Direct sun too much – barrel room not enough

Weddings are fun yet challenging. Direct sunlight from all the wrong angles during he ceremony.

Reception in the winery barrel room with little to no lighting at all.

All in a day's work!

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Great set. Like your work, seems like you know how to handle challenging and difficult situations.

how are you not getting flare in that ultra wide shot at the ceremony ?

Christopher Steven b wrote in post #14762371
how are you not getting flare in that ultra wide shot at the ceremony ?

i'd guess second curtion sync......

I was referring to the ceremony shot with the blue sky--there is no sign that flash was used there (and second curtain is independent of flare effects as far as I know).

^ i don't know how he achieved it, but for a fact you can achieve that same picture using more than one exposure and exposure blending in PS

The picture with the rings on the iPhone makes me want to puke.

Numenorean wrote in post #14768376
The picture with the rings on the iPhone makes me want to puke.

Wow, tell us what you really think.

Great set, it was obviously a high sun, clear day and you handle it well. Did you use ND filters during the ceremony? You captured sincere expressions on the bride/groom (except the awkward expression on the groom (next to pic of them throwing flower pedals). BTW, I was not a fan of the iphone ring pic because the rings are oddly lit from the phone. The wine cork shot is nice and goes well with the theme of the set. Love the BW back shot of the bride. Shows nice detail in her gorgeous dress.

soccer13 wrote in post #14769002
Wow, tell us what you really think.

Great set, it was obviously a high sun, clear day and you handle it well. Did you use ND filters during the ceremony? You captured sincere expressions on the bride/groom (except the awkward expression on the groom (next to pic of them throwing flower pedals). BTW, I was not a fan of the iphone ring pic because the rings are oddly lit from the phone. The wine cork shot is nice and goes well with the theme of the set. Love the BW back shot of the bride. Shows nice detail in her gorgeous dress.

No filters. Crazy full bright sunny day right in the middle of the Vineyard. They did carve out a nice spot for weddings. I just wish these venues did more consulting with a pro photographer before they invest so much. For sure we would have made several suggestions regarding the angle of the ceremony site among others.

The iPhone rings are using only candle light and background from the LCD screen. We knew this would be special as the image from their engagement shot (on screen) held distinct sentimental memories. The couple did comment on the significance of the image. So it is not all in the technical achievement … know your client and know what works….

Christopher Steven b wrote in post #14768009
I was referring to the ceremony shot with the blue sky--there is no sign that flash was used there (and second curtain is independent of flare effects as far as I know).

"lucky"