Kati and Benny: A little 2nd shooterin action

mmmattmmmatt Registered Users Posts: 1,347 Major grins
edited October 1, 2011 in Weddings
I love 2ndshooterin! This particular primary is very different than myself so I think I am going to like shooting with her. Just a totally different vision. I can hardly wait to compare shots with her.

So, anyways, here is a start! More to come once I get to them.

01. Benny is a super snappy dresser. They are both enamored with the 50's. Benny had these shoes custom made for him.
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03. The wedding was on the grounds of the old Pabst Brewery in Downtown Milwaukee.
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  • QarikQarik Registered Users Posts: 4,959 Major grins
    edited September 26, 2011
    kick ass stuff matt!
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  • mmmattmmmatt Registered Users Posts: 1,347 Major grins
    edited September 26, 2011
    Qarik wrote: »
    kick ass stuff matt!

    Thank you sir!
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  • heatherfeatherheatherfeather Registered Users Posts: 2,738 Major grins
    edited September 26, 2011
    That ring shot is pretty darn amazin'! Love these.
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  • ShimaShima Registered Users Posts: 2,547 Major grins
    edited September 27, 2011
    Great set! Love the nice framing and the selective focus works great on the ring shot.
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  • mmmattmmmatt Registered Users Posts: 1,347 Major grins
    edited September 27, 2011
    Thanks Ladies! The ring shot dude is part of a moving, bartop display. The guy is in an old fashioned beer delivery truck that rocks back and fourth and both the moving car and the pbr sign are connected to a base sitting on the bar, so it was a tough-ish shot. I used flash so it wasn't a motion blur thing (although there is a tiny bit if you pixel-peek), but shooting a macro of a moving object is tough because the focal plane is so shallow. Even at f7 there was no DOF. Since flash froze the movement it wasn't about that, but more about taking the shot when the rings moved back into the plane of focus. For anyone who isn't used to this type of shot, the best place to take this shot, or any similar moving shot is at the apex or the top of the motion. There is always a slight moment when a repeated motion pauses to switch directions. This is a common technique for shooting jumping basketball players and other sports stuff.

    Anyways, thanks for the comments. I hope to get back to this one in a week or two and I will post more.
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  • dbvetodbveto Registered Users Posts: 660 Major grins
    edited September 27, 2011
    Very nice shots.

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  • mmmattmmmatt Registered Users Posts: 1,347 Major grins
    edited September 27, 2011
    dbveto wrote: »
    Very nice shots.

    I never realized you were in Milwaukeeeek7.gif

    Yup! I am originally from Kenosha but moved here about 6 years ago now. Thanks for the kind words!!

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  • p27rpyp27rpy Registered Users Posts: 520 Major grins
    edited September 27, 2011
    i like #2 a lot for some reason. very interesting composition. great job!
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  • mmmattmmmatt Registered Users Posts: 1,347 Major grins
    edited September 27, 2011
    p27rpy wrote: »
    i like #2 a lot for some reason. very interesting composition. great job!

    That was shot through a french door. The primary photographer popped in for a couple shots of him while the girls were dressing, and she shoots in close with shorter lenses so she is tough to shoot around because she is often in the frame. I walked into the adjoining courtyard thinking I should get something different than what she was shooting. She was messing with his suit coat and he looked down at her. I waited for the window light to be nice and then used the frame of the door to block her on the right and framed him between the glass panes of the door. This will likely be a favorite of mine from the day. Well, it is. I love the shot. It seems very ratpack to me and I know they will love it because that is their thing.


    thanks for the input.

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  • nicoleshillidaynicoleshilliday Registered Users Posts: 549 Major grins
    edited September 27, 2011
    That ring shot is killer! i have been looking for more interesting places for rings. Great stuff.

    The last one... i think her dress matches the siding to much maybe not the best for black and white..but i do love the contrast of the steps. ne_nau.gif
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  • mmmattmmmatt Registered Users Posts: 1,347 Major grins
    edited September 27, 2011
    Thnaks for the comments Nicole. I also have been trying to get out of the box more for rings and all details for that matter.

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  • ErbemanErbeman Registered Users Posts: 926 Major grins
    edited September 28, 2011
    Well done young man! I love the high key outdoor portrait of the bride!!
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  • mmmattmmmatt Registered Users Posts: 1,347 Major grins
    edited September 28, 2011
    Erbeman wrote: »
    Well done young man! I love the high key outdoor portrait of the bride!!
    Ha! Not so young anymore, but thanks for the kind words.

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  • tenoverthenosetenoverthenose Registered Users Posts: 815 Major grins
    edited September 28, 2011
    Good work all around Matt! I've got to pick on you for one of them - #6. As it is, I would crop it just below her shoulder.

    I loe the composition and the B&W treatment. Cool tonality and super sharp - it will need a big print. BUT ... their hands make them look like mannequins! Next time, have them each hold their left hands together and put her bouquet in her right hand. Boom.
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  • mmmattmmmatt Registered Users Posts: 1,347 Major grins
    edited September 28, 2011
    tenoverthenose wrote: »
    Good work all around Matt! I've got to pick on you for one of them - #6. As it is, I would crop it just below her shoulder.

    I loe the composition and the B&W treatment. Cool tonality and super sharp - it will need a big print. BUT ... their hands make them look like mannequins! Next time, have them each hold their left hands together and put her bouquet in her right hand. Boom.

    Pick on me anytime my friend. thanks for the advice. I'll play with the crop some and see what looks best. The tip on the hands is a good one. thanks.
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  • NeilLNeilL Registered Users Posts: 4,201 Major grins
    edited September 28, 2011
    Stylish.

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  • mmmattmmmatt Registered Users Posts: 1,347 Major grins
    edited September 28, 2011
    Thanks Neil!
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  • BakkoBakko Registered Users Posts: 58 Big grins
    edited September 29, 2011
    Big thumbs up for the ring shot!
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  • mmmattmmmatt Registered Users Posts: 1,347 Major grins
    edited September 29, 2011
    Bakko wrote: »
    Big thumbs up for the ring shot!
    Well then, a big thank you for the kind words!!
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  • WeiselWeisel Registered Users Posts: 235 Major grins
    edited September 30, 2011
    Great stuff Matt! Inspiring. My favorites are the bridal portrait and the ring shot. Dig it!
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  • mmmattmmmatt Registered Users Posts: 1,347 Major grins
    edited October 1, 2011
    Thanks weisel.
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