Never break the rules

Every once in a while I run across and image that makes me reconsider some of the “rules” of my own photography. This time it’s the idea of a correct exposure. This photo is of Kristina. Kristina got married today and I was there to help document. Beautiful wedding.

According to technical details, this shot does not conform to my rules. It doesn’t have a shadow. It doesn’t have a clipped channel in place of a true shadow area. Oh, and it was shot at ISO 1000. Quite high for a “quality” image.

As I finished applying my normal tweaks to this shot, I realized that I’d lost the magic and feel of the image. This one isn’t supposed to conform, and it’s fine just the way it is.
Kristina portrait

3 comments

  1. Holly Jul 7

    i dont know anything about all that photography talk…but i think it’s beautiful!!! as a member of the bridal party, i just want to say that you guys were awesome and did such a great job!!

  2. Kristina Jul 17

    Looks great! I am so excited to see the rest of your work! :)

  3. Michael Alan Jul 21

    Awesome shot man. That window light was just too good to us! I could have played there all day.

    Can’t wait for the Toronto wedding this weekend.

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