my first jewish wedding

DoctorItDoctorIt Administrators Posts: 11,951 moderator
edited May 30, 2005 in Weddings
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!):

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(my favorite, cuz of the chandelier perspective)
Erik
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  • Aaron BernardAaron Bernard Registered Users Posts: 169 Major grins
    edited May 20, 2005
    They all look really good. I like the 1st and last a lot also!.
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  • Shay StephensShay Stephens Registered Users Posts: 3,165 Major grins
    edited May 20, 2005
    Nice work man. These look great!
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  • DoctorItDoctorIt Administrators Posts: 11,951 moderator
    edited May 20, 2005
    Shay Stephens wrote:
    Nice work man. These look great!
    coming from the master, that is a huge compliment, thanks!!
    Erik
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  • 4labs4labs Registered Users Posts: 2,089 Major grins
    edited May 20, 2005
    Hey EriK these are really nice. I am curious since I have never been to a non-Jewish wedding, was it much different?
  • AngeloAngelo Super Moderators Posts: 8,937 moderator
    edited May 20, 2005
    really nice Erik. Beautiful shots. I love the soft, warm light. Is this at The Plaza?

    Would you share some EXIF?
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  • gusgus Registered Users Posts: 16,209 Major grins
    edited May 20, 2005
    beautifully done mate...very nice.
  • wxwaxwxwax Registered Users Posts: 15,471 Major grins
    edited May 21, 2005
    Wow, considering the lighting restrictions, you did great. And this one's very flattering.

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  • SandySandy Registered Users Posts: 762 Major grins
    edited May 21, 2005
    I am sure they are very happy with these photos.
  • Peter DumontPeter Dumont Registered Users Posts: 261 Major grins
    edited May 21, 2005
    DoctorIt wrote:
    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.





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    Nice pictures !

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

    Bye,
    Peter Dumont
  • DoctorItDoctorIt Administrators Posts: 11,951 moderator
    edited May 21, 2005
    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 iloveyou.gif

    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
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  • SeamusSeamus Registered Users Posts: 1,573 Major grins
    edited May 29, 2005
    Great shots Erik, that's the kind of wedding where you would have to use a knife AND a forkheadscratch.gif . rolleyes1.gif
  • DoctorItDoctorIt Administrators Posts: 11,951 moderator
    edited May 29, 2005
    shay wrote:
    that's the kind of wedding where you would have to use a knife AND a forkheadscratch.gif . rolleyes1.gif
    now you tell me! is that why they pushed me out the door early?! :D
    Erik
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  • NirNir Registered Users Posts: 1,400 Major grins
    edited May 30, 2005
    Great take Erik!
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