5th wedding for 2007

[cwphoto]

The Bride semi-silhouette (low-key experiment)

EOS-1D Mark II N & EF 35mm f/1.4 L USM. 1/100s @ f/2.8, ISO 400:

[FLiPMaRC]

:cool: Yup, I'm still a fan of yours :)

[cwphoto]

EOS-1D Mark II N & EF 35mm f/1.4 L USM. 1/125s @ f/2, ISO 400:

[cwphoto]

:cool: Yup, I'm still a fan of yours :)

You're easily pleased! :D

[FLiPMaRC]

You're easily pleased! :D
By a great artist such as you. Yes, yes I am :)

[cwphoto]

EOS-1D Mark II N & EF 85mm f/1.2 L USM. 1/80s @ f/2, ISO 400:

[cwphoto]

This room was quite contrasty, but I wanted to capture the mood of the low-light. Sorry if these next few are not to everyone's taste but I have to keep trying new things. Feedback welcome.

EOS-1D Mark II N & EF 85mm f/1.2 L USM. 1/100s @ f/1.4, ISO 400:

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EOS-1D Mark II N & EF 85mm f/1.2 L USM. 1/200s @ f/1.4, ISO 400:

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EOS-1D Mark II N & EF 85mm f/1.2 L USM. 1/250s @ f/1.4, ISO 400:

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EOS-1D Mark II N & EF 85mm f/1.2 L USM. 1/250s @ f/2, ISO 400:

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EOS-1D Mark II N & EF 85mm f/1.2 L USM. 1/400s @ f/1.8, ISO 400:

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EOS-1D Mark II N & EF 85mm f/1.2 L USM. 1/400s @ f/1.8, ISO 400:

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EOS-1D Mark II N & EF 16-35mm f/2.8 L USM @ 16mm. 1/60s @ f/2.8, ISO 1,600:

[cwphoto]

Lucky I have the right tools.

EOS-1D Mark II N & EF 85mm f/1.2 L USM. 1/125s @ f/2, ISO 800:

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EOS-1D Mark II N & EF 85mm f/1.2 L USM. 1/125s @ f/2, ISO 800:

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EOS-1D Mark II N & EF 85mm f/1.2 L USM. 1/100s @ f/2, ISO 800:

[cwphoto]

Challenging lighting.

EOS-1D Mark II N & EF 24-70mm f/2.8 L USM @ 70mm. 1/1,000s @ f/4, ISO 100:

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EOS-1D Mark II N & EF 85mm f/1.2 L USM. 1/640s @ f/2, ISO 100:

[cwphoto]

Who says you can't shoot in high contrast side-lighting without flash?!

EOS-1D Mark II N & EF 85mm f/1.2 L USM. 1/2,000s @ f/2, ISO 100:

[cwphoto]

These two were at it all day.

EOS-1D Mark II N & EF 35mm f/1.4 L USM. 1/125s @ f/2, ISO 400:

[coldrain]

Gorgeous bride, very nice series of black and white posing.
Very nice also that you make do with the available light. The "dark dungeon" shot feels empty without your 14mm...

[cwphoto]

EOS-1D Mark II N & EF 300mm f/2.8 L IS USM. 1/500s @ f/3.2, ISO 200:

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EOS-1D Mark II N & EF 300mm f/2.8 L IS USM. 1/200s @ f/3.5, ISO 200:

[cwphoto]

Gorgeous bride, very nice series of black and white posing.
Very nice also that you make do with the available light. The "dark dungeon" shot feels empty without your 14mm...

Thanks Coldy, I miss my 14/2.8. :(

[cwphoto]

The light is golden at this time of day.

EOS-1D Mark II N & EF 135mm f/2 L USM. 1/160s @ f/2, ISO 100:

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EOS-1D Mark II N & EF 16-35mm f/2.8 L USM @ 16mm & 580EX (off camera). 1/40s @ f/2.8, ISO 400:

[cwphoto]

...and not because he missed the putt!

EOS-1D Mark II N & EF 16-35mm f/2.8 L USM @ 16mm & 580EX (off camera). 1/40s @ f/2.8, ISO 400:

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EOS-1D Mark II N & EF 35mm f/1.4 L USM. 1/15s @ f/4, ISO 400:

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EOS-1D Mark II N & EF 35mm f/1.4 L USM. 1/4s @ f/5, ISO 400:

[adam75south]

cw your work is always consistent. almost like it's nothing to come up with great photos every time you go out. how hard is it to get them to just do what you want..pose wise? i guess what i mean is...do you tell them before the wedding that you will be arranging them and telling them what to do so they'll know what's coming? are they ever hesitant or do they just listen to you?

[cwphoto]

EOS-1D Mark II N & EF 85mm f/1.2 L USM. 1/100s @ f/2, ISO 1,600:

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EOS-1D Mark II N & EF 300mm f/2.8 L IS USM. 1/60s @ f/2.8, ISO 1,600:

[cwphoto]

cw your work is always consistent. almost like it's nothing to come up with great photos every time you go out. how hard is it to get them to just do what you want..pose wise? i guess what i mean is...do you tell them before the wedding that you will be arranging them and telling them what to do so they'll know what's coming? are they ever hesitant or do they just listen to you?

Thanks Adam.

We just wing it on the day. Some couples (like these guys) are better than others in that they interacted very well together anyway - always canoodling (can't believe I just used that word) and engaging well.

This means that the unposed shots are relatively easy - just have to find the right angle.

It also means that the posed ones are easier as they are relatively comfortable doing stuff together.

So I just normally tell them to stand where I want and direct them; turn bodies toward each other, look various ways, a bit further around, hand on shoulder, etc etc.

They are usually quite comfortable with it as I build up a decent rapport with them - that's the key really.

And you'll soon work out where they're not comfortable (some couples don't like to kiss much, or they look awkward/uncomfortable doing so, some don't like to sit down for fear of ruining the dress :rolleyes: etc) - and you just move on to something else.

I must say this wedding was great because we had a good rhythm/rapport. They enjoyed themselves and it makes my job soooo much easier - the story is already there. :)

I was testing some new boundaries with this one - for the most part I think it worked, but you guys can judge that. :D

[adam75south]

I must say this wedding was great because we had a good rhythm/rapport. They enjoyed themselves and it makes my job soooo much easier - the story is already there. :)

I was testing some new boundaries with this one - for the most part I think it worked, but you guys can judge that. :D

well i gotta say this is probably my favorite set i've seen so far from you. you just went in so many directions with this one.

[JMWallace]

Hey CW! When I grow up, I wanna be just like you...except with more hair.:eek:

I like the new stuff. Looks like you had a nice clear night for the outdoor shots! I like how they add variety to the day.

Did you do the B&W conversion later or did you shoot it monochrome in camera?

[drama]

Very nice cwphoto :)
Love the "in the church" shot
The lawn shots are superb too

[Nickcanada]

I was wondering if you could bottle a bit of what you have there, and ship it my way.:D


P.S. "More kissing" is my favorite!

[99allturbo]

Beautiful pics. I really like the ones on page 3 the most. Great, great pictures.

[D Thompson]

This room was quite contrasty, but I wanted to capture the mood of the low-light. Sorry if these next few are not to everyone's taste but I have to keep trying new things. Feedback welcome.

EOS-1D Mark II N & EF 85mm f/1.2 L USM. 1/100s @ f/1.4, ISO 400:

Christian - top notch as always. My only suggestion on the low-light/low-key shots would be to maybe use a reflector (I know you like natural light and I'm with you on that one!) to throw just a bit back onto her face and dress. Here's just a quick bit of dodging to give you an ideal.

[forno]

Well Ceedub how many WP's use a 300 like that:cool: :cool:

I rekon this is the best set of the year IMO

Have you renewed your interest or gotten over a low patch?

Either way your work has jumped up a notch lately

Oh an that 85 has a fantastic perspective too it:cool:
When I screwed that old German 135 on my camera the first thing that hit me was the way the perspective isolates the subject, I rekon that 85 does it better, so thanks for making me want to spend a few k on another lens:p

[cwphoto]

Hey CW! When I grow up, I wanna be just like you...except with more hair.:eek:

I like the new stuff. Looks like you had a nice clear night for the outdoor shots! I like how they add variety to the day.

Did you do the B&W conversion later or did you shoot it monochrome in camera?

Thank you muchly JMW (I think).

B&W was a basic DPP conversion from an original RAW.

[michaelb]

I must admit that I rarely take interest in wedding photography, but you have some great shots here....wonderful DOF and lighting.

[cdifoto]

EOS-1D Mark II N & EF 16-35mm f/2.8 L USM @ 16mm. 1/60s @ f/2.8, ISO 1,600:

It ain't a dungeon if you can still use f/2.8 below 3200. :D :p


Solid stuff as always mate. :)

[r3g]

those are some damn good pictures.. i hope to be able to take photos that good one day.

[jamison55]

"Moon Rising" is a work of ART!

[chrisl]

These are really great pics.
Love how you capture the mood.

[boog]

Top notch as always CW. Love the new stuff.

[achuang]

Great to see you challenging yourself and trying new things. I love this series, looks like you had a bit more fun especially with the outside golf shots. How many weddings are you doing a year?

[cwphoto]

Great to see you challenging yourself and trying new things. I love this series, looks like you had a bit more fun especially with the outside golf shots. How many weddings are you doing a year?

Thanks.

I'm at about twenty per annum, down from eighty at my peak ten years ago. :eek:

[black_z]

Awesome shots!! :)