Church Photography - Behind the Scenes (Part 1)

[@joeldiaz141]

Thanks for this. I find 70-200 2.8 lens is great for church gear when it comes to not getting in the way. And you're right, feedback from photographers or from anyone is a great way to improve. Thanks for the video!

[@TheTonyayoung]

Im a church photographer and this video was really helpful. Thank you so much!

[@isaahedits6714]

i just wanna say that God, Mary and Jesus love you so much! They saved me from cancer (without any tratament just praying) and They are with you❤

[@spencerwest2123]

This is great! The worship experience itself is definitely the most important and I love that you talked about easing into it with people you know and also when you asked the lady if you could take a photo! The vulnerable moment comment was gold as well!

[@rogersmedia9429]

Amazing video for to explore and generate more ideas for church photography

[@RossGrantPhotography]

Thanks @rogers robustar!

[@rogersmedia9429]

@@RossGrantPhotography I'm a photographer at my church and this piece is really helpful, sometimes I could get stuck with ideas

[@Kyoung83]

Love this thanks for sharing this value

[@kylepetersen1915]

Thanks for showing how to do this with only one prime lens. It helps me to know I don't need a 24-70 70-200 and all the primes just to be prepared for everything! God Bless

[@sonyasanders1415]

Thank you for sharing tips and information. I photograph in my church, and I have the baptism photos taken down. Now doing some new things and the tips was helpful. Thank you also for sharing your kids/youth photo policy, I was just telling my pastor that we need something before photographing the children.

[@lilianahernandez4293]

This was actually helpful to me. I’m a photographer major. And for the past few months I’ve been doing church photos. But now lol I was running of ideas or thought maybe there’s more that I can do just didn’t know how or what .. so really good video. Very well presented thanks !! Can’t wait for part two !

[@RossGrantPhotography]

Thank you! Part two is up, it’s the editing video. Hope you enjoy! m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/qqndm6iGqdOmjac

[@rogersmedia9429]

Wow,its a pleasure to meet my fellow photographer here Hey I'm Rogers from Uganda, how about you

[@TrevoneThompson]

As a church photographer myself I found what you said so helpful. I'm definitely subbing, in fact I ALREADY DID. Cheers from The Bahamas

[@myamonee_]

This was great! Subb'd... I've been the main photographer for a while and have ran into repetitive shots.. This has definitely inspired me to try some new things. Thanks!

[@RossGrantPhotography]

So glad I could help! 👍

[@isaahedits6714]

i just wanna say that God, Mary and Jesus love you so much! They saved me from cancer (without any tratament just praying) and They are with you❤

[@isaahedits6714]

​@@RossGrantPhotographyi just wanna say that God, Mary and Jesus love you so much! They saved me from cancer (without any tratament just praying) and They are with you❤

[@caitlinsavera]

Thank you for being considerate of the prices for churches. I loved this video! So educational. Thank you!

[@RossGrantPhotography]

Thanks for watching!!!

[@lockedwithquanda2842]

this is an AMAZING video THANK YOU!!!!!!

[@RossGrantPhotography]

You're welcome, I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@Directionertakeover5]

nice video!! love the information.

[@LivingOutLoudwithLJClements]

Dude, thank you so much for this!! as a church photographer & videographer myself Im always looking to learn! New sub here brother, God bless!

[@RossGrantPhotography]

Thanks, I appreciate it!

[@ezraaditya5372]

i'm new to church photography and i always struggling with my shaky hands when i'm at the front of the crowds 😂

[@isaahedits6714]

Ty for this videoo 😊

[@realmichaelbloomfield]

RE: Blackmagic Design Micro Studio Camera 4K G2. Which lenses do I buy? Camera's fixed position is 30 feet from the church stage. We want to live stream the stage with a view of 20 feet of the stage.

[@RossGrantPhotography]

Hey! I don't have much experience with Blackmagic, but I can say that your best bet when trying out something new is to rent a lens and see how it works before buying! I use lensrentals.com

[@ShazzarRaey]

Tell us tips on how we can shoot without using the flash light to avoid disruption

[@RossGrantPhotography]

Hey! That's kind of this whole video... I didn't use flash at any point during this

[@nicolew8400]

Great video and very helpful. May I ask what camera settings did you use in the kid’s area?

[@RossGrantPhotography]

For that space I like to leave my shutter at 1/250 (as slow as I can get it without motion blur), Apeture wide open at f1.8, and then use ISO to adjust for lighting. If I remember correctly most of the kid's pictures ended up being at 400iso, but you can adjust that based on how much light is in the space :)

[@velanisiziba9032]

How i wish to do photography but, I don't have cameras

[@Directionertakeover5]

any tips of not being nervous for shooting church photography??

[@RossGrantPhotography]

Practice! I know that’s maybe not the easiest answer, but as you do it more you’ll gain confidence. I started out in church photography as a volunteer and now I’m a full time wedding photographer, but I am still nervous in new situations. Once you get more used to it the nerves are replaced by knowing you can do succeed 👍

[@MrKravmagadude]

An alternate title: how to shoot a band in an event/conference centre. Like any other band in any other venue. When I typed in 'church photography ' I expected a, you know, church.

[@RossGrantPhotography]

I mean that’s true, and I actually started in event photography. The skills are transferable 🤷‍♂️

[@GloryTouch5]

Thankfully you're using regular equipment!

[@RossGrantPhotography]

Haha that was the goal! Glad you like it

[@mamaadura9831]

I have a lot of questions

[@RossGrantPhotography]

I'm happy to answer them!

[@Samanthologyy]

Ok...WHERE can I get a canon 5d Markii for under $500??

[@RossGrantPhotography]

BH Photo has them for 300-400, and the 50mm lens is around 100

[@dustmicks1]

How do you not get in the way using a 50mm lol

[@RossGrantPhotography]

Figure out where your good angles are, and time when you move to and from them. I'm not moving in the front of the room during speaking - only during the worship portion. And often I'd end the opening worship set up close, take a few pictures right as the pastor comes on, and then dart to the back of the room for the rest of the preaching. It's been a while since I've worked at a church now, as I've transitioned to full time weddings, but the concepts are the same. Capture the moments while being a minimal distraction

[@dustmicks1]

@@RossGrantPhotography oh I was just asking. I use a R6 with a 70-200mm 2.8. lol.

[@isaahedits6714]

eu só queria dizer que Deus, Maria e Jesus te amam muito! Eles me salvaram do câncer (sem tratamento, só rezando) e estão com você também🥺

[@Bushcraft242]

Photographer

[@RossGrantPhotography]

Huh?