Bridal Extravaganza 2009 Coverage

[zebulus]

So I went this morning with my Fiance, not really expecting to be thrilled. I brought my camera and my 70-210 f4 lens and though I would shoot some candids.

But then I found the formal wear fashion show...and it was all over. I had a blast and plan to go back every year!

Setup: Decided to go flashless since I havent purchased a dedicated flash for my system yet. Everything was shot in Program mode, ISO 1600 in JPG with contrast turned up to +3. Shot with Minolta 70-210 F4 lens. Very little to no shopping done on all of them, most of them are SOOC.









Took about 180 pictures, there will be more to come, you can see them on my smugmug page. Im very pleased with the results this camera is giving me. For me as a shooter, im seeing that my decision to switch camera systems was a really good idea and it has definitely paid off.

Thanks for looking! C&C always welcome.

[Jusselin]

man these freakin rock...I admire your work

[zebulus]

Thank you Jusselin! I really appreciate it, I had a BLAST! Im going back in January. Maybe ill see some more of you TPF'ers there.

zebulus added 837 Minutes and 36 Seconds later...Double Post Merged Below

Sooo, does no one else like my pictures?

zebulus added 1923 Minutes and 2 Seconds later...Double Post Merged Below

Cant Resist, heres a couple more. Theres more than this model I promise you...she was just the most photogenic.





Let me know if these look a little dark on your monitor. They looked great at home but this morning at work they look a little dark.

[ronocnikral]

where's the picture of the samba dancer whose outfit had about as much fabric as my dinner napkin?

i love the lighting on the last two your posted!! of course, i love dramatic lighting from a single source...even if her head does diappear. we will most likely be back in jan, hopefully our booth location won't suck again.

[zebulus]

I will be back in january as well, providing the same coverage. I had so much fun, I have to go back! I will be sure to try and find your booth.

[Jusselin]

beautiful

[zebulus]

Originally Posted by Disciple Inc.

beautiful

Thanks bro, you wanna come out from beaumont?

[Jusselin]

where too?

[zebulus]

Originally Posted by Disciple Inc.

where too?

To the bridal show in Houston.

[Jusselin]

Originally Posted by zebulus

To the bridal show in Houston.

sure deal man when and where :D

[groovyone]

Nice work! Shows that those old 70-210 f/4s have lots of life in them still.

[zebulus]

Originally Posted by groovyone

Nice work! Shows that those old 70-210 f/4s have lots of life in them still.

YES! Its my main lens. The thing is amazing. I plan to buy a second one very soon.

[tc95]

Nice shots....I love the violinist....

[johnastovall]

And what does this have to do with "Photojournalism?"

This is Photojournalism.

[zebulus]

Originally Posted by johnastovall

And what does this have to do with "Photojournalism?"

This is Photojournalism.

Didnt know where else to put it. I was shooting candids at an event. Didnt seem to fit right with weddings because there was no wedding taking place, nor did it seem to really fit with people as it wasnt really a "portrait" per say.

I agree, its not really photojournalism but I didnt know where else to put it.