Portrait...

zoomer

from probably my last wedding.

anonymouscuban

Nice conversion and lighting. Not sure about the tree though. That branch growing out of his head.

Is this your last wedding by choice? I've been approached to do three weddings now and have turned down all three. Almost did one but then I decided against it. Too much pressure; started to feel more like work than fun. Not saying I will never do one, but I don't see them in my near future.

zoomer

Weddings can be tough.
Like the tree growing out of his head...which doesn't bother me....maybe if it was coming out of his ear.
Everything is so rushed and people always show up late and the photography time is crunched. More recording than creating.

Mainly I want to spend more time with my kids...not sitting at the computer processing wedding pictures.

This photo is natural light.

briandelion

zoomer wrote: »

from probably my last wedding.

The first thing I thought after reading your comment was that the guy didn't' like the way you were pointing the camera at him. That's one tough looking dude!

zoomer

ha ha no really he was the nicest guy I have probably ever photographed, she was also.
The entire wedding was a great experience.
I am quitting weddings because I do not have the time for them anymore.

idiotabroad

yes zoomer get back to the naked chicks. lol. i think it's awesome art and leave weddings for the fast paced photaugs. i like the slow down complete control fine art look of your work, or at least thats the vibe i get from it.

Z6I

Very nice, very clean.
I would clone out a couple of things though. I spot or two on his pants, the spot on his fingernail and then the little spots of light where her neck meets his jacket.
Sorry if that's too picky.
The tree doesn't bug me at all.
Nice work as usual.

shatch

I like it. Great BW conversion with lots of detail. Nice.

Elaine

Gorgeous couple and gorgeous B&W!! Couples will be missing out if you hang up your wedding shooting! But yay for your kids!

rteest42

It's a beautiful photo, tree branch or not!!!