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elsa hoffmann

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Silhouette
« on: January 09, 2016, 07:46:37 »
From an engagement shoot- I have never worked in so much wind in my life. It was almost unbearable.
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Re: Silhouette
« Reply #1 on: January 09, 2016, 07:57:01 »
Apparently the harsh conditions lead to very nice results, Elsa :D

The second shot is lovely. Atmosphere permeated with romance. The couple ought to be happy about the outcome.

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« Reply #2 on: January 09, 2016, 10:47:05 »
Both are nice, the first one is touching by the light and the combination with a slighly backed out spectator position. Like someone passing by just taking a street like shot of a pair of nature friends adoring the weather.
Shot from outside the private zone, which lets me think about how impressive the conditions were for the photographer.
The second one is full of expressive emotions.
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« Reply #3 on: January 09, 2016, 11:34:03 »
Thank you Bjørn and Thomas - comments much appreciated.
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« Reply #4 on: January 09, 2016, 19:10:56 »
I love the orange backlit shot!!!
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« Reply #5 on: January 09, 2016, 19:24:19 »
there is actually a lot going on in image #1

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Re: Silhouette
« Reply #6 on: January 09, 2016, 19:43:01 »
Windy but not cold I suppose ?

Really like #1

I assume they also really liked #2
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« Reply #7 on: January 09, 2016, 19:56:25 »
Thank you Frank, Fons and Armando.
It wasnt cold at all - we have been having a heat wave or 6 here in SA lately.
But that wind was something else.
Oh and the engagement is off. (probably only till they kiss and make up)  !
I was booked for the wedding already - and its a fancy expensive affair - I want to do that wedding for sure.
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« Reply #8 on: January 09, 2016, 20:18:08 »
I like them both very much.  I would burn in the people's a bit in the second ... Just to see what happens.  Different may or not be better.
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« Reply #9 on: January 09, 2016, 20:24:49 »
thanks Gary. different shot -
Is this one more in the direction you had in mind?
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Re: Silhouette
« Reply #10 on: January 09, 2016, 21:24:31 »
Top notch images Elsa, I'm sure you're clients are absolutely ecstatic with those images!
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Re: Silhouette
« Reply #11 on: January 09, 2016, 21:26:17 »
Elsa, produces magical images <3
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Re: Silhouette
« Reply #12 on: January 09, 2016, 23:39:47 »
From an engagement shoot- I have never worked in so much wind in my life. It was almost unbearable.

The second one is a cracking shot!

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Re: Silhouette
« Reply #13 on: January 10, 2016, 00:29:05 »
Very nice images, like them all but the 2nd one shines!

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« Reply #14 on: January 10, 2016, 00:32:41 »
Good job, Elsa !

I see the second one a little bit soft. Probably just a feeling just after seeing the first very contrasty.

Very romantic, so fiancés will be pleased. :-*

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