This is amazing! Maybe you should post the results immediately after every pose, I know maybe it’s more work while editing the video, but it makes it more engaging! Keep it up!
those shots in the blue room would have needed quite a bit of work to even out contrast and exposure across frame! most people think cloudy day is bad for photos.... but photographers pray for it!! lol
This is terrific. I really enjoyed how you let the different scenes breathe, without excessive commentary, and we can listen in on your different prompts for the couple. Thanks for sharing.
I believe the higher MP cameras suffer a bit more in low light but the A74 is very good. I'm very comfortable pushing it to 4,000 ISO. I have some usable frames at 6,400 even. The key is not underexposing for low light shots.
I have a question; how did you get all your pictures in focus from accessories, bride, groom when you’re using aperture 1.8? And what focus mode you usually use?
The A74 has very good autofocus. I make sure I have eye priority on for all portraits, shoot in continuous AF, in wide mode for most portraits. For some flay lay I will go up to f2.8-f4 if there are multiple layers of elements but even for those I tend to hover around f2. I only use wide and spot for autofocus. I’ve got a whole video dedicated to how I use autofocus for Sony. Find it here: m.ua-cam.com/video/qoO9KDWsJSw/v-deo.html
Great informative video! Where did you purchase your flatlay mats? I love how vertically long they seem to be. Some are too square and don't leave enough room for all the details.
Hi Steve! Great vid, I'm glad I stumbled across your channel! I also shoot 2x Sony A7IV for weddings. One thing I always worry about is the shutter noise in full mech mode on the A7IV, when shooting the ceremony. Do you ever use EFCS for the ceremony shots? I find it to be a little more quiet. Thanks mate!
Appreciate that bro - glad to have you! That’s awesome - I really love these cameras they’re truly so close to perfect for wedding photography. I always use full mechanical shutter. Photographers at wedding have always inherently had shutter noises so I don’t think it’s a nuisance to anyone but I do agree I think the EFC is a nice quiet alternative. Especially if you don’t have to worry about flicker from ambient lights. I just don’t like that it changes the bokeh.
@@SteveMichalak Yes, good point about the bokeh. I also got caught out with EFCS shooting high shutter speed bursts, on a beach in full sun. Lots of frames had a vignette along the long edge of the frame. Sony even mention this problem on the online manual. Fixable in post but a real pain. So full mech with high shutter speeds now.
I shot video when I started out shooting weddings and sony was crushing it at that time. They also turned out to be great hybrid cameras so it was an easy transition into photo, plus I was invested in sony glass so a switch would have been expensive.
Hey Sarah - I'm on two bodies for majority of the day. I shot this particular ceremony on 35mm and 50mm primes. It was fitting for this ceremony but most of the time if it is more spacious/outdoors I go 35mm + 70-200mm.
@@SteveMichalak On the walking shot with the full wedding party how is everyone in focus at such a wide aperture? This is also something I struggle with, missing focus in group shots even when shooting at f/2. Same with flat lay details, my camera wants to focus on one small thing and blows everything else out. Shooting with Canon btw.
Lovely shots! Great edits too!
Appreciate it Dann!
This is amazing! Maybe you should post the results immediately after every pose, I know maybe it’s more work while editing the video, but it makes it more engaging!
Keep it up!
I see what you mean! I’ll consider that for future videos 👊🏼
those shots in the blue room would have needed quite a bit of work to even out contrast and exposure across frame! most people think cloudy day is bad for photos.... but photographers pray for it!! lol
I’ll take it! But the sun doesn’t bother me either haha
Steve, LOVE this. Thank you for sharing. Where do you mount your GoPro?! I also use Holdfasts but I'm not sure where to connect my GoPro for BTS.
Awesome! Glad you’re finding it helpful/useful. I attach the GoPro to a hot shoe mount made for GoPro then put it right on the hot shoe of the camera.
Beautiful. What presets do you use?
I use film emulation profiles by The Archetype Process: thearchetypeprocess.com
Well done sir. Shooting wide open most of the time for the couple shots ?...just curious.
@@PhotogenicProperties thank you. Yes 80-90% - maybe some at 1.8/2.0 for some closer stuff.
Is it ok, if i have only f4 lenses? 😅
Of course! F4 can be pretty tough for dark receptions but just work with whatever you’ve got and upgrade as you go.
I love the blue room!!!
This is terrific. I really enjoyed how you let the different scenes breathe, without excessive commentary, and we can listen in on your different prompts for the couple. Thanks for sharing.
Glad you found it helpful! I think it’s important to not just over-commentate so folks see what what’s actually playing out in real time.
For reception what ISO/aper/shutter?
f1.2-f1.8, 2500-3200 ISO, usually keep my shutter 1/200-250 unless I'm going for light trails
I shoot with a9 and a7rV. I am not happy with low light noise on the a7rV. How is the A7IV low light?
I believe the higher MP cameras suffer a bit more in low light but the A74 is very good. I'm very comfortable pushing it to 4,000 ISO. I have some usable frames at 6,400 even. The key is not underexposing for low light shots.
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bro what kind of focus do you use for group photography and video
Usually expand spot and put the spot on the bride and/or groom
I saw that you had a trigger. Did you use off camera flash for the ceremory?
Wow you have mad skills….
Thanks?...
Can I ask you what auto focus area you used for the multiple person shots? Zone, spot...? Thanks much. I really like the way you direct people too.
I’m either in full or expand spot. Probably expand spot for those.
I have a question; how did you get all your pictures in focus from accessories, bride, groom when you’re using aperture 1.8? And what focus mode you usually use?
The A74 has very good autofocus. I make sure I have eye priority on for all portraits, shoot in continuous AF, in wide mode for most portraits. For some flay lay I will go up to f2.8-f4 if there are multiple layers of elements but even for those I tend to hover around f2. I only use wide and spot for autofocus. I’ve got a whole video dedicated to how I use autofocus for Sony. Find it here: m.ua-cam.com/video/qoO9KDWsJSw/v-deo.html
I have been looking for someone that has courses and shoots Sony cameras. Loved watching your behind the scenes.
You're in the right place! Happy to have you 🙌🏼
Love the behind the scenes bro !
Thanks man! More coming 👊🏼
Great job Steve, I love 50mm F1,2 but I still use 55 mm f1,8
The 50 1.2 is so good but that 55 1.8 is 80% as good and so much lighter smaller, so I don’t blame you.
Excellent work man. Your directing is very easy to follow... Not to mention your colours!
Appreciate you bro 👊🏼
this was such an awesome commentary and breakdown! Maybe one day we will work together! I'm out in CT
Thanks man! Hey, you never know!
Great informative video! Where did you purchase your flatlay mats? I love how vertically long they seem to be. Some are too square and don't leave enough room for all the details.
Hey Anthonie I use mats from Chasing Stone and Locust Collection. They're both great.
@@SteveMichalak Thanks so much!
@@AnthonieErazo you got it bro
You really did a great job.
Thank you
Hi Steve! Great vid, I'm glad I stumbled across your channel! I also shoot 2x Sony A7IV for weddings. One thing I always worry about is the shutter noise in full mech mode on the A7IV, when shooting the ceremony. Do you ever use EFCS for the ceremony shots? I find it to be a little more quiet. Thanks mate!
Appreciate that bro - glad to have you! That’s awesome - I really love these cameras they’re truly so close to perfect for wedding photography. I always use full mechanical shutter. Photographers at wedding have always inherently had shutter noises so I don’t think it’s a nuisance to anyone but I do agree I think the EFC is a nice quiet alternative. Especially if you don’t have to worry about flicker from ambient lights. I just don’t like that it changes the bokeh.
@@SteveMichalak Yes, good point about the bokeh. I also got caught out with EFCS shooting high shutter speed bursts, on a beach in full sun. Lots of frames had a vignette along the long edge of the frame. Sony even mention this problem on the online manual. Fixable in post but a real pain. So full mech with high shutter speeds now.
Great video! Why did you decide on sony and not canon?
I shot video when I started out shooting weddings and sony was crushing it at that time. They also turned out to be great hybrid cameras so it was an easy transition into photo, plus I was invested in sony glass so a switch would have been expensive.
wow!! i thought i was the only person who carried ear protection!! 👍👍
A must have 👊🏼
Is it possible to buy this preset that you used at this event? Thank you.
Yes indeed. thearchetypeprocess.com they are film emulation presets. Mostly I use Portra 400 Frontier.
Do you only do 1 body throughout the day? What lens did you shoot the ceremony on?
Hey Sarah - I'm on two bodies for majority of the day. I shot this particular ceremony on 35mm and 50mm primes. It was fitting for this ceremony but most of the time if it is more spacious/outdoors I go 35mm + 70-200mm.
Hey, could you share the accessories you use for the belt.
Hey bro, yes linked here: amzn.to/4bROTSC I use two of these
This might be a silly question but were you shooting at 1.4 the whole time or did you go higher to have everybody in focus?
1.4-1.8 even for group shots. As long as everybody is on the same plane, there’s no need to shoot at f4, etc. Occasionally I’ll go up to 2-2.2
@@SteveMichalak On the walking shot with the full wedding party how is everyone in focus at such a wide aperture? This is also something I struggle with, missing focus in group shots even when shooting at f/2. Same with flat lay details, my camera wants to focus on one small thing and blows everything else out. Shooting with Canon btw.
For the details, do you bring all the props?
Nope they’re all wedding day elements and florals besides the small white dishes
Did you use any macro lens for details??
For the rings, yes. 90mm f2.8 Loawa Macro.
that belt set up is so good. i wish i had the same
Honestly you can score the setup pretty cheap! Two of these: amzn.to/3RKNtBo is all you need and a sturdy belt. I use an Anson Invicbelt.
this is amazing dude! i learn a lot from you!
@@fendyandreas879 appreciate you tuning in! More content in the works as we speak 😁
@@SteveMichalak heard that sir! 😃🫡
damn he is good
Appreciate you