Ciao Steve,

This project is really something spectacular. I agree with all others that this play of light is what it's all about here. I think there is a play that is called 'The Dark is Light Enough' , never seen it, but I admire the title and it is excactly what sums up most of the shots in this project. Literaly and metaphorical, The Dark is Light Enough!

The only hope one can have is that for the Tibetans it will get a bit brighter ;o)

Cheers
Jorrit

Good small series this one, Francis. I've been following these photos but haven't commented on a single one. I've been a bit busy, but I suppose now's a good time to use the 'comment on the project' feature.

Overall it's a pleasing introduction to a traditional Japanese wedding, something that I've not seen before. I've seen some Korean weddings before which share some resemblence, but it's refreshing to see somethin different. As you said, they're snapshots, but not simply of the point and shoot variety. They have good composition and the colour is very nice. For example, 'Eye Contact', a portrait it is, but it looks different to what others might have taken. Also as the series is about a wedding it wouldn't be right if you didn't include a clear shot of the bride or groom.

My shot of the series would be 'Freebird'. Like 'Eye Contact', it gives us a good look at the other main character. I like the contrast between the seriousness of the event and the little girl's antics.

I liiked the shots, 'Service' and 'The Runway' as they give us a look at the other aspects of the wedding, but I feel that you could of put a couple more in, maybe something like some furniture or the architecture of the place to give us more of a feel of their environment, as most of the shots are generally up close and personal. Didn't you have one like that which got deleted?

I didn't really like 'First Glimpse' though. I know it's an integral part of the series, and I know how much you like playing around with layers, but I find there're too many layers and it looks out of place compared to the others.

'A New Life' was a cracker to finish with; good composition, detail of her surroundings, colour, sharpness etc etc. I think Steve's comment seum it up! I don't care much for 'Two of Us'. Too much of a point and click style snapshot.

That's my 2 cents worth. Most I liked and a little I didn't!