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November 1, 2009

An Indian Engagement Ceremony from last Sunday. Tell me what you think of the photos! Their e-session pics are on the blog as well:

http://www.jingmongchi.com/blog.html

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Andy King
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Nov 04, 2009 at 01:11 AM
Jeff Babineau
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wow allot of dust. but cool shots!!

Nov 04, 2009 at 01:36 AM
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the strobe works really well in a lot of instances - like the dancing and celebratory moments.

but it fails big time in others.

#8 for an example looks like granny has a really bright idea.

Nov 04, 2009 at 01:41 AM
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I love the dust! Great shots Andy. #1 is the winner in my book

Cheers,
Jeff

Nov 04, 2009 at 01:41 AM
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You know my thoughts! Don't overdo the strobeys, the couple will notice "what's with all the dusty shots".

Nov 04, 2009 at 01:42 AM
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ksmahgrts wrote:
the strobe works really well in a lot of instances - like the dancing and celebratory moments.

but it fails big time in others.

#8 for an example looks like granny has a really bright idea.


I said it looked like a halo.

Nov 04, 2009 at 01:42 AM
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Awesome work, Andy! Were you using flashes or strobes? How high did you mount them? I really like the effect in 13 and 14! Well done!

Nov 04, 2009 at 01:44 AM
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Fine effort, not too much of a fan of the dusts from the backlit strobe, as it just made me realise what we actually breath in each day.... eww...

But well done none the less, you captured some great moments.


Nov 04, 2009 at 01:47 AM
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jeremy_clay wrote:
You know my thoughts! Don't overdo the strobeys, the couple will notice "what's with all the dusty shots".


exactly this. hitting them with super-star lighting during dancing is rocking. but in portraiture it's often too obviously lit. jeremy is a great example of how to do superb strobed work. it looks WOW but it's not obvious that you're lighting the hell out of them.

Nov 04, 2009 at 01:47 AM
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Thanks Ksmahgrts and Jeremy. I know I went overboard with the strobing. It was so fun though hahaha. Ok next photoshoot I'll cut down with the lights. I really like that dust explosion effect though.

Thanks Jeff, Mosier, Lew, Anthony. I mounted a 580II to a tripod cuz I don't have $$$$ for lightstands. =( Had my assistant who moved the light around during the dances.

Nov 04, 2009 at 01:50 AM
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Too bad you can't come FRIDAY, Mr. King. FAIL.

Nov 04, 2009 at 01:52 AM
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=(

I got three exams! Find a short asian guy who knows organic chemistry to write my exam and its a deal bro

Nov 04, 2009 at 01:53 AM
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I like them and they're really different from the masses.

Nov 04, 2009 at 01:57 AM
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I'm liking #18... sorry to pick your shoe shot, but I just like it.

The backlighting is well executed and I like it. I've been breaking out the strobes more and more during receptions, and I understand some of the challenges from trying to "nail" every shot with them. That said: well done.

Nov 04, 2009 at 03:08 AM
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That's all from a 580 off-camera? Good grief - seems like a lot more powerful light than that, though I realize it doesn't need to be.

It does look like your flash may have the optional leaf blower attachment though.

Nov 04, 2009 at 03:27 AM
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I'd say some of them work really well (like 1, 14, 21, and 27)... and some not as much (4, 5, 8, 9, etc). I would say mix it up a bit more. Implement strobes into all your shots, but get creative with it, and make it feel more natural. Otherwise, they may all start to look and feel the same. Good work overall.

Nov 04, 2009 at 03:32 AM
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wow I like it..
care to share your set up on number 13 or 14

Nov 04, 2009 at 03:32 AM
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These look awesome! All razor sharp, and dust, doesn't look like dust. Looks like a steam a little, looks cool to me!

Nov 04, 2009 at 03:33 AM
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These are great-I like 1 and 15 best. 1 is just...beautiful.
Great job, Andy.

Nov 04, 2009 at 03:41 AM
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What a beautiful set! The colors are amazing, and I love some of the interesting perspectives (such as the shot where they're seated and you're focusing on their hands). The size and position of the logo is a bit distracting in a few of them - I like it better when it's smaller and on the bottom edge. Just my opinion.

Marcy

Nov 04, 2009 at 04:10 AM
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I like the uniqueness of this collection. Really very nice! I'm not a fan of the extreme tilt of granny. #1 is fantastic! #10 is awesome - love the selective focus and lighting effects. #11 makes me laugh with that exit sign above the dense crowd. #19 is a cool composition.



Nov 04, 2009 at 04:17 AM
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TTLKurtis wrote:
That's all from a 580 off-camera? Good grief - seems like a lot more powerful light than that, though I realize it doesn't need to be.

It does look like your flash may have the optional leaf blower attachment though.


I'd guess AB, not 580 off camera.

Nov 04, 2009 at 05:22 AM
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He said "I mounted a 580II to a tripod cuz I don't have $$$$ for lightstands. =( Had my assistant who moved the light around during the dances."

Nov 04, 2009 at 05:24 AM
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I really :really: like the shots. Very dramatic, almost cinematic lighting.
But the size and placement of the logo let's me down. Instead of negative space ineracting with the beautiful couple there's a billboard of your name taking up all that lovely nothingness. It looks like you're composing with your logo in mind, and to me it takes much of the joy out of grooving on these awesome shots. Is it reasonable to put the logo at the bottom instead of making it a full-blown elemt of the photo?
Cause this is beautiful work. I don't shoot weddings, but I always am inspired by wicked shots like these.
Thank you for the inspiration, King, and the rest of you fellers and ladyfolk.
Paul
Www.paulvienneau.com

Nov 04, 2009 at 05:25 AM
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some pictures are cool, but in most of them it looks overdone. like the main purpose of the shot was use of the flash (strobist going wild) and forgetting that light should improve the scene, not be the only factor. dust is very distracting.
also the color fringes hurts in some shots.

Nov 04, 2009 at 05:28 AM

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