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@SteveMichalak 14 сағат бұрын
The Wedding Photographers Academy has launched! www.weddingphotographersacademy.com
@SteveMichalak 14 сағат бұрын
The Wedding Photographers Academy has launched! www.weddingphotographersacademy.com
@bulovvv Күн бұрын
🙏
@rhodiiium7989 6 күн бұрын
was the lighting for the ceremony off camera or on
@rhodiiium7989 6 күн бұрын
and what flash settings cause i cant seem to get my flash to be soft like yours
@SteveMichalak 14 сағат бұрын
@@rhodiiium7989 off camera. I always bounce flash either semi-straight up or at an angle backward depending on ceiling height, angle, etc…
@angelarush1815 11 күн бұрын
Great video! Are you using primes or zoom lenses?
@SteveMichalak 14 сағат бұрын
Primes!
@wiluk9644 18 күн бұрын
Thank You!!
@stefanvasilev9318 20 күн бұрын
Having watched many tutorials like this one, I have a question - what's the idea behind having so much background and head-space above the people in the images? I've seen this in portraits, couples, stage and candid images - lots of negative space with whatever is in the background and the heads of the people more or less in the center of the frame? It's so much sometimes that the frame cuts out legs in favour of trees, chandeliers, etc? I'm sure there are valid reasons for that, I'm just not sure what they are? Cheers! Awesome video, mate! Subscribed 🤙
@vmaxbaby 21 күн бұрын
For reception what ISO/aper/shutter?
@SteveMichalak 20 күн бұрын
f1.2-f1.8, 2500-3200 ISO, usually keep my shutter 1/200-250 unless I'm going for light trails
@kendramanuel968 21 күн бұрын
I love the blue room!!!
@SteveMichalak 14 сағат бұрын
Such a unique spot for some portraits!
@PhotogenicProperties 23 күн бұрын
Well done sir. Shooting wide open most of the time for the couple shots ?...just curious.
@SteveMichalak 23 күн бұрын
@@PhotogenicProperties thank you. Yes 80-90% - maybe some at 1.8/2.0 for some closer stuff.
@meliphie 23 күн бұрын
I love you.
@ImranRimon Ай бұрын
Hope everything is going well. Your content is impressive, but channel growth is lacking. The channel needs some customization (setup, optimize with high-quality SEO), particularly in SEO. Are you open to chatting about your channel?
@SteveMichalak 2 ай бұрын
LAUNCH UPDATE: I got sick shortly after posting this and lost a couple days of work so we have a NEW launch date 8.29! Get on the waitlist for a deep discount on launch day! bit.ly/wpa_workflow
@SteveMichalak 2 ай бұрын
The Wedding Photographers Academy has launched! www.weddingphotographersacademy.com
@SteveMichalak 2 ай бұрын
The Wedding Photographers Academy has launched! www.weddingphotographersacademy.com
@antoniosbarakos4949 2 ай бұрын
bro what kind of focus do you use for group photography and video
@SteveMichalak 2 ай бұрын
Usually expand spot and put the spot on the bride and/or groom
@fendyandreas879 2 ай бұрын
this is amazing dude! i learn a lot from you!
@SteveMichalak 2 ай бұрын
@@fendyandreas879 appreciate you tuning in! More content in the works as we speak 😁
@fendyandreas879 2 ай бұрын
@@SteveMichalak heard that sir! 😃🫡
@wombleok112 2 ай бұрын
Hi Steve, I recently came across your posts have been into photography for many years on and off. I really do wish I could turn the clock back after purchasing a Sony 7 It’s rekindled my interest in photography again the camera is bloody amazing. I’m trying to save some pennies to buy the 35/150 Tamron, Your videos are truly inspirational thank you
@SteveMichalak 2 ай бұрын
@@wombleok112 Love to hear that! The 35-150 is a crazy versatile lens. I’m sure it will treat you well when your time comes to get it.
@oxxxeee 2 ай бұрын
damn he is good
@SteveMichalak 2 ай бұрын
Appreciate you
@calebsmith9788 3 ай бұрын
I’ve noticed you use the belt clip to hold your camera. Is it peak design and how do you like it? Have you had any problems with it ?
@AntreasUplift 3 ай бұрын
I tried over 10 different things, this worked for me!!! Thank you so much
@jjbphoto_ 3 ай бұрын
I saw that you had a trigger. Did you use off camera flash for the ceremory?
@SteveMichalak 14 сағат бұрын
Yes I do - Godox AD100 Pro's
@Emma-iu3fs 3 ай бұрын
Hm this is more about the photos than the moment. Do you have any tips for first look photography where you sont intervene at all? Or is it simply too high risk to miss the shots then?
@SteveMichalak 3 ай бұрын
After I initially instruct them what to do I don't intervene at all once the bride turns around. I only step in after that when the couple lets me know they're ready to move on. Hope that helps.
@adamwestphoto 3 ай бұрын
Hi Steve! Great vid, I'm glad I stumbled across your channel! I also shoot 2x Sony A7IV for weddings. One thing I always worry about is the shutter noise in full mech mode on the A7IV, when shooting the ceremony. Do you ever use EFCS for the ceremony shots? I find it to be a little more quiet. Thanks mate!
@SteveMichalak 3 ай бұрын
Appreciate that bro - glad to have you! That’s awesome - I really love these cameras they’re truly so close to perfect for wedding photography. I always use full mechanical shutter. Photographers at wedding have always inherently had shutter noises so I don’t think it’s a nuisance to anyone but I do agree I think the EFC is a nice quiet alternative. Especially if you don’t have to worry about flicker from ambient lights. I just don’t like that it changes the bokeh.
@adamwestphoto 3 ай бұрын
@@SteveMichalak Yes, good point about the bokeh. I also got caught out with EFCS shooting high shutter speed bursts, on a beach in full sun. Lots of frames had a vignette along the long edge of the frame. Sony even mention this problem on the online manual. Fixable in post but a real pain. So full mech with high shutter speeds now.
@tjvillacampa9884 3 ай бұрын
that belt set up is so good. i wish i had the same
@SteveMichalak 3 ай бұрын
Honestly you can score the setup pretty cheap! Two of these: amzn.to/3RKNtBo is all you need and a sturdy belt. I use an Anson Invicbelt.
@ORod425 3 ай бұрын
BRO... IT'S BEEN MONTHS, OMG THANK YOU! DEFF JUST SUBBED..
@photo2000 3 ай бұрын
wow!! i thought i was the only person who carried ear protection!! 👍👍
@SteveMichalak 3 ай бұрын
A must have 👊🏼
@photo2000 3 ай бұрын
those shots in the blue room would have needed quite a bit of work to even out contrast and exposure across frame! most people think cloudy day is bad for photos.... but photographers pray for it!! lol
@SteveMichalak 3 ай бұрын
I’ll take it! But the sun doesn’t bother me either haha
@momohmart 3 ай бұрын
Can I ask you what auto focus area you used for the multiple person shots? Zone, spot...? Thanks much. I really like the way you direct people too.
@SteveMichalak 3 ай бұрын
I’m either in full or expand spot. Probably expand spot for those.
@wearetrackclub 4 ай бұрын
Looks amazing, Steve! Really cool to see the process 👏
@SteveMichalak 4 ай бұрын
Thank you - happy you found it helpful!
@gabrielortiz4494 4 ай бұрын
Hey, could you share the accessories you use for the belt.
@SteveMichalak 4 ай бұрын
Hey bro, yes linked here: amzn.to/4bROTSC I use two of these
@CadenButera 4 ай бұрын
YOU'VE SAVED MY LIFE. Thank you so much, this did the trick!
@SteveMichalak 4 ай бұрын
Got you 👊🏼
@ChristineBarry-q9e 4 ай бұрын
I shoot with a9 and a7rV. I am not happy with low light noise on the a7rV. How is the A7IV low light?
@SteveMichalak 4 ай бұрын
I believe the higher MP cameras suffer a bit more in low light but the A74 is very good. I'm very comfortable pushing it to 4,000 ISO. I have some usable frames at 6,400 even. The key is not underexposing for low light shots.
@ChristineBarry-q9e 4 ай бұрын
I have been looking for someone that has courses and shoots Sony cameras. Loved watching your behind the scenes.
@SteveMichalak 4 ай бұрын
You're in the right place! Happy to have you 🙌🏼
@oniyastudios9911 4 ай бұрын
Is first look before or after the wedding ceremony?
@SteveMichalak 4 ай бұрын
Usually 2-3 hours before. We use the time after to capture all the wedding party and immediate family photos.
@starsk13 4 ай бұрын
Thanks
@kkfaerber 4 ай бұрын
I like how fraudulent the image at 10:42 is. Amazing how the sun was shining in the picture but not in the video.
@SteveMichalak 4 ай бұрын
The sun was in and out bud. Crazy, right? We had more than one take and not every frame is usable. Sorry it wasn’t at the exact moment for one on-screen frame. I’m such a fraud.
@kkfaerber 4 ай бұрын
@@SteveMichalakkind of defeats the purpose of showing how something’s done if you show a photo that wasn’t taken during the BTS. Stay sassy big boy.
@SteveMichalak 4 ай бұрын
@@kkfaerber don't make me blush
@claudiaortiz4496 4 ай бұрын
Gear specs
@SteveMichalak 4 ай бұрын
50mm 1.2 GM is my workhorse. Used for every frame in this video.
@claudiaortiz4496 4 ай бұрын
@@SteveMichalak Thank you for responding.
@ratky1127 4 ай бұрын
Great video! Why did you decide on sony and not canon?
@SteveMichalak 4 ай бұрын
I shot video when I started out shooting weddings and sony was crushing it at that time. They also turned out to be great hybrid cameras so it was an easy transition into photo, plus I was invested in sony glass so a switch would have been expensive.
@darrellwilliams1031 4 ай бұрын
nice work man
@SteveMichalak 4 ай бұрын
Thanks bro 👊🏼
4 ай бұрын
Very good
@eemilosmala7573 5 ай бұрын
So glad that you made this bts video of first looks and portraits, images are looking great! 🤩 Im going to shoot my first weddings this summer and im super nervous about it. Im confident with my camera and my skills, but still its just so big day for them and there isnt any redos. 😅 Any tips by any chance?
@SteveMichalak 5 ай бұрын
Happy you found it helpful. I’ve got lots of tips but mostly just being aware of the timing for everything. Follow the 30/30/30 rule for family, wedding party, and bride and groom portraits. Have a few signature “safe” poses to go through that are must haves. Be prepared for a fast paced day and just be ready to adapt to something not going exactly according to plan. Shoot me a dm on IG if you have any specific questions. Good luck!
@ForwardEchoPodcast 5 ай бұрын
bro. thank you. you fixed my life.
@SteveMichalak 5 ай бұрын
You’re welcome bro
@TransparencyConcepts 5 ай бұрын
this was such an awesome commentary and breakdown! Maybe one day we will work together! I'm out in CT
@SteveMichalak 5 ай бұрын
Thanks man! Hey, you never know!
@CoryPtasProductions 5 ай бұрын
Excellent work man. Your directing is very easy to follow... Not to mention your colours!
@SteveMichalak 5 ай бұрын
Appreciate you bro 👊🏼
@johnnozzi-photovideo6543 5 ай бұрын
Steve, LOVE this. Thank you for sharing. Where do you mount your GoPro?! I also use Holdfasts but I'm not sure where to connect my GoPro for BTS.
@SteveMichalak 3 ай бұрын
Awesome! Glad you’re finding it helpful/useful. I attach the GoPro to a hot shoe mount made for GoPro then put it right on the hot shoe of the camera.
@orlandojonesphotography 5 ай бұрын
Thank you for this review and sharing your shortcut settings. I bought this mouse after editing my first wedding on my old mouse and my wrist about died after editing for so many hours. Much appreciated.
@SteveMichalak 5 ай бұрын
You got it man. Honestly it’s just an underrated tool.
@oguzbalci 5 ай бұрын
Thank you
@SteveMichalak 5 ай бұрын
You got it bro 👊🏼
@jeanenricobabtiste 5 ай бұрын
Beautiful. What presets do you use?
@SteveMichalak 5 ай бұрын
I use film emulation profiles by The Archetype Process: thearchetypeprocess.com
@AnthonieErazo 5 ай бұрын
Great informative video! Where did you purchase your flatlay mats? I love how vertically long they seem to be. Some are too square and don't leave enough room for all the details.
@SteveMichalak 5 ай бұрын
Hey Anthonie I use mats from Chasing Stone and Locust Collection. They're both great.
@AnthonieErazo 5 ай бұрын
@@SteveMichalak Thanks so much!
@SteveMichalak 5 ай бұрын
@@AnthonieErazo you got it bro
@Valuiskihh 5 ай бұрын
Is it ok, if i have only f4 lenses? 😅
@SteveMichalak 5 ай бұрын
Of course! F4 can be pretty tough for dark receptions but just work with whatever you’ve got and upgrade as you go.