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***DoctorIt*** · May-20-2005, 10:52 AM #1

I had the privilege to attend an extremely fancy central park south wedding this past weekend. It also happened to be my first jewish wedding. It also happened to be my first attempt at doing some wedding shooting. It was crowded and dark, so i did my best. I really learned how to get the most out of my 580EX though, and many of the shots came out pretty cool. I still had to shoot at ISO 400, so with the 10D that equals a fair amount of noise, but at smaller sizes, they look good.

And I'd like to thank Winger for letting me use her sweet 24-70 L, it was most helpful, and happened to be what the pro photog was using as well... that is, when he wasn't shooting medium format. wow! He had a crazy setup. I've never seen anyone shoot so much medium format in my life!!!

A small sampling of my humble shots. Nothing amazing, but they definitely captured the fancy but fun mood (keep in mind, it was really dark, so I'm just proud of my flash work in that they are actually exposed enough to see while not totally burned out in any spot!):

(my favorite, cuz of the chandelier perspective)

Aaron Bernard · May-20-2005, 11:42 AM #2

They all look really good. I like the 1st and last a lot also!.

**Shay Stephens** · May-20-2005, 12:35 PM #3

Nice work man. These look great!

***DoctorIt*** · May-20-2005, 12:57 PM #4

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Originally Posted by Shay Stephens

Nice work man. These look great!

coming from the master, that is a huge compliment, thanks!!

4labs · May-20-2005, 01:05 PM #5

Hey EriK these are really nice. I am curious since I have never been to a non-Jewish wedding, was it much different?

**Angelo** · May-20-2005, 04:51 PM #6

really nice Erik. Beautiful shots. I love the soft, warm light. Is this at The Plaza?

Would you share some EXIF?

gus · May-20-2005, 05:39 PM #7

beautifully done mate...very nice.

**wxwax** · May-20-2005, 08:01 PM #8

Wow, considering the lighting restrictions, you did great. And this one's very flattering.

Sandy · May-21-2005, 11:09 AM #9

I am sure they are very happy with these photos.

Peter Dumont · May-21-2005, 11:37 AM #10

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Originally Posted by DoctorIt

I had the privilege to attend an extremely fancy central park south wedding this past weekend. It also happened to be my first jewish wedding.

Nice pictures !

I like this one best for the grace these people display while dancing.

Bye,
Peter Dumont

***DoctorIt*** · May-21-2005, 04:36 PM #11

thanks for all the kind words! now, lemme answer a few questions/comments

4labs: it wasn't all that different, but I thought the traditions were a little more fun - the breaking of glass, breaking of bread, and the raising up the bride groom, and even brides parents up on chairs was a sight to see!

waxy: the flattering one is MrsIt

Sandy: thanks, but these are just for me. I'm sure the bride and groom will check them out eventually (they are both dear friends), but the "official" photos were done by a pro (I mentioned his setup above, but I'll say WOW again).

Angelo: Essex House. Exif info, eh. Here's a link to the gallery, you can check any extra camera info there: http://doctorit.smugmug.com/gallery/539318

Seamus · May-29-2005, 10:57 AM #12

Great shots Erik, that's the kind of wedding where you would have to use a knife AND a fork

.

***DoctorIt*** · May-29-2005, 04:33 PM #13

Quote:

Originally Posted by shay

that's the kind of wedding where you would have to use a knife AND a fork

.

now you tell me! is that why they pushed me out the door early?!

Nir · May-29-2005, 09:41 PM #14

Great take Erik!

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May-20-2005, 10:52 AM #1
*DoctorIt* ^OP vrooom! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Springfield, MA Posts: 11,944	my first jewish wedding I had the privilege to attend an extremely fancy central park south wedding this past weekend. It also happened to be my first jewish wedding. It also happened to be my first attempt at doing some wedding shooting. It was crowded and dark, so i did my best. I really learned how to get the most out of my 580EX though, and many of the shots came out pretty cool. I still had to shoot at ISO 400, so with the 10D that equals a fair amount of noise, but at smaller sizes, they look good. And I'd like to thank Winger for letting me use her sweet 24-70 L, it was most helpful, and happened to be what the pro photog was using as well... that is, when he wasn't shooting medium format. wow! He had a crazy setup. I've never seen anyone shoot so much medium format in my life!!! A small sampling of my humble shots. Nothing amazing, but they definitely captured the fancy but fun mood (keep in mind, it was really dark, so I'm just proud of my flash work in that they are actually exposed enough to see while not totally burned out in any spot!): (my favorite, cuz of the chandelier perspective) __________________ Erik moderator of: The Flea Market [ guidelines ]

May-20-2005, 11:42 AM #2
Aaron Bernard Major grins Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Orange County, Ca Posts: 169	They all look really good. I like the 1st and last a lot also!.

May-20-2005, 12:35 PM #3
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4labs Major grins Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New York Posts: 2,089	Hey EriK these are really nice. I am curious since I have never been to a non-Jewish wedding, was it much different?

May-20-2005, 04:51 PM #6
Angelo Turning frowns upsidedown Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 8,819	really nice Erik. Beautiful shots. I love the soft, warm light. Is this at The Plaza? Would you share some EXIF? __________________ www.angelo.smugmug.com *Moderator of:* Location, Location, Location , Mind Your Own Business & Other Cool Shots

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gus Major grins Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: the wasteland Posts: 16,183	beautifully done mate...very nice.

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May-21-2005, 04:36 PM #11
*DoctorIt* ^OP vrooom! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Springfield, MA Posts: 11,944	thanks for all the kind words! now, lemme answer a few questions/comments 4labs: it wasn't all that different, but I thought the traditions were a little more fun - the breaking of glass, breaking of bread, and the raising up the bride groom, and even brides parents up on chairs was a sight to see! waxy: the flattering one is MrsIt Sandy: thanks, but these are just for me. I'm sure the bride and groom will check them out eventually (they are both dear friends), but the "official" photos were done by a pro (I mentioned his setup above, but I'll say WOW again). Angelo: Essex House. Exif info, eh. Here's a link to the gallery, you can check any extra camera info there: http://doctorit.smugmug.com/gallery/539318 __________________ Erik moderator of: The Flea Market [ guidelines ]

May-29-2005, 10:57 AM #12
Seamus Reading is hard Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ireland Posts: 1,580	Great shots Erik, that's the kind of wedding where you would have to use a knife AND a fork . __________________ hth, Shay.


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Nir Major grins Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Jerusalem, Israel Posts: 1,396	Great take Erik! __________________ __________________ Nir Alon images of my thoughts