Woo-Hoo! Two blog posts in one day! I would normally wait ’til tomorrow to post my wedding from last weekend, but I was dying to play with some of my images from Kelly & Huy’s wedding! They were a ton of fun to work with and very easy-going. I started my coverage with Kelly getting ready -
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Then it was off to shoot a couple of quick portraits of the bride and groom, before their ceremony -
Then it was time for the ceremony. Huy and Kelly wanted a very dark and moody candlelight ceremony and it was important to them that I really captured the mood of the moment. I shot some images with flash, just to be safe, but I also shot some available light images. For those photo/camera geeks out there, these were shot at ISO 3200, f/1.2 at a 15th of a second. (seriously.)
A little bit of flash and a darling moment between Huy and Kelly -
After the ceremony, we headed down to the beach for some epic weather (clouds and some crazy wind) and a couple more shots -
Kelly and Huy were actually having another Vietnamese wedding the next day, so they decided to keep a lot of their reception traditions for that day, but I did get to shoot their cake cutting!
To Kelly and Huy: Thanks for the fun and the challenge! I had a blast!
delightfully,
Chenin
ok… I’ve been teasing y’all for weeks, showing samples and hinting at it’s release, but TRA2 IS HERE!
This new set was actually made available to Totally Rad VIPs late last week and we’ve had an incredible response! People love that this set works seamlessly with TRA1, that it offers textures, vintage actions and some really awesome workflow tools! I thought I’d get the party started with a couple of recipes I’ve cooked up, using the new set!
Before:
After, using:
Dirty Diana @ 79%
Pool Party @ 63%
P.O.S. Lens @ 56%
Before:
After, using:
BAMF B&W
P.O.S. Lens
Go with the Grain @ 50%
Get Faded (Summer) @ 15%
Before:
After, using:
Pro-Retouch
Select-o-Pop (on eyes)
Claire-ify @ 70%
Yin/Yang
Wish You Were Here
Before:
After, using:
P.O.S. Lens
Infaux-Red @ 58%
Before:
After, using:
Dirty & Used Up @ 11%
Select-O-Pop (on the couple only)
Grandma’s Tap Shoes @ 50%
I’ve had the pleasure of using TRA2 for a while now and it has become an absolute *must* in my workflow and processing!
delightfully,
Chenin
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I just LOVE LOVE LOVE these new actions!!! And both with the first set they make really a killer duet! Thank you!
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oh my word…i’ve had these for nearly 2 hours and i’m in love. it’s like christmas!!! yeah…thanks a million
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I grabbed these as fast as my fingers could tap in the credit card number LOL and I wasn’t disappointed.. they are AWESOME..I am thrilled with them. Thanks for all the hard work and effort that goes into making them such a high quality.
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Wow, can we say perfection!! It’s like breathing new life into my images! Thank you both so much for what you do!
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Thank YOU!!! I just love this new set. I just downloaded yesterday evening, and I’m addicted. You guys are truly amazing!
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Love the actions, my wife who has ZERO photoshop skills worked her first image today using them and was thrilled. Doug, I’m guessing that with their popularity you may be upgrading your car this year! Based upon blog posts these are selling like nothing else!
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I couldn’t get these actions fast enough! I have a ton of actions, most of which will never be used now, I’ve been trying to get this look for years. You totally nailed it, thanks!
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wonderful work, boutwells. hat’s off! i really appreciate the detailed .pdf “owner’s manual.”
thank you for offering yet another creative tool in our arsenal. while i know they won’t make a huge impact on my style, i do know my clients will come to appreciate the added ‘fresh. modern. fun’ style that we dig.
here’s a link to our first wedding using a few TRA2 goodness:
http://www.kern-photo.com/blog/files/megan_jeff_wedding.php
see you at ImageX ’08 in Oct!
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Finally, finally BW actions that I love. These are perfect, I love them. Thanks for making these!!!
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Great actions… I like when you show before and after pictures. Great post
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there are so many actions out there to choose from but i only use TRA1 and TRA2. you and doug have done a wonderful job. my clients LOVE their images…and i agree… the owners manual is fabulous!
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I just bought these actions and am lovin’ them. great job on creating many vintage looks…fun!
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This is a great demonstration of the rad effects. I see this as being very useful as a wedding photographer
I just returned from an incredible trip to Chicago! Not only did my Cubbies sweep Colorado at Wrigley Field, but I had awesome seats for the whole thing! I capped off the most perfect weekend with a fabulous engagement session for the delightful Lindsay and Mark. This couple has great style, great taste in beer and are madly, deeply in love. Here are some favorites from their session -
To Lindsay and Mark: Thanks for a wonderful evening! Can’t wait for the wedding!
delightfully,
Chenin
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yea for chicago!!! these are delightful…
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The photos are absolutely wonderful!!!!!
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I adore these photos…they look so in love!
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o my gosh, i cannot wait for the new actions to come out!
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AMAZING! Love the change of venue!
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Hmmm yummy tilt shift. Love this session so fun and whimsy!
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Yay!! I can’t wait for this wedding! Awesome shots Chenin!!
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wow! great photos- we were there the same time shooting a wedding!
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engagement photos…
A thinking person’s site; this one gets an enthusiastic bookmark for future visits!…
rockin images…beach shots are incredibly gorgeous…loving the revenge…thanks for before and after…cant wait to play with grandmas tap shoes…:)
Oh, I love your work! These are fantastic!
holy cow, your flash on the ceremony images is so natural! i don’t know how you do it, but you’re amazing…by the way, i just bought the revenge this afternoon and i’m loving the new actions. thanks to you and doug for doing so much for all the photographers out there…
Holy smokes! These are great….i LOVE the 4th one up from the bottom. Killer!
Loved these photos! The clouds were amaaaazing. Reading your blog always gives me inspiration!
Can’t wait to download the revenge.
Chenin, these are absolutely stunning…I can’t even attempt to pick a favorite!
Wow! Beautiful work! You are a true artist. /erika
Hi Chenin! Hope you are doing well! The photos are so whimsical! KLG
Oooh! So stunning! I just LOVE the ones with the veil blowing towards the camera and all of the amazing clouds!
WOW!!!! THESE ARE ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! SOME OF YOUR BEST WORK YET!!
INCREDIBLE work! absolutely stunning. we just got the new actions and can’t wait to start experimenting!
These are amazing Chenin! I’ve been a silent blog stalker…but can be silent no more.
Amazing!!!!!
I am also a silent blog stalker. I had to comment on these photos though, they are amazing. I have no idea how you made the flash pictures so natural looking. Awesome.
Wow, love, love, LOVE, the beach shots. Gorgeous!
I love love LOVEEE your blog!! Your photos are so amazing!!! I used to do weddings too so I know that wonderful feeling of being able to share that day with a couple and their family and friends. I especially love the yellowed one in this series. Keep up the beautiful work!!