G.W.C (but with a twist)

[dche5390]

This is my first post to share my own work. I rarely come to POTN as I've been a Nikon shooter for the past months but am back to Canon now.

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b330/dche5390/82123d2b.jpg

Every photographer's nightmare when it comes to weddings. Bloody G.W.C's.

But what happens if the guy (with camera) is in fact, a groomsman of the bridal party? Groomsman. With. Camera. It does not get ANY worse than that.

Enter me. Groomsman with camera (and lenses, flash and all).

Now before I get an inbox full of PM's of hate mail and this thread derails into abuses to the GWC, I was asked to bring along my gear. The official photographer was paid to cover only 7 hours of the entire day. That left another 7 hours without any coverage.

I'm fairly certain I only grabbed my camera when the official toga wasn't shooting. I was very well behaved. Most of the time, my gear was in my bag. Even at that, I managed to snap off 500 odd RAWs.

First time I've been at a wedding since acquiring a DSLR. First time as a groomsman. First time as a dreaded G.W.C. Last time to do all of the above all at once. I'm too old for this ****.

Spent the past week and a bit processing all 500 photos. Culled it back to ~140. No retouching, just simple contast, WB and cropping done in LR2. Here a few of my favourites.

To the bride and groom, Marty & Mel:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2798/4464818928_cd3b97e4b9.jpg
#1 The all important ring

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2788/4464819724_d7a5756c13.jpg
#2 Groom & groomsmens' cuff-links

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4008/4464821156_0e7066359a.jpg
#3 The last meal before ...

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2792/4464044391_e7ebcdbe4a.jpg
#4 Tic-toc

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2795/4464824254_5c1db53988.jpg
#5 Nat & Beck, two of the three amazing bridesmaids

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2760/4464827674_d14d170dbf.jpg
#6 Minor setback along the motorway

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2739/4464827832_36c5613d54.jpg
#7 Awww

Continued below ...

[dche5390]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4058/4464050829_fc30d35980.jpg
#8 Bestman and ... wait, that's my bridesmaid!

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2687/4464053491_809ddd1942.jpg
#9 Give up! You're surrounded ... by gorgeous women

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2697/4464836690_e4661bdd19.jpg
#10 The shoes

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4072/4464838444_4491d0d79d.jpg
#11 Cake! I do love a bit of caaaaaaaake.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4029/4464064007_f0e2ffc3f5.jpg
#12 As if the day could not get any sweeter

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4069/4464847012_ee0865e726.jpg
#13 Ready ...

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4055/4464847368_b9e29267dc.jpg
#14 Set ...

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4042/4464847830_290979e12e.jpg
#15 Go!

The full set can be seen here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/leinadphotography/sets/72157623582565437/

Enjoy. I look forward to being a more active member here!

[FamilyJules]

Looks like someone needs to return the groomsmen tux and get into wedding photography. You have the eye... these are wonderful shots. very artistic and pleasing. Your detail shots are delicious (are you normally a product photog? cuz some of these look like something I would see in an ad)
I love #4.... it says a lot with showing so little.
Well done. You should post more ;)

[dche5390]

Thanks Jules for your kind words.

To be honest, I got into photography primiarly due to two factors:
1. My love of food and
2. Being an absolute gadget whore (I switch systems/lenses/bodies more than I shoot!)

I intended to start a "follow Daniel as he eats everything under the sun" blog but that has never eventuated. Well the eating has, but I haven't followed it up with any photos of the said food (probably because I'm too impatient and eat it before remembering I have a massive camera in my bag).

Trust me, I was glad to return the groomsmen tux ... it was so thick for a summer-like day in the Sydney heat. It also made the day pass ... more bearably behind a camera.

I am in the middle of working out how to get into the business. I don't even have a business plan forumated yet and it's not something I think my folks will approve of (must be some Chinese thing). Juggling work and full-time study is also a bit constraint!

[captnkelli]

I agree with Jules, these photos are fantastic! You should definitely break into the business, you have a remarkable eye for detail.

[Svetlana]

Beautifully done! They were lucky to have you there!

[B.Miller]

Great shots!

[SuzyView]

Eight images embedded per thread, please. I linked after 8.

[dche5390]

Eight images embedded per thread, please. I linked after 8.

Haha! I'm in trouble now!