Thanks Katie, Jonathan and Ryan...really appreciate your comments.
I was lucky to see that light off the wall. Walked past an alley which turned out to be a great wind tunnel as well. It would have been even better with some flying brown leaves =D
kim magee wrote:
not usually a fan of heavy processing, but love all of these images, particularly 1 & 5.
Welcome to fm.
I think this is an asian thing. I find alot of asian wedding photos are heavily PS to give you the dreamy soft smooth skinned look.
The North American PJ style is catching up though. Many still opt for the above type.
TomKayser: most of the time, I would fill the subject nicely to achieve the HDR like images in just 1 exposure. For example the trees and ground...My main 600w light is used on the couple and then i have 2-3 other speed light held by my assistants to create this effect.
Most asian couples do not like their faces too sharp hence the slightly glowed skin. Despite that this is not to you taste, I really appreciate your comment. Thank you
More excellence.
I do think #8 would be better if they were standing on green grass rather than brown dirt.
#9 should be framed and placed above a fireplace mantle in the family mansion.
Bryan
Would you please elaborate on how you got your Masters in Photography just 2 years after you picked up your camera? It takes 1-2 years for most people just to get comfortable with their camera and controls.
I've never heard of that before!
It usually takes at least 5 years of full time studies. Which University did you attend?
reason wrote:
Bryan
Would you please elaborate on how you got your Masters in Photography just 2 years after you picked up your camera? It takes 1-2 years for most people just to get comfortable with their camera and controls.
I've never heard of that before!
It usually takes at least 5 years of full time studies. Which University did you attend?
reason,
I think he meant Master Photographer as sanctioned by the MPA.
You have to submit a panel of 20 images to be approved on different membership levels. Of you don't meet the minimum standard of photography, then they do not accept you as a member.
Regardless, Bryan is talented based on his images here and his relatively 'newness' in the industry.
Reason: I was not trained from any photographic school. Like what David mentioned, I was accredited by Master Photographers Association based on a submission of a panel of 20 images. It was printed, mounted and presented to 3 judges.
Just a brief introduction of myself, my dad bought me my first DSLR in Oct 2007, a Nikon D70s. I literally lived day and night with the camera strapped to me. Idiotic enough, I tried every setting there is in the camera, every setting of the ISO, Shutter Speed and Aperture shooting at my absolut vodka bottles.
3 months later I met my first mentor who was a commercial photographer, who did a a lot of high profile govt events in my country. Then I assisted with just his bag, and equipments. After a couple of times, He allowed me to shoot with my camera. He showed me what's on his LCD, but did not share the settings. So I had to try and achieve the same exposure etc. Slowly from there I learned my basics, while 2nd shooting events.
Slightly less than a year later, The D3 and D300 were launch and that was when I upgraded to the D300 with a sigma 30mm f1.4, I met another mentor who specialized in weddings. That was Sept 2008. He showed me the way to shoot a wedding, and allowed me to use the photos as my portfolio. By April 2009, I was fully booked with 70 wedding days at $200USD/hr. That was the year I was placed top 30 in AGWPJA and accredited by MPA in November. I went on my first overseas shoot in Paris too. It was really a crazy crazy year for me.
2010 was the year i experimented with Bridal Portraits, as Asian culture do not do portraits on the Wedding Day itself, but a few months before the wedding. That's when I gotten more awards from WPPI and MPA.
I must say it was a lot of luck and blessings that I met two awesome mentors, I worked really hard during the times while I was learning from them and also. So I believe anyone who is willing to work hard and be different in the way they approach photography, they too can produce amazing results. Talent is secondary without hard work and perseverance.
feel free to add me on facebook if you wanna chat or know more about me.
You have to submit a panel of 20 images to be approved on different membership levels. Of you don't meet the minimum standard of photography, then they do not accept you as a member.
Regardless, Bryan is talented based on his images here and his relatively 'newness' in the industry.
David
Yes, the guy does produce very good images, but based on the link it doesn't qualify him to be a Master Photographer. There are many online competitions(eg masterscup) that give you similar titles yet that doesn't make one a Master Photographer.
To get Master degree you first need to get a bachelor degree and then go from there. As far as I know, PPA or other organizations may give you that title yet I think they require you to win a ton of their competitions,teach their seminars,etc.
To think that someone can come in, shoot a few weddings in less than a year, submit 20 images and become a Master Photographer just shows ignorance.
I looked threw this website(it's actually seems to be for UK photographers) and I don't see where they give you a title to become a Master Photographer. Looks like they certify you after you present them with 20 images and accept you in this association(no different than PPA or any other organizations). And give you these titles:
Licentiate (LMPA)
Indicates the award of qualified member of the Association. Applicants must show competence in their chosen field of photography, show a thorough understanding of camera techniques, lighting and composition and ability to create merchantable quality photography.
Associate (AMPA)
Is awarded upon the submission of photographic work and in recognition that the photographer has shown excellence in technique, lighting and composition. The candidate must show creativity and an understanding in the art of professional photography.
Fellow (FMPA)
Is awarded as the highest qualification within the Association. The award is made for excellence in photographic technique and interpretation. The photographer having exhibited an individual, innovative, artistic and creative style in their submission demonstrating that they are at the leading edge in the art of photography.
