Bridal Portraits, Reynolda Gardens

I took these over the weekend at Reynolda Gardens near Wake Forest University. I wasn't thrilled with the timing, the bride selected a 3:30 to 5 shoot...and there wasn't alot of shade around (not a cloud in the sky...the sun was blazing away), but I think I did okay with these anyway.

D200, 17-55mm DX.







and one IR portrait....I don't know if she'll like it or not...but I do. It was more for me anyway, she has plenty of regular shots to choose from!

 

Thanks Stuart. Yes, I can actually be thankful for RAW processing power. The dress was sacrificed to expose the rest of the scene. I knew I could bring it back with a RAW tool...my only fears were for bad shadows (some of which I fixed in post), but hi-contrasty outdoor shoots can be a nightmare. I am breathing a sigh of relief now as I go thru the rest of the shots. I think she will be well pleased.

 

Thanks folks. I appreciate the feedback.

 

u nailed em, Josh ...super!

 

Thanks, Graeme!

Thank you Woody...I think the last one is either a 'Love it' or 'Hate it' kind of image. it is definitley different...but I wouldn't expect to see this one on display at the reception.

 

Hi Fred...most of my problems were from stray shadows that I didnt like. I learned alot from this shoot though. I have enough that will make her happy...lets put it that way. :wink:

Exposure was a nightmare...but I used alot of the lessons I have learned from this very forum in the past...so a big 'Thank You' to everyone.