Whether you’ve been a photographer for a month, or a year, or five years, we all know one thing about photography gear: It’s never ending. There’s always something you don’t have. You finally get something on your wish list, then another lens or body pops up. It adds up quickly…so quickly.
If you’re a beginner photographer, this can be very discouraging. I’m here to tell you: YOU DON’T NEED IT ALL. You don’t have to have 10 fancy lenses and bodies to be an amazing photographer. So what do you NEED to be able to photograph a wedding? A Camera Body, a Back Up Body (renting is okay), a Wide Lens, a Telephoto Lens AND an external flash. Whether it’s zoom or prime, luxury, art or regular, this is all you NEED! The MUST HAVE GEAR!
I would recommend having TWO high quality lenses — one wide, one telephoto. Lenses that are fast and great in low light conditions. Lenses that have wide aperture capability for those gorgeous bokeh-y shots. Lenses make all the difference.
FLASH Recommendations:
Canon Recommendations:
TELEPHOTO
Nikon Recommendations:
WIDE
TELEPHOTO
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Kylee started Kylee Ann Photography 9 years ago, and has since grown from a one woman amateur show to a full associate team. We shoot 50-75 weddings a year, and thrive on kindness and service. After a year of teaching Intro to Photography at the local technical college, she discovered that helping other entrepreneurs create thriving businesses is what fires her up! She hosts semi-annual Kylee Ann Sleepovers all over the US, speak at conferences and teach online courses about running a small business and marketing.
March 17, 2016
Kylee Maughan
