I told them to give me a straight camera look with a stoic vibe to their energy. Where they feel in control and feel the stillness within.
look here, keep the look stoic and breath slowly focusing on the breathing.
Quiet, Calm, Other
I wanted to make sure this photo is a full length photo as it’s showing both his and her regal dress’s fully. I kept it a little old school when it comes to the framing as I wanted to give this image a sense of nostalgic vibe.
None / Simple
Center Framed
Just focused on their eye and made sure both of them were in focus
Single Shot
Single Focus Point
Their eyes
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.
I had them in a position where the natural sunlight was falling on the couple at a cross-wards angle. This not only lit them up, but also created shadows which are amazing for creating dimensions and interest to a subject.
Natural Light
Soft
Afternoon
Shade
The editing is fairly simple as I fixed the white balance/tint first. Later adjusted the exposure before adding one of my upcoming preset pack which has a lot of earthy tone to it. I finished it with cropped of 4×5 to bring attention to the couple.
The couple was highly supportive and gave us creative freedom, but to create this image, I had to ask the bride to take off her veil and cover her face with it. She was extremely happy to do it, but I wanted to make sure it was worth the shot. Sometimes, taking a shot through a veil can obscure the face behind it, so that was my only concern. In the end, everything worked out, and the result was worth the effort.
Trusting the process and making sure I got enough shots to select in post was the solution to the challenge.
amritsar
Golden Western Villa, Amritsar, Punjab 143501, India
banquet hall
india
As photographers, we must learn to trust ourselves and dare to try something fresh and exciting. By pushing ourselves out of our comfort zones, we can surprise even ourselves and create truly breathtaking work.
One way to keep our creative juices flowing is to feed ourselves with good visuals from other art forms. Whether it’s exploring the works of other photographers, painters, or filmmakers, exposing ourselves to different styles and techniques can help us develop our own unique vision.
By constantly seeking out inspiration and filling our subconscious with good visuals, we can train ourselves to be more receptive to fresh ideas and frames. So, keep experimenting, keep learning, and keep pushing yourself to new heights. The possibilities are endless, and the rewards are truly worth the effort.
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