5 Traps New Wedding Photographers Should Avoid

[@TaylorJacksonPhoto]

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[@PKSiAMiAM]

I defo get a little gear envy from time to time. I appreciate everyone else having the money to fall into the trap though. I recently have been able to afford a 5d MK3 and canon 24-70 f2.8mk1. It has allowed me to take my photography to the next level and shoot in much more challenging conditions.

[@BoodskiBro]

Once a programmer, always a programmer!

[@rogerthai5352]

With all the new releases this past year, I'd love to see a 2021 gear video!

[@AngryBroccoliRecipesVegan]

I love your sense of humor. You need more views!.

[@GeoffKirby]

A gear video would be awesome! It's good to see yo back from the slopes!

[@thcwub3387]

The first trap is watching a Taylor Jackson video, and then having Gear Lust stuck in your head for the next hour! Bokeh, Bokai, Bo-COW!

[@cassandrahewitt]

Lol. You're RIDICULOUS and I share the same thoughts as you! Yay!

[@boo.its.kaylin]

“You don’t know how fast I’m running under the table right now” *sees table shaking* I laughed way too hard 🤣🤣

[@MrBennyrick77]

Just got the Unscripted App, very cool!.

[@themathiaclan8346]

Trap number one is funny. I was told that to be a wedding photographer I need a lot of gear and I should stay clear of wedding photography because it’s super hard. But I want to be a wedding photographer so bad.

[@MrBennyrick77]

I was told start with two lenses, 35mm and 85mm... You could buy an affordable Sony A7 III, buy second hand lenses (much cheaper than new, heaps of places do that), you really only need two speed light flashes and transmitter. Start there, start small and see what you think after that. I would not worry about what people say. Just make a goal, make plans, and make a schedule of what you will do over the next 6-12 months to prepare for it. Just do it, no one knows anything about anything that you should do other than you.

[@thcwub3387]

I've never understood the notion that you need to present yourself as unique in the market, for any type of photography let alone wedding photography, and agree with your thoughts here. You ultimately offer a product, a person (yourself), and a price. You can strive to deliver the same work (product) as any photographer that inspires you, and you might even get close to the personal experience they offer (person), but you as an individual and the price you offer yourself at is more than enough to be what sets you apart in a market. I could model myself off of Taylor and get pretty darn close in both product and service, and my selling point might be the price. Sure, if you've got the budget you can/should go with Taylor, but if you don't then maybe I can give you a near enough result for a more suitable price. Obviously this is hypothetical; I lack the mans musical genius. For some reason in photography, and indeed other creative fields, we seem to shy away from this being a viable approach to building a business but it is fundamentally how all business works in an open and diverse marketplace.

[@benmurphyphotography]

We defo need a new gear video!!

[@liamgoodvisuals]

These are valuable no matter what stage you’re in! #5 spoke to me the most 👌 even after 5-6 years in the wedding space now. It’s still such a balancing act hahah

[@TaylorJacksonPhoto]

Did you get your early bird WPPI pass yet?

[@liamgoodvisuals]

@@TaylorJacksonPhoto I got 3 so I can reschedule 2 of them 🐥

[@KenyattaDavisPhotography]

Yes you made me buy an 85. But i love that lens so I don’t regret it

[@gregcorker2193]

Such useful info. So awesome.

[@edenalley6474]

Aww I started with my trusty D700. I've never heard of another wedding photographer that used that!

[@theotherguy4791]

love those music vids... hehe

[@madelynhoschofficial]

2021 gear vid🔥🔥

[@KennethGreenCMP]

Taco - Another good one.

[@brookegibson6334]

That’s my photo at 17:29 🎉 “Rock Solid” a bride with the best man on her back.

[@TaylorJacksonPhoto]

Hah that’s awesome!! Great shot :)

[@alanmichael4225]

Next video on what you’re looking forward to about the Z8?! 😀😀

[@TaylorJacksonPhoto]

Haha I haven’t been following the rumours. Typically I wait until something is in my hands to make a video about it

[@alanmichael4225]

@@TaylorJacksonPhoto haha very professional and reasonable approach; as I say that having instant regret about my Z7ii purchase while listening to the part about gear trap on this video....haha

[@TaylorJacksonPhoto]

Haha that’ll be a great camera for the next 10 years at least! Maybe longer

[@mediaguyberlin]

@@TaylorJacksonPhoto it is a great camera and I want one too, but have the d750 and d500 so can't justify it yet.

[@gm010379]

THANKYOU...

[@krazyk57]

Hey Taylor... Tried to use your code for the app and it didn’t work... Just an FYI... Stay well..

[@TaylorJacksonPhoto]

Weird. Try it now, it should work!

[@krazyk57]

@@TaylorJacksonPhoto Yep... Thanks bud...👍

[@dereklam2274]

Wish I can be at a craps table now

[@mattpowell6975]

I think we need a gfx100s Vs d700 video, but don’t tell us which is which.

[@TaylorJacksonPhoto]

Hahah

[@andrewcaira8143]

Would definitely love to see a 2021 gear video! 🌮

[@JoshuaMcTackett]

Thanks Taylor from Australia 👋 I'm still new to this thing. 3 weddings down Since 2019 when I absolutely had no idea, last one being last Friday, and 2 more booked this year in September and November. I'm now super confident in my ability having both great feedback and photos I'd be proud to have had myself at my own wedding. Two questions: should you fake the appearance of wedding experience when you know you can deliver a good job for clients to put them at ease? Would you also consider doing a photo critique series like Froknowsphoto or FStoppers? Thanks!

[@Mvjesty23]

I’m a videographer with 2 cameras. A gimbal and a tripod. Think that’s enough gear 😅 keep it simple

[@Hangiinjohnny]

🌮 taco taco burrito burrito I wanna see you sing about taco flavoured kisses

[@richardroscoe166]

Taylor! Great advice! One question though... Where can I find that chair that is in the left of the frame?

[@TaylorJacksonPhoto]

This I’m not sure. Lindsay got it for the studio and it arrived with a man that set it up. Sorry to be of no help haha

[@richardroscoe166]

@@TaylorJacksonPhoto it is a very nice looking chair. Does it not have the manufacturer's tag under the seat?

[@vanojrgaming658]

Bang dapetkan mosaurus

[@albertomendoza5142]

Well you. Meke. Heavy. Money. Whit. All. This. Cameras. Brands sony. Canon. Nikon. Fujy. 🎉🎉🎉😂❤

[@paulgero]

very solid advice Taylor!

[@TaylorJacksonPhoto]

Thanks Paul!

[@tsbeck96]

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[@Adriana.Gabriela]

Bo-cow 😂

[@TaylorJacksonPhoto]

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[@mr.meowmeow505]

gear list plz, kthx.

[@nbphotography3826]

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[@dsmolks1]

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[@markshirley01]

Thanks Taylor - I see the unscripted app is Free - there must be a paid version I guess.

[@TaylorJacksonPhoto]

Yah there is.

[@Bartvanwulpen]

new gear video :-)

[@saskiyaf3062]

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[@cliffbrownvideo]

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[@keyonwatson3179]

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[@Redd1t.h0rr0r]

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[@808islandlife_HI]

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[@klatencor4136]

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