This was my third time speaking at the DWF convention, which, by the way is made up of the most progressive wedding and portrait photographers in the world.  To be asked to appear and speak to this group just once is such an overwhelming honor, but for a third time…. it just leaves me speechless with gratitude.   A big thank you to those that attended the night time shooting demonstration, below are the images that we shot.

Melissa and René were so generous to model for us, if the images are beautiful it is more because they are such a gorgeous couple and not because of our special techniques.  The above image and two below images were shot with two cheap video lights.

I’ve have been a fan of old “film noir” since I was a child - watching old movies on weekends with my Mom. All of that influence is paying off..  I love, love shadow rich images. 

Need soft light?  The image below was from a 4′x6′ improvised soft box from a table cloth or bed sheet. Camera all auto, flash ttl, no special math. 

The image below was shot with a pocket flashlight borrowed from the audience. 

Above, a group shot (wedding party) using a single flash over multiple frames. Not everyone was in the frame at the same time. 

Below, some good old fashion painting with light using a video light snooted with a glove.

A special thanks to those helping me put.  Above from left to right,  Christina Smith, which I teased a little bit about being my flower girl, the ultra talented “McLellans“, Mel and Sean,  the very hip “Fullers“, Erin and Chad, and the stars of the show - Melissa and René, the blob in the middle is myself, and playing the drunk groomsman at the very right is Jeff who’s wife and my long, long time friend, Rochelle was behind the scenes operating my camera.   Also, an extra big thanks to Ray Prevost for his photoshop mastery during my demonstration…  

below, more painting with light.

-jmc