**WCC (Weddings Challenge Contest) #1: REFLECTION

heatherfeather · September 8, 2009

Mirror, mirror on the wall, who is the best photographer of them all?

In this thread, imbed a photo that you consider your best REFLECTION wedding photo. From pensive looks to a mud puddles, all types of reflection will be accepted.

Take a moment and read through the rules. I think you'll find they are very simple and easy to follow:
http://www.digitalgrin.com/showthread.php?t=143099

Remember: there is NO "fresh photo" deadline. Just look through your catalog and post one photo from any wedding no matter the date that you consider your best representation of our first theme: REFLECTION.

The deadline for submission to this thread is the end of September 22nd.

The goal for our challenge is to have fun and learn, so get to it!

Kinkajou · September 8, 2009

I might as well go first since I won't be attending any weddings between now and the 22nd. Here's one from May... Father-Daughter dance reflected in the glass ceiling.

Down from Above

Alright folks, the very puny gauntlet has been thrown!

Edit: Cropped photo

Scott_Quier · September 8, 2009

Ta Da!
As a guy, I have very limited access to the bride getting ready - go figure. Anyway, this is from one of my very first paid gigs..

Ta Da! I'm Ready!

From a technical stand point, there not a lot hidden. Lighting was a 580 with GF LS. Focus was on her reflection, leaving her a bit OOF.

Canon 20D, Tamron 28-75 f/2.8 at 28mm, ISO 100, f/5.6

urbanaries · September 8, 2009

I *love* reflections...

5D, 35L, natural light, probably around f2...can't remember.
Shot from the curb up at a strange building with an angled, mirrored second floor. Just happened to catch the fire truck in a frame

MA-FOTO · September 10, 2009

Loving the fire engine .... nice urbanaries

here is one of mine - more traditional w/ a twist.
50D w/ 85 f1.8 - natural light.

Darren Troy C · September 10, 2009

*whoops!* (sorry....edited for a re-size....now within guidelines)

Her parents own a furniture store and that's where the mirror came from.....ALL 115lbs OF IT!! I ought to know.....I carried it into the house where we shot! :O

Memories by Melinda · September 10, 2009

Bride and her mother.
I was Scott's 2nd shooter at a wedding a few weeks ago. I had no idea that I had gotten their reflection. I sure wish that all of the grooms mother was able to be seen.

lilmomma · September 11, 2009

From a wedding I second shot in July. Don't have another until October, so here's my entry.

Mishka · September 11, 2009

Hmm...I'm not sure if this is my best reflection shot, but I'll go with it anyway. I was sitting in the backseat as we were driving to the church, desperately trying to catch the bride as she was looking into the mirror. Quite tricky, when you're driving on Pittsburgh's pot-hole roads.

bike21 · September 11, 2009

Couldn't decide, but went with this one.

Kinkajou · September 11, 2009

Mishka wrote:

Love this!

teachflute · September 11, 2009

I'm new to this forum, but here is my contribution.

Glassy Lake

Blurmore · September 11, 2009

Maybe not everyone's cup of tea, but I thought it was cool.

sweet caroline · September 11, 2009

Maybe not everyone's cup of tea, but I thought it was cool.[/QUOTE]

Very cool, indeed. Quick of you to notice this.

Caroline

Darren Troy C · September 11, 2009

Very cool indeed, Blur!

Scott_Quier · September 12, 2009

Blurmore wrote:

Maybe not everyone's cup of tea, but I thought it was cool.

I like it. And, I guess it's up the Heather whether it fits within the parameters of her topic. She said reflection you gave her refraction.

BTW - how's the corner to corner sharpness of the that doorknob? :lol

emmanueldean1975 · September 12, 2009

Wedding i did a few months ago
Okay so I do love to take photos that are from reflections but at this wedding i was un able to get what i wanted so this is what i have,.

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l101/cedean75/Photography%20Work/Chad%20and%20Mia/Chad%20and%20Mias%20Wedding/IMG_0102smaller.jpg

Shima · September 12, 2009

So many choices, but I personally like this one the best. The in focus bride is the reflection in the mirror.

kevinhelton · September 14, 2009

On the Course

kevinhelton · September 14, 2009

Mishka wrote:

Hmm...I'm not sure if this is my best reflection shot, but I'll go with it anyway. I was sitting in the backseat as we were driving to the church, desperately trying to catch the bride as she was looking into the mirror. Quite tricky, when you're driving on Pittsburgh's pot-hole roads.

This is some photography goodness!

jeffreaux2 · September 14, 2009

The Honeymooners
One of my all time favorite exit shots from a Gulf Shores, Alabama wedding.

The Honeymooners

MA-FOTO · September 14, 2009

nice jeff....

Scott_Quier · September 15, 2009

jeffreaux2 wrote:

One of my all time favorite exit shots from a Gulf Shores, Alabama wedding.

The Honeymooners

You had to go and ruin the grading curve. Oh well ....

mmmatt · September 15, 2009

We'll call this "simple day". Lets just say I'm supporting the contest here! Wow, I need to shoot more reflection shots, there is some really good stuff here!!!

Matt

mtmcelvy · September 15, 2009

Successful Getaway!!
More a getaway before the wedding then after. We where sneaking off to get some pictures under a nice big oak tree before people started arriving. So without further ado.. here is my entry. It's sure to be shunned by some for the selective coloring but I felt it worked for this shot

Nice shots everyone!! I was hesitant to throw one out there but I figured what the heck!!
Mike

ssimmonsphoto · September 16, 2009

Ocean Reflection
This one is from my 4th wedding ever. I may have a better one from my last wedding, but this is my entry. I wish I could have climbed in to the water to get their full reflection, but hind sight is 20/20. Oh, and it's an ocean inlet in southern Maine right after sunset. (Click for larger)