To Note: I didn't mention the smaller things like memory cards, card book and camera batteries etc. If you would like a link to the ones I use, let me know I'll send it over to you!
Your style is very similar to mine. I have seen many "what's in my camera bag videos." There are many photographers who shoot primarily with an 85mm and 35mm combo as you do, makes perfect sense. It is also refreshing that are not a photographer who keeps upgrading their equipment every time a new camera comes out. I strongly believe if you are getting the results you want and the clients love with what your giving them, why upgrade? Thanks for sharing.
Yeah! To each their own always but I'm a big fan of sticking with what works and also focusing more on the art of photography and less on the tech and equipment
Well, I think it shows that there are just many ways to achieve the end goal. For me coming from mostly video mirrorless, when I was adding photography and worked with a number of colleagues still on the mark iii, when I showed them the R, tracking af etc that changed their world. Now we all have R5’s too with blows the R out of the water. The bottom line is that sometimes technological advances really are game changing and the R5 AF eye tracking is really game changing from the DSLR world because it reduces out of focus, ever having to calibrate your lenses to almost 0. Add to that the EL-1 flash and you will literally be blown away by how much easier it is to get a great exposure, so you can focus on composition. Since you were talking about all the batteries you go through you really should at least look at the EL1 because I can often get through full events with one battery or at the most two. Lithium ion flash is game changing and the ETTL accuracy is nothing short of extraordinary.
After years of doing the 35/85 combo, I’ve recently switched to 28/50. It’s a bit different, I can’t rely on just blurring out the background since a 50 doesn’t compress as much as a 85. Even if they’re both f/1.4. I’m also required to get a lot closer than I’ve been used to
Gracias por los consejos! Yo también soy de la idea de llevar poco equipo encima La última boda la hice solamente con un 28mm fijo y los novios quedaron encantados :)
I've shot hundreds of weddings over the years, and I use very different gear than you do. A quick example: I shoot Canon, and I take 3 bodies with me. Two that I carry and one that stays in the bag in case of a camera failure. But believe it or not, since shooting my first wedding in about 1989 I've never had a camera fail (obviously I don't use the same cameras as I did back then.) I take these lenses: 28mm, 35mm, 50mm, 24-70 2.8 L, and two 70-200 2.8 L lenses. I use the 28 or the 35 for photos of the entire church from a balcony if they have one, I put one 70-200 on a tripod either at the entrance to the church or up in the balcony and I capture close up shots of the ceremony from there or my assistant does. The other 70-200 is on one of my cameras that I carry as is the 24-70 lens. I use the 50mm for detail shots, and sometimes I'll use the 35mm for group shots. I don't think I've ever used an 85mm lens on a wedding. I'm the opposite of you with advice, I would advise anyone shooting weddings that the holy trinity of lenses is a starting point: 16-35 or 17-40 lens, 24-70 and 70-200. My most used lenses are the 24-70 and the 70-200, and probably the 50mm nifty fifty for detail shots. During the reception, cocktail hour, etc., the 24-70 and 70-200 are used pretty much exclusively.
To Note: I didn't mention the smaller things like memory cards, card book and camera batteries etc. If you would like a link to the ones I use, let me know I'll send it over to you!
Your style is very similar to mine. I have seen many "what's in my camera bag videos." There are many photographers who shoot primarily with an 85mm and 35mm combo as you do, makes perfect sense. It is also refreshing that are not a photographer who keeps upgrading their equipment every time a new camera comes out. I strongly believe if you are getting the results you want and the clients love with what your giving them, why upgrade? Thanks for sharing.
Yeah! To each their own always but I'm a big fan of sticking with what works and also focusing more on the art of photography and less on the tech and equipment
Well, I think it shows that there are just many ways to achieve the end goal. For me coming from mostly video mirrorless, when I was adding photography and worked with a number of colleagues still on the mark iii, when I showed them the R, tracking af etc that changed their world. Now we all have R5’s too with blows the R out of the water. The bottom line is that sometimes technological advances really are game changing and the R5 AF eye tracking is really game changing from the DSLR world because it reduces out of focus, ever having to calibrate your lenses to almost 0. Add to that the EL-1 flash and you will literally be blown away by how much easier it is to get a great exposure, so you can focus on composition. Since you were talking about all the batteries you go through you really should at least look at the EL1 because I can often get through full events with one battery or at the most two. Lithium ion flash is game changing and the ETTL accuracy is nothing short of extraordinary.
85mm is very nice. Sounds like you have not used many different lenses. I do like your approach to weddings.
After years of doing the 35/85 combo, I’ve recently switched to 28/50. It’s a bit different, I can’t rely on just blurring out the background since a 50 doesn’t compress as much as a 85. Even if they’re both f/1.4. I’m also required to get a lot closer than I’ve been used to
Gracias por los consejos! Yo también soy de la idea de llevar poco equipo encima
La última boda la hice solamente con un 28mm fijo y los novios quedaron encantados :)
I like the way you explain everything so clear and simple ❤
Good morning! Great video. I have the same approach, I hate changing and switching gear constantly. Its distracting lol. Hope all is well!
Love the office!
I had a good designer ;)
Great video I use some of the same gear on my channel! Keep creating 📸
Nice! It's the best isn't it!
Do you use macro lense for some small items?
I've shot hundreds of weddings over the years, and I use very different gear than you do. A quick example: I shoot Canon, and I take 3 bodies with me. Two that I carry and one that stays in the bag in case of a camera failure. But believe it or not, since shooting my first wedding in about 1989 I've never had a camera fail (obviously I don't use the same cameras as I did back then.) I take these lenses: 28mm, 35mm, 50mm, 24-70 2.8 L, and two 70-200 2.8 L lenses. I use the 28 or the 35 for photos of the entire church from a balcony if they have one, I put one 70-200 on a tripod either at the entrance to the church or up in the balcony and I capture close up shots of the ceremony from there or my assistant does. The other 70-200 is on one of my cameras that I carry as is the 24-70 lens. I use the 50mm for detail shots, and sometimes I'll use the 35mm for group shots. I don't think I've ever used an 85mm lens on a wedding. I'm the opposite of you with advice, I would advise anyone shooting weddings that the holy trinity of lenses is a starting point: 16-35 or 17-40 lens, 24-70 and 70-200. My most used lenses are the 24-70 and the 70-200, and probably the 50mm nifty fifty for detail shots. During the reception, cocktail hour, etc., the 24-70 and 70-200 are used pretty much exclusively.
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