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11/16/2005 11:20:28 AM · #1 |
| I've picked up a booking for a wedding where the bride is about a foot taller than the groom. She said she is really conscious of their height difference and if there is any way (besides the obvious) that I can make them appear more even in height. Is there any particular angles I should look at photographing from or any tricks that anyone knows of that can help reduce this? |
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11/16/2005 11:21:10 AM · #2 |
Shots from above?
Edit to add: means you'll need ladders, but might make for interesting angles and minimize the height difference
Message edited by author 2005-11-16 11:21:32. |
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11/16/2005 11:24:29 AM · #3 |
In her wedding gown, she'll already look a bit like Glenda the Good Witch of the North. Just hand her a wand and tiera.
Bring a pair of overalls for him and give him a big lollipop and he can be from the Lollipop Guild and I think you're good to go for some theme shots.
If that idea doesn't fly with them, maybe some shots where they are both seated?? Or from above like was suggested. |
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11/16/2005 11:28:57 AM · #4 |
busted post...
Message edited by author 2005-11-16 17:32:27. |
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11/16/2005 11:30:37 AM · #5 |
Originally posted by rscorp:
If that idea doesn't fly with them, maybe some shots where they are both seated?? Or from above like was suggested. |
Even seated her head will probably be a good 4 inches higher.
Besides shooting everything from a funny angle, or doing a Tom Cruise platform shoes trick, I have nothing else. Perhaps slightly below, with her behind and head on his shoulder?
For standard full trane poses, step stool and wrap the trane around the front of it. That's the best my little brain could come up with.
Frankly, I think she should be proud of herself and her husband, and stop being so self conscious. If she loves him for who he is, and he loves her for who she is, this silly stuff shouldn't matter to them. I say let the little man look space efficient.
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11/16/2005 11:31:45 AM · #6 |
Her seated and him standing? Would work for a few shots, anyway...
Honestly, I would have a talk with her before the wedding (if possible) and remind her that he loves her for who she is & her height is part of that... Or something to that effect, anyway. Might help... |
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11/16/2005 11:32:06 AM · #7 |
Shoot her sitting and him standing in as many shots as possible. she could even sit on his lap for a fun portrait
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11/16/2005 11:42:11 AM · #8 |
Take advantage of stairs with him on a higher level... Maybe(?)
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11/16/2005 11:52:05 AM · #9 |
Had another thought. Rather than doing a lot of full-length shots, get them on an even level and do some tighter shots (head&shoulders, maybe some from the waist up) and that way you won't have to camouflage the ladder or box that he's standing on.
Also, for a fun shot or two, maybe have them lay down on a clean floor and get a couple of shots that way. Ummm, on their stomachs facing each other with their chins on their hands gazing into each others' eyes. Maybe one where their heads are side-by-side (like Laurie's boys in this shot.)
Or maybe get one of him seated on a pew or bench with her laying down and her head in his lap gazing into his eyes. Or him seated on the pew/bench and her behind him, leaning over and hugging him?
Just some thoughts... |
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11/16/2005 11:56:21 AM · #10 |
Hmmm, I have some ideas for some really creative shots that will make them overlook the height differences and look at the creative and tender expressions captured.
You know how back in the early/late 1800's where it was a form of greeting where the lady would offer her hand and the gentleman would bow and his her hand. The visual I have is the bride would be standing offering her hand while the groom is poised similiar to steve martin in this movie poster as he reaches down to kiss her hand //www.compleatsteve.com/images/steve/Roxanne_poster.jpg Both Bride and Groom's face would be in profile and they should both be wearing smiles.
Someone else suggested it and I think it is a wonderful idea too. Have the bride rest her head on the groom's chest with her one hand placed on his chest where the heart is. The look you are going for is a serene expression on her face - she has found comfort and a home within the arms of her husband. It should have all the aspects of a tender moment as he looks down upon her content face.
Another idea is one that our wedding photographer captured. Depending on the grounds you could try for a "Romeo & Juliet shot" If the location is beautiful you could have the bride overlooking a porch balcony at the groom. And he could strike a poise of serenading her. Our wedding photographer also loved it when we brought something new to the table for the "Romeo & Juliet shot" We call it the "Fractured Romeo & Juliet" shot in our wedding album. Same set up as the Romeo & Juliet but Juliet now stands at the balcony with a compact mirror as is looking at her reflection and applying lipstick. She seems oblivious to Romeo who stands there holding the wedding bouquet. He is looking up at her with an expression on his face imploring her to "hurry UP!" or he could be looking at his watch.
Another good composition would be to have a close-up or medium shot (from the waist up) where the bride & groom are facing each other holding hands and gazing lovely into each other's eyes. This would be an outside shot where the groom would be standing on the top step (maybe even have a book to stand on for added height) and the bride would stand on the step below. The angle would be shot at an upwards angle such that all you would see in the background would be the open blue sky. |
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11/16/2005 12:15:49 PM · #11 |
Have HIM sit and her lean in from behind. She'll put her head down next to his and it covers a lot for some tight portraits. Also, don't have them stand on different levels and do full length - I've found it looks silly. If you do stand them on different levels, do 1/2 length shots at most. Anything where she has to lay on him, put her head on him, lean forward from standing behind, etc will work.
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11/16/2005 01:04:38 PM · #12 |
Originally posted by Palmetto_Pixels:
Take advantage of stairs with him on a higher level... Maybe(?) |
Yup...I was just gonna say this. A good friend of mine's daughter was about a foot taller than her husband...so i was very curious as to how the pictures would turn out....the actual wedding you couldn't do anything...but afterwards...he was on stairs in the church and outside. Another thing they did was....outside the church there were several trees.....and she would stand at one and kind of bend out and 'reach' for him while he was at another or a little ways away from her. (did this make sense? lol!) Turned out really well....
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11/16/2005 01:52:41 PM · #13 |
| Just my thoughts, for shots where you absolutely have to elevate him, I would just help alleviate the height difference between them, but not make him taller than her. It's a given that she towers over him like a smurf, and it would be really funny to anybody who knows the couple to see him taller than her in the photo. It would be much more natural looking to keep her a just little bit taller (2 inches or so) than vice versa. |
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11/16/2005 02:19:42 PM · #14 |
Originally posted by wavelength:
...Frankly, I think she should be proud of herself and her husband, and stop being so self conscious. If she loves him for who he is, and he loves her for who she is, this silly stuff shouldn't matter to them. I say let the little man look space efficient. |
I agree, what's she going to do when people ask why she is the same height as him in the pictures and not in real life, tell them he shrunk or she had a growth spurt? She should be proud that she actually has someone that loves her despite their difference, there are many that don't even have that. I know you may not particularly agree with her decision either and probably can't say anything to her but I'd hate to be the husband that has to stand on a step-stool so that his wife can look the same height as him.
On the other side of it, I have seen many brides wear the wedding slippers that are completely flat, the dress covers it anyway.
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11/16/2005 04:05:34 PM · #15 |
Originally posted by wavelength:
Perhaps slightly below, with her behind and head on his shoulder?
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Her behind and head on his shoulder.
Now, that would be interesting!!!
(Just jokin' with ya! ;))
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11/16/2005 04:08:41 PM · #16 |
Stairs - He could stand 2 or 3 steps above the same step as her.
Sketchers shoes - I dated a girl that was almost a foot taller then me.
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11/16/2005 04:32:20 PM · #17 |
| Hills are nice as well as stairs. Shots where is is leaning over (like signing the registry work too) |
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11/16/2005 04:33:51 PM · #18 |
| Maybe find a taller person to pose on behalf? :) |
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11/17/2005 10:41:09 AM · #19 |
You've given me some great ideas here guys. Thankyou very much! I will experiment with them! |
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11/17/2005 10:48:42 AM · #20 |
Whenever possible be sure to have him closer to camera and use as wide angle a lens as practical - this will at least minimize the true height differential by using the optical properties of the wide angle lens. Also shooting from a slightly lower viewpoint (with him closer to camera) will help.
Experiment - beforehand, of course!
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11/17/2005 10:58:46 AM · #21 |
Wait....DID I JUST BOOK YOU FOR MY WEDDING???
*lol*
Same issue here... I am 5'6" (or just shy of it) and my bride to be is 5'9". Though we are lucky in the fact that most of that is leg so while sitting we are in fact pretty close together.
Okay, some suggestions:
a) if indoors, see if there are steps.
b) suggest platform shoes for the groom and flat slippers for the bride. Should equate to a 1.5" - 3" difference from normal.
c) have a small "firm" cushion placed on the groom's chair. This should add about 1"-2" of elevation. |
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11/17/2005 10:59:53 AM · #22 |
Get one of those funhouse mirrors and shoot their reflections. :)
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