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First All-Pentax, All-Prime Wedding (Images Inside)

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You have proven that you don't need fast zooms to cover a wedding
You have proven that you don't need the most expensive camera to get the shot
You have proven that the Limiteds are more than great
You have proven that Pentax can and will deliver over and over again

A wedding is all about the details and I think that you have captured them brilliantly. If I ever reach the same level of skill and talent as you I would not hesitate to start my own business.

Thank you for this inspiring post.
--
J-A
  • Photography records life
 
Ellcott said:
Don't you just love getting back to computer & checking out your new
photos!

Never get sick of this... especially when you surprise yourself with
an unexpected great shot.

... though with your skill level maybe you are not surprised!:)
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Ahh, this made me laugh so much! I didn't even wait to get home - my friend was driving, so I looked at all the photos (all 14 GBs worth!) on the drive home. I had no time to really look at the shots while I was there, so I had no idea if I'd even gotten anything usable. Every time I came upon a well-composed, focused, evenly-lit shot, I'd sigh with relief.

So I know exactly what you mean :)
Ellcott said:
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We usually only see what we have learnt to see...
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Keitha McCall
Pentaxian since April 2007
http://flickr.com/photos/aravis121/
http://www.ascenicworld.com
 
Herman, your post really struck a cord with me. I take a self-portrait every day. Every single day. At first I just started doing it because my friend convinced me to, but I pretty quickly made it my goal to learn my camera inside and out. I started with just the K100D and the 43mm. As I got new lenses, I made myself use those lenses for my self-portraits, just so I could get a feel for them (ever tried taking a self-portrait at 21mm? How about with the 100mm macro?).

There was a thread recently on here about whether a photography student should learn the trade by shooting film or digital first. I didn't weigh in there (Jens seemed to be doing a fine job on his own), but I think that we all learn best by just shooting as much as possible. The instant feedback of digital helps in that regard. Because I'm committed to that self-portrait project, I force myself to shoot every day, regardless of whether I "want" to or not.

Now I'm starting to feel like I can make the best of whatever situation I'm in, with the light, or the limited focal range of the lens, or whatever it may be. When I saw the room where the bridal party was getting ready, I nearly froze. It was a locker room with one yellow light in the dead center of the room. The corners were practically black it was so dark. By the time everyone was ready, I loved that room.

So all I can say is:
  • Know your equipment. Know its limitations, but know its potential too.
  • You can only do that if you test your own limits. For me this means shooting every day.
  • Always make the best of what you have. You won't know if a shot is possible until you try it, and with digital, it's free to try!
--
Keitha McCall
Pentaxian since April 2007
http://flickr.com/photos/aravis121/
http://www.ascenicworld.com
 
Absolutely splendid. They made me laugh. I wish I'd asked you to shoot my wedding (mind you that was 1991),

Just out of curiosity: I notice you used ISO 1600 sometimes, as do I on my K100D. What size prints could you make? Did you need any special noise-reduction software?

Best wishes
--
Mike
 
K McCall said:
Herman, your post really struck a cord with me. I take a
self-portrait every day. Every single day. At first I just started
doing it because my friend convinced me to, but I pretty quickly made
it my goal to learn my camera inside and out. I started with just the
K100D and the 43mm. As I got new lenses, I made myself use those
lenses for my self-portraits, just so I could get a feel for them
(ever tried taking a self-portrait at 21mm? How about with the 100mm
macro?).

There was a thread recently on here about whether a photography
student should learn the trade by shooting film or digital first. I
didn't weigh in there (Jens seemed to be doing a fine job on his
own), but I think that we all learn best by just shooting as much as
possible. The instant feedback of digital helps in that regard.
Because I'm committed to that self-portrait project, I force myself
to shoot every day, regardless of whether I "want" to or not.

Now I'm starting to feel like I can make the best of whatever
situation I'm in, with the light, or the limited focal range of the
lens, or whatever it may be. When I saw the room where the bridal
party was getting ready, I nearly froze. It was a locker room with
one yellow light in the dead center of the room. The corners were
practically black it was so dark. By the time everyone was ready, I
loved that room.

So all I can say is:
  • Know your equipment. Know its limitations, but know its potential too.
  • You can only do that if you test your own limits. For me this means
shooting every day.
  • Always make the best of what you have. You won't know if a shot is
possible until you try it, and with digital, it's free to try!
--
Keitha McCall
Pentaxian since April 2007
http://flickr.com/photos/aravis121/
http://www.ascenicworld.com
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Keitha,
your words really shine a new light for me to improve my skill.
You don't know how much it changes my view.
Thanks again and I'll remember these advices of yours always.

Sincerely,

--
'I will treasure every moment in my life!'
Herman
 
Great series! Love them all. There was one time I shot an entire wedding w/ an FA31 lens alone :D

Thanks for sharing.
--
Frank
GMT+8hours

 
Hi Keitha,

Absolutely amazing shots from you. I think the fact that you approached the wedding in a creative rather than "job"mode made the difference. Of course, having seen lots of your photos at flickr I do not doubt that you are an accomplished photographer as well. The 365 project seems to be a very handy thing to do indeed!

One question about the pics. How did you get the background in the bridesmaid shot to be black with out the use of a flash? Was there a black background? The fact that all these shots were without flash makes them just that more amazing to me!

And my favourites are the laces and the groomsman shots...

Good luck with further editing!

Francois
 
Like them all. In fact, I think they could all go B&W. Wonderful images.
 
Very nice photos. They show your artistic abilities off real well.

Dave
 
Wow, Very, Very nice. You did an outstanding job.

I've been roped into being the wedding photographer for 3 weddings and the assistant for 1. I find it to be too stressfull and I always worry that I'll miss or mess up an important shot. I've only done it for family members.

I do, on the other hand, enjoy shooting weddings as a bystander. That includes shots of the table decorations, favors, wine galsses, etc.
--
Al

My Photo Gallery: http://photoweb.reid-home.com
Pentax Photo Gallery: http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/albertreid

 
These came out beautifully! Congratulations. I did an all prime wedding about a year ago for a local couple where I live, and had some pretty good results. They were happy with it, at least. I appreciate the idea that zooms provide added flexibility in a situation like a wedding, but I find that primes provide a particular look that, if you can pull it off, is really appealing for event photos.

Nice work.

--
http://www.twice-cooked.com/

http://www.livejournal.com/users/wadam/
http://www.flickr.com/people/wadam/
 
Very nice!! I can't imagine the newlyweds aren't very pleased with the results. Once again, you've exceeded your self-imposed amatuer status. You definitely have an eye for photography.

I think it's time you quit your day job!!
 
From one who has shot more weddings than I care to remember over the past 30 years, this is a fantastic effort, bravo! Lots of inspiration for any aspiring wedding shooters and even for old pros!

The best part of this thread, is that the images speak volumes for themselves and and all the comments are non technical, the tools have become incidental to the craft demonstrated.
--
Imagine ...
http://serge-golikov.magix.net/
 
People give too much credit to gear, its definitely the photographer ^ ^b.

Great captures Keitha! Flowergirls, A Groomsman and With Friends Like These are my favs.
jabroo said:
You have proven that you don't need fast zooms to cover a wedding
You have proven that you don't need the most expensive camera to get
the shot
You have proven that the Limiteds are more than great
You have proven that Pentax can and will deliver over and over again

A wedding is all about the details and I think that you have captured
them brilliantly. If I ever reach the same level of skill and talent
as you I would not hesitate to start my own business.

Thank you for this inspiring post.
--
J-A
  • Photography records life
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--
Doyle
http://www.flickr.com/photos/10659368@N03/

 
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