(How to) Dance Gangnam Style in Wedding Reception

Gangnam Style in Wedding Reception | Scott Goh Photography Gangnam Style has made it's way topping charts around the world. It's also getting into wedding receptions. If you are the bride, groom or guests attending a coming wedding, do not fear. The article seeks to teach you a few tricks to rock and roll on the dances floor with Gangnam style.

Firstly, let have some background on the Gangam Style. Just in case you are being asked, what the song is all about... Below is a copy from Wikipedia on Gangam Style.

"Gangnam Style" is a Korean neologism that refers to a lifestyle associated with the Gangnam District of Seoul, where people are trendy, hip and exude a certain supposed "class." The term was listed in Time's weekly vocabulary list as a manner associated with lavish lifestyles in Seoul's Gangnam district. PSY likened the Gangnam District to Beverly Hills, California, and said in an interview that he intended in a twisted sense of humour by claiming himself to be "Gangnam Style" when everything about the song, dance, looks, and the music video is far from being such a high class.

Next, let's have a look at the official PSY youtube video. Take note of his dance steps.

Finally, below is link to a news article containing a pdf (in www.news.com.au) that teaches you how to dance Oppa Gangnam Style. Follow the step-by-step guide and refresh what you learnt from the original YouTube video.

FREE DOWNLOAD: how to dance G-Style (1.6mb PDF)

It only takes a few tries before you can master these moves. It is easy and catchy! Here's some photos from the last few wedding receptions.

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The Siaw Family | Family Portrait

The Siaw Family Portrait | Scott Goh Photography

Presenting the Siaw Family |Family Portrait in Adelaide. Fun and wonderful family session.

This family portrait assignment ends Scott Goh Photography 2012 chapter. Members of the Siaw family arrived in the morning of this photo session after long hours of flight. I really appreciate the effort in photographying on the same day.

As I have known Vincent and Karmen for years, when I was approached by Karmen about the family portrait, I was very delighted. Festive session is round the corner and I wish the Siaw family enjoy their stay here in Adelaide.

Family portrait is often part of a wedding photography session. In this session, here's the equipment that I used. Well, I bought my Canon EF 100L f/2.8 IS USM along but was in the bag all the time.

Camera bodies: Canon 5D2, 5D3

Lenses: Canon EF 70-200L f/2.8 IS USM II, Canon EF 35L f/1.4 USM

Lighting: Canon 600EX-RT x2, Canon ST-E3 x2

Later, from Facebook, I realised that the birthday of the Dad is coming soon. Happy Birthday to Daddy Siaw.

Family portrait session is often a subset of a full day wedding photograhy. Here in Adelaide, for a wedding I always take family portraits during the bridal preperation (bride and groom) and mostly after the ceremony where the bride and the groom are together with their families.

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Warren + Emma | Adelaide Wedding Photography

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The weather on the wedding day was perfect, at about 20deg. The Wednesday before the wedding, it managed to reach 40deg. Cleverly planned wedding and understanding that the weather might be hot, Warren and Emma got a Cooler Box "Eskie" filled up with the essentials ie beer, cold drinks and snacks for the whole bridal portrait session. Excellent idea to keep hydrated and recharged.

The whole bridal party was very easy to work with on the day. They are spontaneous and fun. This makes the photo session relaxing and natural. If you are looking for a DJ with groovy music, do visit DJ/MC: DI Ben. The dance songs were awesome. "Oppa Gangnam style" did make it to the dance floor.

Tips: Finding a parking space near/in Ayer House can be difficult. Arrive early helps to secure a car park.

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Venue: Ayers House, Adelaide
DJ/MC: DI Ben
Dress: Sottero + Midgley
Suit: Ferarri Formal wear
Flowers: St Agnes Florist
Cake: Alfresco 2
Hair/Make-up: Personal Image
Shoes: Joanne Mercer
Rings: Bevilles
Wedding Favours: Reeces Pieces Peanut Butter Cups
Wedding Cars: Classic Jags

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Warren and his mates are big fans of basketball teams. Look at their socks.

Here's the Eskie taking it's nap after a long walk.

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(How To) Drag Shutter Speed

During a recent wedding, I was approached by Samara, one of the lovely bridesmaids for a photo with Luke. They were in a dim space outside the reception hall, enjoying some drinks and chats. As always, wanting to achieve a well-lit, sharp image, I turn on my flash unit and fire away I went. Next, Luke asked if I can drag the shutter. Technically, I understand how to drag a shutter and what needs to be done. However, it's the first time someone ever ask me to "drag shutter speed". Being professional, I did attempt a couple of shutter dragged. I took 3 attempts and the best shot came from my first. How do we drag shutter speed? To drag the shutter speed, you need to lower the shutter speed to at least half a second. It would be best to select camera "Manual" mode, dial in the shutter speed, aperature and ISO. With a longer than usual shutter speed, you will get motion blur due to movement of the camera etc. Yes, this motion of lights are what we really want to achieve.

How to keep Luke and Samara sharp when we drag shutter speed? A flash unit is required to "freeze" Luke and Samara while the camera move. 2 options on using flash. They are "First Curtain" and "Rear Curtain/Second Curtain". First curtain is where the flash fires at the start of the shutter opening (freezing of the subject comes before the light movement). Rear curtain is where the flash fires just before the shutter shuts (freezing of the subject comes after the light movement)

Normally, dragging of the shutter speed are used in dances/nightclub photos. Photos with drag shutter are sometimes deemed as light-leaked and poor photography skill as it is associated with blurry images. However, I do love the shutter drag photo of Luke and Samara.

Above: f/6.3, 0.4sec, ISO4000

Above: f/1.4, 1/125, ISO4000

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