Wedding in village. Lithuania, summer 2007.

[Aleksandras Babicius]

Wedding in village. Lithuania, summer 2007.

http://meninenuotrauka.lt/gallery/diana_vidmantas/

I wish to show one of not absolutely usual us of the shot weddings.
All action happened in the Lithuanian village. Far from from cities. There were no limousines, any expensive clothes, any grandiosity. A way from the house up to a church and from it up to restaurant - on foot... It seemed to All of us very simple and very lovely. The aura of silent pleasure soared.
I do not know, on how many to us it managed to be reflected in photos. It would be interesting to find out opinion of community.

Thanks

[trailstar]

Wonderful images!Creative and a little different. Very refreshing. I love the image where she is standing on the wooden boat, and also the images amongst the trees.

[TTk]

Very different nice to look at well done.

[amironsi]

man you did it AGAIN
if i was the groom i would take all the pics from you.

Gr8 work... nothing to say about it... i hope i can become 1/10 of your work

[amironsi]

Can you please tell us your equipment you used for this wedding???

[megansmom]

I always love looking at your images. They are truly aspiring. All the pictures are just stunning.

[Zvon]

I loved the photos the only thought on my mind though for the first little while was "where on earth are the smiles?" haha then finally as i made it half way through people started to smile and thats what did it for me :)

Good work!

[auroraskye]

Gorgeous and the colors are amazing, particularly inside the church.

[smilee]

Beautiful as usual.

[tonyr0584]

Very... Very... Nice.....
I'm truely inspired by these.
Love the outdoor shots.....

[joe20d]

wow....what an awesome wedding. nice work.
-joe

[janine_w]

Beautiful work...very inspiring!

[drogos]

Aleksandras, so good to see your work again. Consistent, highest quality performance. Those bw at the end (boat and second version of the "Street" photo) are just killers. It seems that you have one/two "signature" shot with the bride at each wedding. Really nice man. Also each time I am astonished how You manage to get such a clean look with high iso pictures. I know you shoot 1.4 but i had d200 for a while and just can't imagine getting such a clean look at those conditions. You mentioned monopod once, how low do You get with shutter times ?

[viper7]

I have really Enjoyed your Picture truely inspiring ........

[koalawalla]

Aleksandras, that work of yours is astounding! The creativity and compostion are top notch! I hope to see more of it soon!

And is that one guy holding a wood keg with a red ribbon around it?? I want him at my wedding. :D

[Aleksandras Babicius]

Wonderful images!Creative and a little different. Very refreshing. I love the image where she is standing on the wooden boat, and also the images amongst the trees.

Very different nice to look at well done.

man you did it AGAIN
if i was the groom i would take all the pics from you.

Gr8 work... nothing to say about it... i hope i can become 1/10 of your work

Thanks! :D

Can you please tell us your equipment you used for this wedding???

The equipment at us while old. :oops: It is all the same D200. Lenses Nikkor 17-55/2,8 85/1,4 Sigma 30/1,4
With impatience we wait the ordered new thing. :rolleyes:

[Aleksandras Babicius]

I always love looking at your images. They are truly aspiring. All the pictures are just stunning.

I loved the photos the only thought on my mind though for the first little while was "where on earth are the smiles?" haha then finally as i made it half way through people started to smile and thats what did it for me :)

Good work!

Gorgeous and the colors are amazing, particularly inside the church.

Beautiful as usual.

Very... Very... Nice.....
I'm truely inspired by these.
Love the outdoor shots.....

wow....what an awesome wedding. nice work.
-joe

Beautiful work...very inspiring!

Thanks!

[Jcharro]

Stunning images, Very well captured.

[nirmalmakadia]

Simply Awesome!!!!

[Aleksandras Babicius]

Aleksandras, so good to see your work again. Consistent, highest quality performance. Those bw at the end (boat and second version of the "Street" photo) are just killers. It seems that you have one/two "signature" shot with the bride at each wedding. Really nice man. Also each time I am astonished how You manage to get such a clean look with high iso pictures. I know you shoot 1.4 but i had d200 for a while and just can't imagine getting such a clean look at those conditions. You mentioned monopod once, how low do You get with shutter times ?


Thanks, very pleasantly. Yes, we shoot as a rule with the open apertures. ISO we lift often up to 800. Sometimes and up to 1600. But with D200 it is not problemless. This Никон is inclined to rustle on such ISO. The Fact of common knowledge, unfortunately. Therefore a monopod in church almost always I use. And a scene I try to select such on which noise is less shown. I do not know as there it will turn out in a reality, but very much I hope, that new Nikon will allow to not drag, at last, with myself this "stick". :D Though, short of excessive noises on high ISO, D200 - the excellent device. In the class, certainly.

[drogos]

well from what i see D3 would be THE perfect camera for You with fully usable 3200 and ok 6400. You can leave the "stick" at home and enjoy shooting so much more. What would be the price of that baby in Lithuania in $ by the way? I am pretty sure they are trying to rape You guys there price wise every possible way.

[hawk911]

These images are simply awesome. You really have an eye for the Church and the emotion of the day. I loved the boat and the trees, and finally the happy couple waving to us in the last image. Truly inspiring.

[Aleksandras Babicius]

well from what i see D3 would be THE perfect camera for You with fully usable 3200 and ok 6400. You can leave the "stick" at home and enjoy shooting so much more. What would be the price of that baby in Lithuania in $ by the way? I am pretty sure they are trying to rape You guys there price wise every possible way.
Yes, D3 - a thing, probably good. But at us in Lithuania for it want the whole heap of money - whether about 7.3 K$.There is in this world a validity? :rolleyes:

[JimAskew]

Beautiful photography! You continue to inspire us all with your wonderful photography.

Thanks again ofr sharing these :)

[drogos]

Yes, D3 - a thing, probably good. But at us in Lithuania for it want the whole heap of money - whether about 7.3 K$.There is in this world a validity? :rolleyes:

DAMN IT!!! Man i knew they are raping people all over the world with those prices but 7k in LIthuania !!!!! that's just frickin ridiciolous. I hope you get Your stuff from us, if you ever need help with getting something here just let mw know ...7K ...geeeezzzzz!!!!

[verty]

ive seen one of your galleries on here before and was blown away.. this images are amazing as well.. you are very talented .. join the good side and shoot with canon though :D

[texasreddirt]

Wow those are excellant!

[device01]

fantastic! - really admire your work - just wondering what ISO were you using at the Church? and in what shutter?

[Aleksandras Babicius]

These images are simply awesome. You really have an eye for the Church and the emotion of the day. I loved the boat and the trees, and finally the happy couple waving to us in the last image. Truly inspiring.
Beautiful photography! You continue to inspire us all with your wonderful photography.
Thanks again ofr sharing these :)

Thanks!

ive seen one of your galleries on here before and was blown away.. this images are amazing as well.. you are very talented .. join the good side and shoot with canon though :D
Thanks! :mrgreen:

Wow those are excellant!

fantastic! - really admire your work - just wondering what ISO were you using at the Church? and in what shutter?
Thanks. Usually from 800 up to 1600.

[Aleksandras Babicius]

DAMN IT!!! Man i knew they are raping people all over the world with those prices but 7k in LIthuania !!!!! that's just frickin ridiciolous. I hope you get Your stuff from us, if you ever need help with getting something here just let mw know ...7K ...geeeezzzzz!!!!

Yes, discrimination of the European buyers absolutely not accessible to my understanding. Besides as it was found out, on a camera purchased in America guarantee certificates do not extend! :evil:
In any case, many thanks for understanding and support. :)

[cledwards]

It's all been said, but great images, wondeful!

[alihay]

Great set of photos well done . Good to see different shots from a wedding,
Ali

[Aleksandras Babicius]

It's all been said, but great images, wondeful! Thanks! :)

[foxts]

Wow, those are really great!

[Jaetie]

great stuff! :D

[Aleksandras Babicius]

Wow, those are really great!

great stuff! :D
:D Thanks!

[Aray_Of_Art]

How beautiful, you have really captured the feeling of being there and the emotion of the day. I like your photos very much.
On a side note I have to mention my grandfather is Lithuanian.

[Aleksandras Babicius]

How beautiful, you have really captured the feeling of being there and the emotion of the day. I like your photos very much.
On a side note I have to mention my grandfather is Lithuanian.

Thanks for compliments. :)
You often happen in Lithuania?

[Aray_Of_Art]

No, I am sorry to say that I have never been to Lithuania, so your images are all the more interesting : )

[Aleksandras Babicius]

No, I am sorry to say that I have never been to Lithuania, so your images are all the more interesting : )
You should visit the native land of ancestors :)

[nvrl8]

absolutely amazing. If I'm ever in need of a wedding photographer, I'm going to be flying you to the US!!!!!

[Aleksandras Babicius]

absolutely amazing. If I'm ever in need of a wedding photographer, I'm going to be flying you to the US!!!!!
:D With pleasure we shall fly. Only order IN ADVANCE. :oops:
Thanks! Christmas congratulations from Lithuania!

[BJ Pulsipher]

I have seen other images of yours before. I simply LOVE your work. Your black and white shots are amazing in their tone and quality. Thank you so much for listing your equipment list. I'm looking to get more lenses. I'm slowly starting to build my business.
Merry Christmas and a have a Happy New Year!

[buffalophotographer]

Great work.

[DT-Anglesey]

Yes, D3 - a thing, probably good. But at us in Lithuania for it want the whole heap of money - whether about 7.3 K$.There is in this world a validity? :rolleyes:

Aleksandras,
Looking through your work on your website, you have no need for a D3, i am sure even if you used point -shoot camera and would still get superb images.

Is all to do with knowing how to use your equipment and have an eye for a good shot and for sure you know how to get the best out of both of them.

Is a pleasure looking through your images, many thanks for posting a link

Best Regards
Dimitris ;);)

[urbanbridesmaid]

Just adding my post to everyone else's - great work as always!

[Aleksandras Babicius]

I have seen other images of yours before. I simply LOVE your work. Your black and white shots are amazing in their tone and quality. Thank you so much for listing your equipment list. I'm looking to get more lenses. I'm slowly starting to build my business.
Merry Christmas and a have a Happy New Year!
Thanks, I wish your of good luck. :)
Great work.
Thanks!
Aleksandras,
Looking through your work on your website, you have no need for a D3, i am sure even if you used point -shoot camera and would still get superb images.

Is all to do with knowing how to use your equipment and have an eye for a good shot and for sure you know how to get the best out of both of them.

Is a pleasure looking through your images, many thanks for posting a link

Best Regards
Dimitris ;);)

Thanks for your compliments. :D
But D3 all the same it would be desirable.:mrgreen:

[according to jim]

Brilliantly Captured! Your work on the Website is wonderful!

[ktgiggle]

Another terrific set ! Thank for sharing :-)

[Aleksandras Babicius]

Brilliantly Captured! Your work on the Website is wonderful!

Another terrific set ! Thank for sharing :-)

Thanks! :oops:

[DigiRebelXTI]

I really love your work. Can you tell me how many of these photos you used fill flash in? To me it doesnt seem like many of them.

What do you do if it is very dark when you shoot if you dont use flash

[Aleksandras Babicius]

I really love your work. Can you tell me how many of these photos you used fill flash in? To me it doesnt seem like many of them.

What do you do if it is very dark when you shoot if you dont use flash

Thanks.
In our complete set of the equipment there is a flash. And not one. However, we very much do not like to use flash. Really it happens only then, if ISO is lifted up to a maximum (at us on D200 it, actually, 1600) and all the same light not enough. Outside of rooms never we use flash. Particularly on this wedding, flash was absolutely jobless.:D

[dalia]

Malonu matyt lietuviskus veidus , grazios nuotraukos

[DigiRebelXTI]

Thanks.
In our complete set of the equipment there is a flash. And not one. However, we very much do not like to use flash. Really it happens only then, if ISO is lifted up to a maximum (at us on D200 it, actually, 1600) and all the same light not enough. Outside of rooms never we use flash. Particularly on this wedding, flash was absolutely jobless.:D

Thanks so much for the reply! I think it is awesome how you work with ambient light and you do an incredible job with it! Very well done!

[Aleksandras Babicius]

Malonu matyt lietuviskus veidus , grazios nuotraukos

Ačiū labai už komplimentus. Su Naujaisiais 2008 metais! :)

[Mercy299]

I truly love your photos, the composition, the color, the clarity are all great, can't get any better. What camera and lenses do you use? I only wish I could take 1/10 the quality or quantity of great pictures. Congrats

[Aleksandras Babicius]

I truly love your photos, the composition, the color, the clarity are all great, can't get any better. What camera and lenses do you use? I only wish I could take 1/10 the quality or quantity of great pictures. Congrats
Thanks. :D
My camera & lenses:
Nikon D200 Nikkor 17-55/2.8 Nikkor 85/1.4; Sigma 30/1.4; Tokina 12-24/4

[JMHPhotography]

I'm very impressed with your work. Your images all seem to tell a story all on their own. And your color seems to always be perfect. Are Nikon cameras really that much better at AWB, or are you using custom WB profiles?

[Aleksandras Babicius]

I'm very impressed with your work. Your images all seem to tell a story all on their own. And your color seems to always be perfect. Are Nikon cameras really that much better at AWB, or are you using custom WB profiles?

Thanks. I always shoot in RAW(NEF). Then, at converting, I adjust}color tone usually a little.

[SOX 404]

WOW! Amazing photos!

I've been closely helping my good friends selecting their wedding photographer and your work is simply the top 3 of what I've seen so far. Absolutely gorgeous photos.

If only you were in San Francisco bay area in May 24th this year.......

Great work!

[Aleksandras Babicius]

WOW! Amazing photos!

I've been closely helping my good friends selecting their wedding photographer and your work is simply the top 3 of what I've seen so far. Absolutely gorgeous photos.

If only you were in San Francisco bay area in May 24th this year.......

Great work!

Thanks for your compliments.:)
It is infinitely a pity to me. I with the great pleasure would visit your places. Speak, they are fantastically beautiful. But on May, 24th at us it is already reserved. It is sincerely a pity to me.:(

[wizard13]

Some great shots there. The pictures started without smiles which I thought was odd but they showed up. The church was magnificent. But lighting must have been interesting because of the size, but the lighting all turned out great. Thanks for sharing---

[Aleksandras Babicius]

Some great shots there. The pictures started without smiles which I thought was odd but they showed up. The church was magnificent. But lighting must have been interesting because of the size, but the lighting all turned out great. Thanks for sharing---
Thanks! :)