I really wanted to use the beautiful architecture of the house we were at that had a very Santa Barbara feel to it and felt like these archways were perfect for this moment. It also allowed me to create some perfect symmetry (and I love a flawless rule of thirds moment)- which I felt really portrayed the feeling of the couple being so close to one another but just far away enough to stay out of sight.
Center Framed
The focus here was pretty simple! I just chose to focus on the bride’s body (arm, head, etc) and it was super easy for the camera to capture the whole scene since I was standing a ways away.
Single Shot Autofocus
Single Point
The Brides face
The way the EXIF is written out follows the common photographic method (with the inclusion of White Balance at the end). Here it is broken down:
Shutter Speed @ Aperture ISO White Balance.
This shot was taken in pretty even, open-shaded light. I purposely chose somewhere I knew they both would have plenty of even light on them. It was mid-day so the shade of the house worked perfectly here and all of the white created a lovely balanced setup.
Natural Light
This edit was super simple! I applied my custom preset, increased the contrast and temperature just a tad. I also tweaked the saturation of the oranges a bit for richer skin tones.
The only challenge we really had with this was not having a ton of time! There was a lot to get done before the ceremony.
I made sure I had a clear timeline and looked around the house beforehand to find the perfect spot for this moment.
Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara, CA
Private Home / AirBnB / Apartment
United States
When creating a moment like this you sometimes have to really get creative! I don’t always have gorgeous, perfectly sized, well-lit outdoor archways to stand my couple in. Take a look around the venue and use other people (if you can) to set up the shot and make sure it works. You can use outdoor corners, doors/doorways, even trees!
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