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joshua grasso
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You ever feel "Lucky" At a wedding? Some feel like its hard to get anything going, while others it feels like everythings clicking. This one I felt like I got lucky because the bride, groom, and family were so expressive, and great shots fell in my lap even though this should have been a more difficult wedding.
I have a love hate relationship with this venue. It has a beautiful chapel and lots of window light. But its crowded.Weddings are rushed, and Not much to use with portraits other than the front of the chapel and parking lot, But I feel like I get so lucky every time I shoot here. This was also my wifes first time as my only second shooter. She's shot 2 or 3 times as 3rd to practice. Also felt lucky that she rocked as much as she did considering how inexperienshed she is. She did the black and white grooms coverage photos and the garter photos.

Also the dad had a friend who owns a rolls royce dealership and surprised the couple with one to borrow for the ride home. Pretty sweet ride. I made sure not to scratch the thing lol.

Thanks for looking feel free to cc.
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Apr 21, 2015 at 12:35 PM
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p.1 #2 · p.1 #2 · Short wedding- 500k Car-Getting Lucky


Nice set! 4 and 16 for me, Nit would be the blue whites and some fringing here and there. Otherwise, well done!


Apr 21, 2015 at 12:43 PM
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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · Short wedding- 500k Car-Getting Lucky


1 is a little creepy since the thing in front of the lens isn't recognizable.

There are so many it would take all day to cc them all, but here are a couple of things that stand out to me.

4 and 10 have very pink skin tones.

21 His face is sharp, hers is not.

Overall a nice set, but does the couple know there are 37 pictures of their wedding being viewed on a photogrpahy site?



Apr 21, 2015 at 12:51 PM
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p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · Short wedding- 500k Car-Getting Lucky


1 needs more context

8 needs some teeth-whitening

35 es muy bueno!!

You got to photograph a beautiful couple having the time of their life, you are 'lucky'!



Apr 21, 2015 at 01:16 PM
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Nice set! 4 and 16 for me, Nit would be the blue whites and some fringing here and there. Otherwise, well done!

4 and 10 have very pink skin tones.


Thanks! I'll revisit the wb before I deliver. I guess I'm colorblind lol

Overall a nice set, but does the couple know there are 37 pictures of their wedding being viewed on a photogrpahy site?

No, please don't tell them lol JK.. They've all seen it first and they are cool with me sharing. Most couples are excited to share, some are private but most like it.



Apr 21, 2015 at 01:18 PM
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Cool, was hoping for more car shots since it was so hyped, but oh well

For the last one I think the overhead light is very distracting, its the first thing the eyes gravitate to I think. I'd crop it out and warm the color temp on the light if it were my shot. Just 2 cents.



Apr 21, 2015 at 02:01 PM
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Gosh I didn't know A*shton G*ardens had a place in GA too. There's one in Houston, another being built, and one in Dallas and who knows where else. I hate that place. I know a couple of photogs who refuse to shoot there because they treat vendors so poorly. You rocked it out though. Kudos.


Apr 21, 2015 at 02:46 PM
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S-Man23 wrote:
Gosh I didn't know A*shton G*ardens had a place in GA too. There's one in Houston, another being built, and one in Dallas and who knows where else. I hate that place. I know a couple of photogs who refuse to shoot there because they treat vendors so poorly. You rocked it out though. Kudos.


They treat us ok here except for the vendor meal being half a sandwich and a bag of chips lol. but yeah same company. They are building another one here. Spreading fast and making a killing I'm sure. Quite the factory. They do 4 weddings on a saturday and i've had some weddings with only 15 minutes to do formals and b and g portraits. My least favorite venue but for some reason I keep getting weddings there and They end up being some of my better weddings anyway lol




Apr 21, 2015 at 03:08 PM
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p.1 #9 · p.1 #9 · Short wedding- 500k Car-Getting Lucky


I read the story and didnt even realize it was you until I saw the water mark lol. besides the bluish whites in some of them I have no other nit pickings man. I couldn't even tell you had any struggle there, you made every shot that you display here look like they were well thought out for sure.

was that your photobooth or another company? it looks good!

awesome man!



Apr 21, 2015 at 07:22 PM
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nextelbuddy wrote:
I read the story and didnt even realize it was you until I saw the water mark lol. besides the bluish whites in some of them I have no other nit pickings man. I couldn't even tell you had any struggle there, you made every shot that you display here look like they were well thought out for sure.

was that your photobooth or another company? it looks good!

awesome man!


Thanks shawn...The photobooth is the venues own booth.



Apr 22, 2015 at 01:36 PM
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p.1 #11 · p.1 #11 · Short wedding- 500k Car-Getting Lucky


Wonderful set Josh. It's so neat to see you grow so much even since we last met.

You know what I'm gonna say about #2... :-)




Apr 22, 2015 at 02:51 PM
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Thanks Farid! Yeah I was struggling with whether to crop or not. I know I wanted to crop closer to the reaction but I kinda liked the brides arms opening up like she was showing off...Too bad I couldnt backup and shoot a longer focal lenght and cropped better in cam. Ill play with the croop when i deliver.






Apr 22, 2015 at 03:09 PM
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p.1 #13 · p.1 #13 · Short wedding- 500k Car-Getting Lucky


Josh ... I was thinking the same thing... Ass-ton - gardens. Were you in Texas??

But now see the crappy vender is in several places.
The location in dallas can do 6 wedding a day if they are all the right size (under 250).

nice coverage... but everything seems really tight. as in image composition, lens choice.

Procesing wise ... the red looked a little pushed.

One of the few place I pretty much refuse to shoot at. Yes... I had a bad experience with the staff.
They have a standing policy that if the - make a number up - 200 guest count is more like 210-215 for dinner. They run out of food, the other venders (photo/video/DJ) don't get anything.
What?!?!

I feel bad for brides going there.

-Mark



Apr 22, 2015 at 03:42 PM
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widjayaman wrote:
Wonderful set Josh. It's so neat to see you grow so much even since we last met.

You know what I'm gonna say about #2... :-)

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I'd normally agree with this, but you lose the brides emotions which is telling an important story. I think the dutch angle isn't even noticeable with the engagement of reactions emotions that were clearly portrayed.

Nice set OP.



Apr 22, 2015 at 06:36 PM
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beechhouse wrote:
I'd normally agree with this, but you lose the brides emotions which is telling an important story. I think the dutch angle isn't even noticeable with the engagement of reactions emotions that were clearly portrayed.



But that's the thing - the emotion is halfway there - the hands aren't expressive enough to warrant including the bridesmaid on the left.. my 2 cents.




Apr 22, 2015 at 07:13 PM
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But that's the thing - the emotion is halfway there - the hands aren't expressive enough to warrant including the bridesmaid on the left.

I agree. I feel like it was so close to being a great shot. Better crop on the girl or better expression from the bride would make it strong.

nice coverage... but everything seems really tight. as in image composition, lens choice.

I think thats what was feeling off. Got too comfortable with the fifty lol.



Apr 22, 2015 at 08:02 PM
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p.1 #17 · p.1 #17 · Short wedding- 500k Car-Getting Lucky


Nice set Josh! Great work! Nice double exposure on 35, and man, you're so right about 36, 1 foot left would have nailed it, still great though!


Apr 27, 2015 at 10:57 PM
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Thanks Darren!


Apr 27, 2015 at 11:26 PM
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p.1 #19 · p.1 #19 · Short wedding- 500k Car-Getting Lucky


35 is magical. Great shot.


Apr 30, 2015 at 11:14 AM
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Great job!!


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