I had the pleasure to photograph one of my closest college friend's son's wedding. They are an amazing young couple and the estate that had the wedding was breath taking. In scouting the property this hallway spoke to me that if I placed a large light source in the room just out of view I could create a dramatic shot.
Knowing the family would want large prints, I rented a GFX100ii & 45-100 lens for the formal shots. Owning a X-H2 I knew the menu system so felt comfortable with using it in the high pressure of a wedding. The shot came out exactly as I envisioned and the bride is more than elated with it.
Nice, but it could have been better if you used a larger soft box or a second light to light her face and upper part of her body. Raising that one light a bit higher would have helped, but then her beautiful wedding gown would not have adequate light. She is a beautiful woman and the arch was a great idea. You just needed a little more light in the right places to make it perfect.
Just my opinion. Maybe it will help for the next time.
I was using a 65in bounce, the strobe was about her chest level. The effect I was aiming for was strong window light so yes there would be areas that didn’t perfect lighting.
She was running late, I had 2 mins to get that shot so I had to work within the time frame I had. On my FLICKR page are a couple more in color that are more lit.
MichaelFrederickPhoto wrote:
I had the pleasure to photograph one of my closest college friend's son's wedding. They are an amazing young couple and the estate that had the wedding was breath taking. In scouting the property this hallway spoke to me that if I placed a large light source in the room just out of view I could create a dramatic shot.
Knowing the family would want large prints, I rented a GFX100ii & 45-100 lens for the formal shots. Owning a X-H2 I knew the menu system so felt comfortable with using it in the high pressure of a wedding. The shot came out exactly as I envisioned and the bride is more than elated with it.
There's a formal elegance in this photo that I love where you've taken advantage of the setting to make a statement about the bride and marriage. You've highlighted a feeling of family tradition and solidity by taking advantage of the framed photos on the table, the two flowered vases, the arched doorway, the antique lighting fixture with multiple lampshades, even the cropped bannister on the right. A well envisioned setting. I can see how the bride loved this photo.
Thank you so much for the kind words Steve! The home/estate is quite amazing, they are a very tight knit and loving family, having those family pics was a nice add-on to the shots.
I wish I had more than 5 mins for her private shots as the home was so amazing but we do what we can in the time we have.
MichaelFrederickPhoto wrote:
I was using a 65in bounce, the strobe was about her chest level. The effect I was aiming for was strong window light so yes there would be areas that didn’t perfect lighting.
She was running late, I had 2 mins to get that shot so I had to work within the time frame I had. On my FLICKR page are a couple more in color that are more lit.
I believe you did just great in the time limits you had! The suggestions can be used in your next opportunity.
If she is liking the images that is all that really matters.
The tones are great! Yes the light is a tad bright..post processing might fix that for your prints.
NOW...you have mastered the Fuji GFX 100xxx's Menus library? Yes the GF45-100 is a fantastic lens!
Please do a YT video for us "dummies" that stll cannot manuever throught them!
Again great image! You did her/them proud!
Dan
MichaelFrederickPhoto wrote:
@dan@, I have had XH2 for 2.5yrs so I am 95% dialed in.
If you are struggling with the menu, shoot me a DM, be happy to do a facetime/videocall with you and help you the best I can.
Most gracious of you Michael! Dont' be surprised if I do! I have the GFX100sii. Coming from Canon dslr's, frustration set in very fast.
Again great photography..my comment about "the Fuji's" was more a comment of "ignorance".
Dan
