Anshuman Bose, Adaptive Ambiance (Wedding)

1. In line with Chinese tradition, Jin was waiting to see his bride Jessica before the ceremony, in the foyer of the Intercontinental Hotel. I am always challenging myself to make the most of every situation, so while we waited I looked up into the atrium and noticed this magnificent beam of light. I asked Jin to come upstairs with me, and wait in this naturally occurring beam of light. I love the way the beam of light not only lights up Jin's face, but also the texture in the texture and shape of the architecture around him. What could have been 5 minutes of dead waiting, turned into one of their favourite shots from the whole day. 2. This beautiful moment in Lisa and John’s wedding was during their first dance, a moment where they were surrounded by their closest family and friends on one of the most important days of their lives. However their dance was one of the few moments where Lisa and John were able to have an intimate moment by themselves, having such a large amount of people at their wedding. Therefore in this image I really wanted to showcase the intimacy and love between the two of them by using the existing spotlight falling behind them and balancing their body language with the chandelier which not only helps to draw attention down to the them but it also reflects the shape they form together. Timing this shot was crucial to really capture their emotions and exposing for highlights allowed me to hone in on them. 3. During the middle of 2015, Sydney experienced some torrential rain in areas that spread over to the Central Coast and Wollongong. Sylvia and Craig had a late ceremony on top of the Museum of Contemporary Art and followed through into their reception which allowed me to keep an eye on how strong the rain was coming down, along with the altering tones in the sky. I made it my goal to showcase the beauty of nature and prove that rain is a blessing that can provide elements to the photo that no other situation can compete with. The architectural contrast between the defining lines of the buildings work with the free flowing droplets of rain, bringing out the beauty of the surroundings. 4. Bradley's Head is such a well known, iconic spot to take wedding photos around the Harbour, so I wanted to look at this location from a different perspective. Kim and Calvin truly had four seasons in one day, from harsh sunlight, to blowing winds and finally rain. They had put their trust in me to capture their day, so rather than be disappointed by the elements Mother Nature had given me, I decided to try and work with them. The puddle of water left behind by the recent rainfall was the perfect opportunity to create a reflection and by adjusting the elevation of the camera I was able to seclude Kim and Calvin within the reflection while allowing their surroundings to still showcase the city of Sydney. 5. The moment Andreina & Bernardo kissed was such a special moment for them, but the moment after is what captured who they were as a couple. Surrounded by an intimate group of family and friends, they shared their joy in a moment where they could feel as one. Seeing this moment unfold, I composed Andreina & Bernardo off centre to reflect the depth and intriguing nature of the bubbles which frames both of them together whilst still maintaining the affection between them. 6. Capturing the connection between a couple is one of the most rewarding things about wedding photography because it really showcases who they are together as a couple. When Carri and Andy walked into their reception for the first time, it gave me an opportunity to make something unique of the situation. As I saw the defining ray of light seeping through the large window, I composed the image placing them into the spotlight of the beam. By framing the room as the centre point of composition, I was able to balance the ray of light falling on Carri and Andy with the excitement of their guests as they entered the room. The arch above them provides a natural frame within the image and the chandeliers allow for a break in tones which help to convey the ambience of the room.

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