Canon 10D 40mm, f8, 1/180, ISO 100
We did have models in the Boneyard on that last day and the poor things were surrounded by about 40 photographers all clicking away. They’re an actual married couple who are clients of AltF, although they might as well have been pros they were so good. This was our big chance to see how Chenin, Doug and John each approach a shoot in their own style. Chenin and John using available light and Doug using a lighting set up. One of the things that was stressed at the workshop that stood out to me was to find light and use it in ways that might not be typical. Such as using direct sunlight or shooting into the sun, things you’re not “supposed” to do but which can have a very dramatic effect.
Canon 10D 85mm, f8, 1/180, ISO 100
Some of the other ideas was to have the subject do something, whether it be as simple as walking or playing with a necklace…or jumping of course:
Canon 10D 28mm, f11, 1/250, ISO 100
Here’s a few behind the scenes ones…Doug and Chenin:
John and the paparrazzi:
I feel like I’ve only scraped the iceberg in telling you guys about the anti-workshop, but I also don’t want to be like the annoying person showing you their hundreds of holiday slides! The workshop was everything I was hoping it would be and then some more besides. I was so inspired and humbled by what I learned from everyone…not just the Coopers and the Boutwells, but also all of the other attendees. I was the newbie photographer of the group in comparison to everyone else but nobody made me feel bad for it. I spent the whole time wanting to just slow it all down because there was so much good stuff happening and I kept feeling like it was flying by too fast. I’ve never furiously taken so many notes in my life. Just a few random lessons that I learned off the top of my head:
– Don’t separate photography from other artforms, inspiration can be found everywhere and anywhere
– Become an avid hunter and collector of ideas
– “You don’t take a photo, you make it.”
– Don’t sterilise the scene, isolating things kills the story
– Light is the first priority…not setting
– Sunlight is not the enemy
– Be yourself
…and so much more to do with business and branding and Photoshop that I have a notebook full of it…now I just have to figure out how to apply it all!
16 replies on “Wedding Photography, Vegas Style”
Ah sure keep them coming, they’re great so far!
It sounds like a brilliant experience.
Great pics!
My caption for the first one :
“I just want you to know I’ll always love you, my darling…er, what’s your name again?”
Can’t get too much of a good thing – keep them coming.
“Sunshine is not your enemy”? – in Galway. it’s more like a distant cousin that doesn’t visit too often
Sounds amazing Claire, I’m so envious!
Those shots are gorgeous too; I bet you’re dying to do some wedding photography now!
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Great photos as always Claire! Sounds like a great trip, I’m jealous!
BTW – upgrade your WP, there be spammers about!
Thanks guys! John, I know what you mean, I guess we in Ireland don’t really have the “too much sun” problem.
Donncha, I know I know, I’m just rubbish about updating. I get very nervous that I’m going to lose everything eventhough I do back it all up. I guess it’s just a pain.
> I also don’t want to be like the annoying person
> showing you their hundreds of holiday slides
not a chance. keep ’em coming, they’re ace! i’d love to see more.
> Don’t sterilise the scene, isolating
> things kills the story
this is SO true – and i’m only just copping on to this.
Incentive to upgrade: http://ocaoimh.ie/2008/03/28/theres-never-been-a-better-time-to-upgrade-wordpress/
Claire got hacked and had lots of spammy links added to one of her posts: http://www.windsandbreezes.org/?p=999
Go on, I’ll give you a hand if you need it. Just email me.
‘Course, that should be “Treasa got hacked” …
I’m so far gone beyond green with envy that I’m glow in the dark.
I need to go to that event at some stage in my life.
Ah, I had to get you back for waving that lovely 5D under my nose at the Blog Awards 😀 Seriously though, if you ever get a chance to go to this workshop, do it!
Definately.. I’ll just wait until I get a full time job with a studio and then they can pay for me to attend it 😀 Checkmate Mr Tramapoline!
shooting at that location rocks. I find myself seeking creative locations here in vegas all the time. Great stuff – You can see some of my stuff at http://www.studio2753.com
what a great reel, my favorite is the picture of the bride next to the motel sign, its so surreal. The fact that its such holy and blessed moment kind of in a fantasy moment yet theres that old school motel sign that takes this fantasy moment into an actual stage of beauty.
I wish someone ran a similar wedding photography workshop similar to this over here in England, what a great event and the sample shots are great too. Can you or any of the other shooters post some more images or a few links to your galleries for us to have a look at please?
I like the first shot, although it appears that the sun is the enemy when it comes to digital cameras! I reckon these guys make more money from workshops than in the fiercely competitive wedding market.
On a plus point, having good looking models to grace your website can be a bonus.