Maybe the shocked looked on the priest’s face was caused by a decoration in the rear. He must have bumped against something having been shoe-horned inbetween the couple and the mantle. . .or maybe ther’s a fire burning and he has gas. . .so many possibilities
This photo is really (self-evidently) awkward, BUT…
… I’m beginning to wonder if all the people who come into EVERY picture and claim that it’s Photoshopped for some reason or another have ever used Photoshop in their lives. I’m pretty handy with that program and I can tell you, it doesn’t work miracles. Also, just because someone has tweaked one piece of the picture doesn’t mean the entire thing was thrown together in a flurry of Photoshop magic.
There’s a whole lot of funky effects that can result just from the choice of lens and lighting – in fact, a lot of Photoshop work involves correcting them so that they look better.
I’m betting that a long lens and an off-camera flash are what makes this look so flat and odd.
that’s why “it’s photoshopped” turned into a running gag. I’ve done lots of cool pictures just with different lighting techniques that people have claimed photoshop–but lighting makes a world of a difference. You can do some neat stuff!
I would think this was shopped to. But for some odd reason it looks just like my friends wedding pic when her and her hubby got married. Of course the people are different. I wonder if it’s 2 am or pm? Maybe it’s am that’s why they all look like zombies.
There doesn’t seem to be nearly enough room for a grown man to stand between the bride and groom and the fireplace/mantle – is he a cardboard minister? That would explain the odd gleam in his eyes.
In the meadow we can build a snow man and pretend that he is Parson Brown.
He’ll say,”Are you married?”
We’ll say,”No. man. But you can do the job while you’re in town.”
LOL. This photo is hilarious. it has clearly been photoshopped into that montage, congratulations whoever did it, it’s funny! that looks like a prom photo or something, it has so much going on lol. It is even christmas!
I believe you. This is not ‘shopped. I think people are just focusing on the shadows, but clearly, there were flashes going off — which is probably why everybody looks so awkward. They didn’t know which way to look.
Yeah, I think you’re right. The shadows look right but the depth if off. There doesn’t seem to be enough room to stand two-people deep in front of that fireplace.
ding ding ding! winner! shadow to right of girl puts her on top of the fireplace. its too crisp for her not to be practically leaning on it. no way the priest could fit.
ok does no one realize that some fireplaces have a slight “step” in front of the actual hearth? mine does…so while the girl COULD be right in front of the hearth, the preacher could also be right ON TOP of the step of the hearth…i don’t think it’s photoshopped– i think this is one of those weird instances in lighting when several ppl take a pic at the same time..ALL of them with a flash.
with the weird lighting and shadows it seems like multiple people were trying to take pics of this scenario…so the 2 lovebirds are staring off in diff directions…i have NO IDEA what the preacher is staring at though…none…
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“I now present to you Mr. and Mrs…….. is my coat tail on fire?”
Maybe the shocked looked on the priest’s face was caused by a decoration in the rear. He must have bumped against something having been shoe-horned inbetween the couple and the mantle. . .or maybe ther’s a fire burning and he has gas. . .so many possibilities
anybody else notice the Reverse Awkwardian gang sign the groom is flashing?
This photo is really (self-evidently) awkward, BUT…
… I’m beginning to wonder if all the people who come into EVERY picture and claim that it’s Photoshopped for some reason or another have ever used Photoshop in their lives. I’m pretty handy with that program and I can tell you, it doesn’t work miracles. Also, just because someone has tweaked one piece of the picture doesn’t mean the entire thing was thrown together in a flurry of Photoshop magic.
Yes. I totally agree.
There’s a whole lot of funky effects that can result just from the choice of lens and lighting – in fact, a lot of Photoshop work involves correcting them so that they look better.
I’m betting that a long lens and an off-camera flash are what makes this look so flat and odd.
that’s why “it’s photoshopped” turned into a running gag. I’ve done lots of cool pictures just with different lighting techniques that people have claimed photoshop–but lighting makes a world of a difference. You can do some neat stuff!
Everyone looks so thrilled and excited for Christmas season
I object to the dark purple wall!
they are obviously watching a Christmas ping pong tournament
Those gloves look painful. Ugh.
How about her bouquet cleverly wrapped like a candycane. Nice touch….
Classic shotgun wedding photo. THe photographer was obviously the one holding the shotgun.
The photographer just yelled “Happy Hanukkah!”
Be afraid. Be very afraid.
If you got me a frickin’ toaster I’m gonna ram this bouquet where the sun don’t shine.
“Oh my god, Gloria…It’s my WIFE!”
It’s like they’re looking at three different cameras? Epic pic is right!
It looks like a bunch of people were taking photos at the same time and the three photo subjects weren’t sure which camera to look at.
I can’t stop laughing!! What an awkward photo! I wonder how long this marriage lasted??
I would think this was shopped to. But for some odd reason it looks just like my friends wedding pic when her and her hubby got married. Of course the people are different. I wonder if it’s 2 am or pm? Maybe it’s am that’s why they all look like zombies.
Nothing like a Shotgun Christmas wedding
I only wish that my own wedding photo could have looked so good.
By the way if the guy in the back is any indication of how this marriage is going to go, I’d say strap yourselves in cause it’s gonna be a bumpy ride!
If you say “Pastor-man” three times in front of the Christmas decorations, his ghostly form will appear. The awkward wedding is now complete.
I really want to know how old those kids are.
Just then, the Father realized that he had just wed Harry Potter and his lover, who will later go on to create the 1/4 blood prince.
Zoinks!
And I would have gotten away with it too, if it weren’t for you meddling kids!
I love how everyone is looking in different directions…
White? After Labor Day?
It can’t be that hard to figure out the guy in the back is a minister? I wonder why he looks so startled.
How lucky for the happy (?) couple to have an Xmas wedding.
I dunno, I’m thinking the Christmas scene in the background for a wedding portrait is pretty awkward, too.
I would love to know what was said to the priest in the back to make him look so shocked.
There doesn’t seem to be nearly enough room for a grown man to stand between the bride and groom and the fireplace/mantle – is he a cardboard minister? That would explain the odd gleam in his eyes.
As a wedding photographer, this made my day!
The Thousand Yard Stare
“must..forever..hold my….peace!”
In the meadow we can build a snow man and pretend that he is Parson Brown.
He’ll say,”Are you married?”
We’ll say,”No. man. But you can do the job while you’re in town.”
Bazinga!!!!
Bonus points!!! And later on, they’ll definitely conspire. But they’re not facing anything unafraid.
That or the vicar-man has just caught Santa trying to enter the room through the fireplace behind him…
LOL. This photo is hilarious. it has clearly been photoshopped into that montage, congratulations whoever did it, it’s funny! that looks like a prom photo or something, it has so much going on lol. It is even christmas!
i promise i did NOT shop this. if you want the link i can send you the link to the entire wedding collection. this is a REAL photo
I believe you. This is not ‘shopped. I think people are just focusing on the shadows, but clearly, there were flashes going off — which is probably why everybody looks so awkward. They didn’t know which way to look.
Are the rest of the wedding pics this creepy?
Ya gotta love how the clock has IIII instead of IV.
That’s a clockmaker’s tradition. It’s fairly common.
Most clocks and watches do. Go ahead, check. Weird, huh?
Actually, some of the really old clocks have the number four like that.
duuude…you score points for that one! =0)
Isn’t that a photobomb? XD
photoshop? Maybe. The shadows look too perfect.
one of the best pics posted here
epic!
LOL, thanks this photo has made my day…can’t stop looking at the father’s eye!!! LOL LOL
This picture scares me.
Shopped much?
Yeah, I think you’re right. The shadows look right but the depth if off. There doesn’t seem to be enough room to stand two-people deep in front of that fireplace.
ding ding ding! winner! shadow to right of girl puts her on top of the fireplace. its too crisp for her not to be practically leaning on it. no way the priest could fit.
ok does no one realize that some fireplaces have a slight “step” in front of the actual hearth? mine does…so while the girl COULD be right in front of the hearth, the preacher could also be right ON TOP of the step of the hearth…i don’t think it’s photoshopped– i think this is one of those weird instances in lighting when several ppl take a pic at the same time..ALL of them with a flash.
this isn’t shopped. i promise. i wouldn’t submit this without it having been to amazing to be true. I swear it
It’s like in Dr. Who when Donna had that bug attached to her back.
The lights are on, but ain’t nobody home….
What did I just do?
He’s got the Shining.
lol!! best comment!
lol
@TheJerk- you mean the Shinning, you wanna get sued?
I laughed -so- hard at this comment.
haha family guy! I used this reference last night!
oops meant simpson…don’t ask me how I confused those!
Don’t touch- Willie.
Hm. Good advice.
This is the single greatest photo I’ve seen on this site since the “axe tan” guy on the bale of hay.
I object to this wedding….on the grounds of awkwardness.
So, is the man standing behind them real or a cardboard cutout? I really can’t tell!
so many questions- how old are these children? who is the guy in the back? why is everyone posed for the camera but not looking at it?
…LOL. so MANY questions. you´re so damn right. so right. …
except for the “groom” “male prom date” whatever he is, I feel like he’s trying to stare into my soul
you can tell what the preacher is looking at? I can’t.
with the weird lighting and shadows it seems like multiple people were trying to take pics of this scenario…so the 2 lovebirds are staring off in diff directions…i have NO IDEA what the preacher is staring at though…none…
Look at the size of that rock!