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Part II ✦ Shooting Weddings on Location
about what romance is. Like beauty, romance is an elusive trait that can only be judged in the eyes of the
beholder. Every person knows it when they see it, yet no two viewers will see it in the same place. This
chapter describes a few of the techniques and thought processes that go into creating a type of image
that contains such elusive qualities that no words can fully describe what it is or how it should look.
Defining the Romantic Image
According to the definitions, a romantic image is idealized, not based on fact, and remote from everyday
life. It displays, expresses or is conducive to love. It is imaginary! Perhaps not completely imaginary,
but certainly a romantic image does ...