" wedding photogs out there.
Message edited by author 2006-09-28 23:19:31. |
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09/28/2006 11:36:49 PM · #79 |
| Well done, I am really impressed!! Its such a fantastic idea. They must love it. |
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09/28/2006 11:45:05 PM · #80 |
One more question, if you don't mind. How do you fit your "best time for photos" into their schedule for a wedding day? Or are the images made on a different day?
He, he, I like DSC_8342 in the slide show.
Message edited by author 2006-09-29 00:10:01. |
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09/29/2006 12:04:35 AM · #81 |
Originally posted by ursula:
One more question, if you don't mind. How do you fit your "best time for photos" into their schedule for a wedding day? Or are the images made on a different day? |
I'm usually involved with them well in advance of the actual day, so I do my best to persuade them to a) leave LOTS of time for photos, and b) time the photos around the best time of day for light etc. I've never shot on a different day, but sometimes they will opt to shoot at a different time to accomodate me (i.e., before the ceremony, after dinner etc).
I'm amazed (and impressed) at the importance the photos have for some people - often as not they're willing to forego tradition to improve their chances of getting great photos. But again that's where we as photographers have a responsibility to let them know how to make that happen. it's their choice whether or not they listen to you, but if you don't tell them, they won't likely know. |
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09/29/2006 12:14:36 AM · #82 |
Very interesting. Thank you very much for the insight. I think it is this directing business that I find intimidating with people. Sort of like, if I tell them what I want them to do/when/where and so on, they're going to hit me over the head with a beaded purse. Not that I've ever tried it.
Do you use any reflectors/lights in your outdoor wedding images? I've been [covertly] watching a local photographer work a couple times, and he uses a gigantic white reflector, a step ladder, and a flash outdoors for weddings. |
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09/29/2006 12:32:57 AM · #83 |
Originally posted by ursula:
Very interesting. Thank you very much for the insight. I think it is this directing business that I find intimidating with people. Sort of like, if I tell them what I want them to do/when/where and so on, they're going to hit me over the head with a beaded purse. Not that I've ever tried it.
Do you use any reflectors/lights in your outdoor wedding images? I've been [covertly] watching a local photographer work a couple times, and he uses a gigantic white reflector, a step ladder, and a flash outdoors for weddings. |
Sometimes. I always have those things with me (except the ladder - I prefer to Spiderman my way to higher heights), but I don't use them that often. I used to try to figure out the best way to make the light work at any given location. I've since figured out that its easier to find the location where the light already works. For instance I LOVE to shoot in doorways. I call that kind of light 'open shade'. In other words it's a very open space with lots of light, but no direct light. that way there are no shadows or highlights to lose detail in, and the result is very evenly lit, yet still natural photos. Fill flash does the same thing, but it doesn't look very natural to me.
not sure if that makes sense or not, but it seems to work, so I stick with it :) |
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09/29/2006 12:35:48 AM · #84 |
| Makes a ton of sense. Lots to think about. Thanks again! |
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09/29/2006 01:02:41 AM · #85 |
Here is a link to a photographer who just loves to use his flash in bounce mode. It is a good lesson and seems useful for this thread (I found it because I just got my first flash today):
//www.planetneil.com/faq/flash-techniques.html |
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09/29/2006 02:06:58 AM · #86 |
| Pedro rocks, no doubt about it. |
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09/29/2006 02:56:34 AM · #87 |
thanks for posting the photos Pedro, I couldn't see them either (Mac)
Stunning job you did. Congrats! |
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09/29/2006 09:59:44 AM · #88 |
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