A Nurstead Court Wedding

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A selection of images from Carli and Ben's renewal of vows service at Nurstead Court, near Meopham.
Further images of their ceremony at Nurstead Court are available to view online. For non-Flash compatible devices please view this alternative gallery.

HDR (-2, 0, +2), f/4, ISO 400, 17mm, 16-35mm f/2.8L II

I arrived at about 5pm. The light was still strong and contrasty so I opted for a high dynamic range shot of the venue.

1/250, f/1.4, ISO 400, 0 EV, 35mm f/1.4L

The lovely bride Carli framed by a doorway and illuminated by lovely soft window light.

1/160, f/2, ISO 400, 0 EV, 35mm f/1.4L

On seeing her flower girls and page boys.

1/60, f/4, ISO 1000, 0 EV, 35mm f/1.4L

One of the flower girls Lucie - a real natural in front of the camera.

1/100, f/1.6, ISO 400, ‒ ²⁄₃ EV, 85mm f/1.2L II

1/125, f/3.2, ISO 400, ‒ 1 EV, 18mm, 16-35mm f/2.8L II

It'a always challenging shooting in houses with dark oak walls as there is no reflected light.

1/1000, f/3.2, ISO 100, 0 EV, 16mm, 16-35mm f/2.8L II

1/200, f/2, ISO 1600, 0 EV, 85mm f/1.2L II

The renewal of vows ceremony only lasted 5 minutes so I had to work very quickly.

1/100, f/4, ISO 1600, ‒ ⅓ EV, 35mm, 16-35mm f/2.8L II

1/250, f/4, ISO 1600, ²⁄₃ EV, 16mm, 16-35mm f/2.8L II

1/250, f/4, ISO 400, 1 EV, 1 FEC, 24mm, 16-35mm f/2.8L II

The light behind Carli and Ben was so strong that they were silhouettes. I couldn't even see if they were smiling when I took this shot! I bumped up both the exposure compensation and flash exposure compensation as a result.

1/1250, f/2.8, ISO 200, ‒ ⅓ EV, 90mm, 70-200mm f/2.8L IS

1/640, f/2.8, ISO 200, ‒ ⅓ EV, 150mm, 70-200mm f/2.8L IS

1/250, f/2.8, ISO 400, 0 EV, 148mm, 70-200mm f/2.8L IS

1/800, f/1.4, ISO 200, 0 EV, 85mm f/1.2L II

Luring the couple off for the bride and groom portrait session.

1/800, f/1.4, ISO 200, 0 EV, 85mm f/1.2L II

1/400, f/1.2, ISO 200, ⅓ EV, 85mm f/1.2L II

The following series of shots were just by the venue's car park. I think Carli and Ben were surprised by my choice of location but I promised them that the images would look great and they trusted me!

1/250, f/1.6, ISO 200, ⅓ EV, 85mm f/1.2L II

1/500, f/2, ISO 200, ‒ 1 EV, 85mm f/1.2L II

1/500, f/2, ISO 200, ‒ 1 EV, 85mm f/1.2L II

1/800, f/2, ISO 200, 1 EV, 35mm f/1.4L

1/400, f/2, ISO 200, ‒ ²⁄₃ EV, 35mm f/1.4L

1/320, f/2.5, ISO 200, ‒ ²⁄₃ EV, 35mm f/1.4L

1/400, f/1.6, ISO 200, 0 EV, 85mm f/1.2L II

Another great pose from the lovely Lucie.

1/1000, f/1.6, ISO 400, 0 EV, 85mm f/1.2L II

1/100, f/2, ISO 1600, ⅓ EV, 85mm f/1.2L II

The children's entertainer!

1/200, f/2, ISO 1600, ²⁄₃ EV, 85mm f/1.2L II

1/160, f/1.4, ISO 800, 0 EV, 35mm f/1.4L

1/100, f/2, ISO 400, 0 EV, 85mm f/1.2L II

After the sun had fully set. If only the light were like this all day!

1/200, f/1.4, ISO 400, ‒ ⅓ EV, 85mm f/1.2L II

Comments and queries welcome as ever.

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