{H} creatives Photoblog
2 Is 1 - Break It Down!
Posted by {H} creatives (San Francisco Bay Area, United States) on 19 June 2007 in People & Portrait and Portfolio.
Thank you so much for all of the lovely comments and encouragement on my last series on fatherhood. More importantly, I'm continued to be amazed by all of your creativity as I visit your p-blogs in return. Thanks for the inspiration!
I wasn't sure what to post next, but thought of a different theme altogether. And since marriage is a precursor to having children [supposedly - yes, I'm traditional that way] B-), I decided to post this.
This was taken from a wedding where my wife, daughter and I were guests at. Thought it was cute how they decided to make their "grand entry" as man and wife. She has a great expressive laugh, doesn't she?
So, next series: "Two Shall Become One - A Collection of Wedding Photographs." I welcome your comments and feedback [on techniques, etc]. I'm not a "wedding photographer" by trade, as Paul of "Levine" would call it in a comment in my previous post (Thanks for the encouragement, dude!) but am hoping [someday] to get out of corporate America to own a business, maybe in the field of event photography [or use it as supplemental income it does get expensive living in the Bay Area lol]. My brother-in-law is a pro wedding photographer, and he seems to be doing well in LA. B-)
Thanks again for dropping by. Cheers, everyone!
p.s. "Break It Down" in rapper's language means "to dance." [so someone told me - can anyone confirm?] B-)
Teng Tan from Australia
The wedding couple shines in your stylish soft focus B&W shots.
19 Jun 2007 5:56am
@Teng Tan: Hi Teng Tan..,thanks for the comment!
@Mardook: Hi Mardook...thanks for the comment! Yeah, I think the B&W makes it a bit aged...B-)
david from chesham, United Kingdom
this is a marvellous shot - your processing is terrific
19 Jun 2007 7:59am
@david: Thanks David...appreciate your comment.
@celialee: Hello Celia - thanks for your comment!
Levine from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Hey dude! By just looking at this shot im sure you can be a professional wedding photographer. Not only this shot but in every photo you posted here tells us ur a great photographer.
I love how you captured this shot, great moment - the expression you captured in this photo was perfectly timed. I know its easy to miss out moments like this but you got it! Cool. Congrats. Love the DOF too man. Black and white removes the colour distractions. Well done! :) Creative you are, Henry.
19 Jun 2007 8:22am
@Levine: Hey Paul...you are always encouraging bud! You do inspire me, you know that, right? I think you are more of a veteran than me on this wedding stuff. Thanks, dude!
dee from Innsbruck, Austria
Really beautiful. I love the expression on the woman's face. It's so full of life ...
19 Jun 2007 9:30am
@dee: Thanks Dee...appreciate the comment.
Scene by Sharon Photography from Kingston, Ontario, Canada
I agree completely with Levine - I am sure anyone who saw your portfolio would be thrilled to have you photograph their wedding. Excellent capture!
19 Jun 2007 10:25am
@Scene by Sharon Photography: Hello Sharon...appreciate your comment. I need to work on marketing myself more...B-)
Erik from Hurdegaryp, Netherlands
The groom succeeds in impressing the bride by imitating a toreador at the moment the bull just passes. Truly macho! I hope he will not think she laughs at him, because she isn't. Very pro action photo! I like the soft focus and the skewed angle and the B&W.
19 Jun 2007 11:42am
@Erik: Hi Erik...what a wonderful comment - love your connection to the bull fight. Thanks for dropping by and leaving the kind words.
Mazrul from Johor, Malaysia
A sweet moment indeed! Well captured.
Wedding photog may require different kind of skill. Coz, they pay you to preserved those one in the life time moment. But...i guess, you should not have any problem! Just Do It!
19 Jun 2007 1:21pm
@Mazrul: Thanks Mazrul. Appreciate your vote of confidence. Cheers!
MaryB from United Kingdom
This is another beautiful capture. wonderfully done! Stunning! :)
19 Jun 2007 2:31pm
@MaryB: Thanks Mary...appreciate the kind words.
@clarence: Thanks Clarence for the kind words.
Olaide from Fort Collins, United States
You know how much I love your works... ALWAYS!!!!!!
19 Jun 2007 3:41pm
@Olaide: Hello friend....thanks for the vote of confidence, Sam! You do have the gift of encouragement! Cheers...
tyan from Singapore
wow,i tried to take pictures of wedding couples' grand entrance but it always turned out awful.I agree with Scene by Sharon Photography.No doubt you are an excellent photographer!I have a few friends getting married and looking for photographer.Wouldnt have hesitated to recommend u if you were staying in Singapore,lol!:)
19 Jun 2007 3:42pm
@tyan: HiTyan...appreciate the vote of confidence. Errr...would your Singaporean pay for airfare - I would be willing to travel, you know. B-)
martineb from France
Indeed, really marvellous! Very nice shot for a beautiful moment.
19 Jun 2007 5:02pm
@martineb: Thanks Martine...appreciate the comment.
Florian from Paris, France
Nice one for a strong instant indeed.
The blur is well seen here.
19 Jun 2007 5:45pm
@Florian: Thanks Florian. Thank you for the comment.
Wendy from Hayward, United States
Loved the angle and the composition! I gotta admit, the couple grand entrance is the most fun to shoot at =)
19 Jun 2007 5:52pm
@Wendy: Thanks Wendy...appreciate your tip!
@chacha: Thanks Chacha!
@hamidreza: Thanks Hamidreza. Appreciate the comment.
Alfredo J. Martiz J. from Tokyo, Japan
Great B/W shot, really expressive. I am looking forward to your next series, Congratulations Dude! =)
19 Jun 2007 11:44pm
@Alfredo J. Martiz J.: Thanks Alfredo! Hope I won't dissappoint...B-)
@vasa: Thanks Vasa appreciate the comment!
Jen from Jessup, United States
Love the effect and what a perfect moment to capture.
You have a fabulous knack for catching the "GREAT" moment!!
20 Jun 2007 12:44am
@Jen: Hi Jen - thanks for your comment. I really appreciate it!
##AMIT## from Santa Clara, CA, United States
Very nice shot...Since you are also in Santa Clara as I am, we can meet up sometime and exchange our ideas...
20 Jun 2007 12:44am
@##AMIT##: Thanks Amit! Let's have an AM3 community meeting, eh? I'll see how we can hook up!
Bob Israel from Brookfield, WI, United States
Wonderful effect that addes to the emotion of this image. Thanks for sharing.
20 Jun 2007 2:44am
@Bob Israel: Thanks Bob...appreciate the comment.
##AMIT## from Santa Clara, CA, United States
Yes, This is a great idea to setup a community. I am sure there might be few more guys on Am3 from our area.
20 Jun 2007 3:12am
@##AMIT##: Yup...I know a couple already! B-)
@Daniel: Thanks Daniel...glad you like it!
@Ginnie: Thanks Ginnie...hope I won't dissappoint!
Hercules from Jacksonville, United States
{H}, Thank for stopping by , Excellent mood and moment , b/w never fails for wedding shots. [On the flip side , watch your highlights especially between the two subjects , it's competing /taking away from the bride, try cooling down a bit by using the dodge and (burn) tool in PS . Again great shot.
20 Jun 2007 4:28am
@Hercules: Thanks brah! Appreciate the tip...I'll try it out and consider re-posting! B-)
Art Monkey from Salt Spring Island, Canada
great capture - I love the emotion you can see on their faces
20 Jun 2007 6:11am
@Art Monkey: Thanks Christa! Appreciate your dropped by and the comment...
@badala: Thanks Badala.
ColNed Pictures from Amersfoort, Netherlands
Nice shot excelent use of a lot of aspects of photography. Well done !
20 Jun 2007 8:25am
@ColNed Pictures: Thanks ColNed! Appreciate the comment.
Inés from Namur, Belgium
A very nice mood !!!! a so romantic shot ! ( you can borrow my idea, no problem ;o) )
20 Jun 2007 9:04am
@Inés: Thanks Ines. Appreciate your sharing...B-)
Suby from Milton keynes, United Kingdom
I do love the way you have captured them "getting down"
Suby
20 Jun 2007 9:36am
@Suby: Thanks Suby! I need to learn more from you since you are the pro....B-) So any tip is greatly appreciated!
Candace from Emmaus, United States
I do believe your photos are getting more and more beautiful with each click of the shutter. I LOVE this beautiful moment you have captured...I be honored to have you take photos of my family for any occasion there may be. You sure do know how to capture the special moments!
20 Jun 2007 11:55am
@Candace: Thanks Candace...I would love to take pics of your fam...seems you have a wonderful son and daughter! Alas, you are 2800 miles away! B-)
Manuela Photography from Hainburg, Germany
Love the motion feeling and the bride face is priceless!
20 Jun 2007 12:31pm
@Manuela Photography: Thanks Manuela - appreciate the comment!
@Nadine: Thanks Nadine!
Ken McCoy from Orlando-Daytona Beach, FL, United States
Nice feeling! The selective focus really brings it out.
20 Jun 2007 1:57pm
@Ken McCoy: Thanks Ken...appreciate the comment!
Kheoh Yee Wei from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
haha,another nice capture of the essence of the moment,well done indeed.
20 Jun 2007 2:14pm
@Kheoh Yee Wei: Thanks Kheoh Yee Wei - appreciate the comment!
simon from Singapore, Singapore
lol, yet another 'decisive moment' captured! and interesting technique chum!like the tele-effect. i think its a interesting piece of nikkor glass you're using for a wedding chum, seldom see shots like this. and oh yah, i must congratulate you on your fatherhood series, brilliant job! =)
20 Jun 2007 3:05pm
@simon: Hey chum! Thanks for the kind words on the last series...I guess that's dedicated to you since you prompted it! B-) As for the glass, my fave is the zoom - so that's what I use most.
don from spokane, United States
A fine capture of a prize moment in their lives. This conveys a fine mood...very expressive.
20 Jun 2007 3:09pm
@don: Thanks Don! Appreciate the kind words...
amy from Rocky Mountain House, Canada
Truly beautiful capture!! Their expressions are so wonderful. And the treatment in b/w spot on. Bravo!! ;-)
20 Jun 2007 3:14pm
@amy: Thanks Amy...thanks for the comment and for dropping by!
PhotoSam from London, United Kingdom
lovely...the blur effect is excellent...eagerly awaiting the series...
20 Jun 2007 3:58pm
@PhotoSam: Thanks Sam...hope you'll like the series. Be patient with me, though...B-)
Paul Sparks from United States
A wonderful moment captured gracefully. The b&w tones are perfect and the blur really adds to the image. Well done.
20 Jun 2007 4:03pm
@Paul Sparks: Hello Paul - I'm glad you like it and thanks for the wonderful comment.
Johnny Soedomo from United States
reminds me of MC Hammer :) they are having a lot of fun... great capture at the right time.
20 Jun 2007 4:04pm
@Johnny Soedomo: Thanks Johnny...you "can touch this" though! B-)
Laurie from Lincoln, United States
Awesome moment caught. That's an interesting angle you shot, but it works, it's just makes the pic more fun! =-)
20 Jun 2007 4:21pm
@Laurie: Hi Laurie, thanks - glad you like the angle!
Henri Rabagny from Paris, France
Wonderful ! and what a lovely smile. Nice process.
20 Jun 2007 7:45pm
@Henri Rabagny: Merci beaucoup, mon ami!
Images by KC Photography from Redmond, United States
Definitely a wonderful capture
20 Jun 2007 7:45pm
@Images by KC Photography: Thanks KC! Appreciate the comment!
@Roger: Thanks Roger!
Richard_Irwin from Belper, United Kingdom
A very creative portrayal, you are a master of the art, and I think, judging from this image, this series will be equal to your last one
20 Jun 2007 8:17pm
@Richard_Irwin: Hi Richard for your kind words. Hope I won't dissappoint you!
@Stunner: Hi Stunner - appreciate the comment!
Pawel from Brussels, Belgium
Hi there!
This photo looks interesting...
I am looking forward to your new series :-)
cheers pawel
20 Jun 2007 9:37pm
@Pawel: Hi Pawel...thanks for stopping by and the comment. Hope you'll like this series!
ling from Malaysia
I love your series. Always very touching. Like this shot, you can see how happy they are. You've got a talent at capturing emotions! Keep it up. I like this picture very much. Makes me happy. :)
21 Jun 2007 3:24am
@ling: Hi Ling...thanks for the comment. I'm glad it touches you in a positive way! Cheers...
objectif-P from Belgium
avec le flou, ce noir et blanc, cette photo est une très grande réussite. j'admire
21 Jun 2007 4:33am
@objectif-P: Je suis heureux que vous l'aimez. Merci, mon ami!
Shrig from New Jersey, United States
Wow. What a great shot. :) I bet they'll love this for ages to come.
21 Jun 2007 4:55am
@Shrig: Thanks for the comment Shrig!
elaine from paris, France
beautiful processing and atmosphere! i ll use your influence to do some wedding shots
22 Jun 2007 2:52pm
HorseRotorVator from Newton, United States
The blur effect is amazing! Super cool! :)
23 Jun 2007 12:16am
Tanja from Germany
just took a bunch of wedding pics too. I really like the processing you did on this one!
23 Jun 2007 8:06pm
Rohan from Atl, United States
whatever you say - i am with you on this getting out of corporate america thing and setting up a studio or something.
and i just started my corporate life a year back and started finding pleasure in some serious amateur photography about 3 months back. tells me something :)
awesome post by the way. the bride looks so pretty again!
24 Jun 2007 3:25pm
Nikon D100
1/400 second
F/2.8
147 mm (35mm equiv.)