The Beckstead Wedding

I have to say, this book was just incredible. What he accomplishes is almost beyond words it is THAT good. Nearly all of the photos showcased in this book were done with only ambient lighting or very little additional lighting and minimal to no processing work. There are a few exceptions where an image was more heavily altered however he describes these alterations in detail as well as who did the work if he didn't do it himself. He also only does heavy alterations when it is for the betterment of this piece to make it all that it can be. There are two images that I am in awe of, one is a wedding dress reflected in a mirror and the other is a couple reaching out to each other across a small stream. These are simple images but they are so incredibly eye catching I flip back to look at them again and again. The one with the mirror somehow reminds me of the Narnia book series. As if you're being transported elsewhere, somewhere beyond the room. The couple over the stream has almost a sadness to it but that's ok because it also has a feeling that it's fate and nothing can change it. I really have to say this book is a MUST read for anyone doing wedding photography and looking to step up their game. It will inspire you to push yourself.
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