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HJ_Mayes wrote:
When I traveled across the country to shoot an amazing wedding, only to find out that I forgot my wallet AND the restaurant all the local FMers were going to meet at was closed down...

OH WAIT - THAT WAS SAM TOO!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GEbz6kvnQDA

Nov 09, 2009 at 08:52 PM

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I farted doing the bride and groom pictures after the ceremony. tee hee

I was forced to keep shooting because of the great smiles and laughter that followed.

I should fart more.

Nothing like a fart to bring a smile to even the most stuck up people!

Greg

Nov 09, 2009 at 09:18 PM

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My two goofs this year were dropping a lens cap during the opening floor, it fell to the nice marble floor for everyone to hear, I kept my head down and played dumb

The second, I arrived at the brides house and noticed no one was there, no cars in the driveway, so I called the bride thinking she may still be at the salon, there was no answer, so I left a message, she called back a couple of minutes later and said she didn't think I was at the right house because they were all there, well of course I paniced. Come to find out I was literally 5 houses down from where she was getting ready - at her mom's house - not the couple's house - which is where I was sending the wedding package to according to my info sheet. I had entered the wrong addy into my GPS, that God it was just down the road!

Nov 09, 2009 at 09:46 PM

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ClareinME wrote:
My two goofs this year were dropping a lens cap during the opening floor, it fell to the nice marble floor for everyone to hear, I kept my head down and played dumb

Nov 09, 2009 at 10:00 PM

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I'm not really fond of the exposure or composition, but we were still feeling the second or third wave of aftershock from the 'quake' which also gave me some motion blur.

8)

p.s. they weren't stuck up at all. they were actually really awesome

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Nov 09, 2009 at 10:01 PM

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I broke my foot in three places between the ceremony and cocktail hour. I was walking behind the B&G on our way to the gazebo for some formal shots when I stepped on a twig on the sidewalk and it just sent me, camera, battery pack etc., flying. You can bet the camera was the most protected....didn't get damaged at all (just me). Finished the wedding formals and reception though (6 hours later), with ice packs, a few gin and tonics and one very understanding bride and groom. Had a cast for 8 weeks....what a pain. Driving foot no less....

Nov 09, 2009 at 10:01 PM

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Not so much an ooops but .....a crazy moment.

setting the scene:
Country: Taiwan.
High speed train ride down to Taichung (1/2 down island) - always fun.

meet grooms family - very nice. Have dinner, discuss wedding tomorrow, have a few beers, etc.
Move forward to about 11pm-ish.
Get to hotel and drive into garage. get out - grab gear and roll upstairs to find:

that i am staying in a love motel and my wife is 1/2 around the world.

Room includes: multiple position 'activity' chair, fully controled envirment from remote by bed and whirlpool bath tub.

......mmmmmm......

had to get shut-eye for a 5:00 am wake up call.

I did not test the chair but the remote works.

Mark

Nov 09, 2009 at 10:25 PM

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The bed looks hard.

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Nov 09, 2009 at 10:35 PM

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Ziffl3 wrote:
Not so much an ooops but .....a crazy moment.

setting the scene:
Country: Taiwan.
High speed train ride down to Taichung (1/2 down island) - always fun.

meet grooms family - very nice. Have dinner, discuss wedding tomorrow, have a few beers, etc.
Move forward to about 11pm-ish.
Get to hotel and drive into garage. get out - grab gear and roll upstairs to find:

that i am staying in a love motel and my wife is 1/2 around the world.

Room includes: multiple position 'activity' chair, fully controled envirment from remote by bed and whirlpool bath tub.

......mmmmmm......

had to get shut-eye for a 5:00 am wake up call.

I did not test the chair but the remote works.

Mark

OMG!!!!! I love that you took a photo of it

Nov 09, 2009 at 10:36 PM

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Sam Hassas wrote:
The bed looks hard.

This image is copyrighted by the owner

I like the joysticks.

Looks like the chair Clooney built in "Burn After Reading".

Nov 09, 2009 at 10:40 PM

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Sam Hassas wrote:
The bed looks hard.

The Bed .... take your simons or any other standard bed in the US,
-pull the mattress off and throw away.
Place sheets on w/ very thin comforter over box springs....and bingo - you are good to go.

-Mark

Nov 09, 2009 at 10:46 PM

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Sam Hassas wrote:
Completly falling into a pond with all my gear while shooting the group shots.

Oh wait that didn't happen to me that happened to Maurice.

True story. I REALLY wanna see pics dude.

~Sam

You sure you didn't just see this on an episode of The Office?

Nov 09, 2009 at 11:23 PM

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I only wish he had, Sahid.

Thanks for the, uh, sympathy, Sam!

hahahahah...

***crosses off Sam Hassas from referral list***

-m

Nov 09, 2009 at 11:39 PM

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Oh I have one. At my first wedding I ever shot, the crotch on my slacks ripped wide open in the middle of shooting some brides maids + bride shots. They roared with laughter while I clicked away capturing their expressions.

After that I took my pants selection very seriously and got some good durable ones.

Oh and they weren't laughing because I was exposing myself or anything (at least that I can remember). So yeah... I wasn't going Commando.

Nov 09, 2009 at 11:45 PM

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MPLS_photog wrote:
Oh I have one. At my first wedding I ever shot, the crotch on my slacks ripped wide open in the middle of shooting some brides maids + bride shots. They roared with laughter while I clicked away capturing their expressions.

After that I took my pants selection very seriously and got some good durable ones.

Oh and they weren't laughing because I was exposing myself or anything (at least that I can remember). So yeah... I wasn't going Commando.

Hey, I've done that too! Isn't that the WORST?

I think designers don't account for their wearers to crouch down low as much as we do.

From then on I always bring an extra pair of pants, and wear black underwear. I don't trust H&M pants anymore. Uniqlo in NYC is my fave clothing store, and has great fitting, durable, stretch denim blacks that I now use exclusively at weddings. Would like to hear what others brands of pants they like.

Nov 09, 2009 at 11:52 PM

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FYI:
2 words - golf pants. made for crouching and hot weather.

//ed

Nov 09, 2009 at 11:57 PM

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thethinkcouch wrote:
MPLS_photog wrote:
Oh I have one. At my first wedding I ever shot, the crotch on my slacks ripped wide open in the middle of shooting some brides maids + bride shots. They roared with laughter while I clicked away capturing their expressions.

After that I took my pants selection very seriously and got some good durable ones.

Oh and they weren't laughing because I was exposing myself or anything (at least that I can remember). So yeah... I wasn't going Commando.

FYI:
2 words - golf pants. made for crouching and hot weather.

//ed

Yes that's what I ended up getting.

They are black golf slacks made out of the same material you'll find in Under Armour polo shirts. Not only are they extremely durable but they also breath really well and are moisture wicking.

Check'em out:

Nike Men's Dri Fit Flat Front Tech Pant

The Nike Flat Front Tech Pant is made with Dri-FIT fabric that helps keep you comfortable and dry by moving moisture from your skin to the outside for rapid evaporation. The men's pants feature a flat front, belt loops, side pockets and a front zipper and button closure.

Features:

• 95% polyester/5% spandex
• Moisture wicking

http://www.golfsmith.com/products/302414/?lcode=CI&cm_mmc=Shopping+Engines-_-GoogleBase-_-xx-_-xx&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=302414-BLK-36-32-&tcode=fr_home

Nov 10, 2009 at 12:22 AM

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MPLS_photog wrote:
thethinkcouch wrote:
MPLS_photog wrote:
Oh I have one. At my first wedding I ever shot, the crotch on my slacks ripped wide open in the middle of shooting some brides maids + bride shots. They roared with laughter while I clicked away capturing their expressions.

After that I took my pants selection very seriously and got some good durable ones.

Oh and they weren't laughing because I was exposing myself or anything (at least that I can remember). So yeah... I wasn't going Commando.

FYI:
2 words - golf pants. made for crouching and hot weather.

//ed

Yes that's what I ended up getting.

They are black golf slacks made out of the same material you'll find in Under Armour polo shirts. Not only are they extremely durable but they also breath really well and are moisture wicking.

Check'em out:

Nike Men's Dri Fit Flat Front Tech Pant

The Nike Flat Front Tech Pant is made with Dri-FIT fabric that helps keep you comfortable and dry by moving moisture from your skin to the outside for rapid evaporation. The men's pants feature a flat front, belt loops, side pockets and a front zipper and button closure.

Features:

ï¿½ 95% polyester/5% spandex
ï¿½ Moisture wicking

http://www.golfsmith.com/products/302414/?lcode=CI&cm_mmc=Shopping+Engines-_-GoogleBase-_-xx-_-xx&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=302414-BLK-36-32-&tcode=fr_home

I'm sending this to my husband...

Nov 10, 2009 at 02:43 AM

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Me:

Really good looking bride and bridesmaids, and their group of good looking sorority girls are all on the dance floor for a group shot. So I throw my light up and aim it and whatnot, then reach down for my cam and the seam on the back of my pants busts wide. I'm not talkin about a rrriiip. It was like POW!!!! ASS!!! breee

eee in the pants.

I just stood up and waved my other photog over, told her the settings and thankfully the coordinator had some thread and needle because, ya see, over a hundred degrees in st. louis humidity = commando.

mitch

Nov 12, 2009 at 04:36 AM


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