A tricky TTD...

heatherfeatherheatherfeather Registered Users Posts: 2,738 Major grins
edited July 24, 2010 in Weddings
I met with a couple last week that really challenged me.... and I am sure you can see why.
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Ha ha... yaaah... dramatic music needed for this one... (Though both of these guys are really dramatic so it sort of matches.)
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I decided to go for a dramatic heroic look for this one...

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I have two more sessions scheduled with these guys... and her goal at the end of the last one is to have her gown in tatters... Should be fun but stretching, for sure. Oh and another thing about the processing... they loved the look of 300, so that is what I aimed for. Not sure if I got it, but it was fun.

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  • ssimmonsphotossimmonsphoto Registered Users Posts: 424 Major grins
    edited July 13, 2010
    I think you did very well with it! I actually like the last one the best. I think the first two are my least favorite. #1 doesn't pop for me like the others do. And I think I'd completely clone out her bouquet stems and, potentially, the street lights in #2.

    Can't wait to see what you come up with for the other shoots!
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  • heatherfeatherheatherfeather Registered Users Posts: 2,738 Major grins
    edited July 13, 2010
    ^ Yep... totally agree with you. Thanks for commenting! iloveyou.gif
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  • mmmattmmmatt Registered Users Posts: 1,347 Major grins
    edited July 13, 2010
    You know there is a totally rad action called sparta right? These are great Heather! Nice flash work.

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  • lizzard_nyclizzard_nyc Registered Users Posts: 4,056 Major grins
    edited July 13, 2010
    Really like #3--She looks quite beautiful--I think it's the look on her face and her tender hand placement. Nicely done--I also like the processing on this.

    #4 works too because it lets the viewer know they are dealing with some kooky people--I like kooky:)
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  • Darren Troy CDarren Troy C Registered Users Posts: 1,927 Major grins
    edited July 13, 2010
    I like 7 and the last one. ...and to be honest, 4 just creeps me out. :D
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  • SamSam Registered Users Posts: 7,419 Major grins
    edited July 13, 2010
    I think you did a great job. What's the challenge?

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  • Ed911Ed911 Registered Users Posts: 1,306 Major grins
    edited July 13, 2010
    I like the last one...but, number three on my computer is the money shot. Her skin is so creamy nice...wow factor is high. Your post processing is first rate on your shots.

    Very nice.
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  • heatherfeatherheatherfeather Registered Users Posts: 2,738 Major grins
    edited July 13, 2010
    mmmatt wrote: »
    You know there is a totally rad action called sparta right? These are great Heather! Nice flash work.

    Matt

    I saw that, but it added waaay too much noise for my taste, and basically desaturated the reds. So this is more of a happy middle for me.
    Thanks though.
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  • heatherfeatherheatherfeather Registered Users Posts: 2,738 Major grins
    edited July 13, 2010
    lizzard_nyc wrote: »
    #4 works too because it lets the viewer know they are dealing with some kooky people--I like kooky:)
    They totally are too!
    Speaking of kooky... Just before we took #4 we found a bunch of Anchorage PD that were doing support for a vigil for the homeless.... and of course I asked them if they would pose for us. Not the world's greatest photo, but fun, huh!
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  • heatherfeatherheatherfeather Registered Users Posts: 2,738 Major grins
    edited July 13, 2010
    Darren Troy C wrote: »
    I like 7 and the last one. ...and to be honest, 4 just creeps me out. :D

    Ha ha.. I guess you are a good guy, cause I suppose that was their intention.rolleyes1.gif
    Thanks for the comment! iloveyou.gif
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  • heatherfeatherheatherfeather Registered Users Posts: 2,738 Major grins
    edited July 13, 2010
    Ed911 wrote: »
    I like the last one...but, number three on my computer is the money shot. Her skin is so creamy nice...wow factor is high. Your post processing is first rate on your shots.

    Very nice.

    Thanks Ed... It is nice to hear that the processing was pretty close since #3 actually had a quite a bit. Her skin needed a lot of work, as well as fixing spillage and etc. It was a challenge to figure ot the right balance of editing for this gal. I don't believe in changing everyone to barbies... but am not adverse to "enhancing" and "hiding" a little bit....


    Here is a after and before: (and if you look REALLY close, you can see some mistakes, lol)
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  • heatherfeatherheatherfeather Registered Users Posts: 2,738 Major grins
    edited July 13, 2010
    Sam wrote: »
    I think you did a great job. What's the challenge?

    Sam
    Thanks... I would say the challenge was finding flattering angles that had dynamic composition. :D
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  • Matthew SavilleMatthew Saville Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 3,352 Major grins
    edited July 14, 2010
    Shoot DOWN onto overweight subjects! In at least half these shots, you're shooting them from eye level, or even BELOW. *Why*, pray tell, are shots #2, 5, and 8 taken looking *up* at her?

    Not trying to be an ass, just pushing you to do better next time! My goal is for this comment to stick in your mind the next time you shoot, instead of just getting cataloged at the back of your mind with all the other input. I have faith that you certainly can and will improve every time you shoot!

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  • heatherfeatherheatherfeather Registered Users Posts: 2,738 Major grins
    edited July 14, 2010
    Matthew Saville wrote: »
    Shoot DOWN onto overweight subjects! =Matt=
    Ha ha... I was waiting for someone to say that. You win the prize. rolleyes1.gif Point noted!thumb.gif
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  • Matthew SavilleMatthew Saville Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 3,352 Major grins
    edited July 14, 2010
    heatherfeather wrote: »
    Ha ha... I was waiting for someone to say that. You win the prize. rolleyes1.gif Point noted!thumb.gif
    I'm glad you saw it coming! Keep on shooting,

    =Matt=
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  • l.k.madisonl.k.madison Registered Users Posts: 542 Major grins
    edited July 16, 2010
    I have a wedding next weekend with a bride that is about her shape, so I'll be stealing some ideas from you :)

    As always, you never disappoint!!

    Saw these on FB and fell in love instantly!

    Off topic, but hats off to her for having a color on her dress, it doesn't happen often, but it definitely adds a personal touch to the dress. (I had red on mine without even asking what everybody else thought, it was my dress, my day and I can wear whatever color I want)
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  • imagesofhimimagesofhim Registered Users Posts: 527 Major grins
    edited July 17, 2010
    Beautiful shots. I too think the first two are the most unflattering. The third and last shots are stunning. I like what you did with her skin and the pp of the shot is superb. I can't wait to see what comes next!
    Blessings,
    Marjohn

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  • SurfdogSurfdog Registered Users Posts: 297 Major grins
    edited July 17, 2010
    Hell, you made this one look easy. Really nice shooting!
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  • trevorbtrevorb Registered Users Posts: 263 Major grins
    edited July 24, 2010
    Wow! Number three is a beautiful capture, they both look great. The reflection in #1 is outstanding.
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