winter wedding - part II (16 imgs)

urbanaries

After about 45 minutes of cocktails and the staff frantically "flipping" the ceremony room into a reception, the party started!

1. I don't know why I like this shot, but I do?


2. mouthwatering!


3. another random/detail/pj shot...it's so liberating to just float around and find shots rather than be the dictator!


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9. got a little late for some of the kiddos...


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11. There was a Michael Jackson showdown...


12. complete with Billie Jean....


13. and Thriller!


14. The kids didn't get it.


15. But soon it was time for the show to end....


16. in a horse drawn carriage, of course! (Stay tuned for Kerry's amazing shots of that, as well!)

sherijohnson

nice!

I can't wait to see the rest:D

evoryware

I'm in awe of all of them processing and composition and all. What an eye!
I hate to say that and then throw out a nitpick. I just noticed a ghost in #2 by the chairs closest the camera; did you have a filter on the lens? I see the upside down chandelier green dots but you could probably make them disappear.

Scott_Quier

WOW - #7 - love the processing and "old-time" feel to this photo. Just gorgeous!

I really love the framing the elevator provide in #15 - that is a great shot. I would wonder what it would look like in B&W, what with all the mixed light.

with evoryware - great processing, composition ... what an eye!!

Llywellyn

Elevator shot! Elevator shot! LOVE how it turned out.

urbanaries

evoryware wrote:

I'm in awe of all of them processing and composition and all. What an eye!
I hate to say that and then throw out a nitpick. I just noticed a ghost in #2 by the chairs closest the camera; did you have a filter on the lens? I see the upside down chandelier green dots but you could probably make them disappear.

Thanks Damon! I have noticed those green spots in various shots, but I missed in this one! I do have UV filters on all of my lenses. What is that and how can I avoid it?

urbanaries

Scott_Quier wrote:

WOW - #7 - love the processing and "old-time" feel to this photo. Just gorgeous!

I really love the framing the elevator provide in #15 - that is a great shot. I would wonder what it would look like in B&W, what with all the mixed light.

with evoryware - great processing, composition ... what an eye!!

7 is a little soft, but I am glad it still passes in your book!

I originally processed 15 in sepia, and was going back and forth....I'll try it again. The carvings on the outside of the elevator are much more apparent in color, but as you say the mixed lighting isn't all that pretty either. Thanks for weighing in!

Scott_Quier

urbanaries wrote:

7 is a little soft, but I am glad it still passes in your book!

Photos don't have to be "cut your eys" razor sharp. They need to convey a part of the story and this one does, in a wonderful way. Love it.

cdonovan

more more more....share some more please! All 3 posts are fantastic. Truly talented girls!

urbanaries

Scott_Quier wrote:

Photos don't have to be "cut your eys" razor sharp. They need to convey a part of the story and this one does, in a wonderful way. Love it.

What a lovely thing to say! Thanks, Scott! There were sharper shots in this series but the two little girls in the bg trumped those, at least I thought so!

Scott_Quier

urbanaries wrote:

What a lovely thing to say! Thanks, Scott! There were sharper shots in this series but the two little girls in the bg trumped those, at least I thought so!

Yeah, me too.:D

Shima

I love your captures of pure emotion in these, and again, digging the processing as always. Really can feel the energy pouring out of the pictures, great stuff!

jeffreaux2

I love the whole set, but #7 REALLY stands out. Processing, composition, onlookers....just great capture all round.

I wonder what the elevator shot would look like with a similar processing. I like the shot there, but there is a lot of disparety in white balance from the ambient light outside the car to the flouresxent lit interior.

You are truely an inspiration here with the photos you share. Thanks for sharing these.

urbanaries

cdonovan wrote:

more more more....share some more please! All 3 posts are fantastic. Truly talented girls!

surely everyone is tired of these but thank you, thank you! that means a lot coming from someone so talented as yourself!

urbanaries

Shima wrote:

I love your captures of pure emotion in these, and again, digging the processing as always. Really can feel the energy pouring out of the pictures, great stuff!

Aw, thanks Shima! Wish you were there, it would have been a blast to have you! It was a great day and I'm so glad the shots are being received so well. (You guys really need to be harder on me, you know!)

urbanaries

jeffreaux2 wrote:

I love the whole set, but #7 REALLY stands out. Processing, composition, onlookers....just great capture all round.

I wonder what the elevator shot would look like with a similar processing. I like the shot there, but there is a lot of disparety in white balance from the ambient light outside the car to the flouresxent lit interior.

You are truely an inspiration here with the photos you share. Thanks for sharing these.

well wonder no more....this may be a tad oversharpened in smugmug, but the color version seemed sharper?


This is starting to sound like a kumbaya circle (just in time for the holidays!) but you're the one who inspires me to push myself and light, pose, compose and process better! so right back atcha. You're always so giving of your time and I appreciate all your honest and thoughtful C&C.

jeffreaux2

urbanaries wrote:

well wonder no more....this may be a tad oversharpened in smugmug, but the color version seemed sharper?


This is starting to sound like a kumbaya circle (just in time for the holidays!) but you're the one who inspires me to push myself and light, pose, compose and process better! so right back atcha. You're always so giving of your time and I appreciate all your honest and thoughtful C&C.

Nope not oversharped!!!....Its awesome!!!

....as for the rest of your....er...respose..... ...you may have me confused with a real photographer.....but thanks.

Scott_Quier

OK Jeff, Lynne, I've had about enough of this self-effacing, false modesty. It's getting so think one could almost cut it with a knife. Ya'll are good, you know it, so own up to it

I hope to be, some day, as creative as either of you. I keep working it ... we'll see.

zoomer

My favorites are 4 and 14. I really like the composition in 14 and the action in 4.
They look like they were a really fun couple to shoot.

urbanaries

Scott_Quier wrote:

OK Jeff, Lynne, I've had about enough of this self-effacing, false modesty. It's getting so think one could almost cut it with a knife.

He started it!!!! :poke

urbanaries

zoomer wrote:

My favorites are 4 and 14. I really like the composition in 14 and the action in 4.
They look like they were a really fun couple to shoot.

Both of those were lucky shots, I was happy to pull them off! Thanks for commenting!

mmmatt

Lynn, this stuff is crazy good! I can sure see why everyone here raves about your work. I can't pick a favorite in either of these 2 sets, but I really like 14 with the kids against the wall... sometimes the strangest things appeal to me! I think it is just the pure pj of it, and the uniqueness of the composition. I'm kinda mystified with this set so I don't really know!!! Venue is amazing for sure.

Matt

Elaine

Oh, that venue...it's just exactly what a winter wedding should be, right? Gorgeous! And how awesome to have the freedom to just wander and shoot. It looks like it was a fun event. I love the carriage and the elevator shots. The conversion seems a bit contrasty to me (I wish for a bit more light on the outside details, but that's just me), but what a delightful, perfect moment. I also really like 1, 2, 3.

Flyinggina

Not being a wedding photographer, I generally just lurk and learn, but #14 just took my breath away. Wonderful capture.
Virginia

joshhuntnm

#4 and 9 are my favs!

angevin1

Wonderful photos...~~!!!!

I adore 4 and so many others, just so good~

cheers, tom

urbanaries

Thanks, Elaine, josh, Angevin, Gina and Matt, and anyone else who's commented and I missed since I visited last! clap Thanks for all the encouragement and constructive feedback, all very much appreciated!

Hope everyone has a marvelous holiday!!!

RBrogen

Absolutely wonderful shots!! My favorites are 4 & 15...Love them!!! Great work!