A Jewish Celebration

[Jemook]

Through word of mouth I've almost become the official photographer for any religious Jewish celebrations in Sydney.

It's good fun and along with all the usual shots I try and take some more personal shots for myself as it's a great opportunity to practice my photography with all the holy looking people.

The following pics were taken at a customary circumsicion where they chop the kids excess shlong baggage off at 8 days old and name the baby.

1: Prayers

http://mook.ilysium.com/upload/fbris/1.jpg

2: The grandfather

http://mook.ilysium.com/upload/fbris/3.jpg

3: The grandfather & baby

http://mook.ilysium.com/upload/fbris/4.jpg

4: Kids dancing

http://mook.ilysium.com/upload/fbris/5.jpg

5: The brother, his name is Zalmen. He is a down syndrome boy with a heart of gold. This is easily one of my personal favourite photo's that I've taken

http://mook.ilysium.com/upload/fbris/2.jpg

Hope you enjoyed lookin!

[RockSlut]

Jemook, I love #3 the colours and the lighting is superb!
There's a good reason why they keep getting you back. They're some excellent photos.

[Jemook]

thanks slut :)

[_dreamer]

excellent photos - plessure for the eyes :)

[Andy_T]

Jemook,

these are great photographs. They convey a sense of dignity and tranquillity to me.

I love the B+W ones, this is *exactly* the effect I'm looking for myself.
May I ask what is your workflow?

Best regards,
Andy

[Jemook]

Jemook,

these are great photographs. They convey a sense of dignity and tranquillity to me.

I love the B+W ones, this is *exactly* the effect I'm looking for myself.
May I ask what is your workflow?

Best regards,
Andy

hey andy, thanks for your comments. try these out on your photos (photoshop):

1. Desaturate your image. (CTRL+U)

2. Duplicate the background layer and set the new layer to overlay (or soft light)

3. tweak the levels and/or brightness&contrast of the BOTTOM layer to acheive the desired intensity/contrast.

3. You can then adjust the opacity of the above layer to tweak your final image.

Post some of your tests using this method under this thread and I'll give you more guidance if you wish :)

Cheers!

[Maz]

great photos...I like the man in #2 a lot.

Thanks for sharing.

Maz
http://www.homesteadsforsale.com

[Jussuff]

Jemook,

these are great photographs. They convey a sense of dignity and tranquillity to me.

I love the B+W ones, this is *exactly* the effect I'm looking for myself.
May I ask what is your workflow?

Best regards,
Andy

Yes, I would like to assist this comment! And I would be interested in your workflow too!
Congrat to your pics.
J.

[Andy_T]

Jemook,

thanks for the info!
I'll definitely try it out.
Haven't tried using multiple layers in PS so far, but I guess now is a good time to start with it :lol:

Best regards,
Andy

[jamesvjohn]

the photo of kids dancing is very good. spcially I like way it is taken with out shaking and
color is very good

[Bluelens]

That first shot is my favorite. I love how you were able to play with the B&W.

[chris.bailey]

Great shots and good B&W workflow for this sort of shot.

I take it number three is of the ceremony that brings a tear to all older blokes eyes.

[jgbeam]

Wonderful shots. You should have lots of great opportunities now that you are known.

Jim

[Lamplight]

They are all wonderful shots, but #3 is incredibly wonderful.