{H} creatives Photoblog
2 is 1 - Towards The Light
Posted by {H} creatives (San Francisco Bay Area, United States) on 5 July 2007 in People & Portrait and Portfolio.
Hello, Inspiration Circle! [ yup, that's you! ] As always, thank you all for visiting my p-blogs and the lovely kind words of encouragement. The critiques have also been helpful to improve my style and skills. This one is especially for eydryan who suggested in my last post that I "diversify" to another angle. And I will do so in the next few posts - Thanks, brah!
The 9th installment of the series "Two Shall Become One". With all of your encouragements, though, I may just take this "going pro" thing more seriously.
This shot was taken as the two couple (Yeny and Ethan) were rushing out towards the bright outside light. It was a perfect, albeit hot, day in Northern California. But there were definitely plenty of natural lights outside! It was a quaint wedding and a great fellowship amongst friends and family.
Thank you all - the "Inspiration Circle" - for continuing to stop by. I will surely revisit your p-blogs here shortly!
Cheers, friends!
Behrooz from Tehran, Iran
Fantastic results after you did "diversify" the angle. I like the shadow of a man walking into light.
5 Jul 2007 8:00am
tyan from Singapore, Singapore
this is a nice shot!Like a wedding in heaven!(the lighting..:))Reminds me of my own wedding...:p
5 Jul 2007 8:17am
tengtan from Melbourne, Australia
Lovely backlit shot. Perhaps towards the brightness of a new married life. Interesting how tall the man is cf the bride.
5 Jul 2007 8:34am
ColNed Pictures from Amersfoort, Netherlands
Excellent work love the use of the light here...
5 Jul 2007 8:36am
HorseRotorVator from Newton, United States
Perfect lighting! Super duper cool stuff pal! :)
5 Jul 2007 9:24am
Soodabeh from Yazd, Iran
WOW! Excellent creative shot! I like the way they walk into light together! Life is this! Being together in light and dark! Good subject and effect.
5 Jul 2007 9:38am
RoBeRt from Hawk Mountain, United States
Dum Dum Da Dumb ..... Dum Dum Da Dumb ...... oh sorry {H} I was just humming Here comes the Bride to myself ....LOL....
Carol Ann, step into the light Carol Ann ....lol.... ooops my bad was having a Poltergeist flashback ;)
Wonerful photo as always {H} ....... You images always make me feel like we are experiencing the event live for ourselves ..... Thank You for all your kind words on my P-Blog as well , glad you enjoy my sense of humor :)
5 Jul 2007 9:50am
Scene by Sharon from Canada
I agree with RoBeRt, your photos bring to life the moment in such a way that we feel like we are there in the moment - that is what photography is all about, capturing that feeling, and you have been able to do it in all of your photos - well done, {H}, well done!
p.s. thanks for all the very kind comments you have made on my photos - I really appreciate your input... thanks :)
5 Jul 2007 10:22am
ling from Malaysia
i love this shot alot from your series! I love the glow around them (ok it's the light outside, but look at the guy's pants!! It's glowing!).
From this shot, you can see how eager they are to start a new chapter of their life. Nice one man!
5 Jul 2007 10:40am
Alfredo J. Martiz J. from Tokyo, Japan
This is just beautiful, excellent in every sense!
5 Jul 2007 11:13am
Babul Bhatt from Bombay, India
Actually I read somewhere before, Two should never try to become One. That is how one has to loose individuality, they should rather remain like two people living together and always compromising rather than deciding to become one!
Excellent shot here...
5 Jul 2007 11:47am
Gavin Hart from Ipswich, Australia
This is a really lovely shot. The contrast between the strong figure of the groom and the delicate form of the bride as in one sense, they go forth into the light and in another they go forth into life, is just great. The light glowing through the filminess of the bride's veil is beautiful.
5 Jul 2007 11:50am
Bron from Canberra, Australia
Love the details versus glowing mystery - another fine shot well done {H}
5 Jul 2007 12:55pm
Saeed from A City, Iran
Salam my friend. it seems that you are fmiliar with the eastern (Islamic) cultures. But Iranians have their own and separated rich language named Parsi (Farsi). The B&W ceremony series are great and admireable. Many thanks.
5 Jul 2007 1:06pm
June from Media, PA, United States
I, too, agree with RoBeRt that you have an amazing ability to make me feel like I'm watching the event as if I am there.
Wonderful work!
5 Jul 2007 1:34pm
Tal from Canada
I like the couple's silhouettes against the bright light - really captures that feeling like they are taking their first steps together toward the future. Very nicely done!
5 Jul 2007 1:59pm
hamidreza from Tehran, Iran
As other shots of this series, it's extremely wonderful. Lighting is great, thanks a lot for sharing this fantastic shot.
5 Jul 2007 2:01pm
Bob Israel from Brookfield, WI, United States
Superb image. It has lots of emotion!
5 Jul 2007 2:33pm
Shrig from United States
The "two become one" series is just wonderful. These shots are almost making me believe in marriage again. Beautiful.
It would be cool if you could have your own gallery opening with the wedding and baby pictures...just a thought... :)
5 Jul 2007 2:39pm
Olaide from Fort Collins, United States
It is inside you friend. Just stick to the inner light and your work 'll live longer than you. Did I mention legacy? Ok I love your touch... call it midas...
Always exceptional.
5 Jul 2007 3:22pm
don from Spokane, United States
Another fine shot. I like the wispy, transparency of her gown. Nicely done.
5 Jul 2007 3:35pm
Seraphine from San Francisco, United States
This shot is powerful! Is that it is different from most "cookie cutter" wedding pictures. I am awed and impressed.
5 Jul 2007 5:00pm
Will Williams from Bailey, United States
The light shining through the veil is diffused very perfectly. nice one again, I bet this couple were very happy with the photos!
5 Jul 2007 5:13pm
Intern from chicago, United States
Beautiful shot...moving towards the light together! lovely capture!
5 Jul 2007 5:49pm
Joe Buffett from Kingston, Canada
nice shot! I shot my first wedding this past weekend...hoping to be as good as you some day
5 Jul 2007 6:27pm
Viewfinder from Bradenton, United States
Silhouetted as they are against the bright outside light, this couple appears to be walking literally into the brightness of their love and life together. Very nice image.
5 Jul 2007 6:45pm
Florian from Paris, France
Just verif beautiful with this light ! Excellent serie on the wedding time.
5 Jul 2007 8:23pm
adalove from Alcala de Guadaira, Spain
Lovely perspective, looks so intimate, congrats. This is a very beautiful serie. :)
5 Jul 2007 9:13pm
Shailja from Boston, United States
Lovely shot! I love the light and composition - I agree with others - the first thought that came to my mind was also that they are together moving towards a brighter future :)
5 Jul 2007 9:25pm
MaryB from Staffordshire, United Kingdom
Wow! I've just got to the end of your well deserved comments H! I'm very happy to be the 40th person to comment :)
another beautiful capture, I love the way it looks like they are walking into another world/life, and a great capture of the back of the brides dress, so often, missed when photographs are taken at weddings, and they are usually beautiful too, I think that, thats a woman thing though LOL
5 Jul 2007 10:34pm
Anthony from Singapore, Singapore
Nice wedding B&W photograph series man... This one..think it have kind of dreamy effect... great... are u pro? if not, u should consider becoming one man. ;)
5 Jul 2007 10:47pm
Rags from Plano, United States
This pic says so much about marriage. The couple (hopefully) is walking into a bright future. Thanks for your reply. I really think this is your best shot yet in this series.
5 Jul 2007 11:12pm
Pedro Lírio from Lisboa, Portugal
You are great in this style of picture, thanks for your words!
5 Jul 2007 11:18pm
Walt from Scarborough, Canada
You know, if the bride and groom weren't paying you, they probably should. Very nice shot!
6 Jul 2007 12:39am
Daniel from Olympia, United States
Nice shot. The highlights are a little high key for my taste.
6 Jul 2007 12:48am
Sae-Gyu Jang from Pusan South Korea,
Beautiful silhouette
And harmony of light with her
6 Jul 2007 4:30am
Stunner from Kingston, Jamaica
Fantastic shot! Great capture, I can see the rushing in their posture,
6 Jul 2007 5:34am
eydryan from Bucharest, Romania
great image bro and i see you've got like a million comments on it :) congrats
one idea of mine though: you could have cropped a bit on the left since there's a black thing there which is somewhat distracting. but anyway, good angle and a nice image altogether. can't wait to see what you post next ;) and the sillhouette of the man is really nice and feathery :)
and thanks for mentioning me dude :)
cheers mate
6 Jul 2007 6:38am
Madhavi from Worcester, United States
Excellent use of light. The goom's silhouette is good but I love the way the bride is all translucent ... very ethereal..
6 Jul 2007 1:16pm
PhotoSam from London, United Kingdom
this series simply gets better and better...beautiful silos...
6 Jul 2007 2:27pm
Johnny Soedomo from United States
nice silhouette... great capture from the front and back :)
6 Jul 2007 2:57pm
our little hood from bruges, Belgium
very nice marriage pics, at the moment I'm also working on some. But because I have uploaded for about more than a month it will take some time before they will be shown here on aminus. love the silhouttes here
greets robin
6 Jul 2007 6:58pm
L.Reis from Lisbon, Portugal
This is a strong metaphoric image...they are entering a path of light , a new start, that could lead anywhere. Very good work!
6 Jul 2007 9:19pm
bronzebilly u.k. from cardiff, United Kingdom
hey {H}--great silhouette shot--the light on the wedding dress has a magic touch--ace title--I noticed on your narrative you said- and I quote "thanks brah" are you sure your not from Wales--because we Welshies own that saying- so watch it brah ;-))) - billy
6 Jul 2007 9:25pm
Kheoh Yee Wei from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
i like the way this couple walking towards the lights of door,there they will find happiness and beautiful life ! well done mate .
7 Jul 2007 1:34am
Celialee from Kyoto, Japan
Aw....I like this....the way the light shines through them - great silhouette!
7 Jul 2007 4:40am
Shree from Bangalore, India
Thatz excellent... good combination of shapes and composition... no words in me to explain...:)
8 Jul 2007 10:23am
Helen Tan from Singapore, Singapore
H, the contrast between the couple is great. The bride looks ethereal and the groom solid.
8 Jul 2007 2:06pm
SGP from Atlanta, United States
oh my goodness! you captured that "it" in the moment.
9 Jul 2007 11:36pm
AG from London, United Kingdom
You have some invigorating work here that is set free from shackles and conventions. Keep pushing those boundaries, this is great stuff!
12 Jul 2007 8:27am
Nikon D100
1/180 second
F/2.8
105 mm (35mm equiv.)