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19-APR-2008

Miyajima, Japan view map

CM has become a wedding photographer?

No, I didn’t. I just saw a traditional Japanese wedding ceremony that was held in a shrine.
They came together for group photos.
I intuitively pointed my camera and took a picture of the new couple and their families.

The religious traditional japanese wedding ceremony is held in a Shinto shrine.
Shinto wedding ceremonies are very private with only family and close friends in attendance.

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Milos Markovic13-May-2008 11:22
I bet they would love to see Your creation.
XiaoBernard9908-May-2008 09:07
very nice capture and so interesting for me.The tradionnal clothes are marvalous.
Have you seen the greatmother on the right she was very interest by you and also the 2 women ....In French you have a ticket....lol
2004 07-May-2008 13:31
The bride is very beautiful and so sweet. She was very lucky as she could find someone who love her a lot and promise to protect her for a life.
DL 07-May-2008 11:38
Excellent shot! You are so lucky to witness this couple and their family start a new page of their life.
Guest 07-May-2008 10:43
Beautiful wedding portrait, CM! I bet your's turned out better than their photographer's picture. :)
Debbie Blackburn Beierle07-May-2008 06:42
Wonderful opportunity well captured! Wonderful to see the traditional attire!
TuTmin07-May-2008 03:43
I like the ols lady who's looking at your camera :) so sweet :)
TuTmin07-May-2008 03:39
memorable moment.very nicly taken.voted
an nguyen07-May-2008 02:47
Priceless image. You are very lucky to witness the wedding ceremony. Big V
Liz Bickel07-May-2008 02:42
Wonderful work.
Char07-May-2008 02:21
Hi CM,
How unique, interesting and a wonderful capture! I'm sure you could do weddings with no problem at all. \/
hugo poon07-May-2008 00:51
Wonderful encounter and capture!! Enjoy the varying and interesting expressions.:-) Looking at this and your other recent shots has made me admire the Japanese in retaining their traditional culture so remarkably whilst importing and adopting the western one at the same time...
Guy Dube06-May-2008 23:41
A beautiful shot CM, very impressive!
Guest 06-May-2008 23:19
Oh now I see, a marriage! Very interesting description, too.
Guest 06-May-2008 23:18
Wow, some noble or perhaps royal family posing all together and you managed to be there and take you own shot. Marvellous work! V