What's in my Camera Bag - Portrait and Wedding Photography

[@gabangisvisuals378]

I'm not into using flash during wedding but i am interested in knowing how to use it perfectly. With that said, can you show us a video about it? Thanks in advance from the Philippines. 🇵🇭❤️

[@kierrajohnson9244]

Yes I Agee could you do a video on flash tips?

[@JFebrillet]

yes girl is uploading so often it makes me happy

[@juliatrotti]

Yesss more to come! :D

[@blackentrepreneur244]

Sitting here with my Sony a6400 & this video pops up, Let's watch. 💪🏽

[@AswanThapa]

Same here 😂

[@stevengonz]

Same

[@Gabbosauro]

Same, along with Sigma 16 and 56.

[@Vikram-wx4hg]

Thank you for sharing your personal gear details, Julia. It is always wonderful to know the practical kit that professional photographers choose for themselves. I know, each lens requires a careful choice and you would have put countless hours pondering over theiese choices. Though each photographer might have personal preferences, your rich experience with these focal lengths serve as good reference for others.

[@alexanderwoodward4016]

Congrats on the new 35 GM! Can’t wait to see all the magic you’re gonna work with it :)

[@juliatrotti]

Thank you!! I can’t wait to use it more :D

[@hey.steven]

The first example photo with the 85mm is sooo beautiful!!!

[@juliatrotti]

Thank you!

[@MKNYC_]

I remember watching your channel when you switched to Sony right around when I did the same....can’t believe that was 3 years ago

[@juliatrotti]

I know right!! Time flies haha I really thought it was maybe almost 2 years, not 3 😯

[@adden2242]

Music to my ears ''Full time Sony shooter'' .... The right choice!

[@surajkholia7443]

I also have sony a7iii for all my work.. I do weddings and portraits with sony 28-70 and 50mm f1.8.. Like ur work julia👌

[@martingislason5885]

We need a 2022 edition! Thank you for such great content! :)

[@yavuzs.3766]

Enjoy your new 35 GM 🔥📸 And there is a new lens 14mm GM 1.8.

[@juliatrotti]

I will! This lens is going to be a hard worker haha. And yess I just got the 14mm yesterday, going to take it out to shoot today! I will upload a video about it soon :)

[@gollywoodgossip6675]

Your experience and way of taking is nice...

[@dailyreflectionsv]

Hey Julia love your video’s! I’d love to see a video on metering modes and how/when you like to use them. 🙏🏻

[@mochamocha1040]

Talking about the 35mm. I remember watching your portrait shoots back in 2017 which inspired me to get the sigma 35mm f1.4 and did loads of portraits with it. After a few years go by I seem to prefer the telephoto look now haha. Good times.

[@andiidavis]

For as long as I’ve followed you you’ve used a Sony camera 95% of the time. I’m surprised at all of the people who are surprised you said you’ve switched 🤔 either way solid video as always 😇

[@juliatrotti]

I think it’s because when I started on KZbin I was using Canon for a while, but I think I’ve been on Sony longer than I was on Canon with YT! Before YT I was using Canon since the 5D2 days.. camera’s have come so far since then wow!

[@nicolas8336u]

I'd definitely enjoy another 135mm portrait shoot 👀

[@Cat_party]

Thanks for sharing Julia! 😊 I've been waiting ~forever~ for an update to Canon's 50mm L to materialize but with the release of their mirrorless its evident that it'll never be a happening thing. Sony's 50mm GM 😍 represents a very attractive option, perhaps I'll upgrade/ switch ecosystems somewhere down the line when the a7 IV is released and widely available

[@charruaporelmundo]

How happy are you with that 35 mm 1.4 GM, yes it is sharp, incredible color but af?,… even on stills. I have had many wtf situation regarding it af, my batis 40 mm au contraire never a single problem .

[@AllCarsUnited]

Finally got my 35 gm yesterday. The thing is a gem

[@rosiesantos5854]

Can you show a video on how you set up your camera once it comes out of the box....please

[@xiaode911]

I recently purchased an a7iii after binge watched your videos and feel inspired 😃😇 Upgrade from Sony a5100

[@juliatrotti]

Oooh nice! I hope you’ve been enjoying using it 😄

[@scrooge0]

I remember the last time you did this with all canon gear. I commented saying Sony mirrorless is the future and here you are a Sony shooter! My question is why not a 24-70 or 70-200? Most wedding photographers have these or the 70-200 at the minimum for ceremony work so as not to get in the way. I’ve done weddings with primes and sometimes switching lenses is such a pain!

[@martinej.3454]

Love seeing what's in your bag! I also shoot on the Sony A7iii and I'm happy with my 28mm, 35mm and 50mm, but still use my Canon lenses + adapters for the other lengths. Will be purchasing a 85mm and possibly a 24-70mm as soon as finances allow.

[@sgpork]

Me too sold off my 35za and replace it with 35GM. Love it.

[@robertdavis1255]

Thanks for sharing... Even though I am a Nikon user, I still enjoy watching & hearing about other gear... Enjoyed your video... Cheers..

[@CO8848_2]

Julia’s content is great.

[@Joizygyrl926]

I got my 35 1.4 GM on Tuesday. Early Mother's Day gift from my hubs. So excited!!!

[@juliatrotti]

Yay enjoy using it!! It’s one of my favourite lenses ever :)

[@Joizygyrl926]

@@juliatrotti I'm lucky to be in the Texas desert. Taking my 35 to a couple places called Red Sands & White Sands. I'm so excited!!! They're both absolutely gorgeous scenery...Google them 😍

[@gamingwithstand6886]

There is a old video with Peter McKinnon on how to vlog without a flip out screen. He took one of his friends to a camera store because he wanted to vlog. I think his friend ask how do you vlog on the Canon 1D with no flip out screen. Peter McKinnon said the trick is to look straight into the lens. I tried it does work. It's 100% perfect but it's close.

[@chongtentcreator]

Love that new glass feeling!

[@Joizygyrl926]

Lol I call it new lens tingles...

[@jennadanson5245]

Thanks Julia, you're amazing!

[@TheLadman1]

Got mine yesterday too! PUMPED to use it

[@DavidsInsights]

HOLLLLLLLLLLLD UP. I can use didn't brand flashes on my A7III (in manual mode). I guess that solved my wedding worry for swapping my Sony flash around from 35 to 85 all day. Thanks Julia!!

[@juliatrotti]

Haha yep!! I really didn’t want to buy new flashes so I’m super glad I can still use my old ones

[@ChristianHampshire]

I just bought the GM 35 as well. Such an amazing lens.

[@VanessaCruzPhotographyLLC]

I am waiting for the Nikon 200-500mm f/5.6E ED AF-S VR Zoom NIKKOR Lens and maybe a 105mm Nikkor 2.8 G 🥰 I use Nikon D500 body

[@RealPearlMania]

I know that you'll always have love for Canon, but why did you change from being a full time Canon shooter to a full time Sony Shooter? I'd love to know. Thanks.

[@mrinalchoudhury7423]

Its really nice to see u uploading regularly.. Good stuff.👍👍

[@luispoitevin1010]

Nice video!!! When can we see an updated video for workflow, like organize, edit and photo backups?

[@Narsuitus]

Thanks for sharing your wedding and portrait kit. My wedding lens kit is similar. 35mm f/1.4 85mm f/1.4 135mm f/2 Here is what I carry in my portrait lens kit: 135mm f/2 for face shots 105mm f/2.8 macro for face shots 85mm f/1.4 for half-length and head & shoulder portraits 50mm f/1.4 for full-length and ¾ length portraits 35mm f/1.4 for environmental portraits and small group portraits 28mm f/2 for large group portraits

[@staples8a4]

Why don't you use a 24-70mm lens. Do you like prime lenses better?

[@vibrasieve]

good equipments. you have so many 35mm lens.

[@joybiswas5422]

Do you attach a powerbank with your camera??? How do you power your sony camera...plz make a video on it.

[@alexverbeke2228]

I enjoy my 17-28+70-180 f/2.8 Tamron and my 35 f/1.4 GM+85 f/1.4 art, but I keep an eye on the 20mm f/1.8 G and maybe the 105mm f/2.8 macro Sigma, all so good for the A7R IV.

[@andgainingspeed]

Glad to hear you use the 135mm during your work outside of YT, but hoping it'll make some appearances in some more atypical videos, e.g. travel and street, whenever that becomes available again. Still fondly remember your US trip. Wondering what your travel bag would look like now. Can't imagine two 35mm lenses in it. 😄 Just one along with the 20, 85 and hopefully the 135 despite the size/weight? 🤔

[@Kenneth-bm5zr]

Hey Julia! I am about to switch from a Canon 70D to a Sony A7RII. Would you recommend selling all of my canon lenses and investing in a good Sony lens, or selling my Canon body alone and purchasing a lens adapter? Thanks!

[@katiejohancen4505]

LOVE your videos! Do you use a trigger if you have multiple flash for your weddings?

[@chambersvision8693]

My wife and I love your work! Thank you for the tips and tricks. We are trying to figure out if we want to return our 55mm 1.8 Zeiss to get the 35mm 1.4. We've been using it for a few days now and it seems to have a bit slower AF compared to our other GM lenses, any suggestions?

[@gp1003]

I don’t know anything about photography and not sure why I landed here but you’re gorgeous. I’m sure a few grooms at the weddings you shot must have questioned their decision to get married….

[@ncp_photographer]

So you have no zoom lenses. Have you ever had problem with sensor's stains changing those lenses?

[@tgchism]

Thanks for sharing! You give a lot of practical information in your videos!

[@МаксимБартенев-и4ю]

Hello! You make beautiful and professional videos about photo. Could you spend some time, to tell about using flashligth on the street?

[@jermainenaidoo]

Super awesome Julia!!!!

[@nishant_t888]

Just like you.i decided to keep my nokia C2 assistant 😜😍 and so cute and so beautiful voice wow 😍😍😍😍

[@filamagnus1778]

HI Julia! Absolutely LOVE your videos! I know you've shared a heap ton of content on the different lenses that exists, but I was just wondering that as a photographer without an unlimited budget, what two lenses (should they both be primes?) for the A7III would you recommend for wedding and portrait photography? Thank you so much!

[@faithreh]

My GM lens came in as well! They’re soooo good! FAST AF!

[@neilchaseten]

I used to have a Sony A230 while back and took a lot of great pictures.

[@aure5491]

Really nice camera bag you have 🤩 I am surprised you don't use any zoom lens for wedding job like a 24-70 f2.8 !

[@JonConroy]

That accent "camera buddy" had me baffled for a bit haha. Good work 👍

[@alma175w]

Sony’s new 14GM - shoot landscape and astrophotography, this is the lens that will finish off that part of my kit. Then I’d like a fast standard prime, so looking at the 40G and 50G or either of the new GM lenses. The 35GM is the most appealing.

[@_cjmccullough]

I noticed that you never mention the type of cable you use to record your videos along with the Atomos Ninja V. Would you share what type of device you use to record your viewfinder with since you don’t have the Atomos Ninja directly on your camera??

[@annuartv]

Just made the jump from Canon to Sony so.. I need everything to feel complete again haha. Just ordered my first lens and it's a 24mm 2.8 which I think will be a great starting point to get back to what I had with Canon. I also have Canon speedlights so thanks for the tip, I was wondering if it would work with my new a7III! Great reviews and video structure+quality, keep it up!

[@martinkral4768]

i love the way how u make this video! thanks Julia

[@juliatrotti]

Thanks!

[@niconic6660]

Im so glad i found this channel. @ Video .. very nice, why no 24gm insteed of 20mm ?

[@ccreatesartcrafts]

I would love to see your wedding photography!

[@aA-mw4jb]

I wonder if she has a seperate website for it

[@juliatrotti]

I do have a separate website for it :) You can see it on swoonweddings.com.au - I don't usually like to share my wedding work on this channel since I have a larger audience and some of my clients might not want their wedding to be seen by so many people!

[@ccreatesartcrafts]

@@juliatrotti I can totally understand that decision. I am excited to take a closer look! And I bet people would love to see your wedding/engagement BTS if you had a willing couple and the time!

[@JonathanPetersonlisten2EITS]

Great set of kit you've got there! Quite envious of your 35mm GM unboxing. I'd like to replace my Sony Zeiss 35mm f1.4 as well (notwithstanding a brilliant stretch of quality images created with it.) I'm very curious to learn what drove you to hold on to the Sony Zeiss 50mm f1.4 even after Sony's release of the new GM f1.2. I'll check out your video on the subject. Happy shooting!

[@m1kel]

amazing iv had my sony bodies for 3 years too (coming from the canons for a long time)... took me a year to finally decided im comfortable with it 🤣

[@bburchellphotos]

All of the primes! Love the camera strap though - looks super robust! The only gear I'm thinking of getting at the moment is the Sony 200-600mm lens and a Sony camera to go with it. Either something like the Sony a6300 or a Sony A7ii. But I dunno yet. Still want a few lenses for my fuji haha

[@juliatrotti]

Haha I love my primes :) And nice! What Fuji lenses do you have your eye on?

[@bburchellphotos]

@@juliatrotti I'm thinking of the 23mm f2 lens for a nice little lens for all-round general purpose stuff and the new 70-300mm for a decent zoom for landscape and wildlife stuff :) Oh, and Primes are great. Sharp and great for low light :)

[@juanborrini2345]

Hi Julia. I' m from Argentina. Thank you for let to know your equipment. I'm a Sony user. Can you tell me if the 50/1,2 GM is better for you than the 50/1,4 Zeiss? Worth the change?

[@jprocopi]

Great kit! Primes ftw

[@robbie154]

BRO THE A7IV NEEDS TO BE HERE BY NOW JEEZ

[@strippedlist]

you forgot the recording accesories to record the creen of the camera you put underneath your camera..i believe Andecine

[@juliannguyen4291]

Hi I really enjoy watching your videos. I am thinking of buying of filter for lens protection. I am struggling between using or not. Are you using any clear or uv filter with your lens for primarily protection? Thank you!

[@SachinSawe]

Another great video as always! Since you mentioned that you use Canon flashes on Sony. Do you use these off camera with trigger like Yongnuo YN-E3-RT. Basically if you had trigger like that on Canon, would it work on Sony but in manual mode?

[@medina6786]

Hey Julia! Just had a question and was hoping to see why you use the a7c for your video recording if there was a particular reason. I have a7II and it's not so good for recording video. Should I buy the a7c for recording video, what do you recommend?

[@sols9449]

Do you own the R5 you have been shooting with and do you like it more than the Sony system.

[@olivervitze3753]

I'm really impressed with how many cameras and lenses you get in your backpack. Which 35mm lens is always on one of the cameras? The 35 1.4 GM lens or the Sigma 35 1.2 lens? I am not a professional photographer myself, but a train driver. And I like to take pictures of my locomotives and trains. When I do that, I usually have my two Nikon cameras, the D 750 and the Z6, with me. When the day really has a lot of sunlight, I use the two zoom lenses Sigma Art 24-105 / 4 and the Tamron 24-70 / 2.8 Di VC USD G2. For less bright days I have a tamron 35 / 1.8 DI VC USD and a Nikkor Z 35 1.8S and a Tokina Opera 50 1.4 FF with me. When, contrary to expectations, I take portraits, I use the fairly new Viltrox 85 1.8Z and the Sigma Art 135 1.8DG. And all of this fits into the Lowepro Flipside 500AW. The cameras have hand straps from Spider and I also have a camera strap on which I can carry one of the two cameras outside of the backpack for quick access. I also really liked your backpack, but I've never seen it in Germany. When I'm at work, the D 750 and the Tamron 35 1.8 Di VC USD are usually with me. Thank you for the video, dear Julia, greetings from Crailsheim in Germany

[@juliatrotti]

Yep that’s one of the reasons I don’t want to change my backpack - it just fits everything I need in there perfectly. Even when my kit changes such as when I borrow gear for review videos, I can still fit everything I need in there! A couple of days ago I fit a whole Fujifilm GFX kit in my bag too.. it was heavy but it all fit nicely haha. I always have the Zeiss 35 on my camera, now it will be the GM 35 that I use the majority of the time. The Sigma 35 is more of a fun lens that I use for portraits sometimes and personal shoots - but for a wedding it’s way too heavy for my liking.

[@olivervitze3753]

@@juliatrotti , thank you for your prompt reply!Would such a Fuji GFX 100 be an alternative to the Sony A 7 R IV for you? Or way too big?

[@copicgirl8057]

Thanks to your videos and obsession with 35 mm, I have to say my camera bag will be completely once I get one :D

[@idol031808]

Always great content

[@tannaautomation6527]

I am beginner of photography, where should I start?

[@tristanrujano]

Thankyou for all you do😊 I'm going to one day build a similar setup

[@bethanymcdonnell6115]

Do you have any videos on why you switched to Sony?

[@troydiehl4466]

Just upgraded my kit from 28mm f2 and 55 f1.8...to...24mm 1.4, 55mm 1.8 and 85mm 1.8. I am not sure how I feel about it yet. It was so expensive! Waiting for the shock to wear off, lol

[@juliatrotti]

Haha I know that feeling, I’m sure once the shock wears off you will be super happy! Also that GM 24mm is one beautiful lens 😍

[@troydiehl4466]

@@juliatrotti yes the 24 gm is amazing! The 28mm was my most used lens. I am sure the 24 will be now 😀

[@KenyattaDavisPhotography]

I’m waiting on canon to announce the new ref 35 1.2 and it’s price. I have been using the sigma 35 for about 3 years now and I was going to purchase the ef 35 but now I’m waiting to see what the ref has to offer and it’s price tag.

[@juliatrotti]

I will be VERY excited about that lens when/if they announce it! I really like the Sigma 35mm f1.2, it would be cool to see a competitor equivalent and seeing how it turns out. The only downside with the Sigma is the size and weight imo, but the image quality is beautifulllll

[@martindrummer90]

😩😩 That 50mm GMaster is a beauty. I have the 50mm 1.8 and really really want to upgrade haha

[@justforfunphotography01]

I have a question...hope you will answer. When do you take the nice wedding pics of the couple before or after the wedding? I just cant see the bride wanting to get her dress dirty before the wedding. Or how do do yall do that??? (Not talking about the actual wedding pics on wedding day)

[@juliatrotti]

In Australia everything including the portraits are done on the wedding day, usually after the ceremony and before the reception.

[@demiryusuf]

So so so beautiful

[@rahulnegi2941]

Loved the video... the only camera brand I have not seen you do shoot with is nikon except the z5 one you did.. would love a video of z6ii or z7ii portrait shoot

[@juliatrotti]

Thank you and yeah I would love to do more Nikon shoots, I need to get onto that!

[@rahulnegi2941]

@@juliatrotti you're the best 😊

[@tjsinva]

Busy girl! 💪

[@tommykurnia1416]

Wow

[@krisg.5203]

How i wish i also have those lenses. 😍😍

[@williamsolis1]

Is the a7iii still your daily driver?

[@subhammohantyphotography6110]

I am from India and iam learning more from your videos. I also brought a a7iii 2days ago

[@juliatrotti]

Ooh enjoy using it!

[@kseidel6129]

Love it as always , Keep it up 💪

[@tmonkeypunch]

Can we get Dan to do a "what's in my camera bag" video?

[@maxvain]

In the past, What's the accessory that attached to the base of the A7III and connected to the camera with external wire?

[@半妆摄影]

35 GM ❤️

[@justinsouvannasy]

I want to upgrade my camera body I’m using a Canon T6i and I want to upgrade the body which one should I upgrade to with Canon please help me out

[@JC-Denton]

Hmmm, I have a bag, but still no camera. Have to do something about it. Thanks Julia, for being such an inspiration for an analogue guy... :)

[@m1kel]

oh! i finally have my 35 GM too! yahooo! coming from a heavy 50mm shooter, the 35 has been pretty great. sad i had to let go of my sigma 35 1.2

[@juliatrotti]

Have fun with it, it’s such an amazing lens!

[@ralphtime]

Why did you get rid of the 1.2

[@nikkababe]

was wondering if you were going to pick up the 35 gm! nice compact kit. love it.

[@juliatrotti]

Thanks and yesss I ordered it straight away after using it for my review video haha I really love it! It just took a while to arrive with the shipping delays.

[@nikkababe]

@@juliatrotti excited to see what you produce with it!!

[@AswanThapa]

Your videos are really inspiring and beautiful ❤️