Three Wedding Photography Tips I Wish I Knew Sooner
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Loading... - Fiona Walsh
- 20 Jan 2023
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I've spent years picking up odd tips, completing online courses, researching techniques, and now, I'm confident in sharing some of that knowledge with the world. Of course, I'm still learning and will continue to pick up tips for the rest of my career. For now, though, I'll share some I wish I had known sooner.
These tips are more personal than technical. Other articles out there will give you advice about off-camera flash exposure or some marketing hints. But, my three are things that I've learned on my personal journey in wedding photography, which could have saved me money or time over my career.
1. Don't Get Bogged Down With Gear
I'm heading straight into this with the gear misconception. A common thought among people new to weddings is that professionals carry lots of gear.
I regularly have emails or messages from new or aspiring wedding photographers asking if they can come along to a wedding and gain some experience. They almost always say: "I can help you carry your bags." It's lovely to be offered something in return for knowledge or experience, but the truth is this: I have no bags to carry on a wedding day.
I've certainly been the guy with the gear. I've owned and sold more lenses and lighting paraphernalia than I remember. But these days, I'm a total minimalist. Two Fujifilm X-T5 bodies, a Fujifilm 18mm f/1.8 and a Fujifilm 33mm f/1.8. With these, I can shoot the entire day. I usually take them inside the venue, leaving my bag in the car. Read More…
