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Posted by WendyTsang (Hayward, United States) on 27 June 2007 in People & Portrait and Portfolio.
This was taken during daylight under big shadows with no flash. Enjoy!
Rahul from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Good thing u didnt use the flash here pal. The lighting in this pic is mysterious and makes this pic really interesting. :-)
PS : Buddy, i have a wedding shoot this weekend on Saturday, and who can be better than you for a crash course on it. ;-) If you have time, do drop me a few PRO tips in my email. Also, which software you use for the albums and CD + Music arrangement in your final cut.
27 Jun 2007 5:20am
@Rahul: Hey Rahul! My specialty is company's events. Wedding is just a little bit here and there so I never created album or DVD slideshows.
But here is a lil tips that can hopefully makes your life easier =)
Use Apt priority, ISO 100 during daylight and 500 for the evening, 800 for dark night, matrix metering, shade WB for outdoor (WB is crucial).
Lens choices:
Ceremony, Church, coctails, paparazi use70-200mm lens, high ISO.
Indoors reception, Family formal, Bridesmaid, all guest pics, use 17-55mm lens.
Bride make up, details, window light, bride alone, getting ready, use 50mm lens.
For a fun group shot, you can also use fish eye 10.5mm lens, hold high shoot down!
Don't go over IS0 800, capture mood, EMOTION, & story. Extreme close up, blur background. Super wide angle on audience. Exposure is important. For composition, don't tilt too far, 20 degree angle to the right is enough. A nice mix variety is the key. Lighting, expose with shadows to create hair light. Bend down a lot. Group pic use F6 or F8. Make them feel natural, laugh, and be comfortable. Shoot the details such as ring, cake, bridal gown, shoes, invitation card, center piece/ decoration, etc.
Most importantly, enjoy, relax and have fun with the crowd!
Alfredo J. Martiz J. from Tokyo, Japan
Great lighting, nice composition and emotional, nice photo!
27 Jun 2007 5:26am
@Alfredo J. Martiz J.: Thanks Alfredo for your kind words! Loved your night shots too btw =)
Daniel & Jessica from Melbourne, Australia
Excellent shot. Love the colours and composition. Just out of curiosity what's that interesting looking bright red object on the left of your subject?
And wow you do wedding crash courses as well. Coincidentally I will be doing an unofficial wedding shoot for a close friend overseas next Saturday. This will be my first wedding shoot! I'm quite excited and at the time stressed out. Thanks for the tips even though it was really for Rahul :)
27 Jun 2007 6:22am
@Daniel & Jessica: Thanks Daniel and Jessica for your kind words! That bright red thing is her dress. She was sitting down, leaning towards the fence.
I'm glad you can benefit from my crash course to Rahul. I really believe in sharing and it shall be given back to you in many other ways. I went through your work and you have an amzing post processing skills and landscape eyes! You just need to focus that same energy to the bride and groom =)
I know you will produce a lot of nice pics. Can't wait to see them! Don't get too stressed until you forget to have fun and enjoy every moment of it! Cheers.
Levine from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
I love the lighting in this pic esp when u got it without using flash, really cool. And the tips u provide on ur comment reply for Rahul was really greeat!
27 Jun 2007 6:53am
@Levine: Thanks Levine for your nice comments! I'm happy to hear that you can take something out of my comments to Rahul. Can't wait to see the application =)
Rahul from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
WOW Wendy, that indeed was a crash course, and good you wrote it all down here instead of email, others can also benefit from those valuable tips. The gear i am carring is Nikkon D40 and D200, SB 600 and 800, 12-24mm wideangle, 18-200VR, 70-200VR and 50mm 1.8 portrait lens.
Thanks a ton dear for that quick course, i owe you one. :-) This is going to be my first wedding shoot too, and i am really looking forward to it. A new challenge always keeps me going.
27 Jun 2007 7:26am
@Rahul: You are much welcome Rahul! I believe in sharing our knowledge and challenge myself to always be better without the fear of competition. I wish everybody can think the same way, that would make this world a better place haahahha.....
Looks like you got a lot of good gear there pal. I can't wait to see what you pull out of your hat!
ColNed Pictures from Amersfoort, Netherlands
Very nice capture and well done with only the use of daylight...
27 Jun 2007 7:38am
@ColNed Pictures: Thanks. I got lucky with the natural light =)
Babul Bhatt from Bombay, India
Wendy Thanks for sharing tips to Rahul. I will make small note and carry it along with me for my Paprazzi shoots ;) You have good set of photos in your portfolio. Will wait for more good shots from you.
27 Jun 2007 7:39am
@Babul Bhatt: Thanks Babul for your nice comments! I just shoot what I like and sometimes it's a lot of different things/ style/ mood.
I'm glad you can benefit from the tips! Cheers!
@badala: Thanks Badala for your nice words! The light is definately a plus =)
@Faramarz: Thanks Faramarz for your nice words!
Stu from Kyoto, Japan
Superb soft tones here Wendy. Adds to the moody and mysterious atmosphere created by the scene. Very nicely done. I read your note to Rahul with interest too....thanks for that. I just need someone to get married now!
You have a fabulous selection of images here.
27 Jun 2007 8:57am
@HorseRotorVator: Thanks H for your nice words! Cheers!
Ling from Malaysia
Thanks for the tips. I should really thank rahul for asking you. Haha.
This picture is really nice. She looks like she is contemplating something. Makes me wanna go up to her and ask her what's wrong. :)
Stu: I like your comment, "I just need someone to get married now!" haha.
27 Jun 2007 10:10am
Bob Israel from Brookfield, WI, United States
Wendy - I really like this image. The chain link fence gives this a unique quality.
27 Jun 2007 1:09pm
Johnny Soedomo from United States
nice shot... i like the warm color. the setting definitely set a mood. the shadow does make some mystery :)
27 Jun 2007 3:02pm
Dylan from Delhi, United States
Awesome shot! It looks like she wants to go somewhere and do something, but isn't allowed.
27 Jun 2007 4:20pm
@Dylan: Very keen observation Dylan! I was just telling the model to imagine herself in a prison during this moment =) Thanks for your comments Dylan!
@kairospix: Thanks Kairos! From your web name I know you are someone special =)
susankritha from Montreal, QC, Canada
Thats really interesting frame you have composed...apt lighting and very nice subject.....
Thanks for that crash course too...!! Gotta learn a lot from you ppl....
27 Jun 2007 5:46pm
@susankritha: Thanks Susan! We can definately learn from one another =)
Rahul from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Yes Wendy, i agree with you, the more you share the more you learn. This is one reason i always put down what i did in most of my shots in a way or other. I am really glad to have a buddy like you there. And you will sure know the results of this Sat shoot, will keep ypu posted. :-) Cheers and thanks again for the wonderful tips.
With you around, my world is sure a better place hehehe... LOL!!!!
27 Jun 2007 5:47pm
@Rahul: Hahhaha....Thanks Rahul! Hopefully people are more open and willing to share their knowledge!
@Inés: Thanks Ines!
Rags from Plano, United States
I think you did a good job taking advantage of the available light. As a result you produced a great image.
27 Jun 2007 10:47pm
@Rags: Thanks for your nice encouraging words! Cheers!
Rene from Kitchener-Waterloo, Canada
Excellent use of available light, I am a big fan of available light whenever possible.
27 Jun 2007 10:57pm
@Rene: Yes me too. I love lil light whenever they are available!
Kara Pesznecker from Estacada, United States
I keep coming back to this shot so I feel I should say something, excellent job of working with the enviroment the color and shadow are all great.
28 Jun 2007 12:08am
@Kara Pesznecker: Thanks Kara! It does have that power huh? =)
@objectif-P: Thank you for your comments! I hope is nice =)
Nikon D2X
1/2500 second
F/4.0
ISO 200
75 mm (35mm equiv.)