Photographer
Jul 10th 2011, 8:42 am
#16
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Location: near Colmenar, Prov de Malaga
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Re: Photographer
A good pro takes several shots ... one for the stiff formal picture, and once he has taken it, takes a few more as people relax. The guy I knew in the UK won the Fuji Film wedding photographer of the year by doing just that and getting some tremendously relaxed and natural shots
Jul 10th 2011, 9:21 am
#18
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Re: Photographer
Heh heh ... to be fair he's been doing it for years and won that award back in 2005 0r 6 I think ... HERE
sorry Mitz, obviously I meant the pro at #1 son's wedding was the one to pinch my setup, not your friend!
Jul 10th 2011, 9:51 am
#19
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Re: Photographer
Yes, an old trick, take the formal posed shots, then say something like "Right that's it, all finished, thanks". Then as they all smile and relax, quickly rattle off a few more shots.
Jul 10th 2011, 1:46 pm
#20
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Re: Photographer
Agree, there´s no shortage of "good" photographers, but not so many earning a decent living from it. Nearly everyone with a DSLR fancies themselves nowadays, especially the "weekend warriors" doing a few weddings here and there, undercutting the big boys. I think the word "pro" is used too easily nowadays, it can mean anyone that has sold a few photos! I take my hat of to the real pro´s, they´ve served their time and it shows. I think a lot of the Spanish would be reluctant to forsake their normal local photographer, that has been doing all the family communion, wedding shots for years, for a guiri! If the OP is good perhaps he´ll make a go of it, but I would have reservations about his chances of success.
An enthusiastic amateur.
If the OP is good perhaps he´ll make a go of it, but I would have reservations about his chances of success.An enthusiastic amateur.
Jul 10th 2011, 4:23 pm
#21
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Re: Photographer
The important thing is they were delighted with the photos, and proud to show them off to us. "Reportage style" wedding photos seems very popular now, are communion photos following the trend? Something more relaxed, more casual? I suspect the sailor suits will be around for a long time to come!
