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Old Feb-11-2007, 06:23 AM
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Been away for ages - couple of wedding favs
Been so busy this last year and I'd forgotten what a nice community this is. We are building up a nice little wedding business here in New England and I thought it's about time I shared something here.

We try hard to have a product that's slightly outside the norm, here are a couple of my favorites from last year.....



We are finding that our couples totally love the look of our images - their mothers often hate it! What do you folks think?
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Old Feb-11-2007, 07:11 AM
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Old Feb-11-2007, 07:17 AM
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saurora is offline saurora
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We are finding that our couples totally love the look of our images - their mothers often hate it! What do you folks think?
That's pretty funny....I can imagine parents would have a tough time giving up on the old "traditional" style of posed wedding photos. I think it's pretty cool that you are trying something new and different. With only 2 examples it's a little hard to say I'm totally into it, but I do find them interesting and would like to see more. I think your timing was right to try something new as wedding photography seems to get more and more less "structured" shall we say. I think the technique works really well with the couple dressed flapper-style....afterall, how many weddings have you attended where the bride and groom are dressed in 1920 clothing? Share more!
Old Feb-11-2007, 07:26 AM
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I like both shots, for different reasons.

The first - the composition is great and I like the look and mood of it. It is soo cool.

The second has an edginess that I really like and, like Susan say, the PP fits well with the theme. I wondoer about that artifact on the bride's nose. It that a scar or something that came from the PP? Either way, I question leaving it in the image. Just my $.02 worth
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Old Feb-11-2007, 07:27 AM
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You no doubt have a lot of skill. I took a quick look at your site and there is a lot of awesome stuff there.

The first photo is cool, but for some reason I want to see a face. I wonder what it would look like with the bride turning and looking over her shoulder?

Nice work..
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Old Feb-11-2007, 11:24 AM
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Thanks for the kind comments guys.
Scott, the thingy on the girls nose was a scar. I thought about editing it out (about 5 seconds of work) but I left it in because I wanted a kinda edgey shot - that's why I left the tatoos as well.

These were actually guests at the wedding, not the B&G. Here are a couple of other guests:



and the bride and groom after the cake cutting:



It was great how everyone got into the fun and dressed up.
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Old Feb-11-2007, 11:28 AM
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I think uniqueness is what we all strive for in our photos...Good job!
Old Feb-11-2007, 11:36 AM
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One more, trying to liven up a nice formal shot with an old film look:

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Old Feb-11-2007, 02:19 PM
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Oooooh--my favorite is that first one. Such a great idea--showing the friendship/support between the girls.
Old Feb-12-2007, 01:48 PM
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I'm diggin it
I like the fact you are thinking out of the box...not only in post but comping the shots as you do. There is a real beauty in this work...even though outside of traditional, it still has a flavor of uniqueness and elegance. Way cool.
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Old Feb-13-2007, 04:20 AM
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Very very nice
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