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When starting with wedding photography knowing what wedding photography gear to buy can be a hard task. I'm here to give you a list of the first initial things you should consider buying for your wedding photography kit.
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@jbivphotography 2 года назад

Who else is team primes??

@_curtisperry 2 года назад

🙌

@garithjajuanphotovideo8131 2 года назад

I am!

@heatherstringer7722 2 года назад

I’ve got a combo of 24-70mm and 50mm. I’d love to just have primes but until then I’m happy with my set up

@MarchonC 2 года назад

Me! Just added 2 more. 16mm,30mm,50mm and 85mm.

@bvill6749 2 года назад

I would love to but at the moment I could only afford 24-70. 😭 I use Sony

@paci_sophie_family 2 года назад

Sorry to disturb your scrolling, we don’t know each other but i wish you all the best in life and may all things work out in your favor.🙏

@jbivphotography 2 года назад

I really appreciate that!

@tiffanykaufman8348 7 месяцев назад

Thank you, I really needed to see this.❤

@thelonghaul5214 8 дней назад

I love your reasoning for using primes for weddings. it makes total sense, especially with weddings where its all about the emotions.

@tatumelisabeth5748 2 года назад

Thank you for always teaching so well! YES TO MORE FLASH VIDEOS! I'm confident in my photo abilities, but I am SO confused by flash and I'm entering the wedding photography field this summer!

@micknificent 2 года назад

You're absolutely right John. There is a disconnect when shooting with zooms. I have the Canon R5 and 28-70 f2 and thought it was such a convenience. But my last event I felt that disconnect that you talked about. I'm going back to primes. I'll keep my 28-70 f2 for smaller events. Thanks John.

@Kelvinjan 2 года назад

I'd love to see more videos on how you're setting up your OCF in wedding scenarios. I always like seeing/hearing everyone's approach to learn more!

@IamMannyLaws 2 года назад

YES!!! More off camera flashes for weddings video please 🙏🏾 Team Prime all the way 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

@dabuchrister 2 года назад

Yes! Do a video where you explain your lighting set ups during crucial events during a wedding like father/daughter dance, speeches, etc.

@drbauser 2 года назад

I just want to say thank you for the detailed and full send vibed videos RE: wedding photography. From my very green beginnings (with my fuji xt-4) I've really enjoyed your videos. Maybe it's my fuji love or it's your vibes (hell maybe it's your smooth style) but I've enjoyed learning (and I am learning) through your videos. Keep u[ the great work. (I assume you are in for a crazy busy wedding season after the pandemic peak... wish I was ready because this is about to be a busy wedding season. THanks again for your work. I went from thinking weddings are just an inevitable for photographers to make money at a stage to being genuinely excited at the prospect of sharing and documenting such an important and magical day for the rest of the clients lives.

@tbeiber09 2 года назад

I started with a zoom kit lens and used it like normal. Then I started switching to Sony and used primes. I started seeing the different qualities of the focal lengths. Then I went to full frame so y and have a 24-70 zoom and now I feel like I can get more out of a zoom because I know what look I can gets out of each focal length. Plus shooting weddings, you don't always get as much of a choice as you want on where you can stand so being able to zoom a little saves some resolution instead of heavy cropping in post to get a little closer. I still always have an 85mm on a second body too

@grahamcorley8156 Год назад

I agree with you on the crop sensor. I have just invested in a full frame, but only to take advantage of my great lenses, my 70-200 and 85. For that ff depth of field. I still love crop sensors.

@iankellam6440 2 года назад

Firstly, excellent and informative video thanks very much. I am a Nikon user and have a D750. I have to confess to going for the 24-70 and 70-200 zooms when I first started but having since bought 50mm and 85mm primes I am a complete prime convert. You are spot on when you say that you feel part of the process with primer lenses. Dare say the zooms will have their day but at the moment they are gathering dust.

@alyana22 2 года назад

Thanks for such a helpful video as always! I’d love to see more flash-related videos from you! I got 2 v860iii’s because of your videos re Godox flashes. I’d love to learn more about bounce flash + off-camera flash from you as I love the way you teach! Thank you 🙏🏼

@cgp5254 2 года назад

Thanks John. Thanks for all that you do and for taking a minute to chat with me on the WPPI expo floor. You’re the real deal and I appreciate you.

@jbivphotography 2 года назад

I really appreciate that! Glad we had a chance to chat at WPPI. Love being able to meet viewers. 👏👏

@kourtneybee 2 года назад

Love this video so much, thanks for sharing! Can you do a video on off camera flashes? I’m new to wedding photography and like to learn in which scenarios would a off camera flash be useful? Thanks again for sharing your knowledge with all of us! ✨

@KEHcamera 2 года назад

Fantastic Video John! We love to hear people preach the, “there is no best body” because at the end of the day you are right. It’s what works best for the photographer and inspires the person shooting!

@dougmacmillan1712 2 года назад

Be sure to read my story about KEH in the comments. I'm a satisfied customer and you helped me help some kids in need. I really appreciate your help and generosity.

@GenesisAnne Год назад

Loving a7iii’s dual slot card! I agree with you!

@jamesrhynard287 Год назад

I re-watch just about everyone of your videos content is perfect and informational man. keep up the good work I know this video is a year old but I've watched it about 5 times in the last year

@RetoBuri 2 месяца назад

suuch a good point about the zoom lenses!! i'll keep that in mind when i think about using the 50-140mm 🙂

@user-qo9gi2rc6w День назад

Helpful AND entertaining! ...Thanks.

@gabmilitao 2 года назад

Great video, John. And YES, please make more on-camera flash videos!

@jbivphotography 2 года назад

Thanks! Will do!

@ChuckJ7777 2 года назад

Thank-you for the advice

@simeonhaile-selassie38 Год назад

I love your videos, you always have great content and what you say makes so much sense!

@jbivphotography Год назад

I appreciate that! Thanks for watching and I hope to have many more years of helpful content.

@Sotangy247 2 года назад

Hey John, what's up man? Greetings from England. Great advice as always!Thanks for all you do for the community.

@seoguru5826 2 года назад

You're a good teacher. Thanks for making such a useful video.

@jbivphotography 2 года назад

You're very welcome! Thank you so much.

@theeverydayguy7692 2 года назад

Hey John, you're so amazing... I love your videos and you make my journey with Fujifilm really smooth.

@jbivphotography 2 года назад

Appreciate it

@FOOKyourFEELINGS Год назад

Excellent! Love your enthusiasm and positive approach. 10/10.

@jbivphotography Год назад

Thank you so much!

@brucerofL 2 года назад

Don't need any more presets but bought yours to say thank you for all the sharing (your presets are great too).

@markedwards4787 2 года назад

This is good to her thank you. I have the lumix g9. I love the camera so slowly getting better glass. Ie olympus pro zooms and fast primes.

@billmurrie 2 года назад

EXACTLY THE VIDEO IVE BEEN NEEDING FOR WEEKS??? thank you John for the always amazing content. read my mind fr🙏

@jbivphotography 2 года назад

Glad to hear it!

@Kilmej78 2 года назад

Hey brother proud of you. I love the way you lay out your material you have been an inspiration for me.

@jbivphotography 2 года назад

I appreciate that. Thanks for showing the love!

@michaelfreeman8814 2 года назад

I'd love a video on wedding OFC with the godox/flashpoint gear! I'm new to the game, but I'm shooting with a Fuji ecosystem also (team Prime, all the way) and I just picked up a pair of AD300s and an AD400. I would love to see how you're setting up everything! And thanks for being an awesome source of inspiration & knowledge for me!

@matthewstorer3847 Год назад

This is the most informative video I’ve watched! Thank you

@jbivphotography Год назад

Glad it was helpful!

@jeremyeyman9627 2 года назад

John would love to see more on flash and how to set that up. Thanks!

@tylerel3 2 года назад

Would absolutely love a full video tutorial on flashes and lighting!

@MitchLally 2 года назад

Awesome video man! Very helpful tips

@jbivphotography 2 года назад

Appreciate it!

@smarthousetech8593 2 года назад

I used Canon when I started photography, but then I bought a the Sony A7Riii, however I love Fuji cameras as well. I just love that vintage look as well and the picture quality. Good Stuff

@johnnosacka9556 2 года назад

Great advice. I shot Nikon for years, left for Fuji. Went back to Nikon for Z5…turns out I didn’t like the smaller form factor and I preferred how much I can operate the Z5 with one hand. One thing about Fuji I loved…the fuji community has enthusiasm and content not found anywhere else

@mildredcintron3340 2 года назад

John I I love your videos. I’ve learned so much h from you. Ouse a Nikon D750 with nothing prime and zoom lenses. But when I add the 24-70 I tend to forget I have a 35 and 50mm. i have the Godox speed lights as well as the AD200 but I have problems synching them. I would love a lighting set up video.

@patrickparadise7 2 года назад

Yes flash video pls. Including ur style on setting up a room with several off camera flashs : )

@brianvargas7163 2 года назад

John I think a video on how you use your off camera flash at an event would be really great. I've tried doing it before but sometimes it looks to obvious or I've been to events where the ceiling is black so bouncing light to the ceiling is a no go since the light is absorbed.

@jackmccourt6180 6 месяцев назад

I'm glad to hear you use a crop sensor. I have an a6400 and am looking to start doing some wedding photography and I have been feeling a little pressure to get a full frame camera thinking I need it for low light performance. I think some people get caught up on specs and I fall pray to that sometimes! The other reason I feel the pressure to go up to a full frame sensor is because I like my sony cameras... but the crop sensor cameras only have 1 sd card slot. Which is really unfortunate. I'm hoping to get away with it for the first year before relegating the a6400 to a backup camera before upgrading to an A75 when it comes out.

@sapienproductions 5 месяцев назад

17-40mm f4 L, 50mm and 85mm f1.8 primes covers everything for me. Would like faster lenses but for now very happy. I have a 70-200mm lens but rarely use it.

@brittanycompton9150 2 года назад

Congrats on the achievement! :) thanks for the great tips

@jbivphotography 2 года назад

Thanks so much!

@modernmusicstudio303 Год назад

So helpful! Great advice!

@jbivphotography Год назад

Glad it was helpful!

@TheBlushingGiraffe 2 года назад

Love your videos! Saving up for my secon Fuji body just now, I’m currently on an XT4 and then I’ve got an old canon on the other side but I hardly ever reach for the canon now, I just hate shooting with it sooo much haha. It’s great for RU-vid videos but I can’t switch from Fuji now, the love is too deep!

@dinkobilic9078 8 месяцев назад

Now you got me interested in Holdfast...and I must admit, it looks FANTASTIC!! My Nikon Z8 is on its way and I wonder if SIghtseer would be big enough for full frame lenses and gear....

@memoosms7509 2 года назад

special thanks ❤

@baryjonas5714 2 года назад

hi thank you for this video john I would like to see a video on the off camera flash during a wedding :)🙂

@SVcreations43 2 года назад

Definitely make a video about where to place, power levels, and how to use on and off camera flash. How to use on camera only, how to use off camera flash and how to use on and off camera flash at the same time. And why you'd use them in such ways.

@pixelart4043 2 года назад

Amazing Man, great job.

@jbivphotography 2 года назад

Thanks a bunch. I’m glad you enjoyed it.

@nogerboher5266 2 года назад

I do social events, motorsports (mostly WRC and other rally events), weddings and portraiture. I own 2 camera bodies and 9 expensive lenses but I do 99% of my work with only two lenses and rarely ever use any of my other lenses. The two lenses that are on my cameras 99% of the time are the 35mm and 105mm. I used to use 35mm with an 85mm instead of 105mm but I noticed that my images shot with 105mm look much, much nicer, especially when I do portraits and outdoor events and if I ever want a wider look or composition, I can always do a few steps back and have the 85mm look, whereas if I was using my 85mm, I could step closer and get the similar composition to an 105mm but I can't get that 105mm look, I can't get that 105mm compression! Anyhow, whenever someone asks me which lenses they should buy first, I always recommend a 35mm and either an 85mm or 105/135mm! Most useful pair of lenses across all fields of photography!

@neworleansportraitphotogra9015 2 года назад

Using the Canon R5 I like to use my RF 70-200 as my all rounded then RF 100 macro for ring details and such. I have the rf 15-35 for wides and video too of course. I'm itching to buy one of the RF 85s but haven't budgeted for it yet lol

@kidjoker21 2 года назад

I your content. I would love to see how you use the flashes

@Volneidemoraes 2 года назад

Great video! I bought an amazing strap just like money maker but for the half of the price on Amazon! C Coiro is the brand

@angelburgos4409 2 года назад

It all comes down to preference

@TaeThitiChannel 2 года назад

I was on SONY APSC and Change to Fullframe and it gets me way better quality in low light / but apsc is good enough for anything as u said.

@puluqemil 2 года назад

great video ,thank you!

@jbivphotography 2 года назад

Glad you liked it!

@TheCacaab 2 года назад

Thank you for the new video

@jbivphotography 2 года назад

Thank you for watching. I hope you enjoyed it.

@jjadaddy Год назад

Extremely well presented, JB. I plan on shooting with 2 d4s bodies, which I love. I'd like to ask you what is a good approach first starting out and striving to separate yourself from the crowd, since there's a boat load of existing wedding photographers out there? Ty.

@clintwood1983 2 года назад

Great video, cheers.

@jbivphotography 2 года назад

Thanks 👍

@tylerjames3620 Год назад

Yes please for the off camera light setup video.

@ducko1988 2 года назад

A flash vid sounds good dude

@TheMe1960 2 года назад

Hey John. Relatively new to your channel. Great info! This is probably in one of your earlier videos but how do you deliver your photos to couples; printed photobook, build a website?

@balukuwillington1718 2 года назад

John thank you so much...

@jbivphotography 2 года назад

You're welcome. I hope this was helpful.

@dougmacmillan1712 2 года назад

Excellent video and excellent advice! I'm with you on your gear recommendations, including the use of Fuji. I'm glad this was sponsored by KEH, from whom I've bought gear in the past. I want share a story about KEH with you and others here. My Episcopal church has an arts center and they do community outreach, including to a local private home for troubled teenage boys. This home is their last hope before heading into the system. The arts center approached me to hold a photography course for a semester since the boys expressed an interest. I was told there would be 12 boys. My ideal would be for each boy to have his own camera to use and care for. The arts center secured a grant to allow us to buy equipment. I called KEH and explained our need. I wanted a DSLR with a zoom lens as the kit and told them how much money we had. I asked for as many cameras as we could get for the money, thinking at least some boys would have to buddy up. A few days later I got a call back saying they could provide 12 kits for the money! They provided Canon Rebels with a kit zoom. All the cameras were in great shape and the boys and I had a blast learning the fundamentals and taking lots of photos. At the end of the course they had their own showing at the arts center and some even sold some of their photos! This was made possible by KEH working with us to support a good cause.

@dc0681 2 года назад

I would love to see a video about flashes and how u set them up for ur weddinggigs

@limit760 2 года назад

I'd really appreciate a video on lighting a reception with the godox flashes. So +1 for that idea.

@jbivphotography 2 года назад

Awesome! Thanks for letting me know.

@deweesegilyard2998 Год назад

Yes, sir. I agree. A crop sensor camera is just fine. Picture quality is primarily a reflection of the photographer’s skill. Thank you.

@jbivphotography Год назад

Well said!

@alexandrupop6015 Год назад

Thanks so much for your advices, you are great! I also started and am trying to get into wedding photography with the Canon 6D with an 50mm lens, by the way, which lens would you recommand for wide shots for a full frame?

@FlatulEssence Год назад

I love your vlogs. You are very fair and unbiased, though you use Fuji gears. I happen to use Fujis, as well. Thanks for sharing and for your great videos. I learn a lot from them.

@jbivphotography Год назад

Thanks a bunch!! I really appreciate that.

@mr.blashkov 2 года назад

Thanks for the explanation, I always wonder why someone would use Fuji cameras nowadays

@AverageatMostThings 2 года назад

Hands down a great video! Is your camera a APS-C sensor? Can the Fuji Lenses be adapted to LUMIX?

@TheDolphins21 2 года назад

Awesome video and very helpful! what lense do you use for a large group of people?

@robramirez6258 2 года назад

Photography is all about feelings ☝️

@BradBeaird 2 года назад

Great stuff John. Just wondering what you use to mount your GoPro to the MoneyMaker rig for BTS capture?

@kevinmahoney2400 Год назад

Love primes..

@bobo.frames5850 2 года назад

Hey John thanks for your video today. when I watch this I get more and more desire to photograph weddings :D Currently I'm using my Sony a7III and 85mm1.8f (Prime :D) and I have a Godox V860III but I still feel like I'm missing so many things xD i am still at the beginning but i will always remember your videos and your behind the scenes :D your positive attitude and tips are the best combination! Thanks for your work

@aaronromero7723 2 года назад

real Nice video Thank you. quick question the lenses you use are for a fullframe right? I have crop censor camera what lenses will u recommend similar to urs? or close to those. thank you

@Moresco24 Год назад

I know videography is more so the future so I’m looking to buy my first camera in a while. Can’t decide between the Sony fx30 or Sony a7iv

@LorenaBalaguer Год назад

Do you have a video on how to use off flash and connect the flash to the camera?

@papsny 2 года назад

IMO, first thing to do is buy lessons, e.g. SLRlounge Wedding Course etc.. Learn OCF. Then invest in a 2 body setup with something like a 35/85 or a 24-70/70-200 Doesn't matter if you're into primes or zooms. If you learned what a focal plane is and how distance works with depth of field, you'll realize that primes or zooms becomes a preference at that point. Also, if all you're doing is bokeh, then you're using a crutch. Once you learn OCF, anything is possible. What people need to realize is that lens choice doesn't matter. Photography is all about light. With the right light, even a phone camera can take great photos. So invest in a good light! I agree with investing in flashes. Great video as always!

@carringtonvisuals2983 2 года назад

I used to be a prime snob, and with Fuji, I will always be a prime snob. But with the EOS R5 for weddings, my 28-70 f2 stays on my camera like 90% of the day. That lens is a beast. I definitely can replace primes for most situations.

@jbivphotography 2 года назад

Nice. Yeah those Canons are looking really good.

@jessicamedaris2593 2 года назад

I rented this exact same setup for a wedding this weekend. The 28-70 is amazing and shoots like a prime.

@carringtonvisuals2983 2 года назад

@@jessicamedaris2593 It's such a great lens! Primes are great especially on Fujifilm, but it's hard to go back to using primes solely without feeling limited.

@marquisphotography1618 2 года назад

Same here I love my 28-70 f2. Weight doesn’t bother me.

@jessekedar 2 года назад

When I shot on my old Nikon d3s my go to lens was a 28-70 f2.8. great versatile lens. Now that I've been using Fuji for a few years I love my 50mm f2 and adapting old lenses for portraits. That kit lens is shockingly good in the right conditions

@alexsimons182 2 года назад

I buy this week the Fuji xt4 and I’m in love, before I use canon, Panasonic and Sony and this one for the price is incredible camera 📷, real manual camera 😅

@jbivphotography 2 года назад

Awesome! Hopefully you'll enjoy your X-T4

@FrankNazario 2 года назад

for me the photography tools... Nikon D7200, Sigma art 18-35 1.8, Sigma 50-100 1.8 and if your budget can handle it the Sigma Art 200 prime.... get a second Nikon D7200 for backup... for strobes... use the Youngnuo 560 series or even better the Godox line. 3 speedlights should be more than enough

@sheilasalcedo5565 2 года назад

Here for flash videos!

@danc3746 2 года назад

I'v been a high school photographer for over 15 years, everything from sports, plays, evens and proms/dances. I guess proms are as close as I have come to a wedding, but I am pretty confident I can do a wedding. My question is, where and how do I get started in weddings? Do I look for a "second shooter" opportunity to get a wedding portfolio going? Your advice would be extremely appreciated. Thanks!

@mpmarvin999 2 года назад

Hands down this has to be hands down the most informative video about hands down the most important gear that hands down you’ll ever need…. hands down. 😂 nice video brother, good info shared

@jbivphotography 2 года назад

🤣

@52701970 2 года назад

On the defense for zooms you can capture moments where they are acting like themselves. If you are up close the person with act differently.

@DanielConstant00 2 года назад

This might sound dumb but can you make a video or short showing how to use the holdfast money maker properly. The way you had the sightseer strapped i didnt know that was a thing. the straps holding the sightseer is usually what i have my camera hanging on.

@everett894 Год назад

Your a blessing. Say a prayer and wish me luck lol

@kingbillybob 2 месяца назад

I haven't shot pictures at a wedding yet. I shot my Granddaughter's Junior prom with a Canon 90D, and the EF 50mm f/1.2. It wasn't a problem on individual shots, but it was a major problem on group shots, which was a great lesson on aperture. I was shooting manual, still taking lessons, and I had owned the lens for 2 weeks. I was shooting everything with the aperture wide open. I should have been around f/8 to f/11 on the group shots, since they were 2 to 3 rows deep. Every group shot had out of focus people, depending on where I focused. With giggling girls, my shutter speed was to low. I was shooting on continuous, and that was a smart move. Next time I will hopefully do better. That lens is actually sharpest at f/5 on my camera body.

@lillyknight525 2 года назад

Great video as always John! Shooting my first weddings this summer and your videos have really helped! Quick question: would you say that a 28mm could replace both 24mm and 35mm? Just wondering if it would be wide enough for dance floor etc Also, yes please to on camera flash tutorials!

@dougmacmillan1712 2 года назад

The 28 could tide you over and is a useful lens, but it can't replace the 24 and 35. Good luck on your weddings! I had overwhelmingly good experiences with the couple of hundred weddings I photographed in the film days.

@spen007 Год назад

KISS: Keep it simple & stupid! Love it! Thanks for a great video. Keep´em coming.

@jbivphotography Год назад

Thanks so much for watching. happy it was helpful.

@adicer9619 Год назад

Hi John, just your opinion : i 'm sony shooter ( full frame), i have 24/1.4, 35/1.4 , 50/1.2 and 85/1.8; a longer lens ( weddings , portraits, some conferences etc..) should be the new sony 70 200 gm ii or sony 135/1.8 ( both of them super sharp and very fast autofocus)

@brian_bielanski 2 года назад

Great info... you mentioned that you use two cameras but didn't mention that as part of what you "need" for weddings. It's my opinion that anyone who is getting paid to shoot a wedding must have at least two cameras. Even if you shot 100% of you shots on one camera having a second camera that works with your lenses is critical for the moment when a camera stops working or is damaged. Even if you need to rent or borrow a 2nd body for every wedding until you make a little money -- do it.