Some Favorites from 12 May wedding (8 images)

[Scott_Quier]

I was contracted to shoot a wedding last Saturday (12 May). Here are some that I got. Not much done to them in the way of PP, just levels, WB, and a touch of curves - all in LightRoom. Of course, the photos will be getting a good going over (PP) before delivered to the B&G as finals.

C&C is welcome and encouraged. Thanks for looking.

These are some of my favorites:

1. Groom and mother of the Groom, getting him ready.
http://lovenlaughter.smugmug.com/photos/153397040-M.jpg

2. FOB, after kissing the bride said something we have a small smile from the bride.
http://lovenlaughter.smugmug.com/photos/153402538-M.jpg

3. I'm not sure this works. I'm thinking this would have to be cropped quite a bit and I'm not sure there would be enough left to actually get a decent print. The groom reciting his vows.
http://lovenlaughter.smugmug.com/photos/153406021-M.jpg

4.
http://lovenlaughter.smugmug.com/photos/153408692-M.jpg

5.
http://lovenlaughter.smugmug.com/photos/153412727-M.jpg

6. The B&G making the big enterance into the reception. I'm not sure, do you think he's a little stoked?
http://lovenlaughter.smugmug.com/photos/153414102-M.jpg

7.
This is probably the best shot of the day. When I finish this shot, I need to get rid of the branch behind her neck.
http://lovenlaughter.smugmug.com/photos/153416926-M.jpg

8.
http://lovenlaughter.smugmug.com/photos/153435405-M.jpg

[Mrs F]

These are really nice Scott. I agree with your own critiques. The shot with the groom looking "stoked" put a smile on my face. You captured a spontaneous moment that shows the pure joy he was feeling. The bride and groom will love these.

[urbanaries]

Your colors and exposure are so accurate, i don't know how you do it, but the results are amazing.
7 and 8 make my heart go pitter patter!!!! :lust your kissing pose technique is completely believeable, natural, and (most importantly) emotional.

Well done!

[Scott_Quier]

These are really nice Scott. I agree with your own critiques. The shot with the groom looking "stoked" put a smile on my face. You captured a spontaneous moment that shows the pure joy he was feeling. The bride and groom will love these.

Thank you, I sure hope they do. I got really lucky on this. He was a little demonstrative, but not very. This was a moment when he kinda cut loose.

Your colors and exposure are so accurate, i don't know how you do it, but the results are amazing.
7 and 8 make my heart go pitter patter!!!! :lust your kissing pose technique is completely believeable, natural, and (most importantly) emotional.

Well done! Thanks, Lynne,

The posing directions are really quite simple and something that I've "stolen" from someone else (I don't remember who):
Tell them we are going to do a "kissing shot" but we want to be able to see their faces, so no mashing together
Keep your faces as lined up as possible (on the same plane, as it were)
Romantic is all about anticipation. Just before your lips touch is where it's at. So, hold it right there and think about it, anticipate the touching and the feeling...
Oh, and no smiling until after I tell you you can!Once you get a couple in the can, let them relax and enjoy each other (I have a few of those as well:wink).

[saurora]

Great job Scott, and I like your assessment of your shots. Your "kissing technique" works really well, um, er...for the bride and groom that is! :wink Would love to see a tighter crop when you get a chance on the exhuberant groom. :thumb

[Shima]

Thank you, I sure hope they do. I got really lucky on this. He was a little demonstrative, but not very. This was a moment when he kinda cut loose.

Thanks, Lynne,

The posing directions are really quite simple and something that I've "stolen" from someone else (I don't remember who):
Tell them we are going to do a "kissing shot" but we want to be able to see their faces, so no mashing together
Keep your faces as lined up as possible (on the same plane, as it were)
Romantic is all about anticipation. Just before your lips touch is where it's at. So, hold it right there and think about it, anticipate the touching and the feeling...
Oh, and no smiling until after I tell you you can!Once you get a couple in the can, let them relax and enjoy each other (I have a few of those as well:wink).

That made me think about the shot my photographer took of me and my hubbie after our ceremony (and the rules sound VERY similar!)

http://shima.smugmug.com/photos/79896772-M.jpg

[david_h]

Very nice Scott. I would love to get a cool groom like your one here.

It's not every wedding where the groom is more interesting than the bride.

But what's with the guy in the hat by the door? He a guest or what?

[Scott_Quier]

That made me think about the shot my photographer took of me and my hubbie after our ceremony (and the rules sound VERY similar!)

http://shima.smugmug.com/photos/79896772-M.jpgI love the hands in this one - very nice. I guess I've just added another "rule" to my posing instructions. Thanks.

[Scott_Quier]

Very nice Scott. I would love to get a cool groom like your one here.

It's not every wedding where the groom is more interesting than the bride.

But what's with the guy in the hat by the door? He a guest or what?It was an interesting crowd and they guy in the hat was a guest. He didn't wear the hat the whole time, just during the reception.

This was one of the groomsmen

http://lovenlaughter.smugmug.com/photos/153428595-M.jpg

and a little close...

http://lovenlaughter.smugmug.com/photos/153428615-M.jpg

Of course, he changed into these shoes about 2 hours into the reception.

[gefillmore]

neat shots, scott-

I too like 7 the best-