I'm No Longer a Virgin! (First Wedding Pictures)

[MrsOpie]

Ah yes, I shot my first wedding yesterday (June 30th). I had butterflies in my tummy all morning and made myself sick over shooting my first wedding. However, when I got there I started to relax but I just couldn't get my creative juicies flowing that morning. I feel like the pictures turned out rather "average" and I'm hoping the wedding on 7-7-07 will be much better. Too see more pictures check out my blog (http://opiefoto.blogspot.com/).

#1
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#2
http://gallery.insuto.com/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=2990&g2_serialNumber=2

#3
http://gallery.insuto.com/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=2999&g2_serialNumber=1

#4
http://gallery.insuto.com/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=2993&g2_serialNumber=2

#5
http://gallery.insuto.com/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=3014&g2_serialNumber=2

#7 - Groom after the cake smashing.
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#8 - Groomsmen licking cake off the Groom's face.
http://gallery.insuto.com/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=3023&g2_serialNumber=2

#9 - Ring Shot.
http://gallery.insuto.com/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=3026&g2_serialNumber=2

[MelisaP]

I think they look great. The ring picture is adorable.

[jcpoulin]

Nothing " average" about these. I like them !! Great job with the one's you have shown. Other than #8 being OOF ( I am sure the action occurred fast), I enjoyed the series. Would like to see more.

[liza]

You really need to raise your prices. These are wonderful!!!!! :)

The only thing I probably would have done differently is make the selective focus in #2 on the flowers instead of the couple. The ring shot is so original. I've not seen anything like it elsewhere. Very, very nice.

[moree]

I think they look great! Well done.

Nicholas

[Maui Kim]

#1, 2, 4 & 9 are awesome. Great job. Thanks for sharing.

[bcap]

Hey MrsOpie. I really like these. Not too sure if I'm crazy on the PP on 1 3 and 4 though. I personally think they'd look great high-key B&W though. Just a personal preference.

[eric gautier]

very nice!

[morlia]

I really like them....number 4 mad me look twice as I though his hand was up in her skirt. Must be just my dirty mind.

[JohnnyG]

I really like them....number 4 mad me look twice as I though his hand was up in her skirt. Must be just my dirty mind.
My girlfriend said the same thing when she saw it and said "I don't think that's appropriate!" I told her I wasn't sure if he did but it does look like it.:oops:

[MarkAnthonyPhotography]

They look great! My wife really likes your work. She visited your website and loves the colors. We also have "our" first wedding shot 07-07-07. We have done about 6 for a family friend in upper South Carolina. Not such great pay, but the experience was worth it's weight in gold. Can't wait to see more of your work!

[jessiper]

Great job, especially for your first. It looks as though your focus was a bit off on some of them, or there's some camera shake going on due to slow SS, I didn't check to see if the EXIF was intact. I like the PP on all of them but #5, it's a little on the red side. Looks like you had a fun couple for your first, which is nice. For #2, I would have tried focusing on the bouquet, but that's just me. Love the ring shot! I couldn't get my creative juices flowing at yesterday's wedding, either, so I know how that goes. I was all ready w/ideas after looking at the site online, but the couple was just totally not into it, and they were so far behind in their schedule I only had 10mins for B&G pics, plus the place was super super dark. I feel like they turned out average (mine from yesterday). Sometimes it's just that way, I guess. Anyway, sorry for getting side tracked. Looking forward to seeing more from you! :)

[tim]

They're great, for a first wedding they're amazing.

[italianfemmy]

*claps her hands* I am so proud of you. The cake smashing face and the groomsmen licking the groom made me burst out in absolute laughter for a couple minutes. It was fabulous. you are fabulous and your images reflect how fabulous you are. And, here's one more FABULOUS just for the heck of it!

[hoopy]

These are amazing!

[Tragerman]

Breath girl, you did good. In a BIG way! If this is without creative juices, I can't wait to see your work WITH them!
-Mickey

[Eric Redard]

Wonderful... Creative... Intentional... Full of Vision.....

Peace.
Eric

[islandphoto]

Wow! Great work! I can't believe this is your first wedding. I looked at the blog too and I loved the colors of some of the other photos.

[scd]

That's your FIRST wedding? You are kidding!!

Great work, well done! :)

[mizuno]

I've already told you that you're awesome and you have a bright future in this industry.

This just proves it.

[italianfemmy]

Mrs. Opie, I know you're reading these things cause you just posted on another thread in the last 20 minutes. I think it is how unaware of how brilliant you are that makes you so brilliant. :-) I'd hire you to shoot my wedding. It would be a same sex ceremony since I am gay but I bet that you'd be comfortable with that based on what I know of your personality. :-)

[jric86]

Great job! These turned out great. Very good for a first wedding. I love the idea for the ring shot.

[thekid24]

Well congrats on not being a virgin but what does that have to do with weddings?

Oh wait...I get it now....nevermind. First wedding, virgin, I GOT IT.

Seriously though those are some beautiful photos, the couple will be more than pleased. And one thing I can say about quality photos is that word of mouth will spread quicker than you realise.

If they have friends getting married soon, look for a call from them:D:D

[picturecrazy]

Hey, great work! I'm glad you raised your prices. (raise them more... hint hint)

I think they look fantastic! I think I'm gonna need to second shoot for you someday to learn a thing or two..

[Emberghost]

Those are some truly beautiful images, first or 100th wedding doesn't matter. I'm sure they will love them, can't wait to see what else you can do.

[GertS]

Very well done. Looking forward to seeing the images of your next wedding. :)

[th3r0m]

If these shots are the result of you having a creative block, when you are done with it (the creative block) could you send it to me? ;) Seriously though, these are great shots, especially the first. A magnificent 1st wedding shoot (or tenth or twentieth...maybe not thirtieth, because by then you should have way surpassed your creative block (and sent it to me) :)

[kato1]

Very nice, but I have to say #8 is gross!
Weren't there enough plates at the reception?

[Scott_Quier]

Mrs. O - these are so gorgeous!!! WOW - like someone else has already said, "If these are without creative juices flowing, I'm not sure I can stand it when they do start flowing!" These are awesome. I took a gander at the ones on you blog - those there show that you didn't cherry pick the ones you posted here. Would love to see more!

I gotta ask - who drew the picture for the ring shot? Was that you or did you press a kid into service? Either way, this is very unique! Love the idea!

[Grace]

love all of them girly! :) really

[g-money]

Very Nice Mrs Opie. 1 & 2 are my favorites. I hope I can do as well on my first wedding.

I have to agree on #4 at first glance I thought they were starting the honeymoon early!

Greg

[MrsOpie]

I hate the fact that #8 is out of focus but it was a fast moment. The ring shot I didn't do the drawing and I didn't pressure a kid into drawing it. The bride and groom had a kids table set up with pink paper taped to the table. One of the flower girls made the drawing so when i snaged the wedding rings I did a shot in the flowers, a shot with them in someon'es hands, and 2 shots on the kids table. The other one I placed the rings on top of oreo cookies. :) I'm going to put together "flash cards" with shots that I want to do at each wedding. If I have a brain lock up I'll pull them out of my pocket.

[tazzman270]

Very nice location...and shots. But #8 is soooooo wrong. LOL

[tazzman270]

# 8 works best with the blur. gives it the feel it was a quick lick :p

[Padawan Dad]

I absolutely love #1. You certainly have what it takes. Superb 1st outing ;) #8 reminds me of a shot I got of a best man kissing the groom on the lips. Was a really quick grab and was OOF; but good enough to get a laugh from the B&G after the wedding.

[laimis.s]

nice photos. 1,2,5 are my favourites. your lucky for the wedding to take place in a "photogenic" location! my first wedding took place in a borring hall without any lighting whatsoever and constantly raining weather! heh :)

[nhbilly]

nice!

[jenne]

Did you have an assistant? Or was it all you?

In either case, fantastic photos and congrats on your first wedding shoot. You did a great job and the darkroom work looks top notch!

[jackies35]

I love these!!! Great work.... Happy first time....
I will have my first wedding on August 25.... It's for my Pastor and yes, I am nervous!!!

I am reading everything there is.... I did a sweet sixteen on June 21 so I have some type of idea of what I want or need to capture....

[bergerl]

Absolutely beautiful! You need to give yourself more credit.....