**WCC (Weddings Challenge Contest) #1: REFLECTION

heatherfeatherheatherfeather Registered Users Posts: 2,738 Major grins
edited September 24, 2009 in Weddings
Mirror, mirror on the wall, who is the best photographer of them all?

In this thread, imbed a photo that you consider your best REFLECTION wedding photo. From pensive looks to a mud puddles, all types of reflection will be accepted.

Take a moment and read through the rules. I think you'll find they are very simple and easy to follow:
http://www.digitalgrin.com/showthread.php?t=143099

Remember: there is NO "fresh photo" deadline. Just look through your catalog and post one photo from any wedding no matter the date that you consider your best representation of our first theme: REFLECTION.

The deadline for submission to this thread is the end of September 22nd.

The goal for our challenge is to have fun and learn, so get to it!
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  • KinkajouKinkajou Registered Users Posts: 1,240 Major grins
    edited September 8, 2009
    I might as well go first since I won't be attending any weddings between now and the 22nd. Here's one from May... Father-Daughter dance reflected in the glass ceiling.

    Down from Above
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    Alright folks, the very puny gauntlet has been thrown!

    Edit: Cropped photo
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  • Scott_QuierScott_Quier Registered Users Posts: 6,524 Major grins
    edited September 8, 2009
    Ta Da!
    As a guy, I have very limited access to the bride getting ready - go figure. Anyway, this is from one of my very first paid gigs..

    Ta Da! I'm Ready!
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    From a technical stand point, there not a lot hidden. Lighting was a 580 with GF LS. Focus was on her reflection, leaving her a bit OOF.

    Canon 20D, Tamron 28-75 f/2.8 at 28mm, ISO 100, f/5.6
  • urbanariesurbanaries Registered Users Posts: 2,690 Major grins
    edited September 8, 2009
    I *love* reflections...
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    5D, 35L, natural light, probably around f2...can't remember.
    Shot from the curb up at a strange building with an angled, mirrored second floor. Just happened to catch the fire truck in a frame :)
    Canon 5D MkI
    50mm 1.4, 85mm 1.8, 24-70 2.8L, 35mm 1.4L, 135mm f2L
    ST-E2 Transmitter + (3) 580 EXII + radio poppers
  • MA-FOTOMA-FOTO Registered Users Posts: 85 Big grins
    edited September 10, 2009
    Loving the fire engine .... nice urbanaries :D

    here is one of mine - more traditional w/ a twist.
    50D w/ 85 f1.8 - natural light.

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    Wedding shooters rule!
    (......just 'what' i'm not sure :scratch )
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    Drive 50D ~ 24-70 L ~ 85mm ~ 28mm ~ Tammy 17-50 mm ~ Stuff
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  • Darren Troy CDarren Troy C Registered Users Posts: 1,927 Major grins
    edited September 10, 2009
    *whoops!* (sorry....edited for a re-size....now within guidelines)

    Her parents own a furniture store and that's where the mirror came from.....ALL 115lbs OF IT!! I ought to know.....I carried it into the house where we shot! :O

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  • Memories by MelindaMemories by Melinda Registered Users Posts: 140 Major grins
    edited September 10, 2009
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    Bride and her mother.
    I was Scott's 2nd shooter at a wedding a few weeks ago. I had no idea that I had gotten their reflection. I sure wish that all of the grooms mother was able to be seen.
  • lilmommalilmomma Registered Users Posts: 1,060 Major grins
    edited September 11, 2009
    From a wedding I second shot in July. Don't have another until October, so here's my entry.

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  • MishkaMishka Registered Users Posts: 236 Major grins
    edited September 11, 2009
    Hmm...I'm not sure if this is my best reflection shot, but I'll go with it anyway. I was sitting in the backseat as we were driving to the church, desperately trying to catch the bride as she was looking into the mirror. Quite tricky, when you're driving on Pittsburgh's pot-hole roads.

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  • bike21bike21 Registered Users Posts: 836 Major grins
    edited September 11, 2009
    Couldn't decide, but went with this one.

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  • KinkajouKinkajou Registered Users Posts: 1,240 Major grins
    edited September 11, 2009
    Mishka wrote:

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    Love this!
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  • teachfluteteachflute Registered Users Posts: 8 Beginner grinner
    edited September 11, 2009
    I'm new to this forum, but here is my contribution.

    Glassy Lake
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  • BlurmoreBlurmore Registered Users Posts: 992 Major grins
    edited September 11, 2009
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    Maybe not everyone's cup of tea, but I thought it was cool.
  • sweet carolinesweet caroline Registered Users Posts: 1,589 Major grins
    edited September 11, 2009
    Maybe not everyone's cup of tea, but I thought it was cool.[/QUOTE]

    Very cool, indeed. Quick of you to notice this.

    Caroline
  • Darren Troy CDarren Troy C Registered Users Posts: 1,927 Major grins
    edited September 11, 2009
    Very cool indeed, Blur! thumb.gif
  • Scott_QuierScott_Quier Registered Users Posts: 6,524 Major grins
    edited September 12, 2009
    Blurmore wrote:
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    Maybe not everyone's cup of tea, but I thought it was cool.
    I like it. And, I guess it's up the Heather whether it fits within the parameters of her topic. She said reflection you gave her refraction.

    BTW - how's the corner to corner sharpness of the that doorknob? :lol
  • emmanueldean1975emmanueldean1975 Registered Users Posts: 5 Beginner grinner
    edited September 12, 2009
    Wedding i did a few months ago
    Okay so I do love to take photos that are from reflections but at this wedding i was un able to get what i wanted so this is what i have,.

    http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l101/cedean75/Photography%20Work/Chad%20and%20Mia/Chad%20and%20Mias%20Wedding/IMG_0102smaller.jpg
  • ShimaShima Registered Users Posts: 2,547 Major grins
    edited September 12, 2009
    So many choices, but I personally like this one the best. The in focus bride is the reflection in the mirror.

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  • kevinheltonkevinhelton Registered Users Posts: 25 Big grins
    edited September 14, 2009
    On the Course
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    Kevin Helton
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  • kevinheltonkevinhelton Registered Users Posts: 25 Big grins
    edited September 14, 2009
    Mishka wrote:
    Hmm...I'm not sure if this is my best reflection shot, but I'll go with it anyway. I was sitting in the backseat as we were driving to the church, desperately trying to catch the bride as she was looking into the mirror. Quite tricky, when you're driving on Pittsburgh's pot-hole roads.
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    This is some photography goodness!
    Kevin Helton
    Kevin Helton Photography
    www.kevinhelton.com
  • jeffreaux2jeffreaux2 Registered Users Posts: 4,762 Major grins
    edited September 14, 2009
    The Honeymooners
    One of my all time favorite exit shots from a Gulf Shores, Alabama wedding.


    The Honeymooners

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  • MA-FOTOMA-FOTO Registered Users Posts: 85 Big grins
    edited September 14, 2009
    nice jeff....
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    Wedding shooters rule!
    (......just 'what' i'm not sure :scratch )
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    Drive 50D ~ 24-70 L ~ 85mm ~ 28mm ~ Tammy 17-50 mm ~ Stuff
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  • Scott_QuierScott_Quier Registered Users Posts: 6,524 Major grins
    edited September 15, 2009
    jeffreaux2 wrote:
    One of my all time favorite exit shots from a Gulf Shores, Alabama wedding.


    The Honeymooners

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    You had to go and ruin the grading curve. Oh well .... :D
  • mmmattmmmatt Registered Users Posts: 1,347 Major grins
    edited September 15, 2009
    We'll call this "simple day". Lets just say I'm supporting the contest here! Wow, I need to shoot more reflection shots, there is some really good stuff here!!!

    Matt

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    Bodies: Canon 5d mkII, 5d, 40d
    Lenses: 24-70 f2.8L, 70-200 f4.0L, 135 f2L, 85 f1.8, 50 1.8, 100 f2.8 macro, Tamron 28-105 f2.8
    Flash: 2x 580 exII, Canon ST-E2, 2x Pocket Wizard flexTT5, and some lower end studio strobes
  • mtmcelvymtmcelvy Registered Users Posts: 92 Big grins
    edited September 15, 2009
    Successful Getaway!!
    More a getaway before the wedding then after. We where sneaking off to get some pictures under a nice big oak tree before people started arriving. So without further ado.. here is my entry. It's sure to be shunned by some for the selective coloring but I felt it worked for this shotrolleyes1.gif

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    Nice shots everyone!! I was hesitant to throw one out there but I figured what the heck!!
    Mike
  • ssimmonsphotossimmonsphoto Registered Users Posts: 424 Major grins
    edited September 16, 2009
    Ocean Reflection
    This one is from my 4th wedding ever. I may have a better one from my last wedding, but this is my entry. I wish I could have climbed in to the water to get their full reflection, but hind sight is 20/20. Oh, and it's an ocean inlet in southern Maine right after sunset. (Click for larger)

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  • pwppwp Registered Users Posts: 230 Major grins
    edited September 17, 2009
    What the heck, I'll throw one into the pot from a July wedding...shot with my thrifty 50, in natural light (it was a very dark hotel room, as well.)

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    ~Ang~
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  • quarkquark Registered Users Posts: 510 Major grins
    edited September 17, 2009
    Contemplation
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  • SwanRoarkSwanRoark Registered Users Posts: 3 Beginner grinner
    edited September 18, 2009
    This was taken before i discovered shooting in raw, and with a broken D80. But somehow, its still my favorite reflection image!

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  • FoxySmudFoxySmud Registered Users Posts: 3 Beginner grinner
    edited September 19, 2009
    I'm a lurker for the most part, but I wanted to play in this game! The bride is in focus with her mother's reflection in the mirror behind her

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    I love the doorknob post, that photo is awesome!
  • jayegirljayegirl Registered Users Posts: 276 Major grins
    edited September 20, 2009
    The Hair
    I love this forum. This is one I took of my daughter getting her hair fixed for the wedding.
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    Jaye
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