Saturdays Wedding (getting ready shots)

Shay Stephens

70-200mm f/2.8 IS lens. It's the only one I can use in low light situations I find myself in. I am by nature a zoomer, and primes just make me feel restricted.

I find a beautiful location and subjects to be very inspirational, but not necessarily easier. They look good, and generally know it, and expect the photos to look better hehehe. The pressure to live up to that can be tough

simon bennett wrote:

Hi Shay... would be keen to know what lens you used for the above shots.

A wedding in a scenic location with photogenic people. That makes a difficult job a little easier. Looks like it was a fun shoot.

Simon.

Sam

Shay,

You provided the greatest service a photographer could. You captured a wonderfull set photos of your clients wedding which will allow them to cherish this precious day for all times.

Simply a wonderfull and truely profesional job.

You have found your calling.

Sam

simon bennett

Shay Stephens wrote:

70-200mm f/2.8 IS lens. It's the only one I can use in low light situations I find myself in. I am by nature a zoomer, and primes just make me feel restricted.

I find a beautiful location and subjects to be very inspirational, but not necessarily easier. They look good, and generally know it, and expect the photos to look better hehehe. The pressure to live up to that can be tough

Heh heh... I hear that. I don't earn a keep from photography so wedding requests are always met as a mixed blessing. Mostly due to the high expectations.

70-200 f/2.8 IS... nice lens. It's the next on my list. Once I've saved the AUS$2k+ for it that is. Went in to a camera store here in Canberra a couple of weeks ago and enquired about this lens. Was told 'Canon don't make it - it doesn't exist.' There's something to be said for the lost art of salesmanship (ie: knowing your product - not just pitching it).

There's always Ebay which'll shave about AUS$1k off the price. Definitely will be snapping one asap.

Thanks for the info, Shay. It's good to be reading your posts again.

Cheers,
Simon.

tlittleton

I'm just so drawn back to the lighting. You did some great work with the lighting. Hardly looks as though you used any kind if flash at all. The outside shot of the castle at night is great too.

pepper44

These are great pictures!! You should do the photography for my wedding...

-Amy

ashby

Shay, the photos in the tent are miraculous. Tell us how you did the lighting. Remotes? Stands? And then, how did you manage to maneuver the subjects into the proper positions?

JazzyJak

Every image is inspirational from a photographers point of view and some amazing captures for the B&G to enjoy, the rehearsal pic you posted and all of these are great. And it's great you're so open to questions from everyone.

Beautiful work Shay.

Shay Stephens

Sam: Thank you, I really appreciate your comments. I just finished the DVD slideshow, and wow, it's 10x more powerful than a static gallery. It's my presentation of choice these days.

Simon: Once I gave up on STF, it freed me, and I realized I could post unfettered. Very liberating :-)

Thomas: Lighting is key. I can't stress that enough. Any photographer who wants to grow or feels stalled photographically and they have not yet began working with lighting should do so as soon as possible. It's a whole new world of creativity and results.

Amy: Thank you! Send me a PM with your date. You never know ;-)

Ashby: The reception was lit with three lights. Two fired up at the tent ceiling and one shooting across the venue parallel to the band. That created large areas of fill an highlights, allowing me to not have to pose or place anyone in the tent. Here is an overview shot showing where I placed two of the lights aimed up at the ceiling (they are on both sides of the band) and Jen was controlling the third light off to camera left (not visible in the frame)


All three lights were triggered with Pocketwizards allowing me to wander about without being hampered by cords or optical lines of sight.

JazzyJak: Thank you very much for commenting, and I am glad you enjoyed the thread too :-)

Angelo

Shay - I'm glad I revisited this post to see your progress. I am truly overwhelmed with this remarkable series of photos. I can only imagine the tears of joy you'll witness when the bride sees her special day captured so beautifully.