PHOTOGRAPHING WEDDINGS with ONLY TWO PRIME LENSES!

[@TeppoHaapoja]

Whats your GEAR SETUP for shooting weddings!? ⬇⬇⬇ COMMENT BELOW ⬇⬇⬇

[@manustro]

Sony a6300 and rokinon manual glass.

[@TeppoHaapoja]

@@manustro Nice, how do you like the Rokinon glass?

[@manustro]

@@TeppoHaapoja It's fine, the main downsides are just Size and no AF. But it is sharp.

[@PabloRogat]

The A team is: Two Sony A7iii with Rokinon 85mm 1,4 and the other one with the Tamron 17-28 f2,8.... BUT... i also carry Tamron 28-75, Nikon D800 with the 70-200 2,8, 105 Macro, etc, etc..... every wedding i go with a HUGE amount of gear.... i need to improve that, so i love the idea of going with just 2 primes and that´s it ...... Great Video Teppo !!

[@ktelecominc]

Pretty much 35mm and 85mm lense is the standard set up for prime duo bodies set up, and lenses to the addition is a plus!! I am using Nikon D850 and Z6 with adapter with Tamron g2 series 35mm and 85mm, plus the 24-70 g2 and 70-200 g2, as backup and wider angle and longer reach.

[@ramjpg]

Great video, A 35 and 85 is exactly what came to my mind as my choice when I first read the title

[@TeppoHaapoja]

Haha nice!

[@ch3ng22]

Not 50 and 85?

[@thefactory2133]

24 and 50 rf is power for video

[@eliaspap8708]

I love the fact that you put your style and image quality first rather then ticking all the boxes and having a jack of all trade zoom combo! That’s brave.

[@TeppoHaapoja]

Thanks Elias!

[@black-christmusikent2893]

I know you may not think so but f2.8 zoom lenses are very awesome and yield some great results. I have used them for weddings in lowlight

[@joshbottams8707]

Glad to know I'm not the only one shooting weddings with only two primes. I'm currently also using the Sigma 35mm 1.4 and also the Sigma Art 105mm f1.4. Love that combo.

[@TeppoHaapoja]

Whoa, intense! But I can see it being pretty awesome.

[@ralphtime]

105 is my favorite lens but it’s way to heavy for a wedding 😂

[@russellwright9961]

@@ralphtimeDon’t let weight keep you away from quality 😂

[@campa_t]

“we are heading into the wedding season” corona:”mmm i don’t think so”

[@TeppoHaapoja]

HA yep, I think it might be a possibility

[@SkinnyWasHere]

lol

[@waynosfotos]

Yep!

[@Narsuitus]

When I first started shooting weddings for a photographic studio, I was supplied with a medium format camera with a normal lens. Shot many weddings with just one lens, a flash unit, and an assistant. When I started shooting weddings for myself, I used two medium format cameras with a normal lens, a wide lens, and a telephoto lens. When I started shooting digital weddings, I used two Nikon SLRs with 35mm f/2, 85mm f/1.8, and 180mm f/2.8 Nikon manual focus lenses. Later, I upgraded and used 35mm f/1.4, 85mm f/1.4, and 180mm f/2.8 Nikon lenses. The 85mm f/1.4 was the only auto focus. For backup, I had an extra Nikon digital SLR body with three Nikon auto focus zoom lenses (14-24mm f/2.8, 28-70mm f/2.8, and 80-200mm f/2.8). I also carried a 105mm f/2.8 Nikon macro for close-ups and tight portraits.

[@rumporridge1]

That gear sounds like fun!!! Got those lenses on the Canon side. Love every one of em.

[@russellwright9961]

Man, your Nikon SLR setup is my current DSLR setup for weddings, using a D4S and a pair of D700s. I use the 35 F2, 85 1.8, the 180 2.8, and the 80-200 2.8. The 80-200 has prime lens characteristics IMO, the results are amazing. And I just love what I get from the 180, I love it so much that I will go the distance for shots with it!

[@Realletsplaygrey]

I shot weddings for 7 years, watching you talk about it makes me miss it in a way! Love your perspective. Also, I haven't used it, but that 85 1.2 looks so magical🤩

[@TeppoHaapoja]

Thanks bro! You should try some weddings againn ;)

[@PaintingsbyJustin]

Always good content bro. It’s pretty cool that you can feel the passion just by watching you on screen. I always hear people say that when I’m making my videos but always wondered if you can really see when someone is passionate about their craft. You confirmed it !

[@TeppoHaapoja]

So cool man, thanks for the great feedback

[@Taiwo_O]

Is 85mm better than. 50mm

[@laurendanic7852]

Totally agree, I just can't get enough of my primes! Beautiful shots

[@planetdee3587]

I feel like with so many different ways to shoot a wedding or event, it is hard to decide on what we want. It is all about personal taste in photos (unless the lighting or space cause you to require a specific lens). On one hand the primes give the great shallow depth. On the other hand a nice zoom means you could use one body (with a backup put away if you need it) and just have the camera in your hand with no additional things to hold you back from getting in some flexing positions.

[@christopherberry8519]

First wedding I shot I got awesome images for a friend with a 60mm macro lens on aps-c so - yeah I've been on the prime ride. That's close enough to an 85mm prime as makes no odds - but slower. Now I've got the zooms and a few primes and full frame. I shoot dance, events and even sports and the light is always terrible. 70-200 f/4 (the f/2.8 is great too - just heavier) handles nearly everything but a 50mm f/1.4 or a 35mm f/1.4 would be my best complementary lens to that for a wedding. Those 2 lenses are 90% there. What's missing is the 100mm f/2.8 macro IS - jewellery, detail, close-ups - all a part of the story in a collage.

[@allencrider]

I agree about your choice of using primes. If it was me doing weddings, and I was wealthy enough, I would go medium format with a couple of Fujifilm GFX 50R cameras and similar prime lenses. Weight for two cameras with 45mm f/2.5 and a 110mm f/2.0 is 3050 grams. Your Canon outfit is 3805 grams! The Fuji handles pretty fast, though the autofocus isn't as good as Canon's.

[@TeppoHaapoja]

That is a good idea for sure!

[@frankluo230]

You can use anything you want, even one old school macro 70-180 Nikkor zoom and one pc nikkor 28f3.5 lens to shoot wedding if you desire to do so.

[@TeppoHaapoja]

So true!

[@aghist2154]

I like more 24 & 50 combination because usually I work in tight places and i love the more dramatic look of the 24mm.

[@TeppoHaapoja]

Makes sense!

[@SamHolland]

Love it man. Those straps are cool!! 👍🏻 Deffo agree with the 85 and 35. Wide enough without the distortion is deffo a point to consider. Another awesome video. 🙏🏻 stay safe

[@TeppoHaapoja]

Thanks Sam, there holdfast straps. There great!

[@TylerEdwards]

June, July, August....the three months I hate the most filming weddings where I live lol! That is a fantastic prime lens combo!

[@TeppoHaapoja]

😂😂😂 is it too hot or why do u not like it?

[@TylerEdwards]

Teppo Haapoja lol WAY too hot

[@Narsuitus]

My recent weddings have been shot with two Fuji X mirrorless bodies with Fuji 16-55mm f/2.8, Fuji 50-140mm f/2.8, and Zeiss 12mm f/2.8 lenses. All auto focus. For backup or video, I have an extra Fuji X mirrorless body with 16mm f/1.4, 23mm f/1.4, and 56mm f/1.2 Fuji lenses plus a 12mm Rokinon lens. All, except the Rokinon, are auto focus.

[@martincorreamusica]

I appreciate all the effort invested to do this video and also I admire your work, that being said, It would be great to get to see a lot of sample pictures while you talk to help visualize what you are saying and make it more compelling. Again I appreciate all your work and use it as a reference for myself. Thanks Teppo

[@TeppoHaapoja]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@jamessmithfilms]

I just want to keep my weddings on the books for this summer and fall... Totally praying over here!!!

[@TeppoHaapoja]

Ah I feel ya bro!

[@JoeyPalmroos]

Nice vid man! You look so badass with those leather belts ;) Fingers crossed everyhting wd go ack to normal soon :)

[@TeppoHaapoja]

HA thanks Joey!

[@aprilmichaeli1334]

I'd be the one to end up smacking the cameras against things constantly if I did this.

[@robari2410]

One of those cameras looks like a Small SUV and the other o ne like a VW Bug LOL!! 😂😂

[@jaredfilms]

And what do you prefer? Video over photo?

[@TeppoHaapoja]

Both are really the same for me.

[@ronaldmoravec2692]

My photo mentor had a side photo business employing six additional photographers. Daily job was metalgurist supervisor. He used Leica screw mounts, M3 and M2. Lenses were 50, 35, and 90 for formal portraits. 6 rolls of 36 per wedding. you are not the only one who used two 2 cameras and 2 lenses mostly. He made enough to send 3 children to expensive private college. My wedding was done with a TLR Rolliie and an occasional mutar.

[@HarryGustafsson]

Hej Teppo! this is so good. I have been following your brother and now I am following you too...

[@TeppoHaapoja]

Amazing! Welcome bro.

[@HustleHue]

totally agree! Love these lenses

[@eeemwong]

I mainly shot with 35mm 1.8 macro and 50mm 1.4. Hardly need other lenses!

[@willcrespo24]

I love that 85mm look and 24-70mm to wold be my set up.

[@TeppoHaapoja]

85mm is great!

[@willcrespo24]

@@TeppoHaapoja Yes it is.

[@The_Nutcracker_]

Thanks man. At first, I was like... "you look different" but then I realised that you must be a brother of Matti :). Yes, prime lenses are absolutely the best! Best of luck!

[@maxupnorth]

I do the same thing, just with sony. 35 1.2 art and 135 art on two sony a7r4s.

[@MensHealthMinistries]

Do you recommend someone shooting both wedding photos and wedding videos?

[@TeppoHaapoja]

It aint easy!

[@dpa03]

I love Matti's channel, but sometimes can't relate because its a lot of videography (still informing to watch) but now Ive found Teppo (not sure how it took my YT algorithm so long to connect the dot for me) and its like Matti but more photography......perfect! lol

[@TeppoHaapoja]

Haha thanks Dan, welcome to the channel.

[@Moersoe]

I'd appreciate you showing some examples you've shot with each setup while you talk about them in the video. Information would be lighter to digest that way. :)

[@TeppoHaapoja]

Keep that in mind next time my friend!

[@Saywhatohno]

what are your settings for indoor to get a nice bokeh and good wedding shots?

[@brockjenken4307]

Love your work, dude! Keeping me sane during quarantine haha

[@TeppoHaapoja]

HA thanks Brock!

[@kingweddingmedia]

Constantly struggling to decide my preferred combo for most of the day: 28-75mm f2.8 and the 135mm GM f1.8 Or 35mm f1.8 and 85mm f1.8 Better quality/sharpness on the first pair but the 135mm is a bit more niche and most shots would be with the tamron. The second option, not as good sharpness but better bokeh and 85mm more versatile than the 135mm. I’ve toyed with the idea of 35mm and the 135mm but I feel that’s too big a gap! 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@TeppoHaapoja]

35 & 85 is the winner ;)

[@Mhappymendy]

There are just more reasons to use zoom lens other than “being lazy”. When you use wide lenses like 24, 35 to shoot a group of people, you don’t shoot 1.4, so it looses the benefit, of course if you want to, you have the option. But what I want to say is it is really no point to talk down about using zoom lens. I know a lot of famous photographers being shooting weddings with zoom lenses, and their work are amazing!

[@VoyagerMaldives]

24mm 1.4 & 85mm 1.4 am using. Both sigma art lenses with Sony A7Riii. I use the digital zoom sometimes on both lenses as well.

[@Joshuuwaah]

Teppo looking pretty Dapper there, I would hire you with that guns set up. I roll the 15-55mm and 70-200mm both prime zooms but the points you have raised are on point, maybe some new investments could be on the cards.. Another great video as always!

[@TeppoHaapoja]

Thanks Josh! Which 15-55mm lens is that? Is it 2.8?

[@Joshuuwaah]

@@TeppoHaapoja Dang it.. typo sorry Teppo it's a 17-55mm - I used it on my D500 Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 17-55mm f/2.8G IF-ED Lens

[@ChristianoGioacchini]

Always look forward too your uploads

[@TeppoHaapoja]

🙌🙌🙌

[@RamaSivamani]

The one time where I would have preferred zoom lenses is when I shot at a church that had very restricted rules about where the photographer could stand so I was limited with where I could be and how much zooming with my feet I could do. Luckily I did have zoom lenses at that time but if I didn't I may not have been able to get some of the shots I did.

[@frasercuviello9389]

Awesome video Teppo! I use Sony a7iii & a6600 as a backup. Mainly video so its a 35mm 1.4 / 70-200 for speeches and 85mm 1.8

[@TeppoHaapoja]

Nice, sounds like a solid setup!

Here in Portugal, brides get dressed at home. Some bedrooms have 10 square meters. You would definitely need something wider. Also some churches are quite small, also impossible to do a group shot with your gear.

[@xsaviangames2705]

Nice video, Advice and Tips … Can I Get Away With Just Using The Tamron 35-150mm ? I Shoot With The Sony a7RIV And The Sony a7IV

[@sjcproductionsandmedia]

Have you upgraded?

[@fotograf_petr_dvorsky]

Hi, thanks for great video. One question - How do you shoot outside wedding ceremonies that happening at noon? I am struggling with sharp sun light. Is there some hack? UV or ND filter? Or is it in the camera settings? Thanks in advance

[@saskelee]

Well well let me say you look slick in those shirts, you should drop a link to them. I like that set up as well with those two lens, for me i use my 135 with my 24-70 if i have two cameras, I am often shooting with one because i only own one. BTW, knock knock knock knock, that's cannon at the door for the camera. They want you to trade it in for the 1DX Mark III. They cant have you representing with old technology hehe. O I like that second handle camera for your talking head. Standing up really works for you.

[@desertbornproductions]

Great Video. Do you use 1.4 apertures for group shots in lower light? If the people are not all same distance away from camera doesn't it cause some out of focus subjects, even with 35mm? Thanks

[@smalltalk.productions9977]

when outside, with such shallow depth of fields, do you find yourself needing neutral density filters so you can stay a f/1.4? stay well

[@TeppoHaapoja]

Yes Im always using variable NDs

[@LeafOfAutumn05]

I've done free shoots 🤣 with my 55-200mm Nikon lens 🤣 which sucks ... But I've borrowed Nikon 50mm 1.8 from a friend to cover up basically the entire wedding... I felt wrong to even charge them money 🤣 however if you'd like to see my shoots I can share them... If I had the luxury to get myself a 35mm or 50mm I'll glad just give away the 55-200mm 🤣

[@cjinreallife]

I'm trying to decide on the Sigma 35 f1.4 Art and the Canon 35 f1.4 Mark I... Should I just get the Sigma?? Julia Trotti loved her Canon 35 for years but I feel like the Sigma on my Canon RP wouldn't miss Focus too much?

[@kriskoci4709]

Sigma 1.4 art

[@BenMartin101]

Awesome setup! I usually use zoom lenses for weddings but I’m starting to doubt haha

[@TeppoHaapoja]

Which zoom lens do u usually use? How come? Id love to hear your perspective. Id highly suggest trying some prime lenses

[@BenMartin101]

I use a tamron 24-70 g2 and canon 70-200. Which primes do you think could replace them??

[@jahzzii7]

I shoot with a zoom lens (tamron 28-75 f/2.8) and a prime (the trusty 50 1.8), for Sony E mount system. I'm quite happy with it.

[@TeppoHaapoja]

🙌🙌🙌

[@avmatula]

almost same. 28-75 + 55 1.8

[@alexpal1495]

What about flashes though?

[@ABearOnYouTube]

What about a 50mm and a 24mm? Thoughts?

[@TeppoHaapoja]

Works well too!

[@chumleyk]

It's never been easier to become a wedding photographer, the cameras do all the work and these highschool drop outs can finally pay some taxes.

[@OlegFedo]

I personally believe that prime lenses aren't good for reportage shoots during weddings. Yes, primes are more faster than zooms and they have better bokeh, BUT... these days ISO is powerful enough to work with 2.8 or 4 F-stops in low light conditions and what's more valuable in zooms is the fact that working with zooms you will get more genuine emotions shots because shooting process is much faster than with zooms and what's even more important IT'S more discreet.

[@TeppoHaapoja]

Good perspective. I still prefer primes but hey, its figuring out what works for you!

[@OlegFedo]

​@@TeppoHaapoja I agree, there is no right or wrong answer here, it's a question of choice. Just decided to share some point of view .)

[@patlezinc]

Not only a matter of light, but also subject isolation. With a relative far away subject (let’s say few meters with a 85), there is a huge difference between 1.2 and 2.8 ;)

[@TeppoHaapoja]

@@patlezinc Indeed!

[@OlegFedo]

​@@patlezinc this is obvious that you'll get more subject isolation with bigger aperture. It's embarrassing even to talk about that, common you guys :) What I am offering here to talk about values in photography.

[@tranviet227]

I use 28mm and 50mm. 85mm only for portrait

[@waynosfotos]

That 85mm RF lens, I am like wow, wish I could afford that. That is my WANT number one lens, but it is 2 EOS R’s worth of camera gear....... So have to wait as it is just a hobby for me. Just using the EF 1.8 normal canon lens, does a good job for the price.

[@TeppoHaapoja]

Its a pretty insane lens for sure, but mad expensive!

[@waynosfotos]

@@TeppoHaapoja yep it is called a "DREAM LENS" lol😁

[@Noesolo21]

“Who wore it best” Teppo Haarpja or Eric Floberg 😂 great minds think alike

[@TeppoHaapoja]

😂😂😂 Eric for sure!

[@sohamroy9766]

Great video. I use the EOS R, a Canon 50 1.8 and the Sigma 35 1.4 for weddings. I'm in love with the Sigma because of its versatility, be it photos or videos(the dreamy flaring it creates look fantastic). I wish to own the RF 85 1.2 some day! Also, you're right about the look of prime lenses, it's something the zooms can never match.

[@TeppoHaapoja]

Great setup man, Sigma 35mm is a great lens.

[@sohamroy9766]

@@TeppoHaapoja indeed

[@adamhewitt8763]

Are you guys not worried about the single card slot on the eos r?

[@sohamroy9766]

@@adamhewitt8763 TBH with you, it never bothered me & I can say so because I've never had any card fail on me.

[@adamhewitt8763]

@@sohamroy9766 that's fair enough, I guess it depends what you are getting paid... I also have the eos r, really love the size, feel and images it takes. Saving for the r5 but may take some time. Just waiting for the ef 85 1.4 IS to arrive - looks a dream lens!

[@thatsmajor]

He a beast ...

[@manustro]

What are you shooting with for the video?

[@TeppoHaapoja]

Gh5 still, but Im actually thinking of potentially shooting with the 1DX mark iii or EOS R for weddings this summer. Just trying to think what should I do for stabilization

[@manustro]

@@TeppoHaapoja Yah, you could get a gimbal. Or some people use a Steadicam for vlogging. Big but it works.

[@ReviveTheWildy]

Awesome video, and shots! Ty

[@johniscatholic]

Thanks so much for all the value you bring Teppo! I’m studying atm, but plan to get into wedding photography next year or the year after. Also was wondering what rates you charge as a wedding photographer with much more experience?

[@TeppoHaapoja]

The rates range from hourly coverage, but usually between 3500-5000 USD.

[@DevonLad]

I shoot weddings with two Sony A9's. I started with 24-70 and 70-200 - Now I shoot with 85mm 1.4 and 20mm 1.8 . In some UK venues even 24mm isn't wide enough so I got the new 20mm to see how it goes :-)

[@TeppoHaapoja]

Nice man, sounds like a solid setup.

[@KristianRoald]

Hi Teppo. Kristian from Norway here. I know you switched to Sony. I am a Sony shooter too. Have you recognised the stripes in the pictures when shooting into the sun? I struggle with this. Very unfortunate when they appear in someones face. Try placing the sun directly behind the heads. Appreciate your thoughts on this. 🙂 It is probably an autofocus grid problem on the sensor.

[@TeppoHaapoja]

No i havent!

[@KristianRoald]

@@TeppoHaapoja Good :) Just be aware. I love my Sonys and have heard other brand-shooters have experienced the same with mirrorless bodies. Thanks for responding. Love your channel and fully understand dad-life/work balance can be challenging. See you in your next video :)

[@Shuttermemory]

05:10 is the info you're looking for in this video

[@shaneikiyasteel7073]

HA! I'm going into a wedding with prime lens, I was trying to decide between a 35mm and a 50mm as my second lens, I've been leaning toward the 35 for the same reasons you gave lol.

[@klaudijuskairys]

What about 28-70 F2? 😊

[@KobusTollig1]

All the best with your season. I had 9 weddings at the end of my season now postpone for we are in lockdown in SA. Not fun but it gives me time to work on my Channel.

[@TeppoHaapoja]

I understand you Kobus, Ive had probably 5-10 weddings postpone as well

[@KobusTollig1]

Teppo Haapoja i feel your pain.

[@qtben17]

Love that sigma 35 art!

[@TeppoHaapoja]

Its a great lens for sure! Ive never had any problems with it.

[@ShaunYeoh]

I shot a wedding video (on my channel if anyone is curious) with 2 super cheap Lumix GX85 cameras, with a Sigma 30mm (60mm equiv.) F/1.4 and a Sigma 56mm (112mm equiv.) F/1.4! By shooting with primes, I tricked some people into thinking I was using a high end bokeh-licious full frame camera. Ended up making back more than the cost of one of those bodies in one video project, with the couple and their families were really happy with the outcome! I'm saving up for a Lumix G9 now!

[@TeppoHaapoja]

Thats awesome Shaun, post the video below!

[@DidacticMK]

Mate! That nightmare is scary bro, Absolutely Scary! :'( I'd hate that, omg!

[@TeppoHaapoja]

I know!!!

[@laurentvivier7845]

What about this ? 24mm 1.4 g sony (! crop mode 35mm ! ) 85mm 1.8 sony (wanna get 85mm 1.4..) 70-180 2.8 Tamron

[@legend240891]

2 cameras on arms. 2 angles interview type shots. This man has 4 cameras at his disposal. Damn. *inhale deeply holding my Sony a5100*

[@TeppoHaapoja]

Hahaha sorry bro

[@dkpixography3749]

its awesome ..........

[@TeppoHaapoja]

Thank you!

[@gm010379]

THANKYOU...

[@MelvinAlc]

I just got My new 90D with 18-135 and a 50mm just learning the photography world

[@TeppoHaapoja]

Nice, 50mm is a great choice. It will help you get that nice depth of field.

[@daledeo]

50mm and 24-105mm

[@tungjy9067]

Good explanations man! But it's better if u can show some of the photos based on the situations u mentioned so audiences will have a better picture.

[@TeppoHaapoja]

Will do next time!

[@nickstanislawski]

That is basically my setup except with 5dmk3 and the 85 and 35 EF 1.4 lenses. I’ll switch to the 16-35 for the dancing shots during the reception. I want to jump to the R system but have to wait until we can get two card slots, I get too nervous about loosing photos with just one card in a camera. Also our wedding season in Florida is the exact opposite of yours November to May

[@TeppoHaapoja]

Nice! I loved shooting with the 5D Mark iii, the joystick is great on it for focus points

[@TeppoHaapoja]

Dang I should start coming to Florida for my off season ;) Got any gigs for me!? HA

[@VONMEEK]

Good day sir, are you a model as well as a photographer?

[@TeppoHaapoja]

HAHA your too kind.

[@eduardocortes-dv4lo]

Teppo, have you try hybrid (photo + video) in a wedding?

[@TeppoHaapoja]

Yes! Its tough.

[@dariusmarian]

You should try sigma 18-35 1.8 It's a zoom "prime" ;)

[@lukeandthings]

I run something super similar, 1dx2 + EOS R and 2-3 primes 👌🏼

[@TeppoHaapoja]

Nice bro! Where you based?

[@lukeandthings]

Teppo Haapoja Sydney my man!

[@AntonisLogothetis]

Hello from Greece!!!All my lens is Canon,3 zoom( 16-35mm 2,8. 24-70mm 2,8. 70-200mm 2,8) and 2 prime Macro 100mm 2,8 and my favourite 85mm 1,4..And now i am ready to buy 35mm and i am between canon or sigma off course the both 1,4f..What is your opinion about this prime lens???Thankss

[@TeppoHaapoja]

Sigma 35mm art lens is great, especially for its price!

[@robertmccutchan400]

Thanks for putting this out there. I am getting back into wedding photography after a 12 year hiatus. I have sold all of my zoom lenses and I now only own primes. My plan is to use the 50mm as my main lens on one camera, and either the 85mm or 100mm on the second camera. For me, the 35mm seems a bit too wide on a full frame camera, and the 50mm seems to keep me in the "comfort zone" distance better than the 35. I will also have my 135 F2.0 close by for the occasional reach-across-the-room shot, and a 28mm close by for the few wide group shots. To some, it may seem like a pain to keep so many different lenses around that need to be switched out, and in that respect, a zoom lens seems to make more sense. But I can tell you that since I have switched to primes, my photographs are sharper, and I can really get shallower depth of field with the primes as compared to zoom lenses. As I learn to use primes to their fullest, they seem to be more versatile than a zoom lens. I know it sounds weird, but you just have to experience it for yourself.

[@jaredfilms]

Do you do more video or photo on weddings?

[@TeppoHaapoja]

Mixture of both!

[@digital.mente.]

@@TeppoHaapoja At the same time? 1 man band?

[@chrisipad4425]

Thanks for the inspirations! I am thinking of selling my EF 28 F2.8 & 50 F1.2, and buying RF 35 F1.8 and 85 F2 for my RP. would you agree with my idea? Thanks.

[@welovefoods]

I’m a food photographer, do you think I can get into wedding photography? Thank you.

[@ktelecominc]

food photography and wedding photography are very different, I work with wedding, food and real estate. wedding photography is more at the moment type of work, many things out there can be change contently, example weathers, your clients bride and groom, another people that you have to photograph for, background(or I should say the wedding venue that you are in) things that are you can't control; and we need to have a set posts and ideas to adapt situations. For food, we can always to use the gears we have to get the best and most satisfy shots even after many many tries for one product shot, and we can use longer time for set up get the perfect one. Lastly, I think wedding is more into time management, because time doesn't wait for you when we are shooting the wedding everything will goes on even you are not ready for it. Food you can take a longer time to construct your composition, lighting, angle, backdrop sets, these things are all able to control . These are only my person thought, if anyone of you out there have better and different ideas please let me know too.

[@welovefoods]

Matthew Lau it makes sense. I Need to try to find a client ready to risk lol. Until then I will practice some timings family photos. Or may be start with small events, birthdays. But non of that is happening 😖 until 19-DIVOC gone. Thank for taking time to write.

[@ktelecominc]

@@welovefoodsyou are mostly welcome!! This COVID-19 is very kill me!!! The same day that the restaurant restriction was on and took out two of my bar event gigs on the St. Patrick's day!! Now I m helping location restaurant to nake their stock photos when they are ready to open for full service then they can promote themself. I m very affected by this, and I m sure this is killing all of us.

[@welovefoods]

Matthew Lau sorry to hear that bro, it’s effecting everyone one or the other way. I started to do food delivery as my works are on pause. Hopefully it’s not for too long. We will get through 🍻

[@TXTundra-ex8bw]

Great video love the 35 & 85. Sub

[@TeppoHaapoja]

🙌🙌🙌

[@niyomcamp]

Cool !!

[@TeppoHaapoja]

Thanks!

[@SidsDrakon]

Very nice information, looking sharp, and that 85mm looks like a canon lol... Have never done a wedding but with this info I might ask to be a second shooter.

[@TeppoHaapoja]

HA nice Ricardo, Id highly suggest shooting weddings sometime.

[@SidsDrakon]

@@TeppoHaapoja I'll let you know if I do

[@jerry-mind-sky]

nice, thanks, all best

[@TeppoHaapoja]

Your welcome bro!

[@philfreemedia]

Yessir!

[@chrissico7178]

Any recommendations on a camera strap that can hold two cameras?

[@TeppoHaapoja]

These are my camera straps, look good and super durable - amzn.to/3cVLEus

[@faiqdanial8252]

Hai teppo, i like to see your video talking about how you choose best aperture when and why, I believe you not always shooting wide open all the time during ceremony.

[@TeppoHaapoja]

Im shooting in between 1.2 - 2.8 fstop usually depending on how much depth of field I want

[@nozzywasborn]

What you have on shoulders to hunting cameras is hand made ?

[@TeppoHaapoja]

HA what sorry?

[@cis9222]

This just popped up in my feed, and boy you do look like Matti! You are siblings I assume?

[@TeppoHaapoja]

Hes my older brother!