Michelle & Anthony a Wedding in Redskin Country. (14 pics)

Blurmore · December 7, 2009

This was my last wedding of the year (with my name on it). I got the job through the party planner that coordinator for my planetarium wedding in February. I'm not much of a marketer/networker, I think the whole pressing flesh and oily smiles thing is bullshit and I just won't do it. I do from time to time foster real professional relationships with other professional vendors, and I can see a long and mutually profitable relationship with this coordinator.

So the setup was this, a BIG baptist church with not a lot interesting going on. EXCEPT for one beautiful piece of stained glass over the entrance, and an alcove only accesible by iron spiral staircase. I was told by the church that I was the first photographer to ever use the alcove for pictures. Well there is a first time for everything.

1. The Groom.

2. The Bride

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This kinda gives an idea of where we had to go for this background, down behind the glass is the entrance to the church, the landing for the spiral staircase is behind the bride. It was tight, but worth it.

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I wouldn't normally include this shot or the next, but it highlights why I was so intent on using that spot in front of the glass, the church's sanctuary was more arena than interesting.
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Likewise I wouldn't usually include a group shot except to show how difficult it was to set a group at this location. The altar was separated from the sanctuary floor by a 6 foot wide stair case with banisters. Solution? Put the bride & groom in the middle of the stairs and build fore and aft. Where you see plants on the altar was all AV equipment, which added even more difficulty.

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yeah, I know...but my clients still go gaga over these.

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Thanks for looking...as always C&C welcome and appreciated.

jbakerphoto · December 7, 2009

These are good as always Jason. The only wierd thing I see is whats on the bottom of the dress of the last one? It sorta looks like "MOLD".... Owell still looks good though....Good Job!

divamum · December 8, 2009

Another beautiful set, Jason. I really like the way the bride's flowers pick up the yellows and oranges in the window in #2 - nice catch there!

Looks like you got a bunch of great-looking shots despite the lack of "pizazz" in the church itself. Nice work!

Agnieszka · December 9, 2009

Pretty, pretty photos

Love the hand shot (#4) + #11 / 14

Crystal-Pixel · December 11, 2009

#11 and #14 are beautiful. I just wish the cars weren't behind in #14 - but I know its hard to control that

Great job!!

jeffreaux2 · December 11, 2009

Nice set!!!

Im particularly liking 10, 11, and 12.

-In 10 you got some nice sidelighting and a good looking composition, but the videographer and onlookers behind the couple are what seals the deal for me. I think the fact that they are all there in the frame add emphasis to the moment. Im glad you chose to include them.

Your exposures look solid throughout. Not always a simple thing with darker skin tones.

Thanks for sharing.

mmmatt · December 11, 2009

Yeah I'm liking 10, 11, 12 & 14 on this series Jason. I don't get the texture across her dress in 14 though. Is that maybe a reflection?

Matt

urbanaries · December 11, 2009

solid set throughout. Bang up job on the group shot in #6...those shots give me the willies!!! You did an awesome job arranging and exposing, not easy with the stained glass in the back.

really like #8, lighting is superb. The videographer shot rocks, too, good choices there.

Michelle & Anthony a Wedding in Redskin Country. (14 pics)

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