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06Apr

When The Sun Goes Down | Night Wedding Photos

By True Photography, April 06, 2016 Be Inspired

As creative and technical photographers, we love being presented with challenging lighting scenarios. For example, under certain conditions, outdoor night images can be especially tricky to pull off. However, if done right, the results are unique and stylish. If you love the nighttime look as much as we do, we suggest having an extra fifteen minutes or so in your timeline, so we can sneak you away for these special shots.

Below, you will find a selection of our favorite recent night wedding photos. We hope you find inspiration in them for your own nighttime wedding. Enjoy!

One of our favorite times of day, from a lighting perspective, is just after the sun sets. Around 20-45 minutes after the sun dips below the horizon, the sky creates a light show, especially along San Diego’s fine coastline.

Many venues have evening lights that emphasize their architecture, such as the Fairmont Grand Del Mar, below.

The image below was captured with the shutter open extra long, which created a sunburst effect from the market lights.

For a fun and unique evening photo location, you can’t beat Rodeo Drive, in the middle of the street :) To achieve this look, we lit Kelly and Julio from behind, allowing them to be the highlight of the photo.

Here, we flooded a corner of the ballroom with light from our flash, while also capturing the flickering lights from the city below.

Sometimes, wedding ceremonies take place at night, which creates an intimate and tranquil atmosphere.

Many venues have archways made entirely out of vines and plants. During the day, they are beautiful in their own way. At night, the lights inside the foliage create a perfect environment for portraits.

In the photo below, our flash added an extra highlight to the veil. This created more dramatic contrast between the couple, the veil, and the lights on the architecture behind them.

Purple sky photos are only possible at night, such as this one with the Hotel Del in the background.

Let’s not forget the farewell portrait at the end of the night, like the one below, where sparklers helped to create a vibrant and timeless image.

For more striking and dramatic nighttime wedding photos, please click here.

05Feb

Moment of Suspense | Beverly Wilshire Hotel, Beverly Hills

By True Photography, February 05, 2016 Photo of the Week

In our opinion, it’s often the quiet moments that tell the most powerful stories. For example, take a look at the photo below, which was taken at Kelly and Julio’s luxurious Beverly Wilshire Hotel wedding. While photographing Kelly’s final moments before the ceremony, we noticed her sneaking a peek out the window, just as guests began to arrive. It was a brief pause for reflection and transition, in anticipation of the day ahead.

When crafting the final image, we decided on a black and white treatment to heighten the emotion, and to add a sense of drama and timelessness.

To see more of Kelly and Julio’s stunning Beverly Wilshire Hotel wedding, please click here.

26Jan

Bring it on, El Niño!

By True Photography, January 26, 2016 Be Inspired

If you’ve been anywhere near San Diego these last few weeks, chances are you’ve felt the wrath El Niño has had on our sunny shores. But a little rain never stopped us before :) By booking talented photographers who know their craft, and how to handle the elements, you’ll see how rain can easily be turned into a dynamic and creative photo opportunity.

Here are a few fun ways to embrace the rain, and to show the weather who is boss.

1. Jump Into It

We add drama and emotion to your photos by taking control of the weather, and by using light in creative ways. As the clouds draw in, and the sprinkles come down, we’re ready use the rain to your advantage.

2. Reflections

Another innovative way to add edge to your wedding memories is to transform an ordinary puddle into a sea of reflection. This technique adds a cool, modern twist to your images.

3. Rainy Day Props

When facing stormy weather, don’t forget to include some fun! Rainy day props such as umbrellas or rainbows introduce a splash of color and youthful energy into your images.

4. Capture the Clouds

When skies turn gray, and clouds begin to roll in, don’t forget to look up! The muted blues of the sky add drama and intensity to the scene, which turns the landscape from dull to epic.

A true classic (above). During a lightning storm, we photographed a couple hanging on to a metal umbrella, while holding a metal camera at 5,500 feet elevation. Was this the smartest idea? Probably not… But if it was going to be the last photo we ever took, we made sure to make it amazing! No, this isn’t a Photoshopped lighting bolt, as many often think ;)

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When The Sun Goes Down | Night Wedding Photos

Moment of Suspense | Beverly Wilshire Hotel, Beverly Hills