I love to play at my receptions. Some of my peers in this industry and others on forums have blasted photographers for experimenting at their clients events / weddings. Uhh, I'm guilty of this in a big time way. I like to play with different angles, different lighting conditions and sometimes, trial and error myself into something NICE.
This shot is a result of some trial and error. After a setting adjustment or two, I nailed this couple on the dance floor and popped some "flash freeze" on them with one of my Nikon Speedlights. Have you ever had brain freeze from eating ice cream too fast.... howa bout "flash freeze?
Canon 5d II
Lens (mm): 35
ISO: 1000
Aperture: 2.2
Shutter: 1/25
Nikon Sb28 at 1/64 from a light stick camera left, about 8 feet away. You can see how powerful that light is at its lowest setting... The guest on the floor camera right still has some residual exposure from this flash head. Probably about 15 feet of distance from flash head to his body...thats some serious power. The 1/25 drag with the ambient DJ lights produced this kewl movement look here.
I posted LOTS of images from this wedding on the del Sol Blog...Hope U like!
As always, a fabulous and informative post. Whenever I want a bit of inspiration for the next event shoot, I always look up Flashflavor.
As for experimenting, I am all for it. it is my experience that people want that something extra; something out of the ordinary.
best of luck,
Noel
…and I’m sure all these ‘purists’ who criticize you are still shooting on Kodak Portra with direct flash.
I always end up doing something new at weddings - without innovation and taking risks, you’re never going to develop past where you’re at!
Whats wrong with experimenting...great shot
I have no problem with trying new things at a reception. I mean, it’s four hours long. You have plenty of time to get safe shots and try something new/