Unusual wedding theme

queenbee288 · 23rd of February 2006 (Thu)

I have been asked to shoot a wedding in April. It is my first and I agreed because it is low budget and they can't afford a pro ( or don't think it is a priority). I agreed because they were part of a family portrait I did a while back and they like my work.(They are not hard to please). I found out yesterday that they are having a cowboy-western them with everyone dressed in cowboy hats, boots and jeans.(I know what you are thinking, It is Kentucky). I am not worried about the hat shadowing the face for the couple, I will use fill flash and reflector but isn't that going to be hard for the group shots? Any suggestions on handling that. Also any suggestions for poses for this unique theme?

CyberPet · 24th of February 2006 (Fri)

That sounds like a fun wedding... how about lots of hats flying in the air? I'm thinking throwing their hats up in the air - you get good lighting in their faces, and they will definately laugh a lot. Sort of a "ho down" or whatever they are called?!

queenbee288 · 24th of February 2006 (Fri)

That is a good Idea! Thanks Petra.

VanceW · 24th of February 2006 (Fri)

Hi Char,

My very best freind had a western themed wedding a few years back that I was able to shoot. What was great, is that the b/g rode in on horse back. Yeah, it was outdoors.

Granted, we're all a bunch of C&W types, so it was real easy. I wished I had some images to show you, but it being shot for free, I gave them all the film and never actually saw how I did.

I guess the best way to shoot, is to go the PJ route.

NGrinerPhoto · 24th of February 2006 (Fri)

you have to do some cool depth of field shots with groomsmen dueling ... and get some tight face shots with them tipping their hats

Photogirl01 · 24th of February 2006 (Fri)

If you were on a step stool, and had the groups looking up at you, you wouldn't get the shadows, would you? Especially if you were using flash and had it up high. That's what I would do.

saravrose · 24th of February 2006 (Fri)

wow! that actually sounds like a really neat oppurtunity. If they are easy to please you can really go to town on this one. (thinking about the possibilities).. First I'd make sure they understand to atleast tilt the hats above their brow... (my uncle's faces dissapear behind their hats).. and have fun with it. It's an unusual wedding giving you a good oppurtunity to take some different shots...

sari.

queenbee288 · 24th of February 2006 (Fri)

Thanks. Those are some good ideas. You have jumpstarted my creative juices and gotten them flowing. I am seeing the bride putting a noose around the groom's neck. LOL. And how about the groom with his hands tied up in fromt of him being led by gunpoint to the preacher? The bride is a real cut up goofy kind of girl. She will like this. LOL VanceW: I wish you had those pictures too.

CyberPet · 24th of February 2006 (Fri)

OMG, you HAVE to take that picture with the bride roping her man and dragging him in the dirt.

Curtis N · 24th of February 2006 (Fri)

Quote:

Originally Posted by queenbee288

(I know what you are thinking, It is Kentucky)

Will this be one of those weddings where the guests can't decide which side of the church to sit on because they're related to both the bride and groom?

Ross McT. · 24th of February 2006 (Fri)

Someones got to bring a shotgun! that and a banjo and a moonshine jug!
Seriously though, in Alberta Canada, there are weddings like this all the time.
I'll find some links for you...

Ross McT. · 24th of February 2006 (Fri)

http://www.majakphotography.com/gall...ing/index.html
http://www.homeontherange.ca/tours_weddings.html
http://www.behindthebarn.ca/

Basically look up "western wedding" or themed wedding photography and you will find what suites your clients needs.

queenbee288 · 24th of February 2006 (Fri)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Curtis N

Will this be one of those weddings where the guests can't decide which side of the church to sit on because they're related to both the bride and groom?

You ain't too fur off there! Which means "you are probably closer to the truth than you think"

queenbee288 · 24th of February 2006 (Fri)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ross McT.

Someones got to bring a shotgun! that and a banjo and a moonshine jug!
Seriously though, in Alberta Canada, there are weddings like this all the time.
I'll find some links for you...

Ross, you are thinking hillbilly, with the moonshine and all that. This is western theme which is different. Thanks for the link. I really like the one where they are in front of the tractor. I will do a search as you suggested. I guess I thought it was so far out nobody else ever did it much less took pictures of it.

Ross McT. · 24th of February 2006 (Fri)

Hillbilly, Redneck, Western... either way you put it there all related...
(yeah it was bad I know)

23rd of February 2006 (Thu)	#1
queenbee288 Cream of the Crop Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Madison, Alabama Posts: 5,480 IMAGE EDITING OK	Unusual wedding theme I have been asked to shoot a wedding in April. It is my first and I agreed because it is low budget and they can't afford a pro ( or don't think it is a priority). I agreed because they were part of a family portrait I did a while back and they like my work.(They are not hard to please). I found out yesterday that they are having a cowboy-western them with everyone dressed in cowboy hats, boots and jeans.(I know what you are thinking, It is Kentucky). I am not worried about the hat shadowing the face for the couple, I will use fill flash and reflector but isn't that going to be hard for the group shots? Any suggestions on handling that. Also any suggestions for poses for this unique theme? __________________ Char www.lanephotography.smugmug.com Canon 7D, Sigma 70-200, Tamron 28-75, Canon 100 2.8, 50 1.8,

24th of February 2006 (Fri)	#2
CyberPet Hiding Under a Rock Join Date: May 2005 Location: Piteå, Sweden Posts: 4,052 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Unusual wedding theme That sounds like a fun wedding... how about lots of hats flying in the air? I'm thinking throwing their hats up in the air - you get good lighting in their faces, and they will definately laugh a lot. Sort of a "ho down" or whatever they are called?! __________________ /Petra Hall Click here to view my geeky gear list I shoot as much as possible in available light... sometimes, my flash is available – Joe Buissink

24th of February 2006 (Fri)	#3
queenbee288 Cream of the Crop Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Madison, Alabama Posts: 5,480 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Unusual wedding theme That is a good Idea! Thanks Petra. __________________ Char www.lanephotography.smugmug.com Canon 7D, Sigma 70-200, Tamron 28-75, Canon 100 2.8, 50 1.8,

24th of February 2006 (Fri)	#4
VanceW Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: San Leon Texas (just south of Houston) Posts: 209	Re: Unusual wedding theme Hi Char, My very best freind had a western themed wedding a few years back that I was able to shoot. What was great, is that the b/g rode in on horse back. Yeah, it was outdoors. Granted, we're all a bunch of C&W types, so it was real easy. I wished I had some images to show you, but it being shot for free, I gave them all the film and never actually saw how I did. I guess the best way to shoot, is to go the PJ route. __________________ Vance White 30D(new)10D 17-40mm f4/L 28-135mm IS 70-200mm f4/L 400mm 5.6/L and a whole bag of extra goodies. My humble spot on the big ole web. http://www.vancewhitephotography.com

24th of February 2006 (Fri)	#5
NGrinerPhoto Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Columbia, MD Posts: 462 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Unusual wedding theme you have to do some cool depth of field shots with groomsmen dueling ... and get some tight face shots with them tipping their hats

24th of February 2006 (Fri)	#6
Photogirl01 Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 51	Re: Unusual wedding theme If you were on a step stool, and had the groups looking up at you, you wouldn't get the shadows, would you? Especially if you were using flash and had it up high. That's what I would do.

24th of February 2006 (Fri)	#7
saravrose "I quit smoking dope" Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Between here and there Posts: 9,562 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Unusual wedding theme wow! that actually sounds like a really neat oppurtunity. If they are easy to please you can really go to town on this one. (thinking about the possibilities).. First I'd make sure they understand to atleast tilt the hats above their brow... (my uncle's faces dissapear behind their hats).. and have fun with it. It's an unusual wedding giving you a good oppurtunity to take some different shots... sari. __________________ Canon 30D BG_E2 Grip Rebel XT BG-E3 battery grip Canon 50mm f1.8 Tamron 17-50 f2.8 Canon 70-200f4.0L 100-400L aka (Chuck) a couple of bags and a lot of big ideas "The shot is in my head before it's in front of my camera...."

24th of February 2006 (Fri)	#8
queenbee288 Cream of the Crop Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Madison, Alabama Posts: 5,480 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Unusual wedding theme Thanks. Those are some good ideas. You have jumpstarted my creative juices and gotten them flowing. I am seeing the bride putting a noose around the groom's neck. LOL. And how about the groom with his hands tied up in fromt of him being led by gunpoint to the preacher? The bride is a real cut up goofy kind of girl. She will like this. LOL VanceW: I wish you had those pictures too. __________________ Char www.lanephotography.smugmug.com Canon 7D, Sigma 70-200, Tamron 28-75, Canon 100 2.8, 50 1.8,

24th of February 2006 (Fri)	#9
CyberPet Hiding Under a Rock Join Date: May 2005 Location: Piteå, Sweden Posts: 4,052 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Unusual wedding theme OMG, you HAVE to take that picture with the bride roping her man and dragging him in the dirt. __________________ /Petra Hall Click here to view my geeky gear list I shoot as much as possible in available light... sometimes, my flash is available – Joe Buissink

24th of February 2006 (Fri)	#11
Ross McT. Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 572	Re: Unusual wedding theme Someones got to bring a shotgun! that and a banjo and a moonshine jug! Seriously though, in Alberta Canada, there are weddings like this all the time. I'll find some links for you... __________________ Ross McT. Digital: 50D, Rebel XT+Grip, EF-S 10-22, 17-85, 18-55, EF 70-300IS,50mm f1.8, Just trying to master what I have.

24th of February 2006 (Fri)	#12
Ross McT. Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 572	Re: Unusual wedding theme http://www.majakphotography.com/gall...ing/index.html http://www.homeontherange.ca/tours_weddings.html http://www.behindthebarn.ca/ Basically look up "western wedding" or themed wedding photography and you will find what suites your clients needs. __________________ Ross McT. Digital: 50D, Rebel XT+Grip, EF-S 10-22, 17-85, 18-55, EF 70-300IS,50mm f1.8, Just trying to master what I have. Last edited by Ross McT. : 24th of February 2006 (Fri) at 17:48.

24th of February 2006 (Fri)	#15
Ross McT. Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 572	Re: Unusual wedding theme Hillbilly, Redneck, Western... either way you put it there all related... (yeah it was bad I know) __________________ Ross McT. Digital: 50D, Rebel XT+Grip, EF-S 10-22, 17-85, 18-55, EF 70-300IS,50mm f1.8, Just trying to master what I have.

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