Wedding photography is one of the hardest genres, in my opinion. It's a make-or-break situation in many circumstances where you often don't get a second chance to photograph most key moments of the big day for the bride and groom.
In the two centuries since photography came into existence, we have witnessed diverse inventions that have made the medium more comfortable for subsequent generations. Perhaps, in this regard, the most influential change came in the 1900s, when Kodak introduced its popular and easy-to-use Brownie camera.
I always look forward to photographing men. There are fewer intricacies to worry about being perfect like hair and makeup. This alleviates a lot of the pressure and opens up a new subset of challenges to play around and use.
I love photographing with medium-format cameras. My first major camera purchase back in the day was a sun yellow Hasselblad 501cm. Using it during my formative years with photography influenced what I like to work with today.
There have been rumblings about the possibility of a new Sony FE 85mm f1. 2 G Master lens for the last few years. Until now, the rumors were merely speculations at the possibility of such a lens. Hope has been renewed in online forums with the latest 50mm f1.
The Canon RF 70-200mm f2.8 lens is another favorite zoom lens among the Photographer staff. It produces images with vibrant hues, plenty of details, and a true-to-life perspective. It's easy to see why it's often dubbed as the quintessential wedding photography lens.
top of that list. The ability to comfortably carry a laptop is an added perk. Vanguard looks to extend the versatility of their backpacks with the Adatpor series. The backpacks offer plenty of storage with a USB-A port to charge on the go.
For years, Adobe Lightroom has been the pinnacle workhorse for photographers. The interface is clean, it’s simple to use, and batch editing significantly cuts down on precious editing time. But then it seemed that Adobe became complacent, and Lightroom remained stagnant.
Wedding photographers love their full frame cameras. We've interviewed a bunch of wedding photographers over the years that trust specific brands to get the job done. But more than that, we've even got wedding photographers here on staff at the Phoblographer.
Montana winters are long and relentless. Nearly six brutal months are spent in a studio setting, working with static imagery. When Spring finally makes an appearance, there is nothing more enticing than getting outside and playing with motion.
Montana winters are long and relentless. Nearly six brutal months are spent in a studio setting, working with static imagery. When Spring finally makes an appearance, there is nothing more enticing than getting outside and playing with motion.
Four years ago, my husband and I got married the way most people do and the experience was stressful. The entire day was a blur, and honestly, there was little time to actually connect with each other.
The Canon EOS R3 is finally fully official. It's obviously targeting sports, wildlife, photojournalism, and wedding photographers. One of the most exciting features is Eye Control Autofocus (Eye Control AF.
When I think of HoldFast Gear, I think of ultra-accessibility, comfort, long-lasting, and stylish gear. The company is beloved by wedding photographers and event photographers in the industry, and rightfully so.
We love all types of photography here at The Phoblographer. However, we must admit that some of what we see is kind of boring. That's not to say it's bad photography. But many photographers are doing the same thing, without trying to push their creative boundaries.
There’s no relationship quite like the relationship with your parents. So as it comes to Father's Day, I wanted to find a series of images that really represent fathers worldwide, specifically on wedding days.
There’s no relationship quite like the relationship with your parents. So as it comes to Father's Day, I wanted to find a series of images that really represent fathers worldwide, specifically on wedding days.
All images by Andrei Mihalache. Used with permission. “I think it’s the best way I have of expressing myself, and it’s also one of the things that I feel most comfortable doing,” says Andrei Mihalache when asked why he chose photography.
"It’s kind of cool that this thing, which was used to document death and destruction, is now being used to photograph bubbles and as a teaching tool for kids," says Pat Brownewell. Pat is truly something special, and we know this from our previous feature! After honing his digital techniques to be flawless, he went back to large format film.
Getting your first paid photography gig can be exciting, but also extremely nerve-racking! Going from a photographer that shoots for fun to one that shoots for cash is a strange transition. You move from having the freedom to shoot as you please to needing to deliver and meet a client’s expectations. Of course, someone saying
There's a good chance that if you recently got your first camera, or have been using your first camera for a little while and have grown tired of the kit lenses it came with, you've already started looking into the vast world of lenses.
What does it take to reach the level where you are respected and knowledgeable as a photographer? Unfortunately, that question is dependent upon a variety of variables, one of the biggest contenders being that of gender.
As first reported on the Insider, a couple paid $800 to a photographer to capture their big day. Full of hope and promise, Hayley and Nick Kelble were looking forward to seeing the photographic memories of their wedding.
Much as I’d love to stand around for hours lining people up and taking photographs of every combination of family members and guests, I’ve more important things to be doing. And quite frankly, so have you.
Phoebe Jane Barrett creates tender photographs. When we look at her work, we don’t see personas or facades, we see authentic humans. Achieving this is no easy feat. And it’s clear she has the skill of connecting with people.
Back in the days before smartphone cameras, it was the sole responsibility of a wedding photographer (or his team) to make sure that there are great photos of the big day, from start to finish. But today, there could be as many cameras out as there are guests in a wedding -- and those are just smartphones. But, is all that really necessary?
This couple had one of the most laid back weddings I've ever had the privilege to photograph. The bride wore a dress resembling the Danish flag, they ate tacos and drank wine at their reception and when it was almost over they jumped into the Copenhagen harbor in their wedding clothes. It took this couple only 3 weeks to plan.
Nearly 5,000 images of couples around the world were submitted to the 2019 Best of the Best Engagement Photo Contest! With the help of guest judges AH | Ana Hinojosa, Wandering Woo Photography and Tinted Photography, the Junebug team painstakingly narrowed them down to this stellar set of 50.
Nearly 5,000 images of couples around the world were submitted to the 2019 Best of the Best Engagement Photo Contest! With the help of guest judges AH | Ana Hinojosa, Wandering Woo Photography and Tinted Photography, the Junebug team painstakingly narrowed them down to this stellar set of 50.
Nearly 5,000 images of couples around the world were submitted to the 2019 Best of the Best Engagement Photo Contest! With the help of guest judges AH | Ana Hinojosa, Wandering Woo Photography and Tinted Photography, the Junebug team painstakingly narrowed them down to this stellar set of 50.
Samyang (or Rokinon as they are known in the USA) have really come along way in the past few years, and they have really been producing some fine prime lenses. Everything about the lenses has improved, from color rendition, to build quality, and image quality to new and improved autofocus capabilities.
One of the common challenges that many portrait photographers will face at one point or another during their careers is how to best pose their subjects to showcase their best light during a photoshoot.
One of the biggest things that I'm personally so excited about with the new Panasonic S1 and Panasonic S1R is the innovation brought to a full frame camera with shutter speeds and flash sync. Panasonic redesigned the entire shutter mechanism and gave it this ability--which is a first for mirrorless full frame cameras.
When that big day arrives, the soon to be married couple need to be confident they've got a photographer that can perfectly document their intimate moment. Cassie Rosch is that photographer. Her heart-warming and breathtaking photography has made her high in demand.
Hardly a day passes by when you don't hear about a photographer moving on from traditional DSLR's to newer, shinier Mirrorless cameras. While the move to the new technology always sounds like the right thing to do, is the grass always greener on the other side of the photography fence? After the break check in a wedding photographer and hear what he has to say about his experiences with life after DSLR's.
If you're a wedding photographer you're not going to want to miss out on this exceptional deal. Right now you can get the Ultimate Bridal Compositing bundle for just $47 which will save you over $80 on this amazing piece of photography software.
It's very sad, but photographers who shoot weddings are still trying to justify their prices to folks. It's not unusual to hear "Oh, we have a budget. " or "We really can't afford to pay a whole lot.
It's very sad, but photographers who shoot weddings are still trying to justify their prices to folks. It's not unusual to hear "Oh, we have a budget. " or "We really can't afford to pay a whole lot.
Ever wondered how Serge Ramelli can fly through Lightroom with Ease? Have Andrew S. Gibsons' black and white photos amazed you? If you would like to learn how to get the most out of Lightroom, create stunning black and white images, and learn so much more from 19 other photography masters, the Complete Photography Bundle and the amazing photography tutorials it contains is for you.
Over 5,000 images were submitted from photographers around the globe to Junebug Weddings' 2018 Best of the Best Destination Photo Contest. Weddings, engagements, honeymoons, and couple shoots featuring stunning destinations across the world were submitted, but only 50 were chosen for the collection.
A picture is worth a thousand words. And when it comes to wedding photography, the wedding photographer becomes one of the most important persons of your wedding. The wedding is one of the most special times in your life, and you want to capture those memories! To make it easy for you to choose a wedding photographer whose portraits you will cherish for a lifetime, here Photostags.
When the Profoto A1 was announced, I was very curious. Granted, I love lights that are as small as speedlites, but I thoroughly enjoy the power that a full blown monolight provides. I was reminded of that even more so on a recent Sony Press trip.
All images by text by Jamie Saechao. Used with permission. I fell in love with photography while working at a job I absolutely hated! Sometimes you have to find what you don’t love to do in order to discover what your true calling is.
Martin Beddall has been working in the photography industry over 25 years. His background is in national newspapers and magazines having worked for The Times for over ten years and capturing some extremely special and unique moments along the way.
If you were to check out the work of photographer Kevin Mullins, you'd immediately fall in love with his classic documentary style approach to wedding photography. He tells the Phoblographer that he draws influence from photographers like Jeff Ascough and others.
First of all the result: The Hot Rod on Fire Shooting inspired me to this one. But there was a huge difference, this photograph was done with only one exposure. We got it done after a lot of preparation - a nearly three-meter-long diy fire torch, two strobes and a 4.
I had an interesting opportunity to work with this pair of loving souls who wanted some extraordinary photos for their casual pre-wedding photography. Drawing inspirations from Thumbelina, they requested to turn themselves into miniature people in their photos.
My name is Dave Harrell. I am a portrait photographer just beginning to make a regional name for myself. I shoot in Northern Michigan and, while focusing on portraits, I am now also booking weddings (I have 5 this year).
Photographer Amy O'Boyle is perhaps one of the more unique photographers to have submitted for a feature in our upcoming Analog zine. Amy is a photographer who shoots weddings and portraits for a living and occasionally does fashion.
No matter what your wedding budget is, some expenses are vital. Especially, a professional wedding photographer. Eirik Halvorsen is one of them and he found a brilliant way to prove why specialists like him are essential to every ceremony.
Hi, I'm Gemma and I met my husband, John Wood, through the Monty Python dating Facebook group that he set up. John's rather passionate, to say the least, about Monty Python, and after his divorce in 2010, he was determined that his next girlfriend/life partner/wife was going to be as big a Python fan as him.
A Maid of Honor has various important duties to uphold. Primarily she's there to provide practical and emotional support to the bride. She might also help with her veil, bouquet, and anything else she might require assistance with.
Photographers around the world submitted over 5,000 images to Junebug Wedding's 2017 Best of the Best Engagement Photo Contest. Here are the top 50!
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Jill and Sean's bridalparty faithfully recreating their friend's engagement photos for their wedding slideshow! What is it they say, 'imitation is the sincerest form of flattery'
Chris and Anna have been to Danang for a long time and they have a special love for this city. And they want to record together the happy moments together in a place full of memories, the way they go, the places they visit.
As a wedding photographer with over ten years experience shooting in a documentary style, I’ve always been interested in telling a couple’s story on their big day. However, some time ago I began to think more about the stories on a wedding day that go unnoticed or are in a sense hidden from public view to all but the closest family and friends.
Wrapping up the last of three installments, showcasing our favorite images from the 500px community in 2017.