A pretty bride sure doesn't hurt (48 Images)

[skiboarder72]

Shot this wedding this past Saturday (my birthday!). Really like how it came out but wish I had a little bit more time with the bride and groom for some couple's photos. Any critiques/comments/ideas welcome!

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Thanks for looking! Any critiques/comments/ideas are welcome!

Original Post: Grace Church Commerce Club Wedding Photos | J. Jones Photography

 

[Derrel]

Some really nice photographs! AND you are totally right--a pretty bride sure does not hurt the results! I really liked the sunset shot placed in there, and the dancing immediately following with the blue hour windows showing behind the spectators--that was a very nice way to show the time of day and the timing of the events.

 

[tirediron]

Very nice.

 

[PropilotBW]

Very very good set. I would be happy if you were to have shot my wedding.

I'm not sure about #21 though. It's a LOT of wall and the groom is cut off...just seems like some wall could be cropped out.

 

[snerd]

The gal in the sneakers, jumping for the bouquet, is awesome!

 

[TWright33]

These are some great shots!

Can I ask what camera/lens combos you where running?

I was creeping on your EXIF data and see 85mm 1.4, 70-200 2.8, and then some wide angle (something capable of 16mm)

Did you have two bodies on your person, or where you swapping those lenses that fast? Or a second shooter?

I know this is a lot of questioning

 

[OrionsByte]

Wow, great set!

Can I ask you why you chose to underexpose the cake in #23? Was it just so that the sunset behind it would be captured the way you wanted, and if so, why didn't you use a little more flash to bring the lighting on the subject up more?

It's really the only shot in the set I don't like, but I'm interested to hear what your creative thought process was for it, because I might learn something.

 

[ronlane]

Nice set of shots, they should be really happy with these.

 

[The_Traveler]

terrific, couldn't imagine a better set that looked as real as these.
If I were ever to get married again, I'd hire you in an instant.

 

[MOREGONE]

Beautiful photos. I don't say this often but your photos are what I strive for with my own images.

Thank you for leaving the metadata intact!

 

[pjaye]

This is a gorgeous set. Very very well done.

 

[skiboarder72]

Wow, great set!

Can I ask you why you chose to underexpose the cake in #23? Was it just so that the sunset behind it would be captured the way you wanted, and if so, why didn't you use a little more flash to bring the lighting on the subject up more?

It's really the only shot in the set I don't like, but I'm interested to hear what your creative thought process was for it, because I might learn something.

My wife actually lit this with a video light, and it didn't have QUITE enough power to fully match the sunset behind it. My flash was mounted across the room and I didn't have much time for the shot. I could probably brighten it up a bit more in post if I wanted to. Good eye!

 

[skiboarder72]

These are some great shots!

Can I ask what camera/lens combos you where running?

I was creeping on your EXIF data and see 85mm 1.4, 70-200 2.8, and then some wide angle (something capable of 16mm)

Did you have two bodies on your person, or where you swapping those lenses that fast? Or a second shooter?

I know this is a lot of questioning

Thanks! I'm a single shooter (with my wife assisting). One camera body (D4), with a variety of lenses. Mostly my 35 1.4g, 85 f1.4g, 70-200, 60mm marco, and the wide one is my 16-35mm f4 VR.

 

[TWright33]

These are some great shots!

Can I ask what camera/lens combos you where running?

I was creeping on your EXIF data and see 85mm 1.4, 70-200 2.8, and then some wide angle (something capable of 16mm)

Did you have two bodies on your person, or where you swapping those lenses that fast? Or a second shooter?

I know this is a lot of questioning

Thanks! I'm a single shooter (with my wife assisting). One camera body (D4), with a variety of lenses. Mostly my 35 1.4g, 85 f1.4g, 70-200, 60mm marco, and the wide one is my 16-35mm f4 VR.

Awesome man. June 7th is my first wedding as a second shooter, I hope to emulate the images you produce.

 

[Steve5D]

Wow, those are really nice!

The only one I have a problem with is the one with the Groom and all the Groomsmen. Was there not a better place to shoot that?"