The concept behind my 'Individual Practice' was to successfully obtain images of a Bride and Groom to the highest possible standard, that these would then be presented within my portfolio to show potential customers in order of booking me as their potential wedding photographer.
My 'Individual Study' discussed in depth about what is to be expected from a wedding photographer and also the kinds of images potential customers generally would require to be seen from their special day.
During my 'Work Based Learning' unit I shadowed two established and professional wedding photographers and I also embarked on working as a 2nd photographer for a wedding that was booked directly with my university friend and colleague Gemma McAuley. On all of these occasions I took a back step from directing the Bride and Groom and worked within a candid style, capturing the moments as they unfolded as naturally as possible, therefore at this time there was a gap within my portfolio evidencing that I am able to direct and produce such intimate photographs to which a bride and groom will treasure forever.
Through research into contemporary styles of bride and groom portraiture it inspired me to have the confidence to go and make beautiful and aesthetically pleasing images of a loving couple come rain or shine. http://joannestudholme.blogspot.com/p/individual-practice-unit-14.html
Below are my final 10 images selected to be printed for my portfolio, accompanied with a written dialogue explaining my reasoning's and critically evaluating my decisions.
'Celebration Time Come On'
I feel the obscure angle of view really adds to the composition of the overall photograph. The image depicting a sense that they are sharing their first bottle of bubbly together not long after being announced as Husband and Wife.
I believe my photograph shows great juxtaposition accompanied with a visually irony in the sense that the Groom is excited about the sheer volume of liquid he has sprayed from their bubbly yet his Bride showing concern not to let it all go to waste.
'To us'
A romanticised photograph taken at a precise decisive moment as the bride and groom are looking into each others eyes. Lost within the world of two lovers. I feel that the darker areas to lighter areas towards the middle of the photograph really en-captures the viewers attention to the chemistry that is happening between them.
'On looking Wedded Lovers'
I felt that showing detail of the Church wall within the composition and positioning of the couple within the door way gave a further aesthetic beauty to the overall image; whilst capturing the bride and groom at the correct decisive moment, enhancing the visual element of intimacy.
'Perfect Moment'
This is my favourite photograph from the entire shoot. I believe this picture captures the essence of love magically. The soft lighting caused from the rain fall adds and excites an extra essence of feeling and mood to the image. The precise decisive moment captures the couple in mid kiss pulling the viewer's direct attention to the perfect moment.
'His & Her Wedding Rings'
From a low viewpoint I wanted to capture the wedding rings in a creative and different style therefore I used a shallow depth of field and focused onto the rings and allowed both the Bride and Groom to become softly out of focus. I positioned the rings so the viewer could still his and her eye through the centre of the wedding rings.
If I had taken more time on perfecting this idea I feel that it may have been better composed if the Groom was not covering his other eye with his hand.
Having the helping hand of an assistant would have been beneficial however on live wedding day photo shoots this would not be possible!
'Runaway Bride'
I directed the bride to walk diagonally past her groom whilst looking over her shoulder towards her groom. I composed and shot so that her reflection would aid an aesthetic beauty to the image being evident in the water below the grooms feet. Depicting an irony that no matter how far away she goes she will always be close to him and his heart.
'Lovingly gesture'
A perfectly captured gesture of affection accomplished with the use of shallow depth of field so to throw the whole background out of focus; highlighting the centre element of the photograph being the depiction of the lovingness of the husband towards his wife.
'It's a Brolley good job'
With the use of creative editing style contrasting the red, white and blacks I feel it has given a great atmospheric look to this photograph.
'Sealed with a magical Kiss'
The Movie star pose of the lady lifting her leg showing her enjoyment of their passionate wedded kiss, set with a beautiful backdrop walking out away from the church. The rainfall on the ground really adds to the overall image.
'Raindrops of Love'
A perfectly captured moment in time of a loving newly weds enjoying their first precious moments together seeking shelter from the beautifully captured rain fall.
All of the 10 images I have chosen display my concept perfectly in captivating intimate beautiful moments in time between bride and groom. I am now just in the hope that my potential future clients will also agree that I have the necessary skills required to directing and capturing natural beautiful moments in time that will be cherished for a life time.
Looking to the future I will be considering the use of film photography within my wedding packages, bringing back a sense of old traditions & exceptional hand made quality.
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