Gday all. It's been a while since I've shared my work here.

This is one of my latest and I was completely lucky to get this ring shot, I was aiming for just a 'knock and drop', but then this happened!! Check it out :)

For those interested in what I use: 7D, 5DM2, 550D, 135mm, 100mm, 70-300mm, 24-70mm, 50mm, 28mm, 11-16mm, merlin, igus slider.

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hey johannes,

I'm so glad to see how much you have improved having seeing your very first video posted here until now.

The ring shot was awesome! one in a million! :) I also love the intro with the written messages

I guess one constructive feedback is to watch your exposure as there are many overexposed shots in the clip.

All the best mate

Santo

Thanks mate. Glad to know that I have been improving. Although having said that, I know I still have lots to learn. I think I can see where I have overexposed shots. Thanks for the input! :)

I got to say.. the ring shot was incredible. I'm always striving for some clever ring shot. I stress my self each wedding to the point of exhaustion trying to beat the ring shot from the wedding before. Luck handed you a nice gift :-)

Steve

Thanks Stephen. I honestly have never had an ubercool ring shot before this. But now that this ring shot has set the standard pretty high, I might stress myself on following weddings trying to be more creative (or lucky)!

Guys. I'm sorry but HOW the heck do you do these cool ring shots? I really really want to do a similar ring shot that I've been seing over and over again but I need tips. Do you use a really close up macro lens on a 5D Mark ii? Also what do you do to set up this shot? Lights, equipment, background etc. Thanks!

Hey Victor. I used a Canon 100mm f2.8 macro lens to get real closeup. The camera dont have to be a 5DM2. On this particular one, I put the rings on a white window shade/curtain with a natural light coming through it. No additional lights were used.. I always prefer natural lights..

I guess the trick is to try different things and make use of whatever comes across.. I'm still learning too.. :)