Winter Canadian Weddings

[Peanuts]

... are suicide

No really, they are quite delightful - as long as there is a warm limo/car nearby and a nice mug of hot chocolate waiting. I thought I would share some images from the last two weekends in which there was plenty of snow and Arctic wind to top it off! I also added some in from a November wedding in which we were all delighted to see a nice Chinook arch over the Rockies. Oh.. and a model shoot. I am so random today!

If you are curious about any EXIF data or anything, just ask

1. The temple down in Cardston is gorgeous I had never been there before!

2. It was a bit chilly - this was the hot air release vent

3. They got bling

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6. Most fun couple - they were ridiculously in synch

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8. It was -26*C outside! I was ready to pack it in and they were just saying 'oh.. we are fine.. let's do some more'

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10. Best reception EVER.. they had a couple do some swing dancing then give lessons to the guests!

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16. They had just come out of the temple and were swarmed by their little cousins and nieces/nephews

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18. This one is far from technically perfect but it cracks me up all the same

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The End

 

[schumionbike]

wow, very nice shots, that's quite cold though!!

 

[Antarctican]

Wow, so many gorgeous ones there, I don't know where to start! Love your use of strong colours in the wedding photos. My faves are 1 (cute pose), 4 (love the gritty background and composition), 6 (you get a real feel for their funloving side), 7 (so retro!), 15 (the colours and arch rock!), and 16 (so sweet). Not to say there's anything wrong with the rest.

 

[Big Mike]

Well done Brittany.

 

[BuZzZeRkEr]

:hail:Great shots as always! Love your work . I have some questions on what your lugging around for receptions. I love the lighting in #10, it is brilliant. What where you using as lighting? You have a prefect blend of fill and ambient light. We're you able to bounce off ceiling? From the picture it looks black. What lens and aperture/iso did you shoot at for those pictures at that reception? Thanks for any input, great job

 

[Crimsonandwhite]

Every time you post, you make me want to quit photography..........

You are awesome....

 

[Peanuts]

Thanks so much everyone!

Buzzzerker: Before I forget the stats here are the EXIF data. Both are ISO 1600, f/2.8. The one on the left is 1/30 and the one on the right is 1/50.

I can't recall 110% but I am quite certain I was bouncing it off of a greyish/brown wall behind me. There is a slim chance I did bounce it off the ceiling - although the ceiling was black (what a pain!) I was going through batteries like you wouldn't believe at this reception! As for gear, all I had was a 580 EX II which - if I bring an assistant I might have them stationed across the dancefloor with another flash but.. not this time.

Hopefully that helps some.

 

[Peanuts]

oh.. *bump*

 

[eyeye]

you know your brilliant!

 

[BuZzZeRkEr]

Thanks for the info!

That picture looks great for ISO 1600, what canon body are you using? Sorry about all the questions. It's amazing there is no motion blur at 1/30 and an excellent depth of focus for 2.8, I usually have to shoot at f-4 1/60 to get a usable picture....maybe its time for me to switch to canon. I just did a candle lit reception with a tall black ceiling......pretty tough job.

Thanks for the info and keep those pictures coming

 

[MelodySoul]

Beautiful work. Makes me hate my own wedding photos ever more! lol

 

[Erik McCormick]

I thought I wanted to start trying weddings again, but it's hard to compare to images like these! Fantastic, FANTASTIC work. Very impressive!

 

[Dubious Drewski]

I think I'm going to bookmark this page if I ever need inspiration for wedding shots. You put all the wedding shot's I've ever done to shame. Utter shame.

These are all amazing, even your "technically flawed" ones.

EDIT: wait? Cardston? I've shot a couple of weddings there. I thought I recognized that temple! Are you based out of Lethbridge or something?

 

[Peanuts]

Oh goodness you are all cracking me up!

Buzz: I was using a 5D Mark II which handles noise remarkably well. There is actually a little bit of motion blur at his coat tails (er.. suit... tails? .. bottom of his jacket..?) You can see it here: http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3086/3149427648_5d9b6db6d9_o.jpg
I don't mind the questions at all!

Mr. Dubious: I am 'based' out of Calgary - the groom's sister was starting her photography business and got my name from another photographer. They had their wedding down in Cardston at the temple and had the reception later in Calgary. It was an early morning to go from Calgary to Cardston for 9AM but oh so worth it. Honestly, I couldn't get out of my head how modern the temple looks! You are lucky to live closer to have the opportunity to shoot weddings there! I have been down to Lethbridge only once for a junior high track meet at the university. let's just say there wasn't a lack of wind that day

 

[musiksykeo]

omg i love your work. Wedding phototgraphy is something i really want to try get into once ive gotten more skilled with my camera but a ll your work is truely inspirational