Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/08/09
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Just revisiting a fun thread on "what we shot with our Leicas" so that we all know we arent just buying equipment and having it collect dust: Just came back from a gruelling afternoon shooting a wedding ceremony at the Ritz Carlton Hotel in Dana Point, Calif.: The "before" and "during" shots were under Hades (spelling?)-like heat. Thankfully the "after" snaps were taken under gazebos or indoors. I highly recommend a Tilley Hat for portable outdoor shade. The hired photographer was nice to allow 2nd and 3rd photographers to snap beside her as long as we didnt interfere with the shot. I shot standard poses & candid with Agfa50 (first time) and Reala 100, followed by 2 rolls of TriX of everyone mingling, dancing, the "dance", "gatherbelt" and "bouquet", and more! It is quite exhilirating to have no pressure since there was a hired photog there, and I am free to shoot whatever and from whatever angle I choose. Nice to know that the M6 is appreciated by other amateur photogs there and I enjoyed the session exchanging comments, ideas and knowledge with them as we all jostle for a good position. As Ted had said, it's great being able to do your own creative B&W thing without the pressure to produce when you can tag along with the lead photog! A side effect of being out there photograping for fun, your friends begin to view you as more than a friendly snapper. Pretty soon I was being asked to snap their pics, informally or posed, as they really like seeing themselves in B&W (they saw some previous workm from the couple's wedding shower). Not sure if this is good or bad news! Anyway, can't wait to see the results! Cheers 8-P