Look, I Shot A Wedding!!

[sm4him]

As far as her right armpit--that's tricky. It looks like that because she has very dark hair, and she doesn't shave her armpits. She's pretty outspoken about people who have a problem with the "unshaven woman" look, so I did not touch that area up, figuring she would be offended to think I tried to minimize the hairy armpit look.

ok... what?

she's the first girl I've ever seen not doing that....

It seems to be a "thing" with some of the younger girls around her. Personally, I really hope it's a PASSING thing, but what do I know? I'm old and set in my ways, and I like smooth underarms and legs. Call me silly! ;-)

I'd actually say at least one-third of the bridesmaids at this wedding were the same way.

 

[ronlane]

Nicely done Sharon. I like the b&w conversion in #2.

 

[Pejacre]

Great shots - really convey the feeling of those moments and the day overall. I love the bridesmaid shot - the sweet pose, slight tilt of the head and holding the flowers coupled with her cool punky look and that great bokeh in the background - excellent.

 

[robbins.photo]

So are like the birds behind the people.. or.. ??

Lol. Seriously though, very nice set. Love the bridesmaid pic in particular, her facial expression is just wonderful.

 

[tirediron]

I think you did very well Sharon; especially given your self-imposed constraints. A little blown hair or deep shadow is minor. After all, it's not like this are going on billboards or anything! I really like the bride's maid shot, but I think it might worth touching up her arms where the sun's hitting the hair on them and making her look like a relative of Robbin's!

Okay, how is this less hirsute version?
Bridesmaid, revised by sm4him, on Flickr

It did take me quite a while, mostly because I'm such a perfectionist that once I start nitpicking, I just can't stop. I started trying to get every stray hair no matter how small from her arms, then I started on the frayed edges of her dress--but I finally gave out before I started on the mohawk!

Nailed it!

 

[pgriz]

The best shots convey a sense of place, of the atmosphere, of the "presence" of the event. I'd say you have succeeded very well - through your images, I can almost see myself there. There is no "wall" separating us from your subjects - and that is a very good thing. Intimate, approachable, and above all, human. Well done.

 

[avraam]

very unusual wedding, associations are very warm, one might even say fabulous, especially like the old people who look very good. They are so happy) The bride is very positive, cool fiance and unusual bridesmaid))

 

[JacaRanda]

I actually love #1. It's all about the Bride and she looks AMAZINGLY happy with the two dads escorting her.

That's what I'm talking about

 

[sm4him]

So are like the birds behind the people.. or.. ??

Lol. Seriously though, very nice set. Love the bridesmaid pic in particular, her facial expression is just wonderful.

Haha, fortunately for them, I didn't see the first bird the whole time we were there. Because--moment of truth here--I *did* bring my birding lens with me, hoping that there might be some good migrating hawks or something up there this time of year. If there'd been any birds to photograph, I'd totally have had my birding lens on instead!

 

[sm4him]

Nailed it!

Awesome, thanks John! And now I know to watch for that kind of thing the next time.

The best shots convey a sense of place, of the atmosphere, of the "presence" of the event. I'd say you have succeeded very well - through your images, I can almost see myself there. There is no "wall" separating us from your subjects - and that is a very good thing. Intimate, approachable, and above all, human. Well done.

That's high praise right there; thank you!

I actually love #1. It's all about the Bride and she looks AMAZINGLY happy with the two dads escorting her.

That's what I'm talking about

Thanks, Jaca! That's probably my favorite too, just because of the sheer joy on her face. I *do* kinda wish my brother had bothered to take off his sunglasses, but then since he didn't even bother to show UP until 30 minutes after we were supposed to start…

 

[robbins.photo]

So are like the birds behind the people.. or.. ??

Lol. Seriously though, very nice set. Love the bridesmaid pic in particular, her facial expression is just wonderful.

Haha, fortunately for them, I didn't see the first bird the whole time we were there. Because--moment of truth here--I *did* bring my birding lens with me, hoping that there might be some good migrating hawks or something up there this time of year. If there'd been any birds to photograph, I'd totally have had my birding lens on instead!

Lol.. I know what you mean. That's why I rarely do event photography and if I do I try to avoid outdoor events. I get too distracted to easily.