This has got to be one of the most thorough videos on shooting lowlight ceremonies using Fuji x bodies with Fuji prime lenses. Thanks for putting the time and effort into making this for us.

@Reggiebphoto

3 жыл бұрын

thanks for the comment. def was a lot of work but gla dyou found it helpful :)

What did you think about my first wedding photography behind the scenes?! If you liked this video, please share it with your friends!

@MiguelALopes

4 жыл бұрын

Very nice Reggie!

@Reggiebphoto

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much my friend! Share it!

@trogdor

4 жыл бұрын

What I most appreciated about this listening to your thought process. Very clear and should help those starting out on how to make a checklist for their coverage and not feel frazzled. Based on your title, I was expecting a really dark church like Mission San Jose in Fremont where there are hardly an windows for natural light and pushing the APS-C to 6400 and above. Wanted to see how you were combatting that. I know the folks over in the UK that shoot in castles end up opting for really contrasty images and are able to create high drama imagery which is cool and a great way to work with the constraint of the equipment. For us, we've decided that the X series just hits a wall for low light and detail retention at those higher ISOs, especially when my subjects get really small in the frame. Awesome job on the video. Looking forward to the next one.

@Reggiebphoto

4 жыл бұрын

stephen heraldo thanks for the comment. I would combat it using the same rules. 12800 iso if I need to. At the mercy of the venue. How else did people shoot back in the day haha. And glad you enjoyed the thought process. It’s definitely something I thought was missing from other KZread behind the scenes videos

@Reggiebphoto

4 жыл бұрын

stephen heraldo and some food for thought, guys like kevin Mullins have been shooting fujis in uk with much older fujis. It’s not like it hasn’t been done before. The audience is never satisfied, just like your gear lust haha

Man. This is brilliant! I can never be a wedding photographer! I don't have the nerves for that!

@Reggiebphoto

3 жыл бұрын

🙌🏽

For those who are thinking "this is not a low light situation": ISO 3200 at f/1.4 translates to ISO 12800 at f/2.8, if the shutter speed is constant. The GoPros autoexposure is a little misleading to how dark it really was. A lot of people also like to think that I shot at higher isos when I shot on Nikon D750. I’ve delivered over 52,000 professional wedding photos to clients and only 431 of them were over ISO 3200 (less than 1%!)

@michaels8597

4 жыл бұрын

full frame is not 4/3,is not APS-C..period....sure we can use whatever but it's just not the same..In fact,my DSLR has APS-C crop mode,and a lot of the low light effectiveness is the sensor and DSP..

@charlesazevedo4849

4 жыл бұрын

But how can you shoot at ISO lower than 3200? How do you manage this? Can you share which tens do you use and setting in general for each situation?

@Reggiebphoto

4 жыл бұрын

Yup I agree

@michaels8597

4 жыл бұрын

@@Reggiebphoto plus,you know the KZread world where damn near everyone is a professional expert,peddling the cameras they like...I had a Nikon point and shoot which is used for stills and video,and was the best i had to take pics in the skating rink..My Olympus too,i think i wore the camera out,and always shot with the kit lenses..Point being,if you suck,you just suck,$400 body or $5000 body..

@MiguelBorgesphotography

Жыл бұрын

who needs full frame when is this good

Solid vid! I love how you're hitting such a specific topic as well in the video. 👌👌👌

@Reggiebphoto

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks brother! You inspired me! Although just didn’t have the bandwidth to do a full day bts

The 56 f1.2 is such a beautiful lens and an incredible performer. I'm glad I have one.

@Reggiebphoto

4 жыл бұрын

It definitely is! I’m considering making my own review video of it to offer my unique perspective on it

@madwindsurfer

4 жыл бұрын

How do you get tack sharp images with that lens. Practice/skill? Or do you have recommendations on settings that help?

@Reggiebphoto

4 жыл бұрын

madwindsurfer practice and skill for sure. And experimentation over what settings work for specific situations. Af-s works best for most situations. Single point small point size. For moving subjects, single point, af-c, continuous set 2 works best for me. But make sure to aim on a contrasty part of the subject (the eye) and overshoot so you have plenty to pick from after in post

you are the main reason why i choose fujifilm bro, still got your back and keep it great bro

@Reggiebphoto

4 жыл бұрын

Son Vu Media thanks brother! Appreciate the support

This was great to see the ceremony from your point of view and what you would do for each situation. This was incredibly helpful.

@Reggiebphoto

4 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thanks for the feedback.

Thanks alot for making this video .. i enjoy every moments of it'. .. and wish you and your family a wonderful Holiday

@Reggiebphoto

4 жыл бұрын

Appreciate the kind words! What was your favorite part of the video? Thanks so much. And hope you and your family have a wonderful family as well.

This was excellent! I didn't think I'd watch the whole thing, but it was actually very interesting how you approached each of the different scenes and explained your thought process.

@Reggiebphoto

4 жыл бұрын

Glad it was engaging. I made sure to have no dead time in the video, either showing a photo, providing narration, etc. I’ve watched a lot of bts videos and they end up being very slow cause of the quiet moments

Great insights! For folks shooting church weddings this is a perfect blueprint

@Reggiebphoto

4 жыл бұрын

Appreciate the kind words!

Great video! I feel as if these videos are the ones that I learn the most from. Thank you.

@Reggiebphoto

4 жыл бұрын

Using flash at a reception will be next

Man these videos are priceless !! As a wannabe wedding photographer seeing you in the similar situation s I find myself in and the decisions you make is brilliant. Keep the top content coming.

@Reggiebphoto

4 жыл бұрын

Awesome feedback. glad to hear!

Greatly appreciate all the information you’ve shared Reggie! Thank you!

@Reggiebphoto

4 жыл бұрын

MrUxser of course!

Wow, you're amazing! I just purchased my XT3 and am absorbing as much as I can. I clearly have a lot to learn! :-)

@Reggiebphoto

4 жыл бұрын

Chris Dixon haha! Thanks for the kind words. I’ve got a lot of stuff on here about the x-T3 so you’ve come to the right place :)

What a fantastic video this was! Thank you for posting RB! Keep up the excellent work! 👌🏻

@Reggiebphoto

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words! Will try to keep it up for you guys. Thanks for your patience and support!

Wow, that was really informative and excellent walk-through!! Amazing you documented the whole process, very useful tips all the way!! I have found two bodies with primes is excellent for low light theatre shots. I've also done a few weddings, this was by far the best tutorial I've seen!!

@Reggiebphoto

4 жыл бұрын

Awesome, I’m very glad you found it helpful!

Fantastic tutorial! Very detailed and creative. I am a wedding photog myself- and always watch tutorials to keep me up to date. Your video was perfect. It also makes the new photogs to trust their gear. Especially high ISO settings.

@Reggiebphoto

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Great work and detail explanation. Love your shots, particularly the ones with the veil

@Reggiebphoto

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

This video was super helpful. I love how you explained the rationale behind your exposures and compositions.

@Reggiebphoto

4 жыл бұрын

Long Sin glad it was helpful my friend!

Your most valuable video to date for me as it shows real time scenarios and the what/when/why/how . You did an engagement BTS earlier this year and couldn't wait for this one ! Keep it up dude ❤️

@Reggiebphoto

4 жыл бұрын

Engagement v2 will definitely be coming in 2020 with posing, choosing backdrops/locations, how I light couples using directional natural light. Etc

Your shots look really great! Informative and helpful for my future shoots specially how you seem to naturally aim for the X pattern to lead viewers' eyes to the subject, thanks!

@Reggiebphoto

4 жыл бұрын

Glad to help!

Thanks Reggie, great to see an insight into your process. I'd love to hear more about how you use your pocket mirror.

Thanks so much for the perspective and creative process!

@Reggiebphoto

4 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome!

Probably your best video my friend. And one of the best on the subject in all KZread.

@Reggiebphoto

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks that means a lot! Appreciate the kind words. I had high hopes for it and it came out how I wanted

Absolutely the best walk-through of wedding photography I have ever seen.

@Reggiebphoto

4 жыл бұрын

Bryan Bernart this means a lot. Appreciate the kind words! Have you ever seen Taylor Jackson’s videos by chance? Curious how you think it stacks up

This was gold! Would love to see more of these "Behind the Scenes" videos

@Reggiebphoto

3 жыл бұрын

🔥

This is such an amazing video. I'm just a hobby photographer, but I really enjoyed your workflow and how you explained your thought process. Very interesting!

@Reggiebphoto

4 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Reggie thank you for making these, though just an amateur photographer, each one of your XT3 videos that you produce, keeps me happy enough to stay with Fuji!

@Reggiebphoto

4 жыл бұрын

Yes for amateurs it’s more than enough. And for pro I’m proving it’s capable too

This video is GREAT! Thanks a lot for sharing! Hope to see more videos like this one!

@Reggiebphoto

4 жыл бұрын

Definitely !

Your videos are consistently excellent -- well narrated, detailed, clear. Thank you.

@Reggiebphoto

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! Appreciate the feedback

Love the flow, love the review you have done here, excellent work. Love legit real world product reviews.... you sir nailed it, looking forward to many more tips and tricks, tutorials

@Reggiebphoto

4 жыл бұрын

Henry Chavez thanks man! I wouldn’t really call this a review or did not intend it to be a review but yes, real world practical use and tutorials is the focus of my channel. If you like it then subscribe and come along for the ride :)

@baja1980s

4 жыл бұрын

Reggie Ballesteros hey boss welcome, yes your right it’s not a review, I was just expressing my love for real world reviews not to this perticular vid, watching your style of photography is superb. I am a z6 user and love it and has seen how much Nikon has improved certain features with the camera, auto focus has been tremendously improved but still needs to be perfected. Although i have found ways around it to get it to focus great in times which have been some not many it trying to track other things but no biggie because I like to manual focus my subjects a lot, only flaw is Nikon is taking forever on putting out lenses, will see this year. science color is #1 , quality and for me it checks off my boxes 📦... with that I’m looking to purchase the Fujifilm t-3 maybe as a replacement to my z6, this camera has been on my radar for a while now. I just haven’t used it I see that the auto focus and frame rate is crazy and the color science is magnificent

Just come across this as a new subscriber - I really appreciate the comments you make on performance in different AF modes and your setup. Love the mirror trick.

@Reggiebphoto

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome!

Finally, i was able to finished thru one tutorial in one go. Very engaging and interesting. Thank you Regz, for this kind share of information

@Reggiebphoto

4 жыл бұрын

Nice! Glad it kept you engaged the whole way through :)

@jayvila5314

4 жыл бұрын

@@Reggiebphoto maybe i should blame you. Hahaha. Thanks for the wonderful tutorials. Please keep it coming

Really excellent video. Great to see how u approach the day.

@Reggiebphoto

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so Much! Hope it was useful for you

Great work, I didn't know how it was to shoot a wedding. There's a lot of things to be aware of, thanks for sharing

@Reggiebphoto

4 жыл бұрын

Yup lots of factors go into it for sure.

Reginald showing how it’s done. First time I even saw a Pro unveiling his technique... Legendary!

@Reggiebphoto

4 жыл бұрын

P G no secrets here haha

The shot at 17:13 is amazing 😍 such good work!

@Reggiebphoto

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

Thanks reggie, great video

@Reggiebphoto

4 жыл бұрын

Ian Robinson thank Ian!

Dude, you're actually my hero. SO GOOD

@Reggiebphoto

4 жыл бұрын

lol, you are too kind. glad you liked the video!

Really enjoyed this video, great pictures

Nice work! Love the mirror and veil shots!

@Reggiebphoto

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Much appreciated

Nice video, my dude. Thanks! I shoot for gyms and just recently started using my X-T3 for indoor shots without flash instead of my D750. My clients loved the images so I'm happy that they're happy.

@Reggiebphoto

4 жыл бұрын

Great stuff! Glad to hear!

Really nice of you going so in depth of your way of shooting. Cheers!

@Reggiebphoto

4 жыл бұрын

Of course. No need for secrets. Sub to the channel for more Great info coming soon :)

Thank you so much for these videos, I am by no means a professional myself but I do love my T3 and lenses, I really appreciate your input in the Facebook community and your efforts for these videos!

@Reggiebphoto

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words! Yeah on the fb groups I tend to get a little annoyed as the people who are argumentative are louder than the silent majority who appreciates what I’m doing haha

Your an incredibly hard working photographer and the photos certainly proof that. Well done pal.

@Reggiebphoto

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks my friend. Appreciate the kind words and the recognition. Definitely have put in a lot of work to get to where I am, but hoping to inspire others

Incredible information and honest tips, really appreciate it.

@Reggiebphoto

4 жыл бұрын

of course my friend!

fantastic, this time you have present more thank I expect from this video.

@Reggiebphoto

4 жыл бұрын

glad to surpass your expectations!

Thank you so much for the video

Cool pic and also the composition...

that last window shot is lush!

@Reggiebphoto

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Well Done Reggie, good video and a lot of information! Thanks! I m almost shooting 16-55 and 50-140 for ceremony, I might try different combination next!

@Reggiebphoto

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

this is amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i am in awe

@Reggiebphoto

2 жыл бұрын

Which part has you in awe?

Impressed with the the high iso capabilities of this crop sensor camera , makes me wanna switch great work 👍

@Reggiebphoto

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

A hugely useful video, thank you so much!

@Reggiebphoto

3 жыл бұрын

🙌🏽

Very helpful with many tips. Thanks.

Great vid. Really enjoying the coverage of the X-T3. As a tip, I usually speak to each of the people on the aisles about leaning out into the aisle. I explain that the bride and groom have paid me to get photos of them, and not their guests bums. Usually not that direct, but it gets the point across.

@Reggiebphoto

4 жыл бұрын

Great tip! And thanks for watching

Excellent video! Will be shooting my first wedding in a couple of weeks with my xt3 🤓 (23f2, 16f1.4, 56f1.2) - feeling even more confident in this awesome camera after this video, thanks!

@Reggiebphoto

4 жыл бұрын

Philipp Uricher the camera can definitely deliver. Just be sure to put in the hard work as well and you’ll be fine :)

Wow its just wow! Few minutes of watching your videos is like going to a class for a semester. Ive learned a lot!!! Great video, well delivered. Im hoping to volunteer and experience these things as it happens. Starting photography From Bay Area.

@Reggiebphoto

2 жыл бұрын

Nice my friend

really love this video and the information :)

@Reggiebphoto

4 жыл бұрын

Of course!

Very informative. Thank you for sharing your experience.

@Reggiebphoto

4 жыл бұрын

You’re very welcome thanks for watching!

his wedding videos are awesome

Excellent wedding tutorial.

@Reggiebphoto

4 жыл бұрын

Keith Sandercock thanks for the kind words! Hope you learned a thing or two

So nice. I know it's hard work, but you make it look a lot easier than it really is. Excellent Video!

@Reggiebphoto

4 жыл бұрын

Haha takes years to get into the groove. Thanks for the kind d words!

Thank you so much for this Video!

@Reggiebphoto

4 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome!

You are a very generous and talented educator. Thank you

@Reggiebphoto

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Great video. I'm a professional travel photographer who swapped out my Nikon D850 for a Fujifilm X-T2. I loved it so much my go-to travel cameras now are two X-T3's. X-T4 on order! I'll be helping a buddy shoot a couple of weddings later this year, so I figured, I better watch some tutorials. I'm glad I found yours!

@Reggiebphoto

4 жыл бұрын

InTrumpWeTrust awesome!

Great vid. Thank you for sharing so much information.

@Reggiebphoto

4 жыл бұрын

you're welcome! thanks for watching!

@brianw6645

4 жыл бұрын

@@Reggiebphoto Do you have a similar video that shows your post processing? That would be interesting too.

Thanks for helping to dispel some of my newbie fears!

@Reggiebphoto

4 жыл бұрын

Haha definitely! Although, I will be honest that a wedding execution like this is only possible with practice and experience. So put in the work and you can do it with your gear too!

Thank you very much for the video

You are a fantastic teacher, great work.

@Reggiebphoto

4 жыл бұрын

Paul Smith you’re too kind!

Nice to show that not going over ISO 3200 is key and the shutter speed to not be below 160th to make sure there's no blur, informative video and tips I'll take into account when using mine!! Great vid!

@Reggiebphoto

4 жыл бұрын

KSTobago glad you’re we’re able to pull out that info. Took me years of trial and error to land on those settings. You’re in good shape ::)

Great work Reggie, you are an excellent photographer! congratulations. I switched from Canon to Sony and I am very heavily invested in the Sony system now. But I do like Fuji.

@Reggiebphoto

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words

Really like your videos.. your pictures are awesome and your video presentation is so detailed and useful .. hope to see more such videos..cheers

@Reggiebphoto

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! Appreciate the kind words! Any requests for a future bts?

@icezz9

4 жыл бұрын

@@Reggiebphoto no specific request, I love all your BTS and gear talks..u deserve a lot more subscribers

Amazing video 👏

This was great!

@Reggiebphoto

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

Very informative ! Thank you very much.

@Reggiebphoto

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks my friend! Appreciate the kind words!

Fantastic clip!!! So inspiring!!! THANK YOU.

@Reggiebphoto

4 жыл бұрын

I’m glad to inspire. Thanks for watching! Any part that you found most interesting?

@yaronharel8463

4 жыл бұрын

@@Reggiebphoto all of it.

Amazing man

@Reggiebphoto

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Great video, thanks so much!

@Reggiebphoto

4 жыл бұрын

Thank YOU for watching

Really appreciate the new bts video format. A lot of great info. 👏 Also, if you ever need a videographer to follow you on a wedding day, I am a local Fuji shooter😉

@Reggiebphoto

4 жыл бұрын

Haha interesting proposition :)

Still relevant. thanks for the effort and the sharing BIG thumbs up.

Solid images buddy stellar work

@Reggiebphoto

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks my friend!

This was great man!

@Reggiebphoto

4 жыл бұрын

Appreciate the kind words!

I just bought a Fuji Xt3 after only shooting weddings, portraits with Canon for years ... (5d mk2, 5d mk3 and EOS R) I havent had a chance to do a wedding just yet as most of my weddings are postponed, but just can not wait to try it out to see how it is going to perform. Great video Reggie, thanks a lot!!!

Ganda ng kuha mo ♥️ sobra

Very nice information for low light and lens used and how each lens look. Nice

@Reggiebphoto

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Beautiful. For me as a photographer though the thought of photographing an event like this, combined with all of the equipment that you use for the event overwhelms me. I just sit around and watch videos like this until I hopefully gain the confidence and skill to do what you do.

@Reggiebphoto

3 жыл бұрын

Just takes practice. Try second shooting first

@nunyabidness_sirmadam

3 жыл бұрын

@@Reggiebphoto, thank you for your feedback. What lighting equipment and stand did you use for the wedding? I heard Godox, but not sure which model.

@Reggiebphoto

3 жыл бұрын

You’re going to want to watch this video kzread.info/dash/bejne/k6l61MWufLTUcpc.html

Very well done, 16 + 56 works well. The reflection shot was cool. I usually to vertical panoramas when it is workable.

@Reggiebphoto

4 жыл бұрын

I do those as well. But for indoor churches the technique doesn’t work as good, haha.

@pace_tracker

4 жыл бұрын

@@Reggiebphoto I have managed :)But I have do lots of Panos :P

I know that good composition is key, but getting the moment and telling the story always takes priority! And you capture wedding stories very well IMO. Thanks for giving us potential future Fuji users hope. The craft not the specs! Keep creating ☺️

@Reggiebphoto

3 жыл бұрын

For me getting good composition goes hand in hand with telling the story and id prepared, The moment will unfold within the composition you’ve framed up. Win win!

@grayexperience

3 жыл бұрын

@@Reggiebphoto good point!

awesome video!

@Reggiebphoto

4 жыл бұрын

thanks Perry!

Awesome vid - thanks!

@Reggiebphoto

4 жыл бұрын

thanks so much :)

Cool behind the scenes video!

@Reggiebphoto

4 жыл бұрын

Thansk!

Stellar video...you've gained a sub!!!

@Reggiebphoto

4 жыл бұрын

Poorboyjoseph thanks so much! Glad to have you along

Awesome job! 👍🏼

@Reggiebphoto

4 жыл бұрын

Appreciate the kind words!

This is awesome,thank you Reggie. I watch all your vids btw,first time commenting.

@Reggiebphoto

4 жыл бұрын

appreciate the comment. please comment on more videos! i'm always welcoming to feedback, suggestions, and questions :)

@musclesakl

4 жыл бұрын

@@Reggiebphoto thank you! I am looking at the 56 1.2 right now actually. I take mainly animal pictures. But I am taking pics mainly at sunrise and sunset. My 50-140 F2.8 isn't really able to keep up light wise. My question is how hard a time will I have capturing moving dogs without the OIS ,with that lens.

@Reggiebphoto

4 жыл бұрын

musclesakl dogs might be tough. I would think the 90f2 would be better. The 90f2 has fast af

@musclesakl

4 жыл бұрын

@@Reggiebphoto thanks for the recommendation. I have looked at that also. Just was thinking I'd need a lower F stop,I have the 18-54,50-140 and 100-400,so have all my focal lengths covered.

@Reggiebphoto

4 жыл бұрын

56 1.2 will be hard to maintain focus of a dog

I literally just asked for this yesterday in your comments - thank you 😊

@Reggiebphoto

4 жыл бұрын

Haha! You’re welcome. What did you think?

@delsmith9583

4 жыл бұрын

Reggie Ballesteros very interesting & informative, especially as flash wasn’t allowed 🙏 Without a fast prime and only using the 16-55 and 50-140 for a wedding do you think the images would be too noisy?

@Reggiebphoto

4 жыл бұрын

I think as long as you make sure to expose the image correctly and apply appropriate noise reduction in post, the images should hold up at iso 12800.

over the years, I realized that clients don't care if you have full frame or not ( most don't even know the difference!!!)...all that matters is that they love their wedding photos and your professionalism !!! :) ;)

@Reggiebphoto

4 жыл бұрын

Yup, totally agree

Loved the video.

@Reggiebphoto

4 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it! What part was your fave? Haha

@peterkaltoft8032

4 жыл бұрын

@@Reggiebphoto in general just to see how you cover a wedding, and having confirmed that you can do it with Fujifilm cameras 🙂 I particularly liked the use of the mirror, that's a great way to accentuate the church room. I also got a better understanding of why you really need that second shooter. I'm not doing weddings myself, but I would like to try, at least to get the experience. I have done several events, and I like to do documentary photography, so I have a feeling that I would like it 🙂

Thank YOU 🙏