Southern Wedding 2nd Line
Dec, 2012Views
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Location
I took this photo in New Orleans, Louisiana.Time
It was taken around 2pm.Lighting
It was a clear day. Nothing special.Equipment
I shot the photo with a Sony a330-DSLR with a DT 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 SAM zoom lens set at: Aperture: f/8.0 ISO: 100 Exposure: 1/80 I did not use a tripod or flash.Inspiration
I am from Louisiana and I love the traditions of the south. Weddings down here are very special. I was walking down the street headed to the French Market when I saw this couple doing the traditional Second Line (One of the most popular traditions during New Orleans weddings is the famous Second Line. At a wedding if signifies the start of a new beginning of life for the bride and groom. The Second Line Band leads the bridal party and the guests from the church to the reception venue or it may take place at the reception itself. A Second Line has two parts. The first line is usually a brass band and the ones being honored, the bride and groom. The newly married couple leads the Second Line holding uniquely decorated umbrellas or parasols. All of there guest who want to join in the celebration make up the Second Line. They form a line behind the band and the newly married couple, dancing and strutting to the lively music with handkerchiefs or cocktail napkins!) down Decatur. I couldn't pass up the chance to snap a couple photos.Editing
I don't have any special programs. I use iPhoto on my Mac. All I did to this photo was minimally antique it then lightly fade out the tone.In my camera bag
I have 2 cameras. A Sony a330 and a Canon EOS Rebel t3i.Feedback
Take lots of pictures, you will capture special moments. I am not a professional, but I just love photography.
