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One of the better photographers on these boards when it comes to relational composition in my opinion is Bvcuma. I love the way he places other people in a portrait that highlights the relationship between them. So it is in that vein that I would like to show some photos that attempt to emulate that technique in a wedding atmosphere, and show the relationship between people and things using composition.

The bride and her dress in the background.



The bride and her soon to be father in law



Bridesmaids



The ring and a happy bride



Food and drink



The bride and father in law and the groom and mother



So keep an eye on the background, use a wide aperture, get close, and zoom to help blur the background to start showing more relationships in your photos too :-)

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Portfolio: http://www.shaystephens.com/portfolio.asp
 
Shay Stephens said:
One of the better photographers on these boards when it comes to
relational composition in my opinion is Bvcuma. I love the way he
places other people in a portrait that highlights the relationship
between them. So it is in that vein that I would like to show some
photos that attempt to emulate that technique in a wedding
atmosphere, and show the relationship between people and things
using composition.

The bride and her dress in the background.



The bride and her soon to be father in law



Bridesmaids



The ring and a happy bride



Food and drink



The bride and father in law and the groom and mother



So keep an eye on the background, use a wide aperture, get close,
and zoom to help blur the background to start showing more
relationships in your photos too :-)

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Portfolio: http://www.shaystephens.com/portfolio.asp
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instead of pooping out little turdlets, it would be really nice if you could, for once, expand on your commentary, so that we could all learn from your photographic prowess.
 
and you are totally right about bruce's work. you've done really really well here, and i betcha that the b&g, and the families, love the work done!

andy
 
Now I know what a turlet is. I have heard this word many times over the years, but never knew what it was.
http://www.allaboutmysteries.com/viewpost_73210.asp

So a turlet is a receptacle for a turdlet. Will the learning never stop? hehehe
Andy Williams said:
instead of pooping out little turdlets, it would be really nice if
you could, for once, expand on your commentary, so that we could
all learn from your photographic prowess.
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Portfolio: http://www.shaystephens.com/portfolio.asp
 
Shay Stephens said:
One of the better photographers on these boards when it comes to
relational composition in my opinion is Bvcuma. I love the way he
places other people in a portrait that highlights the relationship
between them. So it is in that vein that I would like to show some
photos that attempt to emulate that technique in a wedding
atmosphere, and show the relationship between people and things
using composition.
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Thank you, Shay. Excellent pictures to go with this topic. Execllent pictures anyway, as usual. :)

I agree about the yellow, warm colors. Correct wb is not always right :) I have been doing some experiments with wb lately and right now I realize that I have a preference for warm colors.

Adrian :)
717 http://www.adrian.smugmug.com/
'Invisible' the eye of the photographer is always there in every picture
 
I was not talking about WB - it is the very poor quality of your shotos that bothered me... And you may believe me that I really liked your photography.

You know, some people grow up and develope, the other just stay were they were - that's the way it is my chum.
 
I do understand. I can't please everyone, so perhaps next time :-)
Bimbo said:
I was not talking about WB - it is the very poor quality of your
shotos that bothered me... And you may believe me that I really
liked your photography.

You know, some people grow up and develope, the other just stay
were they were - that's the way it is my chum.
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Portfolio: http://www.shaystephens.com/portfolio.asp
 
Adrian van Ammers said:
Thank you, Shay. Excellent pictures to go with this topic.
Execllent pictures anyway, as usual. :)

I agree about the yellow, warm colors. Correct wb is not always
right :) I have been doing some experiments with wb lately and
right now I realize that I have a preference for warm colors.
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I find there are multiple aspects to a photograph. There is of course the content of the photo, but also the overall color which can impart mood and emotion on it's own.

I find it very interesting when I watch DVD extras of movies I like when they talk about the color scheme and pallet that was used for a scene and a lot of thought goes into the color, should it be warm or cool. I like to pay attention to their reasoning on the color choices, it can be quite eye opening.

In fact that would be an interesting post all on it's own, WB and how it affects a photo.

Thank you for the comments :-)

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Portfolio: http://www.shaystephens.com/portfolio.asp
 
Thanks for the great posting! It's gems like these that make STF a great place to learn and enjoy at the same time.

I don't reply to each of your posts, but I read each and every one, as I am sure many others do. You give a lot of help and inspiration.

By the way, I was very impressed by your handling of turlet - kudos to you.

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Mike
http://mikekatz.smugmug.com/
Sony F828
 
Shay Stephens said:
The bride and her soon to be father in law

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Shay Stephens said:
The bride and father in law and the groom and mother

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Shay Stephens said:
Portfolio: http://www.shaystephens.com/portfolio.asp
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Very nice I love them

I have been trying to do the very same thing on some portraits that I am working on of my kids for Christmas.
These are great I will keep yours in mind when shooting

These are my favorite.

Thanks
Fred

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Photos-Mike said:
Thanks for the great posting! It's gems like these that make STF a
great place to learn and enjoy at the same time.
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This should help satisfy a little the people who complain there is not enough talk about photography around here huh? :-)
Photos-Mike said:
I don't reply to each of your posts, but I read each and every one,
as I am sure many others do. You give a lot of help and inspiration.
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Thank you. Inspiration is a wonderful thing. It is one of the things that keeps me coming back too :-)
Photos-Mike said:
By the way, I was very impressed by your handling of turlet - kudos
to you.
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How about a haiku!

Turdlet o' turdlet
Ever looking for a home
The turlet invites

hehehe

or perhaps an ode:
http://members.lycos.co.uk/leannewales2002/general/laughter11.htm

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Portfolio: http://www.shaystephens.com/portfolio.asp
 
Bimbo said:
... - it is the very poor quality of your
shotos that bothered me ...
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Too many people here that recognise otherwise. When you're risibly that far off target it will neither make your target flinch nor impress the onlookers. You've wasted your precious words and the only chump is you.

Current state of play --
Lions: Three
Christians: Yet to score
Bimbo: Scratched on account of embarrassing insignificance

Next?
Bimbo said:
You know, some people grow up and develope, the other just stay
were they were - that's the way it is my chum.
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And you are presenting yourself as living proof of that truism?

If so, then don't hold your breath waiting for anyone to tell you you're mistaken.

M
 
Excellent work, Shay... I love the technique of using shallow DOF with background interest; I try and use it whenever I see the opportunity.

If you're interested, check out the fourth slideshow down on this page:

http://chewyphoto.smugmug.com/gallery/295551

It's my Nov 6 Wasabi Warriors slideshow. I tried to use the same technique in these shots and I was pretty happy with the results =)
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Shay Stephens said:
One of the better photographers on these boards when it comes to
relational composition in my opinion is Bvcuma. I love the way he
places other people in a portrait that highlights the relationship
between them. So it is in that vein that I would like to show some
photos that attempt to emulate that technique in a wedding
atmosphere, and show the relationship between people and things
using composition.

The bride and her dress in the background.



The bride and her soon to be father in law



Bridesmaids



The ring and a happy bride



Food and drink



The bride and father in law and the groom and mother



So keep an eye on the background, use a wide aperture, get close,
and zoom to help blur the background to start showing more
relationships in your photos too :-)

--
Portfolio: http://www.shaystephens.com/portfolio.asp
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http://www.chewyphoto.com
 
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