Rainy San Jose Wedding

gregneil

I was the second shooter during a rainy San Jose wedding in January. I got the chance to set up a couple off-camera flashes fired by Pocket Wizards for the reception which was fun. (the last 3 shots.) Anyway, here's a few results, I'd love any feedback and suggestions you can come up with, I'm always looking to improve!

Also, if there's any wedding photographers in southern california who need a second shooter, I'm available!

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frg

excellent work I like them all.........

ShepsMom

These all are fantastic!! I absolutely love #7!! clap

Scott_Quier

- these are very, very good shots.

My favs:
#4 - It looks unposed and a little intimate, almost like it's a "stolen moment alone"
#7 - My "most favorite" of the set. Her smile - it's evident that the rain hasn't dampened her spirits any.
#8 - Technically excellent - love the exposure and lack of harsh shadows/highlights. Well done.

On #5 - for next time, have the bride lower her flowers just a touch - makes for a more relaxed/natural appearance.

jeffreaux2

#7 is awesome!!!......heck they are all awesome.

I think if you straightened #7 so that the wall and rail were level it would be perfect. A perfect thirds composition.

To echo what Scott said about the flowers....

A good spot to rest the hands would be for the part of the arm above the wrist to rest on her hip bones. This would have lowerd the flowers and relaxed her hands.


A very nice series.

Very nice.

urbanaries

Beautiful series...wow. These look very relaxed yet incredibly elegant.

The lighting in #3 is unusually nice for ceremonies...I love your perspective here, as well.

In #6 (love this pose btw) I would experiment with upping the exposure some so that the BG is blown but they are a bit more exposed. Just a thought.

#7 is an award-winner. Absolutely fantastic moment, rain falling a lovely element, her smile is glowing, I even love the words in the BG. This is a fantastic memory of the day, would make a fantastic wall hanger!!!

#8 shows a beautiful use of off camera light. This shot is hard to nail, and you did a wonderful job. The warmth of the moment is palpable here...very nice!

You did this gorgeous wedding justice.

Agnieszka

Very nice photos, I agree! Got to love #7.

Dee

All the photos look really great, but I have to say #7 has got to be the most unique photo of their day I love the motion, the lighting, and the composition. Good work!

aktse

Nicely done!

#7 is the winner in my book....l

Mitchell

I don't even know these people, and I would buy a print of #7. Now that's a great shot!!

gregneil

Thanks everyone for all the detailed feedback, I really appreciate it! Looks like #7 is the eye-catcher... it's my favorite too. It's lucky that her smile stands out even though it's almost blocked by the handle of the umbrella.

jeffreaux2 said:

To echo what Scott said about the flowers....

A good spot to rest the hands would be for the part of the arm above the wrist to rest on her hip bones. This would have lowerd the flowers and relaxed her hands.

Fantastic advice. I definitely need more practice posing people, this kind of specific suggestion is really helpful.

urbanaries said:

In #6 (love this pose btw) I would experiment with upping the exposure some so that the BG is blown but they are a bit more exposed. Just a thought.
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#8 shows a beautiful use of off camera light. This shot is hard to nail, and you did a wonderful job. The warmth of the moment is palpable here...very nice!

Great idea. I wish I'd tried a few exposures that way in-camera... I was going for more of a silhouette effect, but it wasn't quite bright enough outside to really accomplish what I wanted, although I still like the pose and expression and way the light falls on her arm and face. The main photographer did expose for their faces blowing out the background and came up with some really great shots of this pose.

I was really happy with how the off-camera lighting worked out, it was my first time trying in a large setting. The ceiling was white and dome shaped, so the light bounced everywhere giving a really even and pleasing look. I'm sure it'll be trickier next time.

evoryware

heh, #7 is

Hope you don't have to crop to print.

photogmomma

And you're not the primary shooter because.....????

Awesome!! 6, 7 and 8 are my absolute faves, but they all rock! Nicely done!

DavidS

These are great!! I love 4, 7 and 8.