1/800, f/2.8, ISO 200, -1 EV, 16 mm, EF16-35mm f/2.8L II USM
I think a wide-angle lens is essential for wedding photography. Even though it does introduce some perspective distortion it's a price worth paying to see people in their surroundings (commonly termed 'environmental portraits'). There's often not much space, or not enough time to get to the best vantage point, and without a wide-angle lens you miss the shot. It also keeps you in amongst the action.
1/125, f/2.8, ISO 1600, 0 EV, 200 mm, 70-200mm f/2.8L IS
I had to keep to the back of the church for the majority of the ceremony. I was therefore poised with my medium telephoto lens for any moment when they turned round.
1/160, f/1.4, ISO 400, 0 EV, 35 mm, 35mm f/1.4L
1/125, f/2.2, ISO 1000, +2/3 EV, 35 mm, EF35mm f/1.4L USM
After the vows I was allowed to take up position closer to the couple (I was able to sneak in through a secret little door by the altar, as opposed to having to barge past the bride and groom).
1/125, f/2, ISO 1000, +2/3 EV, 35 mm, EF35mm f/1.4L USM
1/100, f/2.5, ISO 1000, +2/3 EV, 35 mm, 35mm f/1.4L
The 35mm f/1.4L lens is so versatile. Fast, fabulous optical quality and works like a dream with the AF-system. If I could only take one lens to a wedding, this would be it.
1/160, f/1.6, ISO 400, +2/3 EV, 85 mm, EF85mm f/1.2L II USM
The 85mm f/1.2L is pretty tasty too. Not quite as forgiving as the 35mm f/1.4L though. These two prime lenses are now my most frequently used lenses at weddings.
1/60, f/2.8, ISO 640, +1/3 EV, 35 mm, 35mm f/1.4L
The signing of the register was very entertaining and allowed for some great candid shots.
1/1000, f/2.2, ISO 160, -1 EV, 85 mm, 85mm f/1.2L II
I'm always on the lookout for moments like this. Negative exposure compensation (EC) prevented Sally's face from being overexposed.
1/4000, f/1.4, ISO 160, -2/3 EV, 35 mm, EF35mm f/1.4L USM
The light was fabulous for the group shots. One of the big advantages of having a wedding outside of summer is that you don't have to contend with a strong sun high in the sky.
1/1250, f/1.2, ISO 100, -1 EV, 85 mm, EF85mm f/1.2L II USM
1/500, f/2, ISO 100, -1 EV, Did not fire, 85 mm, EF85mm f/1.2L II USM
My northern comedian-style banter (nothing blue, mind) always works wonders.
1/125, f/2, ISO 1600, +1 EV, 35 mm, 35mm f/1.4L
1/200, f/8, ISO 640, -1/3 EV, 35 mm, 35mm f/1.4L
I'd just parked up and was wandering down to our pre-arranged rendezvous point when they arrived. Serendipity always has a part to play.
1/2500, f/2.5, ISO 200, -5/3 EV, 0 FEC, 35 mm, 35mm f/1.4L
I covered this shot in detail with this blog posting. EC to tone down the ambient light and off-camera flash to light the couple. No FEC was required.
1/4000, f/1.4, ISO 100, -5/3 EV, 0 FEC, 35 mm, 35mm f/1.4L
In the same vein as the previous shot. I tried some other EC/FEC combinations but preferred the settings above.
1/250, f/2.8, ISO 640, -2/3 EV, 105 mm, 70-200mm f/2.8L IS
I couldn't overhear their conversation but it was rather animated.
1/500, f/2.8, ISO 640, -2/3 EV, 200 mm, 70-200mm f/2.8L IS
This is what candid photography is all about. It's surprisingly hard work though - you really have to maintain concentration to get these.
1/200, f/8, ISO 640, -1 EV, 16 mm, EF16-35mm f/2.8L II USM
The sky was beautiful. I underexposed to maintain detail and then brightened the foreground with a graduated filter in Lightroom.
1/30, f/3.5, ISO 3200, 0 EV, 23 mm, 16-35mm f/2.8L II
It was practically dark by the time we were finally ready for the shot of everyone. Check out the exposure settings!
1/160, f/1.2, ISO 3200, 0 EV, 85 mm, EF85mm f/1.2L II USM
The 5D Mark II and the 85mm f/1.2L are a great combination for candids in very low light. Shooting at f/1.2 allows you to minimise distractions in a busy environment.
1/100, f/2.8, ISO 3200, 0 EV, 16 mm, 16-35mm f/2.8L II
1/200, f/1.2, ISO 1600, 0 EV, Did not fire, 85 mm, 85mm f/1.2L II
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