nice angles: I really like the angles on these 2 images. Normally you don't get to get behind like this, but it was on a very small stage. Tim took the one that primarily shows the...

bkyser Loc: Fly over country in Indiana

I really like the angles on these 2 images. Normally you don't get to get behind like this, but it was on a very small stage. Tim took the one that primarily shows the bride's face when he came down from Michigan to work with us to get some experience. He did a great job of looking for non traditional angles.

I darkened the whole image, then spent quite a bit of time dodging and burning to try to make it look like they were primarily lit by candles, instead of the strong overhead spotlights, and fill lights on the cameras.

These are a real team effort, 2 separate photographers, and one "editor"

superpijak Loc: Middle TN

bkyser wrote:

I really like the angles on these 2 images. Norma... (show quote)

Awesome result....
:thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:

bkyser Loc: Fly over country in Indiana

Thanks.
I was actually concerned that this would be our first "bridezilla" in a very long time. She was very "type A" personality, while her new husband was type "Zzzz" (would go with the flow, not matter what)

Even with her being so fussy, this couple ended up being super great to work with. Having her know exactly what type shots she wanted, actually made our lives easier.

I think the funniest thing of the whole day was when during first looks, she would yell "TIME!!!" to find out exactly (to the minute) how much time we had left before the guests arrived. The funny thing about it was, things never go according to plan. Her guests started showing up almost 2 hours before the wedding! That kind of messed up what she had planned, but she would smile nervously, wring her hands, and just say "it's OK" mainly to herself.

I think these "kids" are going to complement each other quite a bit, just like my beautiful bride of 31 years and I complement each other. She's mean, and I'm nice :-)

superpijak Loc: Middle TN

bkyser wrote:

Thanks. br I was actually concerned that this woul... (show quote)

I must learn oh great one how you accomplished the dodging and buring during PP. (In awe of your skills...) :mrgreen: :thumbup:

Bill Houghton Loc: New York area

I know a lot of work went into it. But, and a big butt, didn't you straighten out the leaning candle. Nice work buy the way, just find that candle a little distracting.

bkyser Loc: Fly over country in Indiana

Bill Houghton wrote:

I know a lot of work went into it. But, and a big butt, didn't you straighten out the leaning candle. Nice work buy the way, just find that candle a little distracting.

Ah, I do agree, but it was an "authentic" choice. Their candle was broken and really was leaning at an odd angle. They spent part of the day trying super glue, and melting it back together. I look at it as a part of the day. Sometimes, the smallest things that seem big, are the things we remember most. If they want it straightened, I will be happy to do it.

I even got into my "hero bag" and offered them the use of some dental wax (I use it for standing rings up for ring photos) to see if they could get it to hold together any better.

Bill Houghton Loc: New York area

My bad, I didn't realize although I had thoughts that it might have ended up being part of the ceremony, and indeed will be look at over time with memories of the attempted repairs. LOL

bkyser Loc: Fly over country in Indiana

superpijak wrote:

I must learn oh great one how you accomplished the dodging and buring during PP. (In awe of your skills...) :mrgreen: :thumbup:

Sadly, no magic, just time. The main thing is to dial the strength of the dodge and burn tools to like 10% and keep making passes. There are a lot of other methods, this is just mine.

I hope that makes sense, I do better when actually sitting in front of the computer working, than trying to describe what I did.

bkyser Loc: Fly over country in Indiana

Bill Houghton wrote:

My bad, I didn't realize although I had thoughts that it might have ended up being part of the ceremony, and indeed will be look at over time with memories of the attempted repairs. LOL

No problem at all. Had someone else posted the photos, I would have mentioned it too. I probably should have stated it at the outset.

If Jill (the bride) says anything about it, I'd be more than happy to straighten them out.

Frankly, I kept waiting for one of them to fall completely over and catch the curtains on fire or something.

As far as my posts, feel free to mention anything you see. It could very well be that I missed it. This case, I was really on the fence, but decided to let it go, just to see if they appreciate the memory.

I'm putting together a few book pages as samples, and plan to have both of these on either side of the page, then a long shot from the back showing them the audience view.

superpijak Loc: Middle TN

bkyser wrote:

Sadly, no magic, just time. The main thing is to dial the strength of the dodge and burn tools to like 10% and keep making passes. There are a lot of other methods, this is just mine.

I hope that makes sense, I do better when actually sitting in front of the computer working, than trying to describe what I did.

Does, when I had an active darkroom I did fairly well on the occasion dodging and burning. Now to try it electronically. BTW, I have same problem, I can do many things much easier by doing them rather than describing how. Just ask my wife, she never gets a straight answer from me on the how. :P

Tim Stapp Loc: Mid Mitten

Bill Houghton wrote:

I know a lot of work went into it. But, and a big butt, didn't you straighten out the leaning candle. Nice work buy the way, just find that candle a little distracting.

While, from this angle, the candle is leaning, it was purposely put that way so that it looked straight from the normal viewing direction.

I was literally peeking out from behind the curtain, visible in the right side of the photo.

Tim Stapp Loc: Mid Mitten

bkyser wrote:

He did a great job of looking for non traditional angles.

I'm told that I don't march to a different drummer, I hear bagpipes!

bkyser Loc: Fly over country in Indiana

Tim Stapp wrote:

I'm told that I don't march to a different drummer, I hear bagpipes!

I wondered where you've been, did you get my last PM?

For others that haven't met you in person, I would like to say that your above statement is fairly accurate. (and I loved getting to know you. Your, slightly off kilter sense of humor matches mine perfectly)

Beercat Loc: Central Coast of California

I love the intimacy of the snaps, the bent candle only adds more to the future story. Only thing I can add as far as critique is: you could crop in closer to eliminate the lights over here head, to me a distraction, plus it would make it even more close/intimate. Example provided :)

bkyser Loc: Fly over country in Indiana

Beercat wrote:

I love the intimacy of the snaps, the bent candle only adds more to the future story. Only thing I can add as far as critique is: you could crop in closer to eliminate the lights over here head, to me a distraction, plus it would make it even more close/intimate. Example provided :)

I like it. Kind of kept it back because the other one is shot from so much further away, but after seeing it, I do prefer your crop.

Thanks