Ruined...

[bumkicho]

There is always the weather factor when shooting outdoor wedding. It was all set and ready to go, then down-pouring of the rain...
This is one of those pictures I am sure I will not have another chance. During the reception, by this time everyone was soaking wet, I saw the bride on the ground, and I just ran over and took this picture. I didn't have time to think. I still look at this picture and try to think what I would have done differently... What would you have done differently?

 

[Trever1t]

reminds me of a creative writing class I had where the book only have a graphic image such as this one and we were required to write a story accordingly. Very dramatic image!

 

[Donde]

Poor dear!

 

[Krell0]

Great photo. If she had been a photographer may have been almost worth it for her lol.

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[SCraig]

What would you have done differently?

Helped her up instead of taking her photograph.

 

[Granddad]

What would you have done differently?

Helped her up instead of taking her photograph.

Taken the shot (and maybe a dozen more at different angles) and THEN helped her up!

 

[bumkicho]

What would you have done differently?

Helped her up instead of taking her photograph.

Ha! I suppose one could look at this photo and think that, but she didn't fall or slip. As her wedding photographer, it was my job to capture a moment like this, and I am glad I did because she still talks about this image as though it brings all the memories and emotions of that day back to her. I understand where you are coming from though.

 

[theshafty]

I think it's a Great shot , it captures the essence of the moment, it's almost a trash the dress picture, like every wedding I shoot, capturing the ups and downs of the day, regardless of the situation is paramount, it's a talk about moment for years to come [emoji41]


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[DanOstergren]

What would you have done differently?

Helped her up instead of taking her photograph.

The groom is there for that, while the photographer has a job to do which is to take her photograph.

 

[jcdeboever]

I would have either ran for dry land or barked at the boy assistant, "fetch me the golf umbrella!"

This is purely hypothetical as I don't do weddings, nor have a boy assistant.

 

[petrochemist]

A very moving picture, but it makes me think of a jilted bride...

 

[chuasam]

Wow! I really like it.
And I rarely dish out compliments.
The only way it could (maybe) have been improved if she was looking up at you.

 

[bumkicho]

Wow! I really like it.
And I rarely dish out compliments.
The only way it could (maybe) have been improved if she was looking up at you.

Yes, that would have made this image better. Thinking back, I think I could have taken a second or two to think. At that time, I just felt rushed to capture something. Thank you for your kind words!

 

[ronlane]

Reminds me of some of the trash the dress images that I have seen. (Even if this wasn't on purpose)

I would agree with the others and say that if she would have only looked up at you would it have been better.

 

[waday]

Gorgeous image!

Love it as is. Don't change a thing.