eShoot | Charlene + Steve (25 pics)

patfureyphoto · February 1, 2009

Charlene called me up about a month ago and after talking with her on the phone for less than 5 minutes, she KNEW I had to photograph her wedding (so she says). She's 22 years old and Steve is 23. You can instantly feel the love between 'em.

Shot with a 5D2, 35L, and 85 1.8.

Enough of my rambling - I present you with the lovely Charlene and Steve.

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Thanks guys,
Pat

Llywellyn · February 1, 2009

Wow, really, really nice set!

I love the variety of poses and your processing. 1 and 8 are my absolute faves. Great job!

time2smile · February 1, 2009

nice set

like the ones by the tree the beat

sweet caroline · February 1, 2009

WOW! I'd hire you.

Her face is so expressive- what a fun bride to shot. He looks pretty comfortable in front of the camera, too.

Caroline

zoomer · February 1, 2009

I really like 10 and 14.
Looks like a fun happy couple and you capured that well.
They will be very happy with these.
Nice work!

jeffreaux2 · February 1, 2009

+1 for number 12!!!

Agnieszka · February 1, 2009

Cute, modern, unique, "refreshing", beautiful colors / post processing, crisp ... Well done, love your style Pat

cj99si · February 1, 2009

1,16,21,23

Awesome!

patfureyphoto · February 1, 2009

Huge thanks to everyone.

Darren Troy C · February 1, 2009

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WOW for sure!!!!

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picturegirl · February 2, 2009

These are great!!

My favs were, 1-love that running shot, 6-love how the sheep looks like he is checking them out, and 14-love the shadow of them on the ground. The rest are really really good but these stood out to me

heatherfeather · February 2, 2009

These are INCREDIBLE! I just love your style and processing. (Well I did before.... but this just solidifies it!) Amazing stuff!

(I love how the sheep is watching them kiss... cute story there)

patfureyphoto · February 2, 2009

You guys are all AWESOME.

I'll post up the guest album when it's done!
(I'm only 19 - school takes a large chunk o' my time)

urbanaries · February 3, 2009

Really loving the freshness, vitality, timelessness of your work.

I appreciate how you push the envelope regarding DOF. 5 is a good example...would never think of using the cuff as a focus point but it works so well.

I love the idea of combining the separate individual portraits of them into one image (maybe you didn't intend to do that but rather put two vertical images side-by-side) but it really works for me, very original, sets you apart from the crowd, I think.

11 is my absolute fave, also very impressed with #18.

If I could provide the most humble of crits, I think your bw conversions could use a bit of contrast boost.

Can't wait to see the book you put together. Are you shooting these gorgeous folks' wedding?

clemensphoto's · February 10, 2009

Very nice. #8 fav.

FedererPhoto · February 10, 2009

Great stuff... crisp, clean, fun...

I'm not sure I'm a huge fan of 2 &3 (the ones where the image is actualy two photographs) ... they feel a bit "1995 HTML doesn't know how to put spaces" to me... I think they might be stronger on their own.

patfureyphoto · February 10, 2009

FedererPhoto wrote:

Great stuff... crisp, clean, fun...

I'm not sure I'm a huge fan of 2 &3 (the ones where the image is actualy two photographs) ... they feel a bit "1995 HTML doesn't know how to put spaces" to me... I think they might be stronger on their own.

Haha thanks.

About 2 + 3 = they were like that just for the web. The final delivery (album) has one on each side.

Let's say the first image of the two can be called "1" and the second image of the set can be called "2".

[ 1 | 2 ]

I use a lot of negative space and come up with pretty modern albums in print.

digitalmoney · February 11, 2009

this is super!!!

aim&shoot · February 12, 2009

Great Job, I like all the different angle's and poses... They look so natural.. Like they are in their own environment...

Jeff_Milo · February 12, 2009

I love these!! You really did a great job capturing their personalities. The composition of #14 is awsome.

She is going to be a great bride to shoot, her face is so expressive. Cant wait to see the wedding shots!

Well Done

DeuceFour · February 13, 2009

Pat!!! Amazing work brother!! Your lifestyle sessions are outstanding!! I was wondering if you got a chance, if you might be able to give us kind of a walk through on exactly how you do your sessions..like what exactly takes place? Do you just find a location, let your models loose and just follow them with the camera? Or are you choosing posed shots and creating ideas for them? Never been on a lifestyle shoot, just trying to get some insight into how they roll! Thanks for your time bud!! Again...Outstanding Work!! I love it!

Cheers!

-Brandon

Shima · February 15, 2009

You never cease to amaze me Pat, I love your work as usual, this is no exception! Another great set

Dooginfif20 · February 15, 2009

I really have no clue what to say! They are just amazing! I want to learn how to shoot shots like that!!

patfureyphoto · February 16, 2009

Thanks a ton for the love.

As far as how the shoots happen, I usually meet with a couple before hand (obviously) to work out the details/booking/friendship side of my shooting.

It's really important, in fact, what is of the most importance to me is forming a lasting relationship and bond with my subjects. I want people to be themselves and feel comfortable. That's paramount. Just kick it, be chill, and make 'em laugh. I've been known to climb trees at times... it's all apart of letting down the guard most photographers have.

I usually pick the location, but my clients also have input. It's pretty important to me, so unless I know the area, I like to scout it before hand for good light/location.

Direction wise, I pretty much guide them along - I'll have them pose in ways which seem natural and un-posed, and after a few frames most couples generally get the concept and run with it. It's just laid back, fun, and casual.

Enough ramblin' on my part... Heh.

Blurmore · February 16, 2009

Very cinematic and fresh in both composition/posing and processing. Very, very cool.

DeuceFour · February 16, 2009

patfureyphoto wrote:

Thanks a ton for the love.

As far as how the shoots happen, I usually meet with a couple before hand (obviously) to work out the details/booking/friendship side of my shooting.

It's really important, in fact, what is of the most importance to me is forming a lasting relationship and bond with my subjects. I want people to be themselves and feel comfortable. That's paramount. Just kick it, be chill, and make 'em laugh. I've been known to climb trees at times... it's all apart of letting down the guard most photographers have.

I usually pick the location, but my clients also have input. It's pretty important to me, so unless I know the area, I like to scout it before hand for good light/location.

Direction wise, I pretty much guide them along - I'll have them pose in ways which seem natural and un-posed, and after a few frames most couples generally get the concept and run with it. It's just laid back, fun, and casual.

Enough ramblin' on my part... Heh.

Well However you do it bro, you do it right!!! And I don't think you could ramble enough as far as most of us on here are concerned!! But thanks for your input man, every little bit helps....time to go shoot....

joshhuntnm · February 17, 2009

Great set.

#2 I'd clone out all the stuff in the middle to make it look like this is one shot.

#7 really like this one. The silhouettes are great. Just enough of her face to make it really come alive. Beautiful.

#8 I'd like to see what this looks like with raising the black point so you get more contrast. Also, it would be slightly better to my eye if the window was centered behind them. Of course, maybe easier to move the couple than the window!

#9 Brilliant reflection shot.

#15 nice.

#19 I love this shot

#23 Oh yeah!

#23 and #24 Looking at the white balance in these two, I prefer the warmer. But then, I always like warm.

Great set. as Agnieszka said, very modern.

Scott Myers · February 17, 2009

Nice
Great job bro,

The only critique I have, which is the same as someone previously mentioned, is that I think the B&W shots could stand some more boldness/contrast.

2 questions -

1) Are you adding some blur in PS to the backgrounds?

2) Could you share anything about your processing? I really like the 70's, magazine-style color. Don't know how else to describe it, but I like it... Any secrets you care to share?

Good job making it look natural - I think that is the single hardest part of photography.

DeuceFour · February 18, 2009

Scott Myers wrote:

2 questions -

1) Are you adding some blur in PS to the backgrounds?

2) Could you share anything about your processing? I really like the 70's, magazine-style color. Don't know how else to describe it, but I like it... Any secrets you care to share?

+1 I would be interested in this info as well !!!!

patfureyphoto · February 18, 2009

DeuceFour wrote:

+1 I would be interested in this info as well !!!!

No blur added.

As for PP, it's mainly a combination of curve adjustments (one for a slight xprocess, and one to lift midtones) and subtle warmth.

DeuceFour · February 18, 2009

Thanks!! Appreciate it! Sounds easy enough.

eShoot | Charlene + Steve (25 pics)

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