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Self-Taught Photographer Takes Unbelievable Wedding Photos Like You’ve Never Seen Before
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Self-Taught Photographer Takes Unbelievable Wedding Photos Like You’ve Never Seen Before

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It is often said that beauty is in the eyes of the beholder. Australia-based photographer Peter Adams-Shawn has made a name for himself by capturing the mirror reflections in wedding guests’ eyes. He took his first “eyescape” in 2011 and has been taking these beautiful photos consistently since 2014.

His wedding photography work is so unbelievable that the head International Loupe Awards judge apologized to Adams for thinking his stunning pictures was a composite.

Adams-Shawn shared this tip for taking amazing wedding photos with Techly: “One other secret – the best frames I’ve captured have had the subject smiling,” writes Adams-Shawn. “This relaxes the shot, brings natural creases in their beautiful eyes, and even this close, you can tell the subject is smiling.”

Scroll down below and check Peter’s mesmerizing photo ideas for yourself!

More info: memoriesoftomorrow.net | Facebook (h/t: aplus, techly)

If you look closely, you’ll see Peter Adams-Shawn, and if you’ve already found him – you just unlocked his biggest secret…

In 2011, he was playing with reflections and captured his first “eyescape” of a young flower girl watching the bride do her hair

Son watches his Mum and Dad get married

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His work is so unbelievable that ~10-15 percent of professional photographers in forums thought he used photoshop

Surprisingly, his photos are 100% real and not composites

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Bride looks at her dress

Groom looks at his bride

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Bride looks at the guests of her wedding

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A father looks on as his daughter and wife have a moment before leaving for the ceremony

The bride’s view of all the guests at the wedding

The bride getting ready as seen through the eyes of one of her bridesmaids

The bride blows a kiss to the groom

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Peter Adams-Shawn is now experimenting with bubbles which he says will be his next project

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I joined Bored Panda as an image editor back in 2014, during its early stages. It's been quite a journey since then! Over time, I transitioned through different roles until I eventually became the Content Lead. In this position, I now oversee the creation of the viral content published here on Bored Panda. While my primary focus lies in raising awareness about important social issues like gender and race equality, as well as mental health topics, I also enjoy sharing lighter content, such as memes, cat images and intriguing world curiosities. Outside of work, you'll likely find me engaged in one of five activities: planning a vacation, browsing thrift stores, experimenting in the kitchen, watching movies, or spending quality time with my two cats.

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Julija Nėjė

Julija Nėjė

Author, BoredPanda staff

I joined Bored Panda as an image editor back in 2014, during its early stages. It's been quite a journey since then! Over time, I transitioned through different roles until I eventually became the Content Lead. In this position, I now oversee the creation of the viral content published here on Bored Panda. While my primary focus lies in raising awareness about important social issues like gender and race equality, as well as mental health topics, I also enjoy sharing lighter content, such as memes, cat images and intriguing world curiosities. Outside of work, you'll likely find me engaged in one of five activities: planning a vacation, browsing thrift stores, experimenting in the kitchen, watching movies, or spending quality time with my two cats.

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MichelleWalker
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The fake lens flare on the ring photo gives clues that he does use photoshop to some extent.

PeterAdams-Shawn
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1488747344761162&set=a.1488196088149621.1073741831.100008777327550&type=3&theater

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Mandy Marie
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I really love the eye photo it's so meaningful but I wonder how he does it if it's really the refection he's taken a pic of n if so how he's able to capture something so small yet so detailed or If he's edits it with just taking a pic of the eye then puts the for example bride getting her hair done pic inside of the eye pic ya kno?? If anyone knows let me know I'm curious I'd really love to do something like this just for my own personal use of photo albums of the kids ya kno. Or if he uses a special camera??

SallyGillies
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Brilliant. His photos add another dimension to a wedding or any other event. Thanks for sharing.

AnnaSalerno
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The ring pic was exquisite. This I a great idea but I hope there was another photographer taking pictures too.

PeterAdams-Shawn
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

No. I work solo. Why would I need another photographer too? I only take a couple of eyescapes each wedding and th only take about a minute to get. They are just a normal shot to me.

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SmileyRie
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Amazing! I've played with reflections in water & rear view mirrors a bit, but these are a whole new level. LOVE the ring pic!!!!

PriyankaJatan
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Woowwww that is just so amazing how he takes photographs using reflections. Genius.

ErnestoQ
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's what 36, 42 or 52 mega pixels full frame sensor can get you now a days, never mind the ultra high resolution 80MP medium format camera's . He has a good eye of composition. ok that was pun. ;-)

LorenZummist
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

All of these photos are amazing and will be cherished by those involved, as a budding photographer myself, I am deeply inspired by these! Thank you!

MaryXeftery
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Amazing idea to capture the reflection. Very sentimental and unique!

VickyWei
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh......my point is u westerns do have long,curly and thick lash!i am not jealous:(cry

StaceyMarie
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love unique work like this. The person thinks outside of the box and does something that just blows viewers away. Amazing job! I love these images!

JoeAllocco
Community Member
8 years ago

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Novelty. And that goes hand in hand with being a self taught anything. Not breaking any new ground here. Playing with bubbles isn't new ground either. Photographers have been using reflective surfaces for eons. #boring

MichelleWalker
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The fake lens flare on the ring photo gives clues that he does use photoshop to some extent.

PeterAdams-Shawn
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1488747344761162&set=a.1488196088149621.1073741831.100008777327550&type=3&theater

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Mandy Marie
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I really love the eye photo it's so meaningful but I wonder how he does it if it's really the refection he's taken a pic of n if so how he's able to capture something so small yet so detailed or If he's edits it with just taking a pic of the eye then puts the for example bride getting her hair done pic inside of the eye pic ya kno?? If anyone knows let me know I'm curious I'd really love to do something like this just for my own personal use of photo albums of the kids ya kno. Or if he uses a special camera??

SallyGillies
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Brilliant. His photos add another dimension to a wedding or any other event. Thanks for sharing.

AnnaSalerno
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The ring pic was exquisite. This I a great idea but I hope there was another photographer taking pictures too.

PeterAdams-Shawn
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

No. I work solo. Why would I need another photographer too? I only take a couple of eyescapes each wedding and th only take about a minute to get. They are just a normal shot to me.

Load More Replies...
SmileyRie
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Amazing! I've played with reflections in water & rear view mirrors a bit, but these are a whole new level. LOVE the ring pic!!!!

PriyankaJatan
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Woowwww that is just so amazing how he takes photographs using reflections. Genius.

ErnestoQ
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's what 36, 42 or 52 mega pixels full frame sensor can get you now a days, never mind the ultra high resolution 80MP medium format camera's . He has a good eye of composition. ok that was pun. ;-)

LorenZummist
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

All of these photos are amazing and will be cherished by those involved, as a budding photographer myself, I am deeply inspired by these! Thank you!

MaryXeftery
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Amazing idea to capture the reflection. Very sentimental and unique!

VickyWei
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh......my point is u westerns do have long,curly and thick lash!i am not jealous:(cry

StaceyMarie
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love unique work like this. The person thinks outside of the box and does something that just blows viewers away. Amazing job! I love these images!

JoeAllocco
Community Member
8 years ago

This comment is hidden. Click here to view.

Novelty. And that goes hand in hand with being a self taught anything. Not breaking any new ground here. Playing with bubbles isn't new ground either. Photographers have been using reflective surfaces for eons. #boring

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