- Back lit
- calm
- Center Framed
- Field
- full body
- kissing
- Natural Light
- Playful
- Rim Light
- Sun flare
- Sunset
- Trees
- Wide
The story behind the image
Directions
Describe how you spoke to your subject(s)
We asked the couple to face each other and to hold hands in the middle. Then we asked them to pull slowly towards each other. We asked David to kiss Leanns side head in the moment they would meet in the middle.
What did you say?
“Guys can you hold hands in the middle and then pull towards each other till you meet in the middle. David give her a kiss on the sidehead.“
Tone of Directions
Calm
Composition
We kept the couple in the center of the image. We took the picture in portrait in order to have the frame cleaner and focused. The olive tree is right behind the couple and creates a kind of symmetry. Also, we see parts of the venue in the back where the rest of the wedding party has dinner.
framing
Center Framed
Focusing
Describe how you spoke to your subject(s)
Our focus point was on Leann’s right eye. Leann’s head is turned towards us and therefore a little bit more in front. Also, her expression is the focus of the image.
Focus Mode
Single Shot Autofocus
Focus POints
Single Point
Focused on
Her Face
Equipment &
Exif
Camera
Lens
Flash
Filter
1/250 @ f/1.8 ISO160 WB-Auto
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.
Light & Weather
The sun was setting slightly left behind the couple. The light is a little bit broken by the tree as well as the house. That means we got a nice backlight which was not too strong. Our couple was beautifully illuminated. We did not shoot directly into the backlight, but chose the tree as a darker contrast in the back. That helps to make the couple stand out from the background.
Light Type
Natural Light
Time of day
Sunset
Editing Workflow
How did you edit this image?
Backlight is one of our favorites to edit, as long as the faces of the couples aren’t too dark. In this case, we used our CxR Preset to give the pic the color look we love. We increased the whites to create a bit more contrast. We then used the brush tool to brighten up the couple and to create deeper colors around the couple.
Editing Software
Adobe Lightroom Classic
Preset Used
Challenges
The challenge is to get your couple away between the courses to catch the last sun rays in time.
Solutions
Talk to your couple beforehand to tell them how important the golden light would be for their couple pictures. Show them example pics of your work so they understand, they can not get these results if you’d do the pictures in the afternoon.
Location
Location Name
Finca Alaiar, Mallorca, Spain
Location aDDRESS
Finca Alaiar, Mallorca, Spain
Loation Type
Garden / Field
Country
Spain
For the couple session on the wedding day, choose a spot close to the venue. The couple will be much more relaxed knowing they don’t lose a lot of time driving around for photos. The couple should enjoy their day together with their guests. Remember: Good light is more important than a fancy location.
