San Antonio Wedding Photographer - Is that a Helicopter?

Over the years I have photographed many wedding exits. Some are as simple as bubbles and others are far more over the top, literally. For instance, in the image below the happy couple planned a helicopter getaway. Since the helicopter was in an empty field with no light what so ever, I placed a wireless flash in front of the helicopter about 30 feet away and shot with a telephoto lens to capture her joyful expression. 

Couple: Brandon & Christina
Mood: Joyful
Type: Candid
Time: Night
Camera: Canon 5D Mark II
Lens: 70-200mm 2.8L  at 2.8
Shutter 1/125
ISO: 4000
WB: 5600
Lighting: Off Camera Flash

San Antonio Wedding Photographer - Magic Moments

I often shoot wide to capture the environment and expressions during a reception. For this particular moment, Jenny began to sing to her handsome groom Philip. Being unaware what was going to happen, Philip couldn't contain is happiness. He smiled, laughed and cried. As you can see everyone was ready with their phones snapping away. 

Couple: Jenny + Philip
Mood: Spontaneous
Type: Candid
Time: Night
Camera: Canon 5D Mark III
Lens: Canon 24-70mm 2.8L at 2.8
Shutter 1/125
ISO: 1250
WB: 5450
Lighting: On + Off Camera Flash

San Antonio Wedding Photographer - Time for the Reception

Often moments happen when you least expect them and this was the case for this image. After we were done with formals, the groom decided to lift his bride over the his shoulder and carry her into the reception, lucky for me I had my camera ready to capture her ecstatic expression.   

Couple: Mike + Courtney
Mood: Ecstatic
Type: Candid
Time: Day
Camera: Canon 5D Mark III
Lens: Canon 35mm 1.4L II at 1.4
Shutter 1/400
ISO: 640
WB: 5500
Lighting: Natural