So let’s get to it.

First off are the camera bodies. I shoot all digital SLRs, which stands with regard to single-lens reflex. Essentially, these include the cameras that take interchangeable lenses, which, concerning other reasons, makes them vastly more advanced than point and shoots. Note* I really do love my Canon G9, great when I want to travel light. I shoot all Canon equipment, and love my gear. Nikon is an excellent brand as well, and I don’t call these mean or silly artists, just so we may well move right past which whole Ford versus Chevy thing. I always take three cameras to my marriage ceremonies; a Canon 5D Mark II, which makes gorgeous hd files; a Canon 1D Recognise IIN, which is ideal for fast/low light focusing and high speed; and finally a steady Canon 20D that functions being a stationary ceremony camera, extra cam for an assistant or as a triple backup camera. To get the cheapest that you always carry at least two high-quality machines together with you, because you never know what will happen. If you can’t shoot all of those other wedding due to accessories malfunction, you will have one incredibly unhappy several, not to mention the parents that footed the bill. So just end up smart, you can even rent cameras if you need to.

Next, I want to give a quick run-down on other items in my bag, especially my improved lenses. Before we get with too deep, please keep something in your mind: if you buy such a nice camera body, in that case buy cheap glass (improved lenses), you are not going to get the best quality. Remember, it doesn’t matter how nice your system is if what you are seeing through is not well-built. The same goes for any UV Haze filter that you really bought, or will buy, to go on the front. Don’t go for this bargain basement brand, as they go a considerable ways in keeping the front glass on the lens nice and happy.

Here are the lenses I typically use during a wedding: The Canon 16-35mm f2. 8 wide-angle lens; the Canon 50mm f1. 4 lens, and the Cannon 70-700 f2. 8 IS telephoto lens. Also, I love shooting the Canon 85mm f1. two lens; it is a very sweet (and very expensive) lens that I rent from time to time. Let me tell you, it makes for amazing portrait and detail images. As you look at this list you may have noticed that all this lenses I mention are Canon. Remember that whichever brand camera you might have, use the corresponding improved lenses (kit lenses typically aren’t so good though), as they are engineered specifically for your camera, and the optics will be of better quality than third party gear. If you have a question about your certain lens, please feel free to ask. Now, on to why I use all of those lenses.

16-35mm f2. 8: This can be a beautiful wide-angle lens, and ideal for catching wide scenes, emotional moments prior to the wedding and reception measures. I shoot with some sort of documentary style, so intimately related to lens allows me to layer elements inside photo, even in tight spaces. New Orleans DJ, New Orleans DJ, Wedding DJ New Orleans