Impossible?

I was asked by the lovely couple above to capture their wedding event. The catch was that it was on an evening rather than in daylight. It would also be difficult as there would be very little artificial light.

There was candle light and some disco lights. The disco lights would be flashing on and off and timing was everything. I could have just popped a flash on and snapped away, but thats just not how I work. I had already promised them that I would capture the atmosphere whatever the lighting situation. This would be a challenge as the venue, Dalston Hall does have a fantastic Dark atmosphere even during the day.

I must add, I do not have a Canon 5dmkii yet!!!! I feel that would have made things much easier.

I did however have a 1.8 50mm lense and pushed the iso on my 20d to its limit.

Yes thats right, I still use a 20d! I am not one to replace my equiptment every time a new camera comes out. I am however due an upgrade shortly, and the 5d mkii is the one I have my eye on.

Anyway, the night was a success and the couple loved their photo's as I thought they would.

Below are their lovely comments.

Hello Paul,

We received the photo's in the post yesterday.......and we LOVE LOVE LOVE the pictures you took!!!

They are exactly what we were hoping for....you documented our evening perfectly.

Beautiful candid shots which depict each person in a very interesting way.

And the more "posed" shots of Craig and I..... we LOVE them.

The starkness/contrast of the black and white photos are amazing....and Dalston Hall itself certainly plays into that.

Thankyou so much Paul....if we ever hear of any other friends getting married, we will DEFINATELY tell them how pleased we were with your work.

Bye for now.

Craig & Michelle Bell