I used a centered frame approach to create a focal point on the wedding couple and the directional lines created from their guests to support this focus point. I also wanted to get the scenic background in the shot to make sure I am not standing at the back of the tunnel but rather moving with them.
I used autofocus on the couple walking down the confetti tunnel. I always use autofocus on fast continues shooting. These moments happens so fast that there is no time for manual focus and ensures a crisp shot.
Continuous Autofocus
Multi Point
The Wedding Couple
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.
The scene had soft atmospheric light, but the vibrant Autumn colors reflected warmer tones. It was a cloudy day with sun flares peeking at some points. Very ideal for outdoor weddings. I was very happy with the end result.
Natural Light
Cloudy
I used my personal preset that I developed for outdoor wedding Photography. I wanted to depict the natural warm tones of the environment and also stay true to the vibrance of the moment. By adjusting and bringing the highlight down I could show more of the scenic background that was blown out by the brighter light.
I had to adjust the luminance of the orange slider in the HSL curves to create a bit of highlights on the couple’s faces and support the focus point. It was in a sense a very easy edit.
The main challenge was getting the scenic background in the shot, I wanted to make sure the viewer can still experience what the couple and guests got to feel on that day.
Walking with the client and position myself in a manner that I get that scenic background in the shot.
Minas Art Cafe & Farm Venue
Cheerio Road
Wedding / Event Venue
South Africa
When you understand the main objective of a shot, try to keep that as the single minded message that viewer receives when seeing it for the first time.
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