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_Jo_
2nd of February 2007 (Fri), 04:26
I was bridesmaid and photographer for my sisters wedding (someone else shot the ceremony) - I was never happy with the ring shots as we were so rushed for time...well we were visiting tonight and I happened to have my camera...
_Jo_
2nd of February 2007 (Fri), 04:28
passage 4 in the 1st photograph "Love is patient..." was read out at their ceremony.
mmahoney
2nd of February 2007 (Fri), 06:42
Nice shots .. was that with your 17-55? .. looks to be wide open .. what was the FL?
Mike
tim
2nd of February 2007 (Fri), 07:09
Looks like they're floating in the 1st shot.
gkwood
2nd of February 2007 (Fri), 10:15
well done Jo i like them:)
sblais
2nd of February 2007 (Fri), 12:29
Looks like they're floating in the 1st shot.

I noticed exactly the same thing!
DocFrankenstein
2nd of February 2007 (Fri), 12:37
Looks like they're floating in the 1st shot.
Love transcends gravity.

Or is it photoshop? :D
Scott_Quier
2nd of February 2007 (Fri), 12:43
Love transcends gravity.

Or is it photoshop? :DI noticed the floating effect right away. I love that shot. If I were to get a capture like this, I would have to mark it as "just luck."

Photoshopt? I don't think so. I think it's light reflecting off the rings and lighting the page so that it appears like light is come from underneath the rings.
_Jo_
2nd of February 2007 (Fri), 15:32
Looks like they're floating in the 1st shot.

My husband said the exact same thing...:)
_Jo_
2nd of February 2007 (Fri), 15:33
I noticed the floating effect right away. I love that shot. If I were to get a capture like this, I would have to mark it as "just luck."

Photoshopt? I don't think so. I think it's light reflecting off the rings and lighting the page so that it appears like light is come from underneath the rings.

Definately luck!! - there is no photoshopping on the images - the only thing I did was slightly crop the first one.
_Jo_
2nd of February 2007 (Fri), 15:36
Nice shots .. was that with your 17-55? .. looks to be wide open .. what was the FL?
Mike

yep - wide open in the second shot. I did notice last night when I was getting these shots that the lens was having a little difficulty focusing. It was a little annoying and concerning. I am hoping it was just my "technique" and not the lens itself as I am about to do my first wedding with it next weekend.
_Jo_
2nd of February 2007 (Fri), 15:41
Nice shots .. was that with your 17-55? .. looks to be wide open .. what was the FL?
Mike

Focal Length
55.0 mm
_Jo_
2nd of February 2007 (Fri), 15:59
While we are on the subject of their wedding - I have a fave image from that day - but not sure if it 'works'...what do you think?
DocFrankenstein
2nd of February 2007 (Fri), 16:03
Maybe if you're trying to portray the bride as the gollum.

Her head is down, she's frowning and the light is harsh. The groom is out of focus with his eyes closed.

But it's very good from the elements of design point of view. The way the contrasts are laid down makes you really concentrate on their faces.
_Jo_
2nd of February 2007 (Fri), 16:09
lol - it was a helluva day for harsh light. I know, there is so much *wrong* with this image...but for some reason I like it. Your right, her face is too squinted.
i2iSTUDIOS
2nd of February 2007 (Fri), 16:13
I'm not too keen on her face and the direction that he is looking at her. The ring shots are nice. :)
jamesdean007
2nd of February 2007 (Fri), 16:21
Jo - the ring shots are awesome!
_Jo_
2nd of February 2007 (Fri), 16:23
Jo - the ring shots are awesome!

Thanks - these forums are great and I find the wealth of information shared tremendously helpful.
CyberPet
2nd of February 2007 (Fri), 17:36
Love the 2nd ring shot! :D
lil_miss
2nd of February 2007 (Fri), 21:09
I like the 2nd ring shot - but dont really like the shadow on the first one...
Shoot it
2nd of February 2007 (Fri), 23:39
I also to thought the same thing about the rings floating. Awesome shot!!
Nic V
3rd of February 2007 (Sat), 08:23
Maybe if you're trying to portray the bride as the gollum.

Surely it's not that bad? Except for the squint, I like it. Compositionally I think it works very well and it's different. What do the B&G think?
LeesaB
3rd of February 2007 (Sat), 10:56
I love the ring shots...the B&G well...I did a few grads this year that had that same squint look...just too bright....

Maybe you could blur it or paint it, somehow to use it, I like the shot, just her face with the squint and his is dark...
DocFrankenstein
3rd of February 2007 (Sat), 11:30
Surely it's not that bad? Except for the squint, I like it. Compositionally I think it works very well and it's different. What do the B&G think?
:lol:

Yes, I agree with you. If you want a literal comparison, gollum does look worse.
_Jo_
3rd of February 2007 (Sat), 16:15
lol @ gollum - I thought he was kinda cute?
Wazza
4th of February 2007 (Sun), 23:27
I thought it looked more like smeagol? - Not quite so evil :p

Love the ring shots.. And the couple short is arty, similar style to myself.