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Wedding to Remember

SwartzySwartzy Registered Users Posts: 3,293 Major grins
edited April 15, 2008 in Weddings
My clients were absolutely wonderful to get to know and work with. Here are some from their day. Grimace shot 2nd with me and was a delight to have him.

Joy

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One of many formals

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Cool

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Love

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Radical

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Elegant (by Grimace, processed by mua)

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Glorious

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Dance with me

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A fine day indeed

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Thanks for looking :lust
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    SloYerRollSloYerRoll Registered Users Posts: 2,788 Major grins
    edited April 8, 2008
    Killer shots Dave!

    The B&G seem to look very cool and easy to get on with. I'm sure that can be a day & night difference in how you shoot and allows you to be more creative as well.
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    anwmn1anwmn1 Registered Users Posts: 3,469 Major grins
    edited April 8, 2008
    Holy Amazing Shooting location!!!! bowdown.gif

    With a location like that I am sure the Bride and Groom got tired long before the two of you did. Great out of the norm stuff- I am sure they will be excited. clap.gifthumb.gif
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    Andrew GouldAndrew Gould Registered Users Posts: 190 Major grins
    edited April 8, 2008
    Very nice work. I like the variety in style, which gives this collection a really dynamic look.
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    AgnieszkaAgnieszka Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 3,263 Major grins
    edited April 8, 2008
    Wonderful. clap.gif Love the "glorious" shot!! WOW.
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    NikolaiNikolai Registered Users Posts: 19,035 Major grins
    edited April 8, 2008
    Nice work, David,
    your customers should be happy and you should be proud! thumb.gif
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    TravisTravis Registered Users Posts: 1,472 Major grins
    edited April 8, 2008
    Holy Mackerel Brotha! They are incredible. I'd try to pick a favorite or a nit but I can't decide on one and can't find the other. Okay, one nit...its in Minnesota. rolleyes1.gif
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    SitterSSitterS Registered Users Posts: 586 Major grins
    edited April 8, 2008
    AWESOME...AWESOME....and more AWESOME. thumb.gifclap.gif :ivar wings.gif

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    augustwestaugustwest Registered Users Posts: 6 Beginner grinner
    edited April 8, 2008
    Nice ones!! My favorite is "Love"...it has a vintage look that grabs the eye.
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    Ann McRaeAnn McRae Registered Users Posts: 4,584 Major grins
    edited April 8, 2008
    Oh boy! These are special! Very, very well done. congrats!

    And how cool that grimace was/is exploring wedding photography!

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    Ann McRaeAnn McRae Registered Users Posts: 4,584 Major grins
    edited April 8, 2008
    Oh boy! These are special! Very, very well done. congrats!

    And how cool that grimace was/is exploring wedding photography!

    ann

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    javierplumeyjavierplumey Registered Users Posts: 131 Major grins
    edited April 8, 2008
    Excellent! I would have liked to see more details in their faces in the last one though, especially for such a warm moment.

    Great job.
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    SwartzySwartzy Registered Users Posts: 3,293 Major grins
    edited April 9, 2008
    Ann McRae wrote:
    Oh boy! These are special! Very, very well done. congrats!

    And how cool that grimace was/is exploring wedding photography!

    ann

    Thanks Ann. Yea, I even got him using a flash! :D He's finally listening even...haha. Thanks for the kind words. Was a super fun day.
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    SwartzySwartzy Registered Users Posts: 3,293 Major grins
    edited April 9, 2008
    javierplumey wrote:
    Excellent! I would have liked to see more details in their faces in the last one though, especially for such a warm moment.

    Great job.

    Thanks, it just so happens I have one that is "traditional" for the B&G. I simply like stretching out with processing. Thanks for the comment! :D
    Swartzy:
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    SwartzySwartzy Registered Users Posts: 3,293 Major grins
    edited April 9, 2008
    anwmn1 wrote:
    Holy Amazing Shooting location!!!! bowdown.gif

    With a location like that I am sure the Bride and Groom got tired long before the two of you did. Great out of the norm stuff- I am sure they will be excited. clap.gifthumb.gif

    You are exactly right!!!! Laughing.gif. I was telling them I want 2 days there.....we'd come away with so many oooooooooooooohhhh babies for certain. Thanks for the kind words.
    Swartzy:
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    heatherfeatherheatherfeather Registered Users Posts: 2,738 Major grins
    edited April 9, 2008
    Dave these are all amazing! I like them oh - so - much!

    One thing that popped out at me was the beauty of the clouds! They are stunning and in the one where her veil is being blown, mirrors them so beautifully.

    But truly, each one is a winner! What a wedding for the portfolio.

    Great job. No... no... INCREDIBLE JOB! (Did they pay you enough? mwink.gif )
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    joshhuntnmjoshhuntnm Registered Users Posts: 1,924 Major grins
    edited April 9, 2008
    Wow Wow Wow!
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    dawssvtdawssvt Registered Users Posts: 413 Major grins
    edited April 9, 2008
    Gosh, those are amazing. Great work thumb.gif

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    Scott_QuierScott_Quier Registered Users Posts: 6,524 Major grins
    edited April 9, 2008
    OK - you've had a load of "These are wonderful" comments and they are - no question. Yes, the photos are very good, but I think that's less than 1/2 the equation.

    What I find very interesting (and Kudos to you guys for this) is the different styles of photography I see here. Some are very romantic, some very formal, some very environmental - just a wonderful demonstration of a fantastic breadth of expertise/vision. The photos demonstrate that you are not just a guy with a camera who knows a little bit. You have that something that allows you stand out from the rest as a professional photographer!bowdown.gif
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    RichardRichard Administrators, Vanilla Admin Posts: 19,929 moderator
    edited April 9, 2008
    Scott_Quier wrote:
    OK - you've had a load of "These are wonderful" comments and they are - no question. Yes, the photos are very good, but I think that's less than 1/2 the equation.

    What I find very interesting (and Kudos to you guys for this) is the different styles of photography I see here. Some are very romantic, some very formal, some very environmental - just a wonderful demonstration of a fantastic breadth of expertise/vision. The photos demonstrate that you are not just a guy with a camera who knows a little bit. You have that something that allows you stand out from the rest as a professional photographer!bowdown.gif

    15524779-Ti.gif There are a few shots here that I wouldn't mind hanging on my wall, even though it's not my wedding and I don't know the people. Something about that surprises me. Impressive. thumb.gif
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    dawssvtdawssvt Registered Users Posts: 413 Major grins
    edited April 9, 2008
    On your profile, it says your equipment is an XTi with the 18-55mm kit lens. Did you shoot those pictures with that stuff?

    Those look far too good to be taken with a kit lens.

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    BriShayBriShay Registered Users Posts: 274 Major grins
    edited April 9, 2008
    WOW.....that is all i can say.... clap.gif
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    SwartzySwartzy Registered Users Posts: 3,293 Major grins
    edited April 9, 2008
    dawssvt wrote:
    On your profile, it says your equipment is an XTi with the 18-55mm kit lens. Did you shoot those pictures with that stuff?

    Those look far too good to be taken with a kit lens.

    Heh, nope.....I haven't updated that profile....Laughing.gif. Actually though I got some great shots last week at the studio with the kit lens. By the way, the 40D was acting up on me (battery grip connection) and pulled out the Xti and that is the camera these were shot with..no joke. Don't underestimate the usefulness of that camera....it's just not a 40D, 5D or a MarkIII.

    Thanks for the kind words.
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    SwartzySwartzy Registered Users Posts: 3,293 Major grins
    edited April 9, 2008
    Scott_Quier wrote:
    OK - you've had a load of "These are wonderful" comments and they are - no question. Yes, the photos are very good, but I think that's less than 1/2 the equation.

    What I find very interesting (and Kudos to you guys for this) is the different styles of photography I see here. Some are very romantic, some very formal, some very environmental - just a wonderful demonstration of a fantastic breadth of expertise/vision. The photos demonstrate that you are not just a guy with a camera who knows a little bit. You have that something that allows you stand out from the rest as a professional photographer!bowdown.gif

    Scott, what a wonderful thing to say....thank you. My desire has always been to use what's been given to me..to touch other lives....I burn for that....the passion for this craft is off the charts (which drives friends & family crazy...Laughing.gif). Thank you!

    Richard....now what size prints would you like? Framed or unframed?....Just Kidding :D Thank you for the complement! Glad you like em.
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    SwartzySwartzy Registered Users Posts: 3,293 Major grins
    edited April 9, 2008
    heatherfeather wrote:
    Dave these are all amazing! I like them oh - so - much!

    One thing that popped out at me was the beauty of the clouds! They are stunning and in the one where her veil is being blown, mirrors them so beautifully.

    But truly, each one is a winner! What a wedding for the portfolio.

    Great job. No... no... INCREDIBLE JOB! (Did they pay you enough? mwink.gif )

    Thank you so very much Heather. Does anyone pay enough?...Laughing.gif. There's so much time as you know that goes into weddings most clients aren't aware of. Continuing education, equipment, planning, etc. consumes more hours than we can count. But...when its all said and done...worth every penny :D

    Here's just 2 more:

    Another radical processing technique

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    A special setting

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    Thanks for all the kind words everyone.....your encouragement is amazing!
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    evorywareevoryware Registered Users Posts: 1,330 Major grins
    edited April 9, 2008
    I looked through the pictures and I think they are all from different weddings. But look again and they are the same people. Were these shot on different days?
    Impressive!
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    SwartzySwartzy Registered Users Posts: 3,293 Major grins
    edited April 9, 2008
    evoryware wrote:
    I looked through the pictures and I think they are all from different weddings. But look again and they are the same people. Were these shot on different days?
    Impressive!
    My faves are Glorious and Elegant thumb.gifthumb.gif

    Thanks!.....no, same people, same day. I do have a gallery called "Wedding Collection" which is a separate gathering of other weddings in one gallery.
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    Karrie McDKarrie McD Registered Users Posts: 372 Major grins
    edited April 9, 2008
    Wow!
    WOW!!! again, WOW!!!
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    joshhuntnmjoshhuntnm Registered Users Posts: 1,924 Major grins
    edited April 9, 2008
    I keep thinking, "where in my church could I get a view that looks like that?"
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    rwellsrwells Registered Users Posts: 6,084 Major grins
    edited April 9, 2008
    Dave,

    Great, great shots. I'm proud for you thumb.gif
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    jeffreaux2jeffreaux2 Registered Users Posts: 4,762 Major grins
    edited April 9, 2008
    Swartzy wrote:
    Heh, nope.....I haven't updated that profile....Laughing.gif. Actually though I got some great shots last week at the studio with the kit lens. By the way, the 40D was acting up on me (battery grip connection) and pulled out the Xti and that is the camera these were shot with..no joke. Don't underestimate the usefulness of that camera....it's just not a 40D, 5D or a MarkIII.

    Thanks for the kind words.


    First off, the photographs are all well executed, and I will reiterate that you did a great job on variety.

    Secondly, you are absolutely right about the XTi. It is still my sole camera, and while it has its shortcomings.....once you are aware of them it is an easy workaround. I am working towards a 30D or 40D, but am not at all sorry for purchasing the XTi.

    These photos illustrate that the photographer....more than the gear...can make or break the results.

    Again, excellent photos!!!clap.gif
    Thanks,
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