During the portrait session of Simone and Damian’s wedding, we had perfect evening light, lending a soft glow. In the first image, the golden specks behind the couple are from the spray blowing by from a nearby fountain.
And when the light is this good, and you have a couple that is easy to work with, it is difficult not to get a little excited about the images and share them. (This photo was taken by Carlos Varela who photographed the wedding with me.)
The wedding was quite unusual in a number of ways. The theme was ‘Dragons and Fairies’, and the bridal party were dressed with flair in clothes with an Oriental style.
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Later in the evening, during the outdoor ceremony …
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The centerpieces at the guests tables had figurines of fairies and dragons.
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And finally, the party!
Simone and Damian, best wishes and a thank you – I had a blast photographing your wedding.
Neil, these are beautiful. I love them all. I can see and feel the emotions of the day.
Comment by Teresa — August 27, 2007 @ 8:40 pm
The photos are fantastic! You’ve really captured the moments in each picture. I’m excited to see what’s next!
Comment by Simone — September 5, 2007 @ 9:41 am
[...] So let me back that up with an image from a wedding this past Saturday: [...]
Pingback by planet neil - tangents » Equipment as inspiration — September 7, 2007 @ 4:28 am
Parabens, adoro suas fotos sou seu fã, acesso seu site todos os dias, e aprendo cada vez mais.
Infelizmente não tenho condições de participar de suas oficinas, mas me contento em adquirir cultura visual pela sua home, tenho você como “guru”.
Deus te abençoe.
Um abraço.
João Paulo
Ribeirão Preto – São Paulo – Brasil
Comment by João Paulo de Brito — September 24, 2007 @ 4:01 pm
[...] portrait above from Simone and Damien’s wedding was taken in the late afternoon. The maitre’d of the venue suggested I use the fountain as [...]
Pingback by photography by Neil van Niekerk » more romance, less gazebo … — March 23, 2008 @ 1:16 am
These are exceptional, Neil. And I get so excited sometimes, too, that I just have to show my subjects how great they look in a capture.
Comment by Ed Verosky — March 25, 2008 @ 1:56 am
I just love visiting your site and telling all about it. I’m learning photographing and find that weddings is my thing. It is hard work, however, you made me realise that there is fun in doing this! Thank you for your inspiring website. I LOVE IT!
Comment by Hester Burnett — November 2, 2008 @ 10:26 am