Not satisfied with most commercial bridal photography styles


idi0tekue

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Being an avid street photographer myself, I found it extremely difficult to accept the styles of commercial bridal photography for my own pre-wedding photoshoots. Most styles that I see in bridal boutiques are done very dramatically, heavily photoshopped, montages (picture plastered all over in single page), too much emphasis on the background, UWA and distorted perspective, fake vignetting, fake bubbles, borders, sketching and text which a primary school student will do for art class. What I'm looking for are honest, beautifully lit portraits, protraying the couple, their faces and expressions, and maybe their costume. I also like fashion magazine shots where flash is used to isolate the model against a natural or outdoor background. I notice this kind of wedding portraits are done more prevalently in western countries. But I would like to have twist of my own, by wearing traditional chinese costumes and looking cool, like what we see in fashion magazines.

Are there any of these honest and cool looking pre-wedding portrait photography? I'm not keen to have all my wedding photo shot in the studio (like graduation family portraits), but would like to do them outdoors, in the streets, park, alleys etc. Since the shot must emphasize on the couple rather than the background, it can be done anywhere in Singapore.

If you know what I mean and happen to have some contacts, kindly share them with me. Or if you are a photographer and have the expertise to get what I want, please contact me (hp: 97268093).

If nobody can deliver what I want, I rather throw the money to get a medium format camera, put it on tripod and taking the photo myself (which my fiance will be strongly against)

Regards,
Kang En
 

Look at Mike Colon's work and hope u like it.

He based in Newport, US. If you are particular and can't find it in Singapore, perhaps it's time to look outside? Of course if money is not an issue.

Quite a lot of my clients uses photographers outside this country for what they want.

I believe his charge is about US$20k.

Regards,

Hart
 

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Being an avid street photographer myself, I found it extremely difficult to accept the styles of commercial bridal photography for my own pre-wedding photoshoots. Most styles that I see in bridal boutiques are done very dramatically, heavily photoshopped, montages (picture plastered all over in single page), too much emphasis on the background, UWA and distorted perspective, fake vignetting, fake bubbles, borders, sketching and text which a primary school student will do for art class. What I'm looking for are honest, beautifully lit portraits, protraying the couple, their faces and expressions, and maybe their costume. I also like fashion magazine shots where flash is used to isolate the model against a natural or outdoor background. I notice this kind of wedding portraits are done more prevalently in western countries. But I would like to have twist of my own, by wearing traditional chinese costumes and looking cool, like what we see in fashion magazines.

Are there any of these honest and cool looking pre-wedding portrait photography? I'm not keen to have all my wedding photo shot in the studio (like graduation family portraits), but would like to do them outdoors, in the streets, park, alleys etc. Since the shot must emphasize on the couple rather than the background, it can be done anywhere in Singapore.

If you know what I mean and happen to have some contacts, kindly share them with me. Or if you are a photographer and have the expertise to get what I want, please contact me (hp: 97268093).

If nobody can deliver what I want, I rather throw the money to get a medium format camera, put it on tripod and taking the photo myself (which my fiance will be strongly against)

Regards,
Kang En
check out the wedding portfolio section, see you able to find what you looking for...

hope this help.
 

For my wedding, I used this photographer who uses medium format camera for both indoors and outdoors. Very satisfied with the output. U can pm me if interested.
 

Berkins said:
For my wedding, I used this photographer who uses medium format camera for both indoors and outdoors. Very satisfied with the output. U can pm me if interested.

Disclaimer: not an indirect form of advertisement..just sharing own experience :)
 

Look at Mike Colon's work and hope u like it.

He based in Newport, US. If you are particular and can't find it in Singapore, perhaps it's time to look outside? Of course if money is not an issue.

Quite a lot of my clients uses photographers outside this country for what they want.

I believe his charge is about US$20k.

Regards,

Hart

Yes these are the kind of photos I like. Thanks for the intro. But wow 20k USD is a lot of money! Guess I will need to keep hunting for them locally...

Don't know why mention medium format camera, guess they give a lot more OOF. I'm actually satisfied with the OOF of FF DSLRs, not a huge fan of bokeh.
 

Yes these are the kind of photos I like. Thanks for the intro. But wow 20k USD is a lot of money! Guess I will need to keep hunting for them locally...

Don't know why mention medium format camera, guess they give a lot more OOF. I'm actually satisfied with the OOF of FF DSLRs, not a huge fan of bokeh.

Well, good luck in finding one that you like... Yes, $20k is a lot of money but as I always says to my clients, how much is your memories worth.

Take care.

Regards,

Hart
 

If you can spend that kind of money, you should already be looking to get people like Jose Villa.
 

Hi bro , can try looking at this Enya Mareine Wedding Gallery@ JB
 

I recommend Elizabeth Messina, similar pricing with Jose Villa and similar style. Factor in another $5000 or so for travel here to Singapore.

Either one if them you probably gotta book 2 or 3 years on advance, but just send an enquiry you never know if your lucky and they are available.

If you can spend that kind of money, you should already be looking to get people like Jose Villa.
 

please be aware that this thread is in service wanted now, please refrain from any form of discussions.

to TS, you will have many aspiring, energetic, young photographers with awesome high end pro gears willing to work with extremely affordable rate contacting you, they are eagerly offering you their best deals.

hope you able to find what you are looking for soon.
 

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