Wedding photography is a very challenging genre that requires a lot of versatility both as a photographer and in terms of gear. As such, 24-70mm f/2.8 and 70-200mm f/2.8 lenses are highly popular options, but they are far from the only choices for wedding work. This great video essay features a seasoned wedding photographer discussing some of the reasons he prefers using prime lenses for his work instead.
Coming to you from John Branch IV Photography, this interesting video essay discusses why he prefers prime lenses for wedding work. One of the most obvious advantages of a prime lens is the wider aperture, which can be quite useful in dimly lit venues, but one point I found particularly interesting and important is the increased consistency. Because of the fixed focal lengths and the compositional limitations imposed by prime lenses, you are more forced to develop a certain style and approach to composition, which, in turn, lends a higher level of consistency to your photos. Check out the video above for the full rundown.
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