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Thursday, June 04, 2009

Studley Castle - Day 2.

Here was day two! We shot for around 3-4 hours today and we had so many great variations of poses, shots, action, technical & practical advice and tips.

I actually was super inspired and felt like I not only shared my heart, mind and passion behind what I shot, but I learned more about why I shoot and pushed the edge with the quality of light, using the sunbounce system, the sun or flash to get amazing images. Thanks to everyone for having me there, here are some of the highlights...

Getting ready shots in the Castle Chamber room
Here we had a sun swatter above the bride, with a black gobo on her left.
There was a sweet arch door that we found in this abandon field of the Castle.
We had almost 30 people shooting during the day. Everyone got along as we shot 15-20 different setups for over 3 hours!
Below here, I moved to the side and framed with the British shrubbery and briers that were the equivalent to American bushes. I love shrubbery!

Isn't this door amazing, today I had so much fun shooting!


This was actually the first shot that I took.


My usual toss, this time next to a castle, and infront of the Canon UK rep. He loved it.

Here is the final group shot before we all departed.

8 Comments:

Anonymous Anonymous said...

Just to say thank you for such an awsome two days. You are such an inspiration. Did not know what to expect but I have come away with so much fantastic information that will definitely take my business to another level. Have put my images on my blog which is www.oehlersphotographyblog.co.uk
Have a good trip back.
Cathy

6/04/2009 4:38 PM  
Anonymous Jan Cornelis said...

Wow amazing pictures, I love that first image you took. Keep up the good work!

6/05/2009 12:40 AM  
Anonymous Emmy said...

So fun! What a beautiful place. That tea cup is rad!

6/05/2009 12:50 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Hey thanks for having us as your models, we had so much fun and learnt so much from you and everyone else there. Thankyou again, from Olivia and Marissa x

6/05/2009 2:16 AM  
Anonymous Gordon said...

Hi Mike

A very enjoyable couple of days. I came away educated, inspired and motivated with lots of new ideas.

Many thanks to you, the other photogs, TFC, the models and all others that made it possible.

Gordon

6/05/2009 3:03 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

The Castle is abosolutely stunning. It looks like a great day was had by all. In the group photograph the girl in the middle with the turquoise dress is beautiful. Kerry

6/05/2009 3:35 AM  
Anonymous Dawn Swift said...

Hi Mike,

What a brilliant couple of days, I learned so much and can't wait to put my new ideas into action.

Thank you for coming and sharing your enthusiasm with us.

Dawn
ps. I am not throwing MY camera in the air though, no way... never.

6/06/2009 2:17 AM  
Blogger HayleyEdge said...

Thank you so much for sharing your inspirational tips and ideas with us over the two days at Studley castle. I had a fantastic time and really admire you motivation, creativity, business attitude and spirit.
If I wore a cool hat like you do I would take mine off to you!
Really nice meeting you.

Hayley Edge

6/08/2009 2:47 AM  

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