The Bride...

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!

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The Bride... by Nicole Goggins
The Bride... by Nicole Goggins
  • Anthony Begovic

    Anthony Begovic

    Just beautiful. What a great wedding photo.

  • Sharon Hammond
  • Edward Shepherd

    Edward Shepherd

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

  • Marilyn Brown

    Marilyn Browncommunity host

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

  • hugo

    hugo

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

  • alistair mcbride

    alistair mcbride

    Beautiful image.

  • Mark German

    Mark Germancommunity host

    Stunning shot.
    Absolutely in love with this, Nicole.

  • Deborah Parkin

    Deborah Parkin

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

  • Mel Brackstone

    Mel Brackstone

    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

    Fab capture.

  • Paul Vanzella

    Paul Vanzellafounder

    So movie star – just stunning!

  • helmutk

    helmutk

    Absolutely beautiful image wonderfully composed

  • Mugsy

    Mugsy

    Pure magic!!!!!

  • Jarko

    Jarko

    Thes sepeaks a lot. – STUNNING

  • fracturedfotos

    fracturedfotos

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

  • Michael  Hurren

    Michael Hurren

    Nice shot, Iove the softness.

  • Loredana Crupi

    Loredana Crupi

    Beautifully shot Nicole and stunning treatment. :-)

  • Kitsmumma

    Kitsmumma

    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

    so softly… tenderly… i like it

  • Helene Kippert

    Helene Kippert

    Stunning image Nicole!

  • Jared Revell

    Jared Revell

    Fantastic shot Nicole !

  • francelle  huffman

    francelle huf...

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

  • GregB

    GregB

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

  • evilpigeon

    evilpigeon

    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

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

  • paul777

    paul777

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

  • Nicole Goggins

    Nicole Goggins

    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

    :-O This is gorgeous!!!

  • Leeo

    Leeo

    Beautiful! Lovely soft tones & colouring : )

  • TomDawson

    TomDawson

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

  • Cathleen Tarawhiti

    Cathleen Taraw...

    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

    soft and sweet.

  • rock

    rock

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

  • marieancolie

    marieancolie

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

  • Mia1

    Mia1

    Very Nice, great shot

  • Alex Marks

    Alex Marks

    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

    thanks everyone – nice to hear such lovely comments…

  • Karen Wade

    Karen Wade

    Very Beautiful!

  • cheerishables

    cheerishables

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

  • Andrew Robertson

    Andrew Robertson

    Absolutely beautiful. Perfect.

  • Shanina Conway

    Shanina Conway

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

  • Damian

    Damian

    Beautiful bride, beautiful image; it’s wonderful!

  • Deborah Parkin

    Deborah Parkin

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

  •  Sorin  Reck

    Sorin Reck

    Stunning image Nicole!

  • Antoine Dagobert

    Antoine Dagobert

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

  • Catalin Soare

    Catalin Soare

    And again: beautiful

  • InfinityRain

    InfinityRain

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

  • Tom Michael Thomas

    Tom Michael Th...

    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

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

  • Miss Misery

    Miss Misery

    lovely pic i hope the bride loved it

  • Nicole Goggins

    Nicole Goggins

    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

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

  • David Cortez

    David Cortez

    This is where I lack. people. lovely job.

  • Ada Panich

    Ada Panich

    Very suggestive portrait!

  • Karen Cougan

    Karen Cougan

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

  • Lee Burgess

    Lee Burgess

    Congrats Nic!! :D

  • Melinda Kerr

    Melinda Kerr

    Hey congrats Nicole!!!!

  • Mel Brackstone

    Mel Brackstone

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

  • Nicole Goggins

    Nicole Goggins

    OMG!!! can’t believe it!!!

  • Loredana Crupi

    Loredana Crupi

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

  • rebecca zachariah

    rebecca zachariah

    Congratulation Nicole. Well done.

  • Deborah Parkin

    Deborah Parkin

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

  • Cathleen Tarawhiti

    Cathleen Taraw...

    There it is – congratulations Deborah! You rock!

  • Cathleen Tarawhiti

    Cathleen Taraw...

    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

    CONGRATULATIONS!

  • Shanina Conway

    Shanina Conway

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

  • Nicole Goggins

    Nicole Goggins

    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

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

  • tambatoys

    tambatoys

    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

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

  • BstillPhoto

    BstillPhoto

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

  • TonyLegg

    TonyLegg

    Wonderful imgae … love it !!!!

  • nancz

    nancz

    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

    Congratulations!

  • fotobahn

    fotobahn

    Elegance at its best,props!

  • fotobahn

    fotobahn

    Elegance at its best,props!

  • Susan Grissom

    Susan Grissom

    Very sophiticated shot. does look like Cate blanchett

  • marbia

    marbia

    This is a beautiful image and the colouring suits it well

  • Nicole Pearce

    Nicole Pearce

    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

    gorgeous shot

  • missmunchy

    missmunchy

    this is gorgeous! I love love love the lighting!

  • lex7

    lex7

    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 Tobin

    Fantastic!

  • googa

    googa

    Fantastic treatment used well done !

  • Rebecca Garibay

    Rebecca Garibay

    conects emotional barriers, great job!!

  • Basia McAuley

    Basia McAuley

    So elegant! Great treatment.

  • Peco Grozdanovski

    Peco Grozdanovski

    Adorable photograph! Bravo!

  • Natalie Broome

    Natalie Broome

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

  • moonlight1

    moonlight1

    beautyfull

  • bluerabbit

    bluerabbit

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

  • Snappo

    Snappo

    Very classy image

  • Jing3011

    Jing3011

    Impressive image

  • paulevelin

    paulevelin

    Outstanding
    very strong mysterious composition

  • Holly Werner

    Holly Werner

    Well done this is a stunning shot.

  • Benjamin Young

    Benjamin Young

    Outstanding Job…

  • Lena Bartle-Smith

    Lena Bartle-Smith

    wow. this is so powerful … absolutely stunning capture

  • botticcelli

    botticcelli

    unique class …

  • Nikki Mulkern

    Nikki Mulkern

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

  • PositivNegativs

    PositivNegativs

    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

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

  • ltruskett

    ltruskett

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

  • cisco

    cisco

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

  • Rowan Kanagarajah

    Rowan Kanagarajah

    Really like this. Wonderful soft lighting and colourisation.

  • Judith Oppenheimer
  • Aaron .

    Aaron .

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

  • gladders

    gladders

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

  • Peter Fletcher
  • Antanas

    Antanas

    Great work

  • Martie Venter

    Martie Venter

    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

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

  • kdm2222

    kdm2222

    Stunning soft glow portrait…love the tone you used here

  • Xenia

    Xenia

    wonderful image!

  • Jaytee

    Jaytee

    stunning photography.

  • Mark Moskvitch

    Mark Moskvitch

    Nicole,

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

  • Paul Thompson

    Paul Thompson

    wonderful image

  • Wendy  Slee

    Wendy Slee

    stunning portrait of a deep inner reflection…..

  • DawsonImages

    DawsonImages

    Very elegant portrait

  • ajreece

    ajreece

    Gorgeous!! need i say more??

  • Peter Marin

    Peter Marin

    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...

    ITS ALL BEEN SAID, BEAUTIFUL WEDDING PHOTOGRAPH

  • kcranmer

    kcranmer

    Wonderful capture!

  • Dave Warren

    Dave Warren

    Brilliant image love it

  • Mikenna

    Mikenna

    So elegant!

  • Ant Vaughan

    Ant Vaughan

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

  • purehart05

    purehart05

    Beautiful capture.

  • Nicole Goggins
  • Jessica Lewis

    Jessica Lewis

    stunning:)

  • cheerishables

    cheerishables

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

  • JP100

    JP100

    lovely image really quite intimate, nice capture.

  • maxamillion

    maxamillion

    a lovely classic portrait!

  • H M Bascom

    H M Bascom

    Beautiful shot. Such lovely light and shadow

  • Birgitta

    Birgitta

    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

    Very nice.

  • Alan Findlater

    Alan Findlater

    very nice work well done

  • Jan Piller

    Jan Piller

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

  • Erin Lyall

    Erin Lyall

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

  • Carine  Boustany

    Carine Boustany

    beautiful it just represents what the day is all about

  • bigrock88

    bigrock88

    Absolutely beautiful image just wonderful

  • Peter Horsman

    Peter Horsman

    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

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

  • Louisa Jones

    Louisa Jones

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

  • Nicole Goggins replied

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

  • cevaro

    cevaro

    very beautiful

  • Jean M. Laffitau

    Jean M. Laffitau

    This is brilliant!

  • BFUN

    BFUN

    beautiful capture, beautiful treatment

  • amarica

    amarica

    Lovely work Nicole

  • Chris Cohen

    Chris Cohen

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

  • Larry Varley

    Larry Varley

    A beautiful timeless shot, congrats

  • Steve Chapple

    Steve Chapple

    A beautiful keepsake for them, wonderful image!

  • Leslie  Battjes

    Leslie Battjes

    Classic shot and treatment…well done! :)

  • Les Magee

    Les Magee

    gorgeous

  • Holly Werner

    Holly Werner

    Beautiful.

  • lisa9

    lisa9

    beautiful bridal shot

  • LetMeShootYou

    LetMeShootYou

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

  • pryere

    pryere

    Oh yeah, lovely.

  • julie08

    julie08

    Beautiful work:)

  • Antanas

    Antanas

    Perfect…......

  • Julian Escardo

    Julian Escardo

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

  • jansnow

    jansnow

    Wonderful capture, love the treatment. Congratulations!

  • Karen Cougan

    Karen Cougan

    well done mate
    xkc

  • Anna Sparks

    Anna Sparks

    Very elegant, nice capture.

  • amarica

    amarica

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

  • Kaimarie

    Kaimarie

    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 =)

  • beacon11

    beacon11

    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

    Great picture and tones

  • Peter Evans

    Peter Evans

    A perfect capture with fantastic mood :-)

  • Alecs Lindsay

    Alecs Lindsay

    Stunning….

  • Mary Campbell

    Mary Campbell

    Lovely capture.

  • Susan Kimball

    Susan Kimball

    Beautiful!

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