I very much like how you're deviating from the horizon in these photos, it really adds to the chaotic energy of the moments! This style of shooting looks like so much fun, I have to experiment with holding a flash on the off hand at my next wedding.
Parts of the wedding day are just so similar to street, except that you have permission to get REAL close, which is where all the best images are made IMO. Funny enough, even though you do have permission, there is a fine line between capturing the moment and interrupting it.
Great writeup about crossing wedding and street photography, I really enjoyed reading this one! :)
Capturing a party isn’t as easy as it looks. Making it a beautiful tapestry of emotions and joy is even harder. Thank you for sharing your process that is near damn impossible to replicate. You continue to inspire ❤️
Man! I wish I got you to shoot my wedding. The work and thought you put into this truly shows that you aren’t a “wedding photographer” in a good sense.
Also really liked the part about getting peoples names in the family and wedding party so that the connection is even tighter when trying to get those close up shots.
Last point I’d say is the LAYERS, man. To me that is something so many wedding photographers stay away from and all though it means you see everyone and everything in the photo, there is no vibe.
That’s an interesting crossover, applying close-in street style to the wedding party, and judicious to use monochrome for the pattern shots. Good job, Gajan. Thanks for sharing.
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I very much like how you're deviating from the horizon in these photos, it really adds to the chaotic energy of the moments! This style of shooting looks like so much fun, I have to experiment with holding a flash on the off hand at my next wedding.
Parts of the wedding day are just so similar to street, except that you have permission to get REAL close, which is where all the best images are made IMO. Funny enough, even though you do have permission, there is a fine line between capturing the moment and interrupting it.
Great writeup about crossing wedding and street photography, I really enjoyed reading this one! :)
Thanks for reading brother, and you hit the nail on the head. There’s a fine line and it’s our job to know exactly where it is. Cheers ✌🏾
Capturing a party isn’t as easy as it looks. Making it a beautiful tapestry of emotions and joy is even harder. Thank you for sharing your process that is near damn impossible to replicate. You continue to inspire ❤️
Appreciate you brother, thanks for sharing 🙏🏾
Man! I wish I got you to shoot my wedding. The work and thought you put into this truly shows that you aren’t a “wedding photographer” in a good sense.
Also really liked the part about getting peoples names in the family and wedding party so that the connection is even tighter when trying to get those close up shots.
Last point I’d say is the LAYERS, man. To me that is something so many wedding photographers stay away from and all though it means you see everyone and everything in the photo, there is no vibe.
Love your work and this post.
Truly appreciate the kind words, brother. Thank you! Hope you’ve been well Q. Talk soon ✌🏾
Thanks man doing really well! If you ever end up over in these parts you know what to do 👌🏾📞📞
The insight is amazin 🔥🫡 thanks for it
Thanks for reading ✌🏾
That’s an interesting crossover, applying close-in street style to the wedding party, and judicious to use monochrome for the pattern shots. Good job, Gajan. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for reading, Martin ✌🏾
Amazing way to look at photographing a wedding!
Love the street photographer's POV about shooting a wedding and reception! Great work!