The Bride...

The Bride... by Nicole Goggins
The Bride... by Nicole Goggins

The Bride...

my sister at her wedding (23.6.07)…


To achieve the soft focus on this photo I add a guassian blur to one of the channels (can’t remember which one), changed to sepia and then added a ‘soft light’ blending layer also a little dodging and burning… v. simple!

The Bride... belongs to the following groups:

Australian Portraits, B&W - Character - People Shots, Capturing Emotion, Everyday Women, Freedom to Shine, Glamour, Live, Love, Dream, PixElations - The Art of Photoshop, The Fine Art of Photography and Wedding Inspiration Group
  • Anthony Begovic

    Anthony Begovic, about 1 year ago

    Just beautiful. What a great wedding photo.

  • Sharon Hammond

    Sharon Hammond, about 1 year ago

    Superb

  • Edward Shepherd

    Edward Shepherd, about 1 year ago

    Wow, I love this one. There is definately a story here :)

  • Marilyn Brown

    Marilyn Browncommunity host, about 1 year ago

    She bears a striking resemblance to Cate Blanchett!
    Beautiful muted tones, it seems you have captured a wonderful moment of contemplation.

  • hugo

    hugo, about 1 year ago

    nicely done, Nicole, appropriately done with the soft touch!!

  • alistair mcbride

    alistair mcbride, about 1 year ago

    Beautiful image.

  • Mark German

    Mark Germancommunity helper, about 1 year ago

    Stunning shot.
    Absolutely in love with this, Nicole.

  • Deborah Parkin

    Deborah Parkin, about 1 year ago

    this is really beautifl – reminds me of an old movie – very dreamy and love the tones/colour. perfect!

  • Mel Brackstone

    Mel Brackstone, about 1 year ago

    Oh boy, this is gorgeous, Nic. The tones are just perfect, and she does look like Cate Blanchette in this shot!!!

  • Phil Scott

    Phil Scott, about 1 year ago

    Fab capture.

  • Paul Vanzella

    Paul Vanzellaworks here, about 1 year ago

    So movie star – just stunning!

  • helmutk

    helmutk, about 1 year ago

    Absolutely beautiful image wonderfully composed

  • Mugsy

    Mugsy, about 1 year ago

    Pure magic!!!!!

  • Lui Grande

    Lui Grande, about 1 year ago

    Thes sepeaks a lot. – STUNNING

  • fracturedfotos

    fracturedfotos, about 1 year ago

    Beautiful tones and love the soft silky look of this image. Great work.

  • Michael  Hurren

    Michael Hurren, about 1 year ago

    Nice shot, Iove the softness.

  • Loredana Crupi

    Loredana Crupi, about 1 year ago

    Beautifully shot Nicole and stunning treatment. :-)

  • Kitsmumma

    Kitsmumma, about 1 year ago

    This is a beautiful portrait Nicole. The warm tones work well and you have definately captured a lovely mood. Wonderful framing too.

  • Yvonne Bogdanski

    Yvonne Bogdanski, about 1 year ago

    so softly… tenderly… i like it

  • Helene Kippert

    Helene Kippert, about 1 year ago

    Stunning image Nicole!

  • Jared Revell

    Jared Revell, about 1 year ago

    Fantastic shot Nicole !

  • francelle  huffman

    francelle huf..., about 1 year ago

    love this!! very nice!! thankyou so much for your comment on my Tyler and Austin drawing!

  • GregB

    GregB, about 1 year ago

    Sensational shot, evocative, romantic, the bride looks slightly pensive. This is really something.

  • evilpigeon

    evilpigeon, about 1 year ago

    i really like not only the surface visuals but the meaning they cause you to extract..the photo seems to tell a story but its still a mystery why, the woman looks so .

  • Bridgett Ferguson

    Bridgett Ferguson, about 1 year ago

    she looks so classy and elegant….
    and the sepia gives the piece such a romantic feel…
    beautiful work!

  • paul777

    paul777, about 1 year ago

    I love this…....penny for her thoughts. Was this before or after the wedding?

  • Nicole Goggins

    Nicole Goggins, about 1 year ago

    this was taken on the way to observatory hill (where she was getting married), think she might have been a tad nervous actually…

  • Lee Burgess

    Lee Burgess, about 1 year ago

    :-O This is gorgeous!!!

  • Leeo

    Leeo, about 1 year ago

    Beautiful! Lovely soft tones & colouring : )

  • TomDawson

    TomDawson, about 1 year ago

    woah. this is a beautiful image. perefct exposure and composition.

  • Cathleen Tarawhiti

    Cathleen Taraw..., about 1 year ago

    Did she make it to the church on time? Looks a bit nervous… gorgeous Nicole, it’s not just a wedding photo but has feeling to it too.

  • Paula Birch

    Paula Birch, about 1 year ago

    soft and sweet.

  • rock

    rock, about 1 year ago

    Very poignant thought provoking photograph.
    A beautiful bride Nicole photographed superbly.

  • marieancolie

    marieancolie, about 1 year ago

    classy lady, classy photo. The tones are simply superb and are perfect for this kind
    of picture.

  • Mia1

    Mia1, about 1 year ago

    Very Nice, great shot

  • Alex Marks

    Alex Marks, about 1 year ago

    great wedding shot, I film weddings professionally, and this is one of the nicest shots I have seen, love the simplicity.
    Have just started taking a few stills at weddings for friends and am enjoying it a lot…!!

    cheers

  • Nicole Goggins

    Nicole Goggins, about 1 year ago

    thanks everyone – nice to hear such lovely comments…

  • Karen Wade

    Karen Wade, about 1 year ago

    Very Beautiful!

  • cheerishables

    cheerishables, about 1 year ago

    Really lovely profile. Love the sepia tones and the softness. You captured a wonderful mood and expression.

  • Andrew Robertson

    Andrew Robertson, about 1 year ago

    Absolutely beautiful. Perfect.

  • Shanina Conway

    Shanina Conway, about 1 year ago

    Hey Nicole, I thought I commented on this stunner..it really is like Paul said…a movie star wedding pic…sensational;)

  • Damian

    Damian, about 1 year ago

    Beautiful bride, beautiful image; it’s wonderful!

  • Deborah Parkin

    Deborah Parkin, about 1 year ago

    congratulations on getting on the home page – such a beautiful image

  •  Sorin  Reck

    Sorin Reck, about 1 year ago

    Stunning image Nicole!

  • Antoine Dagobert

    Antoine Dagobert, about 1 year ago

    Indeed..I agree with Sorin.. elegant as well..wishing all the best my friend

  • Catalin Soare

    Catalin Soare, about 1 year ago

    And again: beautiful

  • InfinityRain

    InfinityRain, about 1 year ago

    Beautiful tones in this, gives such a dreamy (happily ever after) feel to the whole image! :)

  • Tom Michael Thomas

    Tom Michael Th..., about 1 year ago

    Wow…. all I can say… love the feeling of this… the classy feel.. the wamness of it… Id LOVE to learn more about photographing people…. any tips you could provide would be much appreciated!... I’m going back to look at this one again!! Congrats on such a great work of art. -Tom

  • Benjamin Scheurer

    Benjamin Scheurer, about 1 year ago

    all I can say is….ELEGANCE!
    Fantastic shot!

  • Miss Misery

    Miss Misery, about 1 year ago

    lovely pic i hope the bride loved it

  • Nicole Goggins

    Nicole Goggins, about 1 year ago

    how could she not love it now – after all these comments…
    thanks everyone for the great comments – my sister is getting a v. big head…

  • billyboy

    billyboy, about 1 year ago

    ... and here`s another one, but don`t tell your sis. Awesome shot! BB

  • David Cortez

    David Cortez, about 1 year ago

    This is where I lack. people. lovely job.

  • Ada Panich

    Ada Panich, about 1 year ago

    Very suggestive portrait!

  • Karen Cougan

    Karen Cougan, about 1 year ago

    CONGRATS NIC…........OH WOW SOMETHING TO CELEBRATE
    XKC

  • Lee Burgess

    Lee Burgess, about 1 year ago

    Congrats Nic!! :D

  • Melinda Kerr

    Melinda Kerr, about 1 year ago

    Hey congrats Nicole!!!!

  • Mel Brackstone

    Mel Brackstone, about 1 year ago

    Congratulations Nic!!!!! What a great feather in your cap!

  • Nicole Goggins

    Nicole Goggins, about 1 year ago

    OMG!!! can’t believe it!!!

  • Loredana Crupi

    Loredana Crupi, about 1 year ago

    Congratulations Nicole – so very well deserved! It was one of my favourites ! xx

  • rebecca zachariah

    rebecca zachariah, about 1 year ago

    Congratulation Nicole. Well done.

  • Deborah Parkin

    Deborah Parkin, about 1 year ago

    hi Nicole – big congratulations – this is so beautiful and your really deserve it.

  • Cathleen Tarawhiti

    Cathleen Taraw..., about 1 year ago

    There it is – congratulations Deborah! You rock!

  • Cathleen Tarawhiti

    Cathleen Taraw..., about 1 year ago

    I mean Nicole, sorry hun I’m tired but just wanted to pass my best on and I said it to Deborah instead – what a nong. (Lucky she’s really good as well). :)

  • aksircar

    aksircar, about 1 year ago

    CONGRATULATIONS!

  • Shanina Conway

    Shanina Conway, about 1 year ago

    Hey Nicole, congratulations on the comp…this really is something extra special;)

  • Nicole Goggins

    Nicole Goggins, about 1 year ago

    thanks everyone – still can’t believe it, am stoked and inspired…
    off to vietnam in the morning – hoping to get some great shots…

  • scott bilby

    scott bilby, about 1 year ago

    Be safe on your trip and congrats on the beautiful shot and contest placement. It’s sooooooo beautiful. !!

  • tambatoys

    tambatoys, about 1 year ago

    congrats nicole, this is a beautiful photo.
    I just went to Vietnam for 3 weeks in May, It’s one of the most amazing countries and a photographers heaven!! We took over 2000 photos LOL hope it’s not as hot now, we had over 40 degrees everyday which made taking photos a bit stressful.
    have a great trip, goodluck:)

  • rock

    rock, about 1 year ago

    Congratulations Nicole,sure is a great feather in your cap!
    Safe travelling
    R

  • BstillPhoto

    BstillPhoto, about 1 year ago

    I really like the soft focus and the sepia, together they make a gorgeous picture.

  • TonyLegg

    TonyLegg, about 1 year ago

    Wonderful imgae … love it !!!!

  • Nancy  Coyle

    Nancy Coyle, about 1 year ago

    Nicole…...... Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This is breathtaking! She looks like a classic movie star! Very beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Have fun on your trip.. Can’t wait to see pictures from it!!!!! Be safe

  • funkyfacestudio

    funkyfacestudio, about 1 year ago

    Congratulations!

  • fotobahn

    fotobahn, about 1 year ago

    Elegance at its best,props!

  • fotobahn

    fotobahn, about 1 year ago

    Elegance at its best,props!

  • Susan Grissom

    Susan Grissom, about 1 year ago

    Very sophiticated shot. does look like Cate blanchett

  • Bianca Stanton

    Bianca Stanton, about 1 year ago

    This is a beautiful image and the colouring suits it well

  • Nicole Pearce

    Nicole Pearce, about 1 year ago

    I love this shot, it looks like a memory, sounds weird I know but I imagine this is how the bride would look back and remember her wedding day.

  • Pete Chennell

    Pete Chennell, about 1 year ago

    gorgeous shot

  • missmunchy

    missmunchy, about 1 year ago

    this is gorgeous! I love love love the lighting!

  • Alexia  Wardell

    Alexia Wardell, about 1 year ago

    Very elegant, both the woman and the way this photo was edited, I am reminded of one of the classic actresses of olden days, like Grace Kelly.

  • Colin Tobin

    Colin TobinGreeter, about 1 year ago

    Fantastic!

  • googa

    googa, about 1 year ago

    Fantastic treatment used well done !

  • Rebecca Garibay

    Rebecca Garibay, about 1 year ago

    conects emotional barriers, great job!!

  • Basia McAuley

    Basia McAuley, about 1 year ago

    So elegant! Great treatment.

  • Peco Grozdanovski

    Peco Grozdanovski, about 1 year ago

    Adorable photograph! Bravo!

  • Natalie Broome

    Natalie Broome, about 1 year ago

    I love the softness of this image, and the framing’s great :o)

  • moonlight1

    moonlight1, about 1 year ago

    beautyfull

  • bluerabbit

    bluerabbit, about 1 year ago

    This is terrific! She looks like an old-time cinema star.

  • Snappo

    Snappo, about 1 year ago

    Very classy image

  • Jing3011

    Jing3011, about 1 year ago

    Impressive image

  • paulevelin

    paulevelin, about 1 year ago

    Outstanding
    very strong mysterious composition

  • Holly Werner

    Holly Werner, about 1 year ago

    Well done this is a stunning shot.

  • Benjamin Young

    Benjamin Young, about 1 year ago

    Outstanding Job…

  • Lena Bartle-Smith

    Lena Bartle-Smith, about 1 year ago

    wow. this is so powerful … absolutely stunning capture

  • botticcelli

    botticcelli, about 1 year ago

    unique class …

  • Nikki Mulkern

    Nikki Mulkern, about 1 year ago

    This is a stunning capture, love the tone and softness!!!

  • PositivNegativs

    PositivNegativs, 12 months ago

    Absolutely stunning. I love the slight blur and the color tones. Bet she was grateful for this beautifully captured photo of her wedding day. Looks amazing!

  • GailD

    GailD, 11 months ago

    Simple, but efffective. Speaks volumes. Love the softness & the golden hue.

  • ltruskett

    ltruskett, 11 months ago

    She has movie star looks and your talent as a photographer just compliments her.

  • cisco

    cisco, 11 months ago

    Nicole, this moves me every time i see it, such a wonderful study of human presence…. congrats, PR

  • Rowan Kanagarajah

    Rowan Kanagarajah, 11 months ago

    Really like this. Wonderful soft lighting and colourisation.

  • Judith Oppenheimer

    Judith Oppenhe..., 11 months ago

    stunning

  • Flamejob

    Flamejob, 11 months ago

    This is beautiful, so soft and elegant. Wonderful work Nicole.

  • gladders

    gladders, 11 months ago

    Gorgeous portrait. Lovely softness, great toning, wonderful composition. Makes me think Fay Ray!

  • Peter Fletcher

    Peter Fletcher, 11 months ago

    Lovely

  • Antanas

    Antanas, 11 months ago

    Great work

  • Martie Venter

    Martie Venter, 11 months ago

    Wonderful portrait capturing something of the significance of this day – a sense of anticipation, of contemplation, of awareness of the momentous step about to be taken… Beautiful portrait work, Nicole!

  • Kym  Breeze

    Kym Breeze, 11 months ago

    stunning image….beautiful bride…love the tones….

  • kdm2222

    kdm2222, 11 months ago

    Stunning soft glow portrait…love the tone you used here

  • Xenia  Victoria Rhein

    Xenia Victori..., 11 months ago

    wonderful image!

  • Jodi Tweed

    Jodi Tweed, 10 months ago

    stunning photography.

  • Mark Moskvitch

    Mark Moskvitch, 10 months ago

    Nicole,

    A superb and classic image. Nothing else to say but that it’s basically textbook perfect !!

  • Paul Thompson

    Paul Thompson, 10 months ago

    wonderful image

  • Wendy  Slee

    Wendy Slee, 10 months ago

    stunning portrait of a deep inner reflection…..

  • DawsonImages

    DawsonImages, 10 months ago

    Very elegant portrait

  • ajreece

    ajreece, 10 months ago

    Gorgeous!! need i say more??

  • Peter Marin

    Peter Marin, 10 months ago

    Classic shot here Nic, and not an easy one to get. Really need to be prepared and ready, you were spot on with the timing and pulled off a beauty. I love how you’ve processed this also. Very professional looking photo.

  • kevin fitzmaurice-brown

    kevin fitzmaur..., 10 months ago

    ITS ALL BEEN SAID, BEAUTIFUL WEDDING PHOTOGRAPH

  • kcranmer

    kcranmer, 10 months ago

    Wonderful capture!

  • Dave Warren

    Dave Warren, 10 months ago

    Brilliant image love it

  • Mikenna

    Mikenna, 10 months ago

    So elegant!

  • Ant Vaughan

    Ant Vaughan, 10 months ago

    Do you wanna do my wedding :) This captures the moment! Like any great shot it is quite ambiguous…

  • purehart05

    purehart05, 10 months ago

    Beautiful capture.

  • Nicole Goggins

    Nicole Goggins, 10 months ago

  • Jessica Lewis

    Jessica Lewis, 10 months ago

    stunning:)

  • cheerishables

    cheerishables, 10 months ago

    Oh, this is so elegant and beautiful. Love the sepia tones.

  • JP100

    JP100, 10 months ago

    lovely image really quite intimate, nice capture.

  • maxamillion

    maxamillion, 10 months ago

    a lovely classic portrait!

  • Helen Bascom

    Helen Bascom, 10 months ago

    Beautiful shot. Such lovely light and shadow

  • Birgitta

    Birgitta, 9 months ago

    I appreciate her solitary mood here. And the fact that she’s looking
    down. :) Wonderful rich and somehow somber feeling tones. Great
    job, Nicole..

  • brion

    brion, 9 months ago

    Very nice.

  • Alan Findlater

    Alan Findlater, 9 months ago

    very nice work well done

  • Jan Piller

    Jan Piller, 9 months ago

    It’s very beautiful – I’ll bet she loves this image!

  • Erin Lyall

    Erin Lyall, 9 months ago

    I know it’s already been said, but this photo is so beautiful.

  • Carine  Boustany

    Carine Boustany, 9 months ago

    beautiful it just represents what the day is all about

  • bigrock88

    bigrock88, 9 months ago

    Absolutely beautiful image just wonderful

  • Peter Horsman

    Peter Horsman, 9 months ago

    A truly captivating image, and well-deserved of all the comments above. In my experience this shot is what a lot of wedding photographers try to achieve but rarely manage to pull off successfully :o)

  • karma monero

    karma monero, 9 months ago

    this is a great pic…..............

  • Louisa Jones

    Louisa Jones, 9 months ago

    I love this! (Is it just me, or does the bride look like Cate Blanchett?)

  • Nicole Goggins

    Nicole Goggins in reply to Louisa Jones’s comment, 9 months ago

    not just you – loads of people have said the same thing… maybe that’s why it’s been so popular…

  • cevaro

    cevaro, 8 months ago

    very beautiful

  • Jean M. Laffitau

    Jean M. Laffitau, 8 months ago

    This is brilliant!

  • BFUN

    BFUN, 8 months ago

    beautiful capture, beautiful treatment

  • amarica

    amarica, 7 months ago

    Lovely work Nicole

  • Chris Cohen

    Chris Cohen, 7 months ago

    ethreal – and i thought it was just out of focus. worked very well.

  • Larry Varley

    Larry Varley, 7 months ago

    A beautiful timeless shot, congrats

  • Steve Chapple

    Steve Chapple, 7 months ago

    A beautiful keepsake for them, wonderful image!

  • Leslie  Battjes

    Leslie Battjes, 7 months ago

    Classic shot and treatment…well done! :)

  • Les Magee

    Les Magee, 6 months ago

    gorgeous

  • Holly Werner

    Holly Werner, 6 months ago

    Beautiful.

  • lisa9

    lisa9, 6 months ago

    beautiful bridal shot

  • Linda Pelling

    Linda Pelling, 5 months ago

    Gorgeous treatment on a gorgeous girl – very well done – and a great discription too
    Linda x

  • pryere

    pryere, 5 months ago

    Oh yeah, lovely.

  • julie08

    julie08, 3 months ago

    Beautiful work:)

  • Antanas

    Antanas, 3 months ago

    Perfect…......

  • Julian Escardo

    Julian Escardo, 3 months ago

    Had to take an elevator to get here…...........nice shot! pure softness…

  • jansnow

    jansnow, 3 months ago

    Wonderful capture, love the treatment. Congratulations!

  • Karen Cougan

    Karen Cougan, 3 months ago

    well done mate
    xkc

  • asparks13

    asparks13, 3 months ago

    Very elegant, nice capture.

  • amarica

    amarica, 3 months ago

    Congratulations on being one of the winners in the Everyday Women’s group image competition. Great job!!!

  • Kai-Marie Williams

    Kai-Marie Will..., 2 months ago

    I love images like this, I was looking through a few and then felt compelled to stop with this one..I felt drawn into a story, a tale….....as with the best kinds of pictures in my mind.
    great shot and yes she does indeed resemble Cate =)

  • Anna Bergin

    Anna Bergin, 2 months ago

    This is gorgeous! I wish I had a pic like this from my own wedding day! There is something so peaceful and at the same time mysterious about her. Just a beaut!

  • Rajdev D

    Rajdev D, 2 months ago

    Great picture and tones

  • Peter Evans

    Peter Evans, 2 months ago

    A perfect capture with fantastic mood :-)

  • Alecs Lindsay

    Alecs Lindsay, 10 days ago

    Stunning….

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