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I don't shoot many weddings, but when I do I really enjoy them, not least because it's a pleasure to see so many people enjoying themselves. And I think this shot is a good example. Admittedly, the flower girl does seem to be going in a different direction to the bride, but she's clearly having fun as she 'helps' her with her dress :-)

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comment by micha at 08:13 PM (GMT) on 15 June, 2008

what a superb catch! Just love it! Well done.

comment by Philippe at 08:52 PM (GMT) on 15 June, 2008

Very nice, well captured and I really like how you have the focus on her face and expression.

comment by Dis Course at 09:11 PM (GMT) on 15 June, 2008

At last - a real photograph ;-) ;-) ???????

comment by Mayuresh Patil at 10:08 PM (GMT) on 15 June, 2008


I am sure your client will appreciate this moment. Just wondering how this shot would look with your LAB color or any of your specialty color processing.

comment by lasiate at 12:06 AM (GMT) on 16 June, 2008

c'est pas si sérieux un mariage. belle option la netteté sur le visage

comment by jkm at 12:21 AM (GMT) on 16 June, 2008

Just lovely! That good old work horse 70-200 and perfect at f4!

comment by owen-b at 12:56 AM (GMT) on 16 June, 2008

Ahhh, that's more like it ;)

Lovely simple moment, preserved in a great B&W. Feels a bit like her eyes are a tiny bit too close to the edge of the frame but I guess it's hard to frame a perfect shot on a wayward bridesmaid who's in a hurry! I love this sort of observational stuff stuff.


comment by kate at 04:24 AM (GMT) on 16 June, 2008

Another great capture of hands and face...don't know how you manage to do this so well so consistently. FUN!!! :)

comment by Rhys at 06:35 AM (GMT) on 16 June, 2008

I really like it because its not your 'normal' wedding shot. the mix of in/out of focus draws your attention to the girls face as well as retaining your attention on the 'blurry' bride and bouquet.
Did you do your mono conversion in Lightroom or in Pshop?
Wedding pic for me on the blog today too! I dont do that many either, but I totally agree with you about really enjoying them when I do cover one, so many happy people in one place! Will you be posting more?

comment by Ishmael at 08:54 AM (GMT) on 16 June, 2008

Lovely shot, a real sense of a moment captured that would otherwise have been missed by those present on the day. Love the soft tones and the shallow depth of field.

comment by Ame at 06:13 PM (GMT) on 16 June, 2008

what a charming shot! black and white works perfectly.

comment by Josef Renklint at 02:38 PM (GMT) on 17 June, 2008

Lovely dof. Good b+w.

comment by djn1 at 09:17 PM (GMT) on 17 June, 2008

Thanks everyone.

comment by Andy-the-groom at 03:30 PM (GMT) on 20 November, 2008

My niece is very happy with her new-found fame on the interweb!

comment by Fran-the-bride at 04:44 PM (GMT) on 20 November, 2008

I'm the bride and this is one of my favourites. Not only is it a beautiful photo of our flower girl but you managed to capture some of my favourite wedding 'items', the flowers and the lace on my dress, which I wouldn't have thought to request a photo of!

comment by djn1 at 04:50 PM (GMT) on 20 November, 2008

Andy: I'm glad she liked it.

Fran: it was one of my favourites from your wedding, so I'm glad you like it.