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Question from Instagram: Best advice for a photographer getting into the biz?
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Let's start things off with some questions that came in to Hannah via Instagram. What was your biggest resource that got you started (mentor, platform, book...)?
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We’re excited to have Hannah Rheaume in the community for this live AMA today. Please be patient, as Hannah will be typing responses out as questions come in. Hannah is here today to answer questions you may have about landscape and travel photography, working with commercial clients, gear, editing, and building community around your photography work. Hannah will be replying in real time today, so please be patient!
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Here's the link for Hannah's AMA: https://community.alphauniverse.com/live/topic/7/
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You can catch up on the AMA in this thread:
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Thanks so much for being here with us for this AMA, Kesha!
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The AMA is live now, join at this link: https://community.alphauniverse.com/live/topic/9/
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Sony Brand Ambassador Kesha Lambert is an international wedding and portrait photographer based in New York. You can check out some of her work on her instagram.Kesha will be participating in a text based AMA here on the forums on February 16th from 1 to 3pm ET . You can ask questions about wedding and portrait photography, how she got to the level she is at today and any tips and tricks you’d like to know.
We hope to see you there!
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Kesha Lambert is an international wedding and portrait photographer who has documented several hundred weddings. “I love photographing people and I love the fast pace of a wedding day," she says. "As a wedding photographer I encounter every type of setting and lighting condition imaginable. In many ways working in an uncontrolled environment presents opportunities to grow in my understanding of light and push myself to create something new. Having gear that can keep pace with the challenges and the opportunities of the wedding day is a must. Having back up gear in case of the unexpected is also a must. For this reason my bag is so much more robust when I am photographing a wedding.”
Learn more about the Sony Alpha gear in her wedding day photography kit.
Cameras
Alpha 1: This camera does it all. The Alpha 1 is a staple for me because it is feature rich. The renderings from this camera are striking and the camera itself is compact and lightweight. From dimly lit churches to dance floor action shots, the Alpha 1 puts all of the features that I love and need into one camera body.
Alpha 9 II : On the wedding day I typically wear two cameras on a double harness and the Alpha 9 II is one of those cameras. The auto focus is fast and reliable and the wedding day is full of fast unfolding action. Be it a flower girl running instead of walking down the aisle during the ceremony processional, or a garter toss tussle the Alpha 9 II is up for the task.Sony Alpha 7R IV : With 61 MP, the Alpha 7R IV is my go-to for portraits, close-ups, and macro shots of details like jewelry and decor. Although I only typically use two camera bodies, I use this camera for these specific types of photos and also as back up.
Lenses
Sony 85mm f/1.4 G Master: This lens is a staple for me. I use it at every wedding and it is almost always in use on at least one camera on my harness. The compression of this lens is ideal for portraits and it’s perfect focal point for capturing moments allows me to get close, but not too close. Images captured wide open at f/1.4 always wow our couples because of how razor sharp the images are along with the beautiful bokeh. This lens is also my preferred focal point for the wedding processional.Sony 70-200mm f/2.8 G Master: This fast zoom is my go-to when I can’t, or don’t want to get too close to a moment like the first dance or an intimate exchange between mother and groom. It allows me to fade into the background and capture things my client isn’t aware I’m capturing.
Sony 12-24mm f/2.8 G Master: I love using this lens for sweeping shots of the ballroom photos, dance floor action and dramatic portraits.
Sony 90mm f/2.8 Macro G: This macro lens is a must-have for wedding detail shots like jewelry, capturing engraved text, and small decor items. I also use the 90mm for makeup shots during bridal prep.
Sony 24mm f/1.4 G Master: The 24mm f/1.4 G Master is one of my go-to's because wide angle portraits are a staple in my portfolio and it’s also the lightest weight lens in my bag. The 24mm GM is a lightweight and compact wide angle that opens up to f/1.4 and renders a smooth circular bokeh. It's the perfect choice for location sessions involving long walks or long hours standing.
Sony 24-70mm f/2.8 G Master: The 24-70mm f/2.8 G Master is a wedding photography staple. It's a great all-around lens to leave on one of my cameras for wedding reception candids, or any situation where space to move around is limited or where time won't allow for swapping out lenses. It has all of the features I've come to love and expect from GM lenses; durable build, beautiful contrast and color.
Kesha will be participating in a text based AMA right here on the forums on February 16th from 1 to 3pm ET. We’d love to see you there!
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Sony Brand Ambassador Kesha Lambert (@Kesha) is an international wedding and portrait photographer based in New York. Her work has been featured on the pages and covers of leading publications including Inside Weddings, Brides Magazine, Munaluchi Bride, The New York Times, People Magazine and The Knot.It’s our pleasure to announce that Kesha will be participating in a text based AMA here on the forums on February 16th from 1 to 3pm ET.
If you’d like to ask a question ahead of the event, post it in this thread and our forum moderators will make sure that they’re posted for Kesha to answer during the event.If you can’t make it to the live AMA, never fear! The event will become a forum topic once it is finished, so you’ll be able to read all the questions and answers afterward.
We hope to see you there!-
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You can catch up with all the action from the AMA here:
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And make sure you stay tuned for news of our next AMA!
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We'll be wrapping up the AMA shortly. Thanks so much for being here and for asking some awesome questions. Thanks Andrew for being here and sharing your knowledge!
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And one last question via email: Are there any unique or innovative techniques you've developed over the years?
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Another email question: Do you have any regular photography projects you are working on? How do you approach a photography project compared to a video project? Does it differ?
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Another question via email: Are there any dream collaborations you would like to pursue in the future?
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Another question from email: How do you stay updated on industry trends and technological advancements in timelapse photography and videography in general?
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Starting things off with a question that came in via email:
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The AMA is happening in this thread right now: https://community.alphauniverse.com/live/topic/8/
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Sony Brand Ambassador Andrew Geraci (@Drew_Geraci) is one of the world’s leading timelapse filmmakers. Geraci has shot timelapse projects all over the world for major brands and Hollywood productions. You can check out some of his work on his instagram.We’re excited to have Andrew Geraci in the community for this live AMA today. You can ask questions about how he got to the level he is at today and any tips and tricks you’d like to know.
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Sony Ambassador Andrew Geraci (@Drew_Geraci) has over a decade of experience shooting timelapse professionally, having worked on films with big-name directors like Steven Spielberg and David Fincher. In this video, he shows you not only how to shoot a cinematic timelapse, but also how to plan, compose and process your final shots using your mirrorless camera and laptop.
If you have questions about timelapse, Andrew will be here in the forums to answer your questions in a text-based AMA on February 9th from 4pm to 6pm EST.
If you can't make the event live, feel free to pop any questions in this thread and we'll make sure Andrew answers them during the AMA.
Hope to see you there!
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Sony Brand Ambassador Andrew Geraci (@Drew_Geraci) is one of the world’s leading timelapse filmmakers. Geraci has shot timelapse projects all over the world for major brands and Hollywood productions. It’s our pleasure to announce that Andrew will be participating in a text based AMA here on the forums on February 9th from 4pm to 6pm EST.
If you’d like to ask a question ahead of the event, post it in this thread and our forum moderators will make sure that they’re posted for Andrew to answer during the event.If you can’t make it to the live AMA, never fear! The event will become a forum topic once it is finished, so you’ll be able to read all the questions and answers afterward.
We hope to see you there!-
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Fiona Wardle (@fi_tography) is a photographer and conservationist who travels the world working as an expedition photographer capturing the natural world both underwater and topside. She has a particular affinity to marine mammals and has been able to capture awe-inspiring images whilst underwater, hanging out of a helicopter or from eye level on a kayak. Often working in remote and sometimes harsh conditions it’s important to Fiona that she has reliable and hardwearing gear at the ready in her camera bag. We sat down with her to learn about how she uses a pair of Sony Alpha bodies and a three-zoom lens kit for her epic expeditions.
Cameras:
Sony Alpha 9 II: One of the reasons I love Sony is because they push the industry forward with new technology in every camera they produce. The advanced autofocus features on the Sony Alpha 9 II gives me the reassurance that I can nail the shot in any given situation. Along with its trusty weather sealing this make it’s the perfect camera for any wildlife photographer but especially for someone like me who is often out on the ocean, where conditions can get rather interesting!
One of my favorite features of this camera is the silent shooting that allows me to go unnoticed by the wildlife but also works great in capturing candid moments of people too! However it’s the ability to shoot 20 frames per second which really excites me. With such an impressive frame rate I was able to capture the complete sequence of a sperm whale lifting its tail before sinking below the surface for a long deep dive, allowing me to then select the most compelling frame from an action that happened in the blink of an eye.
Sony Alpha 7R II: This was my first mirrorless and as a front runner at it’s time, my Sony Alpha 7R II is still found in my camera bag today. Making an early move to mirrorless for my underwater set up was a no brainer with the Sony Alpha 7R II’s super small full body frame. Over the years it has produced some beautiful underwater shots and I love the 42 megapixels, capturing incredible detail and allowing me to crop in post edit if needs be. It also performs well in low light conditions which Is important to me as I currently only shoot with natural available light underwater. I believe this shot of a whale shark is a true testament to the quality of image this camera can produce despite its age. Since owning my Sony Alpha 9 II, I do find myself now only using this camera exclusively underwater and my aspiration is to upgrade from the Sony Alpha 7R II to the Sony Alpha 1 which can provide both the resolution and the speed for both my underwater and topside photography.
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Sony 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 G Master: Combined with my Sony Alpha 9 II, I have a photographer’s dream team. What’s not to love about this lens? It is fantastic for shooting any type of wildlife and is often my go-to for landscapes and portraits too! However, it especially comes into its own when photographing whales and dolphins out on the water. With their unpredictable behavior, I need an adaptive and fast lens that can offer me the reach if needs be but also gives me the ability to pull back and capture the closer scenes that can happen in an instant, like the explosive jumps of these bottlenose dolphins! 100mm was the perfect focal length to capture this scene below, allowing for a balanced composition whilst also showcasing the beautiful colors of sunrise revealing themselves in the background. This is an image I truly believe I wouldn’t have been able to capture with another camera setup.
Sony 24-70mm f/2.8 G Master: An incredibly sharp, quick, and versatile lens, it is everything you could wish for and more. The focal range allows me to document the world around me, be that a breathtaking landscape, a close encounter with wildlife or people in action, it is a storyteller's dream.
It also happens to be my favorite lens to have out on the water when kayaking. Dusky dolphins are known for their acrobatic skills and having the Sony 24-70mm f/2.8 G Master paired with my Sony Alpha 9 II allowed for a unique perspective. For a subject I spend a fair amount of time with, I am continually trying to find new and original ways to document these charismatic dolphins and using a fast wide zoom lens that can deliver corner-to-corner resolution and sharpness, is a great way to achieve this.
Fast and reliable autofocus is key when shooting subjects such as dolphins and this lens is just that! When out kayaking I am not in a position to interchange lenses. Knowing the behavior of the dolphins I opted for a wider lens in the hope they would be in a friendly and acrobatic mood and it’s safe to say both the dolphin and lens delivered!
Sony 16-35mm f/4: Having an ultra-wide zoom lens for underwater is important especially when working with inquisitive megafauna like this dusky dolphin, but the range of this lens also gives me the opportunity to shoot underwater landscapes and/or marine wildlife in their environment. It is a lovely sharp lens, with little distortion underwater even at 16mm which is of real importance to me when shooting wildlife portraits and delivers well under pressure… pun intended!
Its constant aperture also makes it ideal for the low-light environment that I often find myself in when exploring the underwater world. Dusky dolphins are known for their inquisitive nature so attempting to get deeper than them to have the ability to shoot up was a challenge in itself. Luckily I had faith in my setup allowing me to focus on my breath hold, positioning and the final composition in the image below.
Accessories:
Nauticam Housing: Working in remote locations I need an underwater housing that I can trust. Nauticam offers some of the most ergonomic aluminum underwater camera housings out there and it gives me full control of the camera and lens with the use of zoom and focus rings as well as access to all camera features on the back plate, allowing me to take full advantage of the Sony Alpha 7R II underwater.
Sony TOUGH SD Cards: After a few memory card failures with other brands I am now solely using Sony TOUGH SD Cards. They are fast as well as dust, dirt, and water resistant making them the most reliable card for a photographer who’s always working out in the field like me! You do not know despair until you’ve photographed an incredible wildlife moment and the card fails. -
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