My style is usually reportage and I don't really execute many posed shots in the services I offer unless I am specifically asked by the client. The image is immediately after a gr
Wedding Photographer Romania. Marius Barbulescu shares a wedding photography technique.
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Marius Barbulescu
We had 2 hours for the photo-session. At the end of the session I realised we had some lovely images, but I wanted to get something different and something dramatic. I said to the couple that we need to get a little crazy to finish everything off.
All I needed was a good place to lay down and then I positioned the couple in front of me. I instructed him to jump like that but the hands were all his idea :-) I didn't have to say anything to the bride as I knew her reaction would be genuine, just react as he does some silly jumping.
Using my Canon 5D MKII and a 35mm 1.4 lens, I focused the camera on her and shot about 25 to 30 frames to get the image that I was happy with. I wanted a B&W image and that's all I did in my post work.
I've won an ISPWP & WPS Excellence Award for this image, so I am very pleased and it's hopefully the favourite shot for the couple too.
For the most part, I like to shoot weddings very simply, with minimum fuss and minimum kit. I shoot a 35/85mm combo and don't use flash unless really needed. I look for light, comp
I like to plan engagement sessions really well with my couples, while leaving some room for 'targets of opportunity' and making allowance for the unpredictable San Francisco weathe
