Traditional Tokyo wedding

[cina]

Hi,

I had the pleasure to photograph a really wonderful couple's wedding day here in Tokyo. This is actually my first post in the wedding forums and also my first wedding as a wedding photographer.

If you would like to see some more photos please let me know. I would greatly appreciate comments and help on what I could do better.

Also, to any of you New Zealand pros I will be going back to New Zealand early next year to set up a wedding/portrait business. Any tips or advice on this would be great!

You can see the full set HERE (http://www.stclair-photography.com/blog/) along with a slide show.

Please do not use my images without my permission.

http://stclair-photography.com/rangefinder/15.jpg

http://stclair-photography.com/rangefinder/16.jpg

http://www.stclair-photography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/sayaka-satoshi-20.jpg

http://www.stclair-photography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/sayaka-satoshi-31.jpg

http://stclair-photography.com/rangefinder/17.jpg

http://www.stclair-photography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/sayaka-satoshi-51.jpg

http://www.stclair-photography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/sayaka-satoshi-53.jpg

http://stclair-photography.com/rangefinder/18.jpg

[Tomobil]

These few shots look great! It'd be nice to know what equipment (body, lens) you used though.

[cina]

These few shots look great! It'd be nice to know what equipment (body, lens) you used though.

Thanks. I used a 5D, 16-35 II, 50mm f/1.4, 135mm f/2. But most of this gear has been sold now as I'm moving to a Leica setup. Maybe I shouldn't say this out loud here...

[haisai-ojisan]

Nice series. I bet the couple and family were happy with such nice photos.

And what a change...Canon to Leica! I'm jealous!

[ejicon]

Photos are super sharp and all filled with some great moments. Nicely done. Makes me feel like I'm actually there.

[wasabimaniac]

Way to be at the right places at the right time! You seem to have captured all the best moments!

[cina]

Thanks for the great comments guys. I actually shot this wedding for free to build up my portfolio, so I think the couple are super happy. I'm shooting a few more this year which should finish off my portfolio before I head back to New Zealand to start a business.

Yeah Canon to Leica should be interesting, I love using rangefinders but loathed the weight of my Canon gear.

[liannallama]

Gorgeous! I especially love the last one--it's like a "movie-star" wedding and I love how the light reflects off her pearls. So elegant!