This is What I've Learned from 10 Years as a Wedding Photographer

[@tiedgear175]

Luke, you are motivating! Thank you so much for sharing your story

[@viciwo3396]

Thanks for sharing! Could you do a video on lens choices and why for different wedding phases: from getting ready, indoor church events and reception? I do events and mostly rely on 35mm and 50mm 1.4 lenses. I like the look of 85mm but it limiting sometimes indoors due to lack of space or people walking across the subjects. I just transitioned to all primes to force myself into better composition instead of staying put and zooming in and out.

[@lukewtcleland]

Noted!! Lots of things coming stay tuned!

[@Mairimmc85]

I love how you speack with pation about your job and clients! Love your work and thank you for the tips!

[@lukewtcleland]

Thank you! You're welcome!

[@j.sauer.photo_]

Great video idea and excellent insight to growing wedding photographers.

[@lukewtcleland]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@joshyookphotography]

Very articulated and concise. Thank you for the insight and story time! This is encouraging :)

[@CoolTies]

I love this video. Could we ask you to include the lens, flash, shoot details ofthe photos in the summary? I'm starting out and I appreciate your sharing the emotional and relationship building with clients. It would also be great to understanding what was equipment and setup was used to get these incredible photos.

[@flol3266]

How did your gear develop in that time? Did you start out with the greatest primes or did you shoot zoom at the beginning or just cheaper lenses? Did you start with flash form.beginning or did you add it at some point? Or did you rent your gear at the beginning? Or did you start out with 2 bodies or how did you whole technique develop?

[@lukewtcleland]

Great question! I think this needs to be a video! Added to the list! :)

[@flol3266]

@@lukewtcleland nice thank you

[@viciwo3396]

This is really inspiring listening to your story and learning a lot from it. Hoping to incorporate some lessons learned here.

[@abeham5720]

Yo!! Dave Ramsey was the man. Survived 2020 cos we had no debt as well. Thanks for sharing your experience for the past 10 years as a professional photographer. Truly inspiring

[@mynameisnotcory]

Just started watching these videos after refusing to pay for a wedding photographer and going for the ‘give all my photo savvy friends a roll of film and an older camera, but now i see what you can do with wedding photography and after 12 years of other photo experience…i kinda want to get into it! Your videos are top notch

[@axelros8504]

Amazing. Thank you for the insights and introspection.

[@gregcorker2193]

A stunning amount of insight conveyed in this 30 minute video. Thanks so much!

[@SamGrimes93]

This is a great video. Great insight, and being on top of your finances is a great tip

[@alexah5635]

Love your 2017 revelation.

[@brendacphotos]

I just found your account and literally needed this video today, thank you for sharing SO MUCH with us on here!

[@lukewtcleland]

Oh so great to hear! Glad it was helpful!

[@kelbirk_]

Great career journey..learnt a lot in this video

[@lukewtcleland]

Thanks! Glad you learn some things! :)

[@amirafourar6412]

very inspiring. i just discovered your chanel ..love your content ❤

[@danieltilley]

I’d love to hear your thoughts on the new Nikon 135mm f1.8 Plena. Subscribing to see when that video comes out 😉

[@lukewtcleland]

Oooo I’ll have to check it out!

[@Nata21Mila18]

Do you work together with your wife, cause I noticed you say 'we' all the time :) Can you maybe do a video of working with your spouse?

[@lukewtcleland]

Yes we do! Great idea - ill add it to the list! :)

[@mrdarryljones1]

100%💪🏽

[@salvadorngpinas2889]

i take my camera with monthly payment AHAHHAHA