{H} creatives Photoblog
2 is 1 - Pass By Shooting
Posted by {H} creatives (San Francisco Bay Area, United States) on 21 June 2007 in People & Portrait and Portfolio.
Thank you all for your comments on my last post. ("AM3 newcomer" Hercules B-) - I will take your advisement into consideration....thanks, buddy!)
This shot was taken of the same couple that started this series "Two Shall Become One", minutes after they did the "grand entrance" and as they pass by our tables in the reception area, an outdoor patio overlooking a beautiful winery [so there was plenty of natural light.] I love weddings because they are so rich in emotions - just like life. Joy, tears, laughter and smiles, all mixed into one - it's such a mystery. Best of all is when these moments are captured candidly, without pretense, and the subjects aren't posing looking at the camera. There's that great smile from the bride again! B-) Let me know your thoughts? I welcome your comments and feedback.
I have to admit uploading one photo each day is a challenge for me - so I will at least try to post every other day. Sorry I can't reply to comments and revisit your p-blogs as quickly as I wanted to.. B-) As always, thanks again for stopping by.
Cheers...
p.s. the term "drive-by shooting" was coined negatively back in the 90's LA notorious freeway gang violence, so I thought I would use the pun and turn it positively to depict a happy scene. B-)
Shrig from New Jersey, United States
B&W is an excellent choice for this shot. They look so happy.
Very lovely picture! :)
21 Jun 2007 5:04am
@Shrig: Hello Shrig...thanks so much for the comment and for your visit!
Mohsen from tehran, Iran
framing made more energy and noise is suitable for BW shot.
21 Jun 2007 5:57am
@Mohsen: Hi Mohsen...thanks so much for the comment!
Sriram from Chennai, India
Nice candid shot of the spl moment!
very impressive work!
21 Jun 2007 6:26am
@Sriram: Sriram you are most kind...thanks for stopping by!
badala from Leiria, Portugal
That's a fantastic shot that tells a story! Well done!
21 Jun 2007 6:29am
@badala: Thanks Badala...appreciate the comment! Cheers...
Behrooz from Tehran, Iran
This is just marvelous. Great take of the moment, H! I like those natural happy faces and the highlights in the heads.
21 Jun 2007 6:47am
@Behrooz: Hi Behrooz...appreciate the comment! Cheers...
jump from Strasbourg, France
Waouh, lovely portrait :) very nice. Thanks for your visit
21 Jun 2007 6:54am
@jump: Merci beaucoup, mon ami! Thanks also for your visit!
@Still: Merci beaucoup, mon ami! Merci pour le fait de passer...
ColNed Pictures from Amersfoort, Netherlands
Excellent shot ! Very nice that you was able to capture the expressions.
21 Jun 2007 7:20am
@ColNed Pictures: Thanks ColNed! Appreciate the comment...
Manuela Photography from Hainburg, Germany
Such a happy couple and love the angle!
21 Jun 2007 8:41am
@Manuela Photography: Hi Manuela - thanks for the comment!
Regis from Paris, France
Really nice wedding shot. We can feel the happiness there !
21 Jun 2007 9:20am
@Regis: Thanks Regis! Merci pour le fait de passer...
ツReZa from Dubai, United Arab Emirates
nice B&W. I like the title, is that all about the life and reality. In general I believe N is 1. 1 is the sole love.
21 Jun 2007 10:05am
@ツReZa: Thanks Reza...you are right, love is the force that binds us all!
Scene by Sharon Photography from Kingston, Ontario, Canada
Absolutely stunning! Love the expressions - you can really "feel" the love and joy - you have captured what we all strive for!
21 Jun 2007 10:15am
@Scene by Sharon Photography: Hi Sharon...you always take the time to stop by and give encouraging comments. I really appreciate it. B-)
Bob Israel from Brookfield, WI, United States
Love the expressions on their faces. Nice conversion to B&W, well done.
21 Jun 2007 11:09am
@Bob Israel: Hi Bob...thanks for the comment! Cheers...
Ginnie from Atlanta, GA, United States
These candid shots are often the ones the wedding couple most like, so I hope they get to see it. They will probably want a copy of it! :)
21 Jun 2007 11:37am
@Ginnie: Hi Ginnie! They did see it, but not sure if they liked it...B-( Never really ask me for a copy....
Robert from Hamburg, United States
they look very happy .... it's a shame that look of happiness won't last ! ...lol... kidding , best of luck to the newlyweds ...... very nice capture by the way :)
21 Jun 2007 11:41am
@Robert: Aaah, Robert...always the realist! Thanks for stopping by!
@Nadine: Hi Nadine...thanks for stopping by! Cheers...
blackivory from Singapore
Lovely capture of a beautiful moment! Thanks for your comment at my photoblog by the way :)
21 Jun 2007 1:06pm
@blackivory: Hey Blackivory....thanks for stopping by and the comment. Love your pics.
Hercules from Jacksonville, United States
{H}, this is a winner, love the mood, (watch for blow out in your highlights)
try shooting raw, you would love it, it gives you more control over your post-processing . A WINNER !
21 Jun 2007 1:45pm
@Hercules: Hey Hercules...thanks again for the tip, buddy! Appreciate it! I'll try RAW, but that means gotta get me some 4 or 8MB CF...better save up! B-)
Kheoh Yee Wei from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
such a genuine capture of the moment ! Very well done indeed.
21 Jun 2007 2:07pm
@Kheoh Yee Wei: Thanks Kheoh Yee Wei, appreciate you dropping by.
@Celialee: Thanks Celia! Appreciate your comment.
Intern from Chicago, United States
Beautiful shot.... you captured the happiness. love it!
21 Jun 2007 2:43pm
@Intern: Thanks Intern! Appreciate the comment!
hamidreza from Tehran, Iran
The groom is the main subject here, maybe the framing and his black suit make him so dominant. Great shot, very well done.
21 Jun 2007 2:58pm
@hamidreza: Hamidreza - your words are very perceptive. Thanks for the comment, friend!
don from spokane, United States
A joyous shot of this happy couple. Excellent work.
21 Jun 2007 3:10pm
@don: Thanks Don...appreciate it!
@Alfredo J. Martiz J.: Thanks Alfredo...appreciate the comment!
tyan from Singapore
Very beautiful couple!I like the way the 'misty' background set a contrast to the couple.Very candid and natural shot!Will show this to my going-to-get-married friend!
21 Jun 2007 3:57pm
@tyan: Thanks Tyan...are you seriously considering showing this to your friend? You are just too kind...B-) Appreciate the thought, though!
@jamsheed: Hi Jamsheed -- thanks a million!
Rahul from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Its a happy shot and sure brings a smile on me. The black and white conversion here really rocks pal. FANTASTIC!!!! And i love the way you have framed it.
21 Jun 2007 4:20pm
@Rahul: Hi Rahul...what an encouraging comment...thanks!
@Florian: Merci mon ami!
Johnny Soedomo from United States
nice candid shot.. i like the backlit on their hair.
21 Jun 2007 5:33pm
@Johnny Soedomo: Hey brah! Thanks for the comment...!
Wendy from Hayward, United States
Great way of using the 70-200 lens! Loved the tightness and you did capture their moments of joy! Do you have a link that I can see more of their wedding pic?
21 Jun 2007 6:25pm
@Wendy: Aaah, Wendy...tsk...tsk...tsk - patience my dear, you'll just have to wait for the next post B-)
@Amit: Thanks Amit!
@clarence: Thanks Clarence...appreciate the comment.
@Naimi: Hi Naimi...thanks for stopping by and for the comment!
@Reza: Thanks Reza appreciate the comment! Cheers...
MaryB from United Kingdom
Absolutly an amazing portrait, a wonderful moment captured beautifully forever :)
21 Jun 2007 11:11pm
@MaryB: Thanks Mary...you are so kind with your words...Cheers..!
Vikram from Mesa, United States
Great photo in b/w!!!
Love the way you framed it!
21 Jun 2007 11:51pm
@Vikram: Thanks Vikram! Appreciate the comment...
ndiginiz from Kirikiriroa, New Zealand
Tena koe ehoa
A defining point is reached in the lives of these two people. The world is a new discovery in the making as two merge into being one.
22 Jun 2007 12:53am
@ndiginiz: Hey brah - Thanks for stopping by! G'day, mate!
Ling from Malaysia
You have a talent for taking happy pictures! I feel happy looking at them. and the b&w makes it soooo nostalgic. :)
22 Jun 2007 3:20am
@Ling: Hi Ling...you are so kind with your words. Appreciate it very much...Cheers!
Rags from Plano, United States
Spectacular "Decisive Moment" shot! Your use of Depth Of Field, makes the couple the primary and only focus of this portrait. As a result, we too share in their moment of joy. Such skill!
22 Jun 2007 3:30am
@Rags: Hi Rags...thanks so much for the comment and taking the time to stop by. Appreciate it very much.
@Rohan: Hi Rohan...thanks for stopping by and for your comments.
Dylan from Delhi, United States
I like how the photo is overflowing with happiness.
22 Jun 2007 4:11am
@Dylan: Hi Dylan, thanks for stopping by and for your comments!
Art Monkey from Salt Spring Island, Canada
great capture of the mood - I agree, it looks great in b&w!
22 Jun 2007 5:41am
@Art Monkey: Thanks Christa! Appreciate the comments! Cheers...
objectif-p from Belgium
tu fais des portraits vraiment magnifiques. on sent la tendresse dans ces photos
22 Jun 2007 5:41am
@objectif-p: Objectif-p: le merci pour venir par si fidèlement. Vous êtes très encourageants! B-)
Kris [PiXistenZ] from Antwerp, Belgium
Love the tilt and of course the expressions on their face. Great shot!
22 Jun 2007 8:00am
Richard_Irwin from Belper, United Kingdom
Super shot, their smiles tell everything
22 Jun 2007 8:36am
Michel [Une photo, vite et reviens tard] from Cergy (near Paris), France
Coucou! Nice picture, they're happy!!!
22 Jun 2007 5:09pm
eydryan from Bucharest, Romania
really good photo dude, and amazing number of comments on it, a real winner i see :)
22 Jun 2007 8:08pm
HorseRotorVator from Newton, United States
You are SO amazing at capturing moments. Very nice! :)
23 Jun 2007 12:15am
Andrew Gould from Sydney, Australia
Great shot. A fantastic capture of the moment. Very good b&w, too.
24 Jun 2007 9:17am
silence from Treviso, Italy
this picture tell us the beuty of life, its make me feel happy, how beutiful and happy they are....
lovely shot.
24 Jun 2007 3:17pm
Kara Pesznecker from Estacada, United States
great perspective and energy I am in love with this shot, good capture.
27 Jun 2007 1:07pm
Nikon D100
1/1500 second
F/2.8
70 mm