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bride in window light

April 20, 2008, 05:17:59 PM

I am still working on this wedding from three weeks ago. They aren't in a hurry for the pictures which is good, I have shot another wedding, two seniors, and a fashion show all since and their pictures are done. Anyway, here is one shot I just finished with. Window light is the most classic way to light a bride, I think. It's not the most requested because it does have an old-fashioned look to it.
Anyway, I found myself without a reflector (it got left in the car). But I think the shadows look awesome because the room was light enough.

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Travis Minnig

Reply #1 - April 20, 2008, 06:09:37 PM

I think it's beautiful, Susie. I like window light brides, but I seem to like a lot of 'old-fashioned' stuff anyway. I think you balanced the light fine. The right side is pretty hot, but her face appears exposed very good.

Travis

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wildmaven

Reply #2 - April 20, 2008, 06:36:53 PM

Beautiful, Susie. Clapping

However, I'm not a fan of overexposed areas, so I probably would've cropped most of that out. Just my personal preference. Wink

Like so:

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Travis Minnig

Reply #4 - April 20, 2008, 06:47:02 PM

I honestly like Susie's original crop; I wouldn't change the image. In your crop, Marian; I think you lose too much of the flowers which is an important second focal point of the image. I also think you place her face on the right side of the image looking to the right and that tends to cause feeling of loneliness or submission; neither of which is appropriate for a happy bride. This crop is also what Ed S. would deem as claustrophobic. There is not enough space around her expression and face for the composition.

By having a reflector (which Susie said she didn't this time), the light could have been balanced just a little better and the bright spot wouldn't be over-exposed. Good note for the future; as it is, it's good and I think I'd leave it and learn from it for next time.

Travis

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wildmaven

Reply #5 - April 20, 2008, 06:54:22 PM

Quote from: Travis Minnig on April 20, 2008, 06:47:02 PM

I also think you place her face on the right side of the image looking to the right and that tends to cause feeling of loneliness or submission; neither of which is appropriate for a happy bride.

Hm. I thought it gave it a "peaceful" feel. Ah well.

The bride is going to love Susie's crop, which is all that matters anyway.

But it's fun to experiment and play.

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BobEdens

Reply #8 - April 20, 2008, 08:59:01 PM

Quote from: Ginnypenny on April 20, 2008, 06:40:01 PM

Marian, that's a good idea. I am tolerant of overexposed areas in these situations. I am not tolerant of blown wedding dresses though.

I am not a fan of blown, but I also dont think any human other than a shooter would notice. Leave the crop alone.

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