Hi. I'm a wedding photographer based in Toronto. You'll probably hear a lot about weddings on here, film photography, and gear - but only the best and beautiful kind of gear. This channel is where I tell you everything I've learned since starting my photography career in 2013.
Gonna copy/paste my Instagram message request here as it makes more sense to have asked here anyway, haha… “Hey dude! I follow your channel on RU-vid - really enjoyed the video on being a family historian, definitely inspired me! Question - I’m hoping to start shooting photos for families and couples, and looking to upgrade my Minolta SRT-101 to something better. The viewfinder is small and dark, and as a fellow glasses-wearing shooter, I imagine I’ve missed focus on a decent number of shots because of this. Can I ask how you settled on the Nikon FM2 vs, say, the F3, and how the viewfinder looks with glasses in comparison to other cameras you have shot (since you already mentioned it being bright and clear I think also). Take care!”
Thank you so much for sharing so generously, what you are saying here is a life lesson and it is really easy to understand why clients feel relaxed in your company.
Hi Luke, I have a question. I get that the look with bouncing might be nicer, softer but the biggest issue I always deal with at weddings and events is the need to switch between portrait and landscape while constantly moving around, capturing everything. There isn’t time to adjust the flash for bouncing between portrait and landscape (as the direction of flash would differ) or to change the power for each shot because the subject’s distance or wall proximity changes. That's why I never use bounce flash since half of the images would be ruined. When using direct flash with a diffuser and TTL, the power adjusts automatically and most of the pictures turn out great. So my question is how do you go about switching so fast all of the settings so you don't miss any of the action and keep all the pics exposed correctly? Thanks M.
@lukewtcleland Hey. Great content especially there is not much of a Nikon users among real wedding photographers on youtube. I really appreciate you gave all the setings with flash power which is crucial in those examples. I have only one concern. How you deal with scenarios where you don't have white surface to bounce the light of it? Like in the example in 10:19 I can see the ceiling is brown or something like that. Do you ever use strobes off camera or everytime you can get with just on camera flash? Keep going, great stuff.
I love you channel! I am so happy that I found it. You're doing a great job. I think you are my favourite wedding photographer now and I have been following quite a few :)
Great video. Very genuine. I liked it very much. Also, from your 2023 list, the SanDisk 512GB Extreme PRO CFexpress Card Type B is cheaper, $140 from B&H.
Great choice. Even though Contax seems to be the number one choice for film photographers, I think both Canon and Nikon make great 35mm cameras that work well for weddings than your typical point and shoot. I personally have a Canon Elan 7 and paired with canon lenses, it looks amazing. They’re light, and less cumbersome, then some of these medium format cameras.
Hey hey Congrats on your new place and on your new beautiful camera. I‘m stoked to see your pictures with this camera system. I wonder, the step to 35mm from medium format seams to me quite unconventional, because medium format always has this “holy-grail-feeling” to me. Like it’s prestige. I would love to hear your thoughts about this. Have a great day and happy moving.
Thanks so much!! Totally, and I'm already aware of it. And I know that in theory - BUT I don't know if I'm fully convinced of the trade offs of shooting in medium format. I'm planning to do a video about it though at the end of the wedding season after I've shot a lot on 35mm - then I'll be able to tell you more of my thoughts.
Great a usual. Thanks Luke for sharing this. It's like watching the new episode of favorite show :))). Actually, i own the 50 1.2 of the same lineup and it's a very creative feeling. Merci Luke!
Type K3 is the one I use which is from the FM3A. It has the same split screen just more clarity and brightness. Truly a huge difference from the standard K2 on the FM2n
"I destroyed my lens" *oh that's sad* "by dropping it on the ground" *wait what now I don't feel so b-* "unintentionally" *oh yeah that stinks i'm sorry*
Hahah. It was unintentional. I was actually shaky after it happen I was so shocked. Something like that has never happend to me before. BUUUT That is always cured with more gear! :)
Hey Luke, would you recommend the Z6ii for somebody looking to switch systems in 2024? I shoot hybrid 60/40 photo/video, so I'm looking for something that can quickly switch between the two, with reliable AF. Thanks! I have watched a few of your videos now, and you share some fantastic tips! Much appreciated :)
You are a great person. You solved all my flash photography queries. I will definitely try. Nice presentation. You like to teach people. Thanks for sharing valuable knowledge. Good luck for future.
Just got the 1.2 and it's definitely a lens with character. Worth the purchase. The 1.8 one was my first Z lens and least used because it just didn't give me that 'je ne sais quoi' that a nifty 50 is supposed to give
50 1.8 S for me, crazy sharp, small, well built. So in summary your thoughts are for wedding/events the 50 1.2 is the right lens for that environment. The 50 1.8 S for travel, everyday carry, but it is still a very capable lens if your just starting out as a wedding photographer.
