Flying veil
I shot this at the Kiana lodge, which is just outside of Seattle.
I shot this at the Kiana lodge, which is just outside of Seattle.
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Location
I shot this photo at the Kiana Lodge, which is located just outside of Seattle WA. The location is much of the setting for the Twin Peaks TV show from way back.Time
I can't quite remember what time I shot this but I'm guessing it was later in the afternoon, when the light would be a little softer. I typically try and shoot photos like this later in the wedding day. Most people seem to think that 1pm in August and not a cloud in the sky is the ideal time to shoot but it couldn't be more wrong. Shooting wedding photos during high noon typically requires a flash or reflector to fill in the shadows left by the high sun.Lighting
Not much except what I mentioned above. Here's my novice photographer advice that I tell people. If you have to squint with your eyes, then you better break out a reflector and have your subject with their back to the sunlight. Use a flash against the light and you'll end up with a better photo!Equipment
I shot this with a Nikon D810 and a 14-24mm 2.8 Nikon lens. I often shoot portraits with this setup and action type photos with a Nikon D3s, i'll upgrade to a D4s next wedding season. This was a handheld shot but most likely would have used a tripod if it were dusk.Inspiration
I LOVE shooting weddings and get to do around 25-28 each season. I shoot a lot of portraits and corporate work in the offseason. I have a thing for open skies with clouds and a big airy feeling to a photo. I get excited when a Bride has a long veil so we can have it fly in the air. The large log, water and sky made for a natural looking photo for a flying veil. This particular shot happened naturally with a nice breeze but often there is someone jumping out of the frame after throwing the veil in the air.Editing
Sometimes but i'm not a photoshop heavy photographer. I use Lightroom for my workflow but don't alter images to the degree that you can tell that it was "photoshopped". I am a fan of bold colors so I might change the black levels and saturation a bit.In my camera bag
I typically bring 3 Nikon bodies to each wedding. I shoot portraits with a Nikon D810 and use my D3s for other wedding shots. I have an old D700 that I also carry in case one of the other cameras fail. My go to lenses are a 14-24mm 2.8 Nikon and 70-200mm 2.8 Nikon. I also carry a Sigma 50mm 1.4, which is a favorite of mine because it's a 77mm and I can use the same filters as my 70-200mm. I carry 3 Nikon SB-900's and a few Manfrotto LED lights, which have become a favorite item to use in place of a flash in lower light conditions. I have become a huge fan of LED lights but you have to be careful about the color quality of the lights. "You get what you pay for" applies to most camera gear and LED lights certainly fall in that category. Look for a CRI of 90 or better!Feedback
My advice for catching a photo like this is to see your finished photo in your head first and then construct the shot according to the available light. Maybe you'll need a strobe for a fill light or maybe you'll need to wait until the sun drops. Don't be afraid to ask your subject if they would be willing to climb on something that big but never push them into doing something that they won't be comfortable with, it'll show in the photo. Another piece of advise I have is to always pay attention to the background! The background is just as important as the subject.
