Wedding Photography, my first time.

I volunteered to shoot my friend's wedding (being the photographer AND a guest is VERY tiring, let me warn you!)

I would never be interested in actual traditional wedding photography...it's just not my thing, but I knew that she wanted something a bit more artistic and candid. It was also very low-key and small, so I felt confident that I could handle it. Little did I know that we would be on a terrace made for about 15 people....with 30 people instead (plus the caterers), in the dark, with lots of obstructions (and other old people getting in the way with their cameras!!), etc. Needless to say, it was a bit challenging. I think I did ok for my first time in this situation. I'll let you guys decide....here are the photos. :)

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...edding01sm.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...edding10sm.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...edding09sm.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...ding05bwsm.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...edding04sm.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...edding06sm.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...edding11sm.jpg


(See the bride's face in the glass? ;))
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...edding02sm.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...edding08sm.jpg


Bonus Photos...
Here's Phil and me...taken BY the bride:
http://www.nycaviation.com/hosting/m...weddingweb.jpg

...and this is how I was feeling by the end of the night:
http://www.nycaviation.com/hosting/melphilrubsm.jpg

Wow! You did an awesome job, Mel. The pictures all look very professional and classy but still have a very personal touch to them.

I hope the bride is very happy with the pics. :)

WOW! Really nice Mel! Some of my favorite work of you! Real good quality!

Nice work Mel I am sure the newlyweds would love those photos in their album.
PS My mom has those same shoes :D

Your favorite work of HER or HERS? :evil: lol

Seeing them closer now, they look much better than my earleir quick glances from home.

I hate pics of me, but those ain't too shabby with the lady there to compensate. :)

Nice work, Melanie.

My thoughts? God damn Phil is so hot... I'd hit it...


Nice pictures though. The quality and "creativeness" is great!

I like the first one the best, it's got some excellent depth to it. Your eyes jump from the back of her head, to her eye, to the groom. Perfect.

Thanks guys! :D

awww...

My brother does weddings and you certainly caught the atmosphere.

Check out his site for reference:
http://www.proweddingimages.com/

Great job Mel, the first photo was adorable...... :D

Great stuff Mel, I just did a Yaht around Manhattan and was the only shooter for the wedding....Tired is not the word! Nicley done!

Great photos, and very artistic!
I would only suggest one thing...
Bounce flash.
Some of your photos have very harsh, "snapshot" flash in them, if you were to bounce the flash the shadows would be softer and less noticeable.
Thats all, keep up the good work!