DPS Student Shoots a Wedding

[Vinam]

Hello Friends,

As many of you know, I have been waiting since the spring for today and my opportunity to shoot a couples wedding whose engagement at the beach I shot in april. I knew it would be a challange, I did not know just how difficult it was going to be.

I think my own experiance is a good reminder for all of us that it's all about quaility and quaility comes from experiance and knowlege. I am humbled by the experiance and have a new found appreciation for professionals. That being said, I am a DPS member and I did not embarrass myself.

I found the church extremely difficult with all the guests in the way and the poor lighting, but I did get some good shots eventually, such as Maria placing the ring on Paul's finger



I have more from the church to work on,, I was much more comfortable once we moved outside, since I know little of using my new speedlite and understand natural lighting alot more ( flash bouncing and flash settings are a whole new ballgame ) , her's Mr. and Mrs. Drysdale,



Because she will NEVER know how much I've learned from her as she learned and shared
I have to mention Susan Harrington in regards to this adorable Flowergirl, Susan all those practice shots of Victoria you've shared are why I was able to capture this loverly little girl the way I did THANK YOU Sis !!



I have over 300 photos to review and edit, but I'd like to close with one I think is of good quaility and worthy of of calling myself a photgrapher ( though still a rookie )



I owe alot to this place, the knowledge I've gained and will continue to gain, the support of such a diverse group of friends and fellow photogs, you guys gave me confidence to walk into this event and feel good and enjoy myself.. I kept wishing a bird would fly in so I could shoot something I knew. I did learn a vital lesson today, people move and thier expressions make or break the shot... which I thought I knew, but had no idea how hard it is to get a focused shot of a smile ...

Linda, Haywood and Ruthie thank you for your words of encouragement and mentoring, I thought often of your advice today.

And I want to thank all my good Friends here , I had a blast... I will be sharing more as I review them, and I hope you get a little of the excitement and enjoyment I felt today... I am exhausted, feet hurt and my camera battery is dead... but I wouldn't have traded it for a million dollars.

btw, I got an advance of $200 , so altough I wouldn't call myself a pro, I am a photographer and feel like one !

Vin

[Angelb]

Vin, you should be very, very proud of the way these turned out...they are brilliant...especially for your first go at photographing a wedding. I'm sure Maria and Paul will be thrilled with them. The second one is my fave.

[kgb224]

I must compliment you.You did outstanding.
All the captures is spot on capturing this sp[ecial moment on camera.

[beachcomber]

Congratulations to Maria and Paul , and congratulations to you Vin, well done mate, excellent set

[Vinam]

Originally Posted by Angelb

Vin, you should be very, very proud of the way these turned out...they are brilliant...especially for your first go at photographing a wedding. I'm sure Maria and Paul will be thrilled with them. The second one is my fave.

Thank you Angela, i'm just glad I got the first one done.. incase I'm ever asked again.. I certainly am not gonna go look for them LOL .. your kinds words mean alot to me.

Originally Posted by kgb224

I must compliment you.You did outstanding.
All the captures is spot on capturing this sp[ecial moment on camera.

Thank you KGB... I'm glad you like them.

Originally Posted by beachcomber

Congratulations to Maria and Paul , and congratulations to you Vin, well done mate, excellent set

Thanks Steve, completely different then taking a walk along the shore looking for birds or deer, but it was great experiance.. as always I really appreciate your words of encouragement.


Here's a few more I've been working on, nothing set in stone yet, just seeing what I might do with the raw files.



a little high key ( I thought the White Bridal gown might work with this style.



lesson learned, gotta get more then two shots of here comes the bride, I was out of postion and did not have the speedlite on continous, I'm not sure if her expression works, it's quite difficult to get expressions


levels adjustment, softened, eyes brighten and skin tones made more appealing.. give me a Swan in sunlight over skin tones and 3 or 4 flashes going off

[pjflan7]

Hey Vin, I had been looking forward to seeing what you came up with.....I am so glad that you were able to do this for them....This has been a neat story from beginning to end. You have an excellent shot of that young girl and the last one is also very sweet. Great Job Vin and I am looking forward to seeing more!

[gottasnap]

Wonderful work! You should be very proud! I am sure the bride and groom will be thrilled. Thanks for sharing this experience with us from the beginning. We are all excited for you.

[FDCPR]

Vin, it looks as though you did a great job. I'm sure the lovely couple will appreciate all your work. You've got one under your belt, might as well keep doing them now!

[tycooder]

Vin I am very proud of you Your not afraid of a new challange and how many people can become such and important part of a couple's life by where you were when you were. You are "The Man" !! Good people have wonderful things like this happen to them. You deserve the congratulations of all the board.

Great Job Vin!!!!

[Hayward Taylor]

Hello Vin - you have done it my friend ... with a bang !!! ... wasn't that a great feeling when it was all over? .. congratulations and I am glad I was of some help .. the quality of these images are top notch and you should be proud of your work .. I am certain the newlyweds will be estatic of your hard work ... way to go, Vin