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Ribbons

Traditionally getting married has been all about the bride, but who says the groom can’t have a little something for the special day?

This was exactly the question Ford nut Rob asked, already having the answer in mind.

As a Focus RS owner the plan practically formed itself and being a member on FocusRSOC.com that was the ideal place to ask for help.

The idea was to have five white Focus RSs to act as transport on the big day. These would be for the best man and Rob’s mates, while Rob and bride Anna would have the somewhat more luxurious pleasure of the Rolls Royce Phantom.

Offers of assistance soon came flooding in and despite a few people having to drop out Rob still managed to assemble not just five, but seven white RSs in addition to his own green one, which would be driven by his friend Beck.

Rob asked if I would help out by getting some shots of the cars. I was more than happy to help out so whilst his wedding photographer concentrated on what she shot best, I shot what I shoot best.

Image Info

Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark III
Lens: Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS
Focal Length: 28.0 mm
Aperture: f/4
Shutter Speed: 1/100 sec
ISO: 1000

Beck in the lead

After leaving the church in Wrexham, the formation made their way to Soughton Hall Hotel near Mold in Flintshire, where I was waiting with cameras in hand.

Beck’s excitable Facebook posts made clear her enthusiasm at the opportunity to drive Rob’s car, but excitement clearly gave way to intense concentration at heading up the RS procession.

Image Info

Camera: Canon EOS 7D
Lens: Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM
Focal Length: 150.0 mm
Aperture: f/2.8
Shutter Speed: 1/250 sec
ISO: 100

The first white

The first white RS was Pete and wife Sarah-Jane.

Image Info

Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark III
Lens: Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS
Focal Length: 105.0 mm
Aperture: f/4
Shutter Speed: 1/125 sec
ISO: 125

Three more

Closely followed by Jay, Shaun & Joanne and Neil.

Image Info

Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark III
Lens: Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS
Focal Length: 105.0 mm
Aperture: f/4
Shutter Speed: 1/125 sec
ISO: 100

The final three approach...

Due to the scourge of convoy driving - traffic lights - the final three RSs were detached from the group and arrived a few minutes later.

Image Info

Camera: Canon EOS 7D
Lens: Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM
Focal Length: 200.0 mm
Aperture: f/2.8
Shutter Speed: 1/250 sec
ISO: 160

...and arrive

Lead by Darryl with Reece and Hannah behind.

Image Info

Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark III
Lens: Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS
Focal Length: 73.0 mm
Aperture: f/4
Shutter Speed: 1/100 sec
ISO: 100

Hannah

Hannah is from BD Performance in Wrexham, hence the BD number plate.

Image Info

Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark III
Lens: Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS
Focal Length: 88.0 mm
Aperture: f/4
Shutter Speed: 1/125 sec
ISO: 100

Hannah's RS

With all the cars there it was time to position them and whip out the tripod for the glamour shots.

Image Info

Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark III
Lens: Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS
Focal Length: 55.0 mm
Aperture: f/8
Shutter Speed: 1/25 sec
ISO: 100

Pete's RS

As I clicked away we could see and hear the wedding party in full swing on the other side of the gates and sometime the angles I chose…

Image Info

Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark III
Lens: Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS
Focal Length: 50.0 mm
Aperture: f/8
Shutter Speed: 1/13 sec
ISO: 100

Neil's RS

…allowed the bride or other members of the ensemble to be framed neatly between the car and the gates.

Image Info

Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark III
Lens: Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS
Focal Length: 58.0 mm
Aperture: f/8
Shutter Speed: 1/10 sec
ISO: 100

Jay's RS

By this time the light was slowly fading, which wasn’t a problem as I was using a tripod, but the slow shutter speeds made for some interesting ghosts in the background.

Image Info

Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark III
Lens: Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS
Focal Length: 55.0 mm
Aperture: f/8
Shutter Speed: 1/6 sec
ISO: 100

Shaun's RS

The low sun did look great on the hotel in the background and made for a nice contrast to the white cars, although with all the people there it made for something of a strange experience…

Image Info

Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark III
Lens: Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS
Focal Length: 58.0 mm
Aperture: f/8
Shutter Speed: 1/8 sec
ISO: 100

Reece's RS

…and a load of photos which would appear somewhat strange unless you knew the story behind them.

Almost as if someone was taking pics of the cars unaware as to what was going on in the background.

Image Info

Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark III
Lens: Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS
Focal Length: 55.0 mm
Aperture: f/8
Shutter Speed: 1/8 sec
ISO: 100

Darryl's RS

The juxtaposition of this beautiful building dating back to 1714 and Darryl’s perfectly stanced, loud and aggressive FRS make this one of my favourite shots of the day.

Image Info

Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark III
Lens: Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS
Focal Length: 50.0 mm
Aperture: f/8
Shutter Speed: 1/4 sec
ISO: 100

The Bride & Groom

Now here’s a Bride & Groom shot with the right priorities.

Rob and Anna in the background are posing for their wedding ‘tog, who is behind the car. I’m sure that shot turned out great but I’d love it if this photo was the one Rob had framed on his mantelpiece!

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