Winter wedding 7 Feb. with the 5D MarkII

[Lindísima]

Two days ago I used the 5D MarkII for the first time and it definately was the right choise for this afternoon wedding in a small church with really bad lightning, especially since the ceremony started one hour before sunset! Luckily, the couple had decided to have the portrait session before the ceremony so I had at least some natural lightning from the windows for the portraits (being ourtdoors in Sweden in February was not an option according to the bride - it was cold and foggy and she didn't want to spoil her curly hair, which I understand under those circumstances!).

In church I used ISO 5000 and the result is quite okay!

Some photos from my blog.

1.
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ntK5_qEnfJw/SY7eQLoY1PI/AAAAAAAAAQM/iuw6CS8j_iM/s400/3179%2B3209%2B3185+Pernilla.jpg

2.
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ntK5_qEnfJw/SY7eQKGqlAI/AAAAAAAAAQE/N_IjuiBe0Mg/s400/3312%2B3273+vid+piano.jpg

3.
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ntK5_qEnfJw/SY7eJXZ6cqI/AAAAAAAAAP8/QPJdHRzg_6w/s400/3219%2B3243+kyss.jpg

4.
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ntK5_qEnfJw/SY7eJNkI6AI/AAAAAAAAAP0/NKpEwv5Kof8/s400/7377+ringar.jpg

5.
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ntK5_qEnfJw/SY7eJOQu4EI/AAAAAAAAAPs/OFXyDQj68KA/s400/3220%2B7560+utg%C3%A5ng+blomdetalj.jpg

6.
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ntK5_qEnfJw/SY7eI1uxhjI/AAAAAAAAAPk/6yZ9llYcll0/s400/7598%2B7605%2B7614+tomtebloss.jpg

7.
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ntK5_qEnfJw/SY4YGnd5VfI/AAAAAAAAAPM/wIMuLHNeYfA/s400/7617+ris+motljus.jpg

8.
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ntK5_qEnfJw/SY4YGog_dvI/AAAAAAAAAPE/snubxjG_xds/s400/7839+slottet.jpg

[maytownme]

Some fantasic work here. They all have great contrast and clarity. What lenses where you using? Love them all.

[Lindísima]

Some fantasic work here. They all have great contrast and clarity. What lenses where you using? Love them all.

Thanks!

I used 50mm 1.4 for most of them, but also 100mm 2.8 macro (the ring shot) and 16-35mm 2.8L (the castle).

Usually the 135mm 2.0L is my favourite for (outdoors) portraits but I couldn't use it that much because the room where I shot the portraits was so small!

[whoadude]

These are great, you need to post larger photos! Was #7 off camera flash or another light source?

[henry_b]

stunning work! thanks for sharing!

[allcart]

Lovely photo's, the 5D markII looks like its doing a really good job for you. I would like to see a larger version posted as well.

[lil_miss]

Awesome images.... :D

[rodddy]

Great Work!! 5000 ISO! did you use any noise software?

[thrash_273]

very nice work. very beautiful

[20ls01]

pictures look sharp but only because the images are so small. Why do people do that?

[Lindísima]

pictures look sharp but only because the images are so small. Why do people do that?

I can assure you, it is not only because they are small. If a photo isn't sharp in 100% crop I wouldn't use it and show it to my clients at all. Maybe I shouldn't post it here at all, is that what you mean?

I post the same photos here as on my blog and with a very buzy schedule and limited time for other than client work I simply don't make special versions for this site. What I want is mainly to be able to show some photos for the bride and groom (and all their guest) really quick but I also need to consider the size - I won't post photos big enough for small prints!

whoadude: That shoot it actually pure luck. My assistent was shooting from behind with his Speedlight 580 and that is what you can see!

roddy: I haven't looked at all images from the church yet but I have worked with a few. I think I will keep them as they are without any noise reduction. Sure, the grain is visible in 100% but given the huge files from the MarkII and in black and white I really don't think it will show to much on the album prints.

Thanks for the nice comments!

[Maureen Souza]

Beautiful work, Linda!

[tmonatr]

The color is absolutely fabulous. The only slight nitpik I might have is the use of the tilted horizon a bit much. But you do it well.

[babuszka]

Wonderful pictures there, great site as well.
Don't stop posting here - it's great to see such wonderful images and talented work! :)

Good luck w/ your business!

[Ralph Merlino]

You really did a great job.

[johnthebaptist]

Awesome job there! The clarity is stunning

[SoaringUSAEagle]

Linda, this is gorgeous work. 2 and 7 are my favorite. Was that flare added in pp? I'm guessing it was....

[Lindísima]

Linda, this is gorgeous work. 2 and 7 are my favorite. Was that flare added in pp? I'm guessing it was....

No, it isn't! See post no. 11 and my answer to whoadude!
/Linda

[SoaringUSAEagle]

Ah okay.... I totally skipped over that. Very lucky to get that indeed... It looks awesome but I thought it was done in post. :D

[ipodgirl]

Really enjoyed going through your pictures! They are great. Would love to see larger pictures.

[SuzyView]

Linda, I just got my 5DII last week. Your work is wonderful. Please tell me if you love the camera and what is great about it.

[Lindísima]

Linda, I just got my 5DII last week. Your work is wonderful. Please tell me if you love the camera and what is great about it.

Thanks!

I have only used it once yet and haven't really put it to test so far, but the high ISO possibilities is worth everything for me because I often struggle with dark churches and I am really not into flash photography during a wedding ceremony.

I have heard people complaining about the AF but for me that worked flawless.

I have an up coming wedding this week as well and maybe I'll post some photos from that wedding as well.

[sinitry23]

Great job! I love the lighting on #2 photos

[SuzyView]

Linda, thanks for the reply. I also shoot events in dark conditions. Did a concert on Sat. with my 3 day old 5DII, was blown away by the high ISO as well. Thanks and hope to see you post more. I watch this part of the forum and the mods welcome members who post.

[tiler65]

I love them all but the left hand image in #2 shouts 'I AM THE HAPPIEST WOMAN IN THE WORLD'

[ukactionsports]

Awesome! I'm sure they were very happy with them!

[bnlearle]

Love 'em!!!

Bobby

[Nidz]

Those photos are awesome. I'm so jealous. I want that 5DII so bad.. hehe..

[R_Metzel]

Excellent Work! Colors, contrast, comp..... very well done! Glad you shared them.

[Peter Camyre]

Some very nice shots there! Good work.

[zincozinco]

You really did a great job.

+1 they look great!! Good job!!

[leslieann]

stunning! odd question but, do you remember the appx time you took the last one - the one of the venue? the sky looks amazing

[Lindísima]

stunning! odd question but, do you remember the appx time you took the last one - the one of the venue? the sky looks amazing

Sure I do! That was the last pic of the day and I left about 6.30 pm (Stockholm, Sweden).

[RSebaF]

vackra bilder! =) really like them all

[jasonleehl]

Stunning and brilliant!

[ejicon]

Very nice pictures.... the only thing that catches my weird eye is #3's kiss. Looks very erotic which isn't a bad thing. But wowie. Very sharp pictures. Is there a lot of post-production done to these to make them look like that? I'm sure not ;) thanks for sharing.