As way of introduction, my favorite shot from my last wedding...

[Kerbouchard]

Hi all. I'm relatively new when it comes to photgraphy and post processing having purchased my first DSLR a year ago, today. It's been a wild ride but I've learned a lot, read tons of books, and have had the chance to shoot with several pro's in my area. I was a pretty regular member over at photocamel, but got tired of the marshmellow critiques. Cindy, with Visions in White recommended this one, so here I am.

In any case, here is a shot from last weekend. I had a wonderful opportunity to assist Cindy and Mike and even take a few shots myself.

C&C appreciated.


bride-and-dad-reflection by Kerbouchard, on Flickr

 

[LaFoto]

This photo makes me wonder how planned or how chance it was - and how much pp work you had to put into it to bring out the reflection as much?

 

[Kerbouchard]

Thanks for the comment.

It was during the father daughter dance, completely candid. I did have to do a levels adjustment with a layer mask to bring out the reflection a bit. Earlier in the night, I took some shots similar to this with the cake so I knew what I would need to do to get the reflection to show up...that's part of the reason the foreground is overexposed.

 

[Ashes]

I think it looks awesome!!! I would have loved a shot like that in my wedding book!

 

[DiskoJoe]

he lloks like ghost dad in the reflection

 

[Kerbouchard]

Thanks guys. From what the Primary shooter told me, the bride and groom loved the shot! I'm sure her post processing was better than mine. I still have a ways to go in learning photoshop.

 

[Hussain Frutan]

he lloks like ghost dad in the reflection

+1

nice shot

 

[ZacFreeland]

Very creative. This is seriously an awesome shot.

 

[thierry]

awesome!

 

[Kerbouchard]

Thanks again, you guys give quite a welcome.