Wedding Photography Behind the Scenes with the Sony A7III & RIII

[@nicolasdaaboul5446]

3 years .... THREE years I've been searching / watching Videos like this. THIS IS THE ONLY one that was worth it .....every minute through. Thank you for sharing. This is perfect.

[@vasilisa22]

You are lovely man

[@southerngirlsociety]

I could listen to Sally talk all day... What a calm, collected, quietly in charge but steady and reassuring voice. SOOOO much easier to watch and listen to. THANK YOU for posting these videos on here for those of us who are still working towards making enough to afford Patreon. I'd rather sit through monetized accounts with extra commercials any day when it's helping you to put them over here on youtube to help me. I can't begin to thank you enough.

[@learningcameras]

Thank you so much Emily!!! Hope everything goes amazingly well with you

[@josephbarberphotography]

stayed calm even when the camera wasnt working. clients had no idea :) awesome!

[@Alexandahls]

When the groom laughed and she told him not to, it made me cringe a bit. Like, girl! That's a genuine moment. That's the part where you burst 3-5 consecutive shots! Other than that, great video.

[@markusgrinderslevchristens317]

Thought the exact same! :)

[@Ankh_JA]

i agree

[@ATMTech]

I literally came to the comments to say the exact same thing!

[@isabellainvitaciones7893]

yeah! never stop natural moments...BOO!

[@adamjobs]

I wonder what the couple will feel later in life when they look back on these staged memories that in reality didn't even happen, because in most part they only pretended doing stuff they were told. Its kind of fake and the fact that these memories are recreated over and over for almost every couple takes away even the slightest originality of these shots.

[@Vijaypall_96]

Really love how confident you are. I try to be. I'm like nearly there but this video shows just to be a good director and be a director in a nice way

[@ngariwm]

Please can we have more of such videos..where is the petition page I sign?

[@learningcameras]

So much editing!!! Hahahaha. In all seriousness, we love doing these videos but they are difficult and time consuming to film/edit which makes it tough for free platforms like youtube but we are so glad you enjoyed it and will do our best to do it again!

[@alleyestruecrime]

Your directionals have helped me see a vision and this video was very calming thank you!!!

[@mandyprice7166]

One of the best, most informative behind the scenes wedding videos ive seen! Thank you so much for sharing, this will help me so much!

[@learningcameras]

Thank you so much Mandy!!!

[@ZdenkaDarula]

I enjoyed your videos. I shoot weddings for 13 years and it is nice to see someone else's way of shooting... i do have different style then you. I must admit that i was surprised that you were looking at screen on the camera instead of view finder.. that would drive me nuts. I have to use only view finder... good for you though... you dont crash your camera to your nose like I do here and there...😁... again nice video

[@1Know1tHurts]

Zdenka Darula Do you use DSLR? Looking into EVF for a long time puts a lot of strain on your eyes.

[@ZdenkaDarula]

Roman Fierce that is a very good point. Yes lately ive been complaining that my eyes hurt. Sometimes just half of my head hurts because of the flash i get back into my eye.... that is a very good point for sure

[@melvingray3245]

Zdenka Darula...Remember she's using the Sony A7III so the viewfinder on those are great and actual image quality. If you're experiencing eyes strain from looking through the EVF, purchase a viewfinder LCD display attachment, it helps a lot.

[@ZdenkaDarula]

Thank you so much... yes I have trouble with my eyes... .lots of strain. What is the worst though is that sometimes at the end of the night after the wedding half of my brain kind of hurts from all the flashes I am getting through my eyes. Especially when my 2nd shooter is close by and fires flash... then I get it to my eye … done... THANK YOU though... I actually have Canon M50 which I am playing with and I might take it with me to a work... to replace my second camera. It is only M50 but it is still better then my older camera... lol... love the mirrorless so much lighter.

[@bungdenil]

im using SLR that 90% shot by live view, you'll be amazed get tons of stunning angle and composition photos than use view finder. you dont need bend and duck your body all day

[@alexgrant2721]

Wow. I think this is sealing the deal for me. I am 20 y/o and I was approached by a friend to do her wedding in November. I have never done a wedding before, but I have 8 months to prepare. I am also looking to upgrade my gear since I want to start a side hustle. It is nice to see that you were doing the photos solo, with no second photographer... Do you have someone else helping you with ceremony photos? going to check out your other vids

[@learningcameras]

Thanks!!! It is always a good idea to have either an assistant or ideally a second photographer when shooting. The reason for this is if you had a gear issue and don't have backup gear, your 2nd could take over or allow you to borrow a lens/camera, or if you had a health issue, the assistant can help out. I've broken a foot before a wedding and pulled my back out and having a 2nd meant I could still shoot the wedding perfectly without the couple even noticing the difference because my 2nd could take over the things that were difficult for me.

[@FourKingdomTrekkers]

This is absolutely amazing, beautiful, and the level of talent and professionalism is so very impressive! Excellent video and snapshot of behind the scenes! Wow, just wow.

[@learningcameras]

Means so much! Thanks

[@rachdayley]

I got chills watching this. Those photos turned out amazing

[@CaptainJCRage]

This is amazing. Dan you just got your channel dominated by Sally and Im saying that in a very positive tone. Love how you guys work judging from this video and I can see how professional you guys handle your clients. You seem to enjoy your work a lot and that is a very good work ethic. more videos please.

[@2020Viision]

Awesome video!! I’m beginning my wedding photography journey in 2021 and this has taught me so much with posing everyone.

[@travelforlife7227]

Did you started your photography journey? Hope it's going good. God bless

[@MsMyworld27]

I'm doing my first Wedding at the end of the month and this video was just what I needed!! Thank you!!

[@anulearntech]

These western weddings are so calm and peaceful, Indian weddings are chaotic noisy like a war zone or a heavy metal concert.

[@April_idk]

That's not just Indian weddings 😂 in the area of Europe I'm at there's usually no time for anything, booked full to the brim weddings. You better keep that camera ready or you will miss the bride when shes racing into her dress and to her ceremony! Also, asking the groom or bride to do certain things again or in a different place as they want to is seen as rude here, so you constantly have to pray you get good locations. Detail shots of accessories and flowers, you better hope they want to smoke or have a food break. Wish we had weddings where people truly spend time actually "wedding" and not just running through the day as if it's a competition.

[@isabellainvitaciones7893]

Want noisy...Mexican Weddings with banda! ayayayayayyyyy

[@theresa.bellagala3088]

Nah. We have our share of chaos!

[@157_imbesatahmad5]

I can totally relate to you. Kashmiri weddings are 3 day long and almost every day you have to shoot from 8Am till 3 in the morning and the again phew !!!

[@stellasaba]

loooooool

[@AmyBeckerCo]

Would absolutely love to see more videos like this! Super entertaining and informative

[@MartinRMcGowan]

6 minutes in and I'm so happy I found this. I've been shooting weddings on-and-off for half a decade, but I'm looking to launch the business officially in the New Year and this has so much useful information.

[@reg171reg]

Interesting. I get the impression a good wedding photographer needs to be a good director too.

[@floex831]

of course you're story telling. Always direct, they hired you specifically because your work showed them that you can direct in order to get a great shot.

[@leemeek4453]

Depends what kind of photographer you want to be. The very best images are the natural ones in my opinion. Fwiw I never direct a thing at weddings, but that's just me and my clients know this when booking

[@blacktazzie2509]

Yes per sure but also, no offence, no so fake in your expression, using same words every situation.. oh great, oh nice, just like, and so on!!!:(

[@Alexandahls]

That's basically what a photographer does. But instead of shooting a video you shoot photos.

[@TheOrtegaFam]

How much time do you give yourself for the getting ready process?

[@ripthroughlol9714]

Thank you for posting a real life wedding obstacle photographers dread to have happen, but you kept your calm and rolled with it. Nicely done!

[@Mounky17]

Great job to the videographer, those are some beautiful scenes.

[@DaveSincere]

That LOOK you gave Dan!!!! I've had that look a FEW times on shoots.

[@fearlessmadamex5685]

I knew that look right away lol

[@denniswilson9367]

Ah man, I was nervous for you when the camera wasn't working...cool under pressure lol nice job!

[@Perro_salvaje_]

It happened to me once... Its the worst feeling ever... I was able to figure out what it was... One of my blades broke... I shook the camera and it worked, but all the pictures had a black solid line on one of the edges... So basically had to crop every picture... Now I know the importance of having an extra body... It doesn't matter if is a cheap body but have something at least

[@matteo_oz3557]

when you work at wedding: camera, lenses, flash people doesn't work its the normality, only the photographer must work everytime good. You need to control any type of uncontrollable situation, with calm and smiling ever. This is the best photographer, be easy and friendly even when you are really tired, nervous or insicure.

[@lemon58421]

@@Perro_salvaje_ If you are pro no problem! you have a camera with 2 card slots and a back-up camera anyway...so peace of mind during the wedding shoots

[@ademola5803]

Since using xqd cards I haven't had any issues.

[@summernights62]

Such a happy bride and groom!! Wishing them the Best Of Luck!!

[@karolmoraes1941]

Sally, you must make this kind of video again. You are confident and your shoot is incredible!

[@jessicaeattheworld]

i really dig the color grading, honestly.

[@Zarasophelia21]

yeah me too!

[@variantenterprise7570]

My media company specializes in Automotive shoots, but we were booked for our first wedding this coming weekend. We were very nervous, but your video gave us confidence! I think this was the best video to come across to show us natural interaction with everyone involved, shot ideas and how to keep flowing. Thank you guys so much! Wish us luck. :)

[@robertcolpos8480]

What an amazing grass over there! Such great colours! Beautiful shots!

[@kaylameredith1864]

This is the best video! I learned a lot from you in this. I have my very first wedding next month and I’m so so glad I watched this!!

[@pamcoath4163]

That was amazing to watch. I was wondering what it is like to be a wedding photographer, and the whole time I thought, this lady is a true professional. Really amazing. thanks!

[@Anastasiya0x]

I love love love these behind the scenes! Sooooo soo much! Thank you for opening up and sharing your behind the scenes and what happens!

[@inspirationrevolution2410]

I watched this so many times :) i love how you interact with everyone and explains why you do things. Looking forward to watch more of wedding behind the scenes.

[@learningcameras]

Means so much!

[@alsteiner7602]

Excellent explanations and great soft skills with the clients. Wow. You're hired😁😁

[@auburnbluephotography9043]

My heart dropped right with you on that SD error! I thought it was because of the shoe horn at first. Then when you said the camera was having issues I clutched my pearls.

[@DebbieWatkins133]

Loved the video, thank you x

[@learningcameras]

Thanks so much!

[@kirstenaxelrod]

This was AMAZING!! You guys are an awesome team! Thank you for sharing this behind the scenes video. I would LOVE to see more behind the scenes videos of you both working together, shooting weddings. My hubby and I are also a Wedding Photographer and Videographer team, so this video really helped give us insight and perspective on how to work well with each other, without getting in each other's shots! (Mainly without videographer getting in the photographer's shots, LOL!)

[@Justfaus]

one of the best BTS wedding shoot i have seen so far.. and all those lovely photos

[@dieuwertjevanderstoep2266]

Amazing! More of this please

[@fangbifxx]

This is so lovely and joy to watch. Thank you so much for sharing

[@LusiellST]

Thank you for this amazing video 👍🏻 I shoot only one wedding and I wish I saw this video before it cause now I have so many ideas how to communicate with clients, some new poses and moments. This video is really good. I just want to ask you if you used kit lens ? I mean 24-70mm? Or is it the f2,8 GM lens ? Can I shoot wedding on kit lens ? I mean I have some art Sigma lenses but I need to buy some zoom lens as well and I dont have big budget for it so if its good option to shoot with kit lens ?

[@learningcameras]

Thanks!!! So this was using the 24-70 F2.8 GM. So you can absolutely shoot a wedding on anything...better quality lenses typically give a better quality result but the main reason to go higher end than the kit lenses is so that you don't have an aperture that changes when you zoom and also you typically want an F2.8 or lower lens whenever possible as it will let in more light for those dark rooms/venues. I highly recommend the 24-70 F2.8 GM but if that is too expensive for you, get this instead: kzbin.info/www/bejne/l16kd6iDrM16q6c if you use Sony

[@LusiellST]

I will go with my prime lenses for now, I’m still Canon user but I’m going to switch to Sony full frame .For now I use mostly sigma art 85mm or 35mm but it takes some time to change those lenses so I would love to buy one zoom lens and the Tamron you recomend looks pretty good! thank you for your help ! 👍🏻

[@trumantyoden7608]

her communication with the bride was awesome

[@pavelchatterjee7282]

Wish me luck! Tommrow is my first ever wedding shoot. hahah alone that too. This video helped me make notes for poses. Thanks a lot

[@64viji]

All the best! Hope you exceed the expectations you have!💯💜

[@learningcameras]

Hope everything went well for you!!! So happy this video could help

[@myah.hausen]

Shooting my first wedding tomorrow! This was super helpful, and calmed the nerves a little bit. I appreciate this video! Thank you.

[@prettymonzter2729]

beautiful shots.....i really like the quality of the videomaking ....superb!

[@zalle1]

You were SO lucky with the overcast day... They really are a blessing for photography. It's always hot and sunny where I live... 🙄

[@PoeticProducer8]

You two did a great job!!! Everyone misses some shots, we can’t get them all but everything you all captured was beautiful! The way you pose people is very easy like yet precise. I loved it

[@LindsayC33]

Girl you are an amazing photographer! So personal and laidback I like it! But when you cracked jokes and got everyone laughing, you should be taking pics! Moments like those are the best 💜💚

[@haileyrae3426]

So beautifully done and awesome video!! Subscribed

[@millerbrosmediaoffgridflyf7767]

Great video, curious if you guys ever shoot in silent shutter just to put people at ease and maybe get more natural reactions and such?

[@learningcameras]

Thanks!!! Occasionally when people are praying or a super intimate moment but otherwise not with the cameras we have. You can get light flicker and motion in silent shutter unless you are shooting on the Sony A9. With that camera, I'd probably shoot the entire thing with silent shutter

[@heatherwells81]

love this!!! me and my husband work as a team and it can be challenging but love how you portayed an actual day with a bride from the photographers perspective.

[@abigailhobbsphotography8392]

Such a good insight into wedding photography, loved it!

[@gear21clothingco.75]

By far the best experience for me trying to learn photography. So many points of interest explained...

[@collagebygrace]

REALLY LOVE IT! so pure and natural. just what I need. Thank you for sharing this💕

[@juangiraud6013]

Absolutely enjoyed this presentation. I've done small weddings and I've yet to tackle the big one. But with this video and your approach makes me more confident that I too can do this. GRACIAS! Bring more videos!

[@mavic_mitch1074]

Your husband does a great job with color grading footage!

[@learningcameras]

Appreciate that!!!

[@vietnam2norway]

Your way of shooting wedding is awesome

[@edenphoto7675]

you should make a video about editing!!

[@KarolinaLym]

Omg my new hero! Love the hole video

[@hugohirata5766]

It is necessary to have more videos of this format, it helps to have a certain experience for those who do not have experience in photographing an event. Great job! TY for sharing ;)

[@Driginton]

Ugh! I love this video!! I love how you talk to them and show them the poses

[@x23josephfanaccount41]

Bingo! New role model!♡

[@Zarasophelia21]

quick question : minute 10-12, the bride shot in the room, how do you get the subject to lit (besides post) in the room against the bright window? i didnt see you're using any fill flash nor reflector? any tips? Thanks. I love your photos and the way you interact with clients. Smooth~

[@learningcameras]

So most of it is post although you will notice this particular room was very white walled with white curtains. There is another window in the room which you can see behind us and that is helping to give the room a bit more light. But we do raise the shadows a bit in post which depending on the camera you have, is super easy to do when shooting RAW. The A7RIII has some of the best dynamic range of any camera for example

[@Zarasophelia21]

Thank you for your reply. Videos teachings of key events and poses like this really have been very helpful as im coursing into this wedding photography industry. I really ppreciate your reply. Love your post, color grading, and of course the overall composition. Yeah no doubt the A7RIII is a beast! Great stuff here. Wish you al the best, and again, thank you so much for the kind reply. Lots of love from Malaysia. =)

[@mikaaissou3569]

girl you make me live the moment i have so fun watching this video and it's such a amazing shoots i inspired now i love it 😍

[@davidbiondo2512]

Came here from Tony and Chelsea. You guys make a great couple working together. Awesome pictures, and awesome video work. You make it seem so easy and like it comes natural to you.

[@learningcameras]

Thank you so much David!

[@missaraebiaphotography]

I love the photographer. Sorry I forgot her name, but she's so calm and super sweet. I love her voice. It's so soothing. Such an amazing video!!!!

[@kkehoe5]

Great video. I have been asked to shoot a wedding for a friend this July, and I have never done anything like that before. This video was a great help. I normally shoot our kid's band performances. I'm pretty sure their wedding will be small and will not have as much going on as this. Now I know that direction is key. I will watch this video at least once a week until the weeding shoot, to hopefully retain everything. I will make a shot list based off what I saw in this video. Keep up the great work.

[@learningcameras]

Awesome!!! So glad this helped

[@sabinafrisova2058]

Very beautiful photos!!

[@gavrielasherphotography9598]

More videos like this please! Very helpful for us wedding photographers.

[@ElTecnicoPagan]

Great video and I learned so much.

[@learningcameras]

Thank you so much Hector!

[@krystalcline8884]

This was THEEEE most helpful video i've seen.. ahhhhh - mazing!!

[@RoseMakeUpArtist]

You and your wife are an amazing team. I love the direction in these beautiful wedding photos and the colour grading is sickk👌🏽👌🏽

[@chenn3234]

Truly AWESOME!!!

[@luisbert08]

Love the video and the way you worked! thanks for sharing!

[@Photographicelements]

I know that look of terror, only because it has been on my face in similar situations. You handled it masterfully; the client does need to panic on their special day, just keep going as if everything is normal, and, if you know me, you know I always say, "Always bring a backup." This is such a great video, thank you so much for sharing this.

[@learningcameras]

Thank you for the kind words!!! We both appreciate it so much. We are definitely trying to work on a sequel but it isn't all that easy to find a client that lets me bring in a bunch of cameras for a BTS youtube shoot on their wedding day unfortunately :)

[@RickMentore]

Just Fantastic, especially the way you communicated instructions to the couple! Hey, about what were your settings shooting the couple outside?

[@Sigshalome]

You are amazing at your job!

[@esmondgam9132]

Hello there, I am interested in your colour grading style, is it possible to do a video about wedding photos post processing steps?

[@noemichavez8618]

This is the most useful video ever!!! Thank you, beautiful!!

[@learningcameras]

That means so much to us. Thank you!!!!

[@paingmer259]

Can u do a video on the start and finish of a american wedding for people like me who doesn’t know much about American wedding photography?

[@joannbonn5743]

PainG@mer what would you like to know?

[@averieodell3720]

In love with this. Thank you so much for sharing your day as a photographer! I’m so apprehensive when it comes to weddings and this helps me sooo much!

[@micknificent]

Great Work. You make wedding photography looks so easy.

[@dapnoyqpid]

Amazing video! And not to mention, the breathtaking photos. More videos like this please! ;-)

[@ПродюсерАлексей]

All think I have learned from video that you always need to repeat words like "it's beautiful", "gorgeous" and "good" when you are shooting. Here you go, now you are professional wedding photographer :)

[@josiawiegand4558]

wow! thats really beautiful! Loved all your information1

[@MonorailMouseketeers]

Awesome video, you are great !! learned allot from this video! Great job handling the camera issue.

[@nomadcompany]

I have liked and subscribed.... enjoyed this a lot so thanks mate You obviously know them as I deal with couples as clients and not friends so im less familiar with the language and being ex military more detailed than you are but your style is awesome... keep it up..

[@Vava-kw5fo]

Very helpful! What are the focus modes you usually use?

[@learningcameras]

Awesome!!! So we use the wide AF mode with Eye AF turned on when photographing people or will use a single point and move it to our subject if there are multiple people or things going on in the image. Always in continuous focus as well on these cameras

[@Jake-gd6pk]

Please do another behind the scenes wedding video!

[@independence_1947]

Did you use any kind of flash or lighting for this wedding photos I was wondering how the bridesmaids picture at 10:52 window at the back had perfect lighting on their faces. Was it post processing if yes did you use lightroom or photoshop. This will be very helpful if you could explain because I find it hard with the lighting setting in living/bedroom especially when you are time pressured and light coming only from window

[@learningcameras]

Definitely one of the nice things about shooting Sony (and Nikon) is that there is plenty of room to raise the shadows in post which is what we do. We rarely use lighting during getting ready, sometimes for portraits, never for the ceremony, and ALWAYS for the reception. I just find flash to be distracting and more difficult for the way we move and pose. Plus we are usually doing video as well and it's supper distracting for video. But during the reception it's usually not as distracting and much more necessary

[@independence_1947]

Dan Watson I learnt a lot from this video. People skills instructing on posing, technical and how to deal when things doesn’t work as expected. Many thanks for your prompt reply. Much appreciated.

[@chloescanlon1107]

1:48 This is my No 1 bug bear. I love the LCD on the current Sony's, it is perfect, look how easily Sally just gently eases the screen to make composition easier. Yet if she was shooting with a camera with a flip out screen then, she would have to pull it out with her left hand, twist and re-align and hold her left hand under the LCD...then she needs to look away from where the lens is pointing to shoot. Then as she moves away she would either have to leave the screen out all the time (so it is ready quickly for another low or high angle shot) or with her left hand re-align, twist and put it back in place, then soon after to get another shot...she will need to pull it out with her left hand, twist and re-align...aaaand repeat. So many KZbinrs are calling for a flip out screen for future Sony Cameras, why? because they Vlog. Proper professionals who film and do stills do not want a flip out screen, it is a burden, a pain, it's conspicuous, awkward and nearly doubles the width of the camera. Please stop asking for the flip out screen. Oh and Sally, a great video.... and goodness me you are so damn cute :)

[@MeMo-rd9cl]

in love about this video

[@mattsunny]

I just got married recently and went through the whole posing routine just like in this video.. haha.. they do it the same in every continent..!!:)

[@manilamartin1001]

We do it same here in philippines.

[@usmannylocalboi4967]

Awesome 😍.... I smiled all through... Great Job Boss Lady 🙌...u ar nothing buh Inspiration 💯...

[@Photographicelements]

Great video! Is there a sequel? Photographing the Reception BTS?

[@papabee3381]

Thanks for sharing! This is so wonderful bts!

[@MichelleCoxPhotography]

Such a great video. I love seeing how other photographers handle wedding days so love the behind the scenes stuff!

[@toosas]

4:00 so were all 31 buffered shots lost? I would hope that the 2ndary card would take these on, otherwise what's the point of having 2 card slots?

[@learningcameras]

The 2nd card was fine so all the images were safe. Basically 1 card stopped writing

[@lucaraimondo5967]

wow! how can you remember everyones name? that's even more impressive of the awesome pics...

[@esphotography6217]

Amazing video, so much to learn. Thanks for sharing!

[@chpankau]

really great video, madness as you make this day unforgotten. greetings from Germany