Rachelle and John – Melbourne Zoo Wedding

December 31, 2009

Here is a long over due sneak peek at Rachelle and Johns awesome November wedding at Melbourne Zoo.

We shot 1/2 of the photo’s before the ceremony, giving everyone plenty of time to just relax and chill out. Which is exactly the kind of people that Rachelle and John are, so it was perfect!!

And I know you are dying to see them, so here are some of the images !! (11 actually!!)

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Its sad that you will have to wait until next year to see the rest of the images, including those from the Melbourne Zoo. But good things come to those who wait!!

All images ©2009 Robb Duncan

Captured by:

Canon 5D and 70-200mm f/2.8 IS
or Canon 5DII and 24mm f/1.4 II L

So there you have it, feel free to comment.

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Cape Otway Lighthouse Wedding

December 30, 2009

I have mentioned a few times in the past about the fact that it can be hard to tell at first glance that I am a wedding and Portrait photographer due to the random nature of my photography blog…

So another classic wedding shot to bring balance back into the world.

Captured by Canon 5D II & 50mm f/1.4 – ISO 100 – 1/200second @ f/7.1

As soon as I catch up to myself, I will post more from this wild and windy Cape Otway wedding.

So there you have it, feel free to comment.
© 2009 Robb Duncan

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My Melbourne 11

December 29, 2009

Every now and then I find myself out and about at the oddest of times and in the strangest of places. Well they are the strangest of places for your average wedding photographer at least, and 9 times out of 10 when I am out and about I have a camera with me, of course.

Image captured by :- Canon 5D II & 24mm L II f/1.4 – ISO 400 – 30 seconds @ f/8.0

So there you have it and like I always say, please feel free to comment… Especially those of you viewing this via Facebook.

© 2009 Robb Duncan

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Jogging Photography XII

December 26, 2009

Image captured by Canon 5D II & 24L II – ISO 100 – 1/60 second @ f/4.0

And yeah, I just love my 24mm lens…

So there you have it, feel free to comment.

©2009 Robb Duncan

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Wedding in the Japanese Gardens at Melbourne Zoo

December 23, 2009

Just a quick little image to share from a wedding in the Japanese Gardens at the Melbourne Zoo last month.

I am so excited to share all the cool and crazy weddings I have been a part of, its almost a curse to be this busy!!

Image captured by :- Canon 5D II & 24mm L II f/1.4 – ISO 100 – 1/2000sec @ f/2.2

So there you have it and like I always say, please feel free to comment… Especially those of you viewing this via Facebook.

© 2009 Robb Duncan

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My Melbourne 10

December 22, 2009

There are still a few bluestone cobbled laneway’s left in Melbourne, and they always make for some interesting images, even if you do get some funny looks from the party crowd…

Image captured by :- Canon 5D II & 24mm L II f/1.4 – ISO 6400 – 1/3 second @ f/11

So there you have it and like I always say, please feel free to comment… Especially those of you viewing this via Facebook.

© 2009 Robb Duncan

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Great Ocean Road Wedding – Image of the Week (25)

December 17, 2009

Every time I sit down after a wedding and import all the images from the memory cards, I watch them as they appear in the software and I look out for my favourites. Those images that gave me a little kick when I made them.

This is certainly one of those images. As soon as I saw the round box that held the pearl bracelet, I had this shot in my mind.

Captured by Canon 5DII & Canon EF-s 60mm/2.8 Macro – ISO 1600 – 1/80 second @ f/5.0 – With a little bounced flash for background fill

So there you have it and like I always say, please feel free to comment… Especially those of you viewing this via Facebook !!!

The aim of Image of the week is to show you a little more of what I love to shoot, and most times its something a little different, sometimes its not!!

© 2009 Robb Duncan

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Jogging Photography XI

December 16, 2009

Image captured by Canon 5D II & 24L II – ISO 100 – 1/1000 second @ f/1.8

And yeah, I just love my 24mm lens…

So there you have it, feel free to comment.

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My Melbourne 9

December 14, 2009

This one is from a trip to the city early last week.

Image captured by :- Canon 5D II & 24mm L II f/1.4 – ISO 100 – 1/1250 second @ f/2.5

So there you have it and like I always say, please feel free to comment… Especially those of you viewing this via Facebook.

© 2009 Robb Duncan

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The Great Ocean Road

December 11, 2009

I am off down the Great Ocean Road this weekend to photograph Christina and Simon’s intimate wedding at the Cape Otway Lightstation.

But before I go, here is a little Great Ocean Road view.

Image captured by Canon 5D II & 24L II – ISO 400 – 1/2500 second @ f/6.3

So there you have it, feel free to comment.

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So you want to be my new second shooter…?!

December 8, 2009

First off, apologies to anyone who is not a photographer, this is an info packed little post for the purpose of sharing my thoughts and ramblings on a core component of my business, its kind of a public service announcement targeted toward photographers, so please feel free to disregard!!

Since the news of my previous full time second shooter Ryan’s departure to greener fields and full time employment hit the blog less than a week ago, I can honestly say I have been humbled by the number of people who have emailed or called asking if I needed help. Hell, one would-be photographer even begged me to take him on!!  And so to you unnamed masses, I say a heart felt thanks.  :)

So, you want to be my second shooter huh? Do you think you have what it takes? Well, do you?

HaHa.

This post is a little run down of what I expect from a Second shooter and why… Its aimed at the less experienced and as such I wont go into any great depth regarding the level of technical proficiency or artistic vision it might take to qualify. Needless to say you have to have a solid understanding of photographic basics and at least 2 creative brain cells!!

If you read the next bit and it comes across as a little “assertive”, just know that I am only trying to make a point. So lets not take this too seriously now, you know thats not my usual writing style!! And besides, I am a photographer, and as such there are times when English is almost a second language…

I have been shooting weddings for quite a few years now and to be honest,  while I am quite capable of doing this all by myself (and I did so for a long time, might I add), it is just easier and more fun to shoot with someone else. And depending on your talent, the additional photographic eye can make for a more well rounded coverage. And while I appreciate the help, just remember I am the one doing you the favour, it’s not the other way around. I say this because of the unrealistic expectations that some people have and also the recent experience a photographer friend had with a new second shooter, not because I think the world revolves around me (even though at times it probably does…)

I like lists, and its often difficult to blog a good list, but with this post I will be blogging quite a few!! YAY for lists!!

Essentially, as a second shooter you are there for 3 main reasons which are in the following order of priority.

1. To make my life easier.
2. To add a second viewpoint
3. To further your own experience and portfolio.

We will look at these in more detail in a moment, but first some house rules.

1. You are representing my business, so act accordingly.
2. And dress accordingly too.
3. Don’t try and pimp yourself out to guests or vendors at the wedding by handing out your own business cards or contact info or by requesting theirs.
4. You are shooting for me and my clients first, and yourself second. So you wont always get the best angles, thats just how it is!!
5. Jumping into my shot to get one of your own is not only uncool, but is probably a health and safety issue.
6. Try and avoid being in my shot as much as possible. I primarily shoot with a wide angle lens and get quite close… so chances are if you are in front of me somewhere, you will be in my shot!!
7. Never delete an image in Camera. Never. Doesnt matter how bad it is, even if you were running and the camera shot 35 blurry images of the sky and ground… I dont care.
8. I mean it, dont delete in camera, apart from the fact that you might accidently delete all your images, there is an increased risk of card corruption if you delete in camera.
9. While we are on the subject of cards, I supply all memory cards and will always try to swap them out before they are full.
10. And above all else have fun. “Don’t worry, Be happy.”

Now that we have some ground rules, lets get into it.

1. Making my life easier is a very broad statement and, within reason, it covers pretty much anything on the day that will… make… my life easier…(Strangely enough!!)

This includes the obvious things like:

• being 100% reliable, this cannot be stressed enough, its so damn important.
• helping/offering to carry gear
• helping to keep track of gear
• holding light-stands in windy conditions
• holding reflectors
• fetching non-alcoholic refreshments
• keeping track of the family/group shots
• General attention to the details, like adjusting the veil after a gust of wind etc…

2. You are there to provide an additional viewpoint to the wedding day, so that means

• look for your own angles (don’t shoot over my shoulder, that defeats the purpose of you being there)
• Shoot details, and lots of them. Both close-up and in context
• Shoot candid’s and the moments that I cannot see
• Shoot me while I am shooting
• Shoot me telling bad jokes or waving my arms around like I am conducting a symphony (I do both of those things a lot… sometimes at the same time!!)
• Just shoot !!
• Shoot with thought and consideration… and remember…
• I will provide upward of 50Gb of card space for you to use, so don’t be shy either.
• Just find that happy place somewhere in the middle.

3. You are also there for the experience, to learn, to see how I work and hopefully to score a few images for your portfolio…  So…

• Pay attention to what’s going on around you at all times, you will learn more that way.
• Be ready to shoot when the moment comes, as its often too late once you notice the moment is happening.
• Like I said before, you sometimes wont have the best angles, but if you just think a little, you can often create amazing images with what you have.
• I am there to actively help you out as well, just remember to ask questions at appropriate times.
• I have all sorts of different gear you can try out during the day… just remember to ask first !!
• And above all else, have fun!!

Apart from all that, I am looking for someone who is friendly and outgoing, but not over the top, just good with people. Someone who is 100% reliable, who learns fast, and doesnt mind a bit of hard work, photographically speaking…

Oh, and I am not looking at hiring someone permanently at this stage, I want to keep my options open, and I am willing to share with others.

So there you have it, do you still want to be my second shooter…??

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Jogging Photography X

December 7, 2009

For those not in the know… yeah thats right… I jog with a camera… Crazy huh?

Another quick low angle grab shot, nice and simple, but I like it.

Image captured by Canon 5D II & 24L II – ISO 100 – 1/8000 second @ f/1.8

And yeah, I just love my 24mm lens…

So there you have it, feel free to comment.

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Sneak Peek – Candy & Bens Werribee Wedding

December 6, 2009

As I am now 3/4 through it, I thought I would post a little detail teaser of Candy and Ben’s laid back and easy going wedding last month.

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And yes, no heavy black and whites on this post either, glad you noticed !!

Images captured by : Canon 5D II & 24mm L II

1 & 2. – ISO 400 – 1/60 second @ f/1.8
3. – ISO 400 – 1/100 second @ f/2.0
4. – ISO 400 – 1/50 second @ f/2.8
5 & 6. – ISO 400 – 1/200 second @ f/2.5

So there you have it and like I always say, please feel free to comment… Especially those of you viewing this via Facebook.

© 2009 Robb Duncan

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My Melbourne 8

December 5, 2009

I just love that I am back to blogging a little more regular now, so you will see loads of awesome stuff over the next few weeks !!

This one is from last weekend.

Image captured by :- Canon 5D II & 24mm L II f/1.4 – ISO 6400 – 1/40 second @ f/1.6

So there you have it and like I always say, please feel free to comment… Especially those of you viewing this via Facebook.

© 2009 Robb Duncan

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