Time for a good ol Couple Portrait Session. This is a session I did for a couple who eloped and wanted some niver photos to go along with their elopement. Thing of this like a mini wedding photography portrait behind the scenes. Enjoy!
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34 responses to “Wedding Photography Portrait Behind the Scenes | Couple Portrait Session”
L L L L L LOVE IT! 🎉
I think you're the best Youtuber when it comes to being a wedding photographer channel. Your content is variety and these BTS/POV videos you put out are so amazing. What a lot of Youtubers don't realize is that a lot of people don't learn the same. A lot of us are visual learners and to see the action is how a lot of us learn. So many portrait/wedding photographer channels where it's gear heavy content, or mainly talking heads content (sitting at their desk), or just there to sell their courses and presets. When people say in the comment section "you deserve more subs", YOU really do deserve more. You are a blessing John. Don't ever change.
Im surprised no flash was used
do some closeup photos bro …
it vehicule sensations it seems to be a weding photos !
You have such a calm and comforting demeanor in your shoots and the images you make are just stunning! Thank you for sharing these – they are invaluable!
Amazing video as always. Two questions: 1 – why not using the xf18 /1.4 WR on the xt5? Should be wide enough, less distortion than the 16mm, resolving the 40mp of the xt5 and eventually, replacing a xf23mm if is the case. 2 – why don’t you use external flash in this occasions? Wouldn’t that increase/simplify the final result? It’s your work flow and I admire it but just curious. Thank you for providing so much teaching to us.
Did you use any flash in the first set of photos?
beautiful couple & photos! you are very talented!!
This is absolutely beautiful, such natural looking images. Question if I may; you went back after the wedding to shoot these, or is this more of a staged shoot setup? The last wedding I shot, the speeches ran for TWO HOURS (totally unplanned) so we lost all our portrait time. Consequently, we are meeting up at the venue when they get back from honeymoon and this actually feels like a really good idea.
What is dual sling your using with the bag?
I use the 18mm f1.4 on my XT5 and the 55 on my GFX 50SII for wedding…nothing more…:-)
Love the way you utilise that 16mm 🔥 I like the 20mm but always yearn for a 14mm.
LOVE this BTS so much and know how you react with the couple!!!!I wanna asking for advises from John and other Fuji-experts. I am wondering to start my journey to Event/Wedding Photography with my Fujifilm lens. I currently owned an XT-3 and all lens I have are: XF18-55mm f2.8-4, xf16-55mm f2.8, and xf35mmf1.4…I wondering what lens or fuji-camera body should I buy to perform Event/Wedding Photography well, or should I sell all my zoom lens to get these gear, or all i've got is good enough to, THX John!!!!
Gosh natural light is just the best. Beautiful photos, lovely couple 🫶🏾
Thank you! You are an amazing teacher.
John which holster are you using?
Why worry about shooting in full frame mode? I shoot a mix of GFX and Nikon at weddings and always use the full medium format sensor. Not one of my clients has noticed and in my option it gives them more of a variety. The 4:3 aspect ratio is amazing!
A little off topic but have you ever done a website critique video for Squarespace users in particular? If not, is it something you may do in the future?
i love me some john branch iv, he makes everything look so easy, making me feel like i can do it! keep giving us these kinda vids bro👏👏👏
For me, veil shots really induce anxiety. Some days it's a struggle and others I nail it first go. Having and assistant is a real bonus. Nice video John, thanks heaps. I hope the year picks up for you with the weddings. 👍
Your BTS videos are amazing! Just watching you at work would be great but the voiceover in which you explain all the whys brings them to another level! Thanks. And I really loved the veil shots, guess I need to do them more in my work.
Does the 18mm works with the 40 megapixels?
Thank you for giving us a behind-the-scenes look this beautiful couple. The way you direct your couples is so chill and professional. Your SENE suits look nice and the short hair is also a nice professional look. Wishing you continued success!
The 16mm f1.4 was more like a 17mm if you compare it the 16mm f2.8 or 16mm on the 16-55 f2.8, I sold it and went with the 18mm f1.4 which has less distortion and Viltrox 27mm f1.2 for events. along with the Viltrox 13mm f1.4 and 75mm f1.2 there's not a lot you can't cover, and they all work with the 40mg sensor.
Beautiful shots! I love how you are able to achieve these shots with only natural light!
Great content! Thanks John! It is sad to hear that 16mm can't resolve new sensors. Almost makes it obsolete. But it is such a great lens. And pictures you got also look fantastic.
Nice work J bird
These BTS videos are priceless. And the couple seemed like some lovely people to work with. Like they were having a really good time with each other and also with you. To me, those positive vibes during a shoot are what makes wedding and couple photography soooo amazing. Even though it’s work, it can be super fulfilling.
Don’t know why it is so easy to watch your teaching. But the details on your snickers though is on 🔥. I love fashion too men 😂
When I become one of the best Photographers in the World..
I will say Mr John Branch taught me..☺️
Beautiful work as always John! The photos coming out of the GFX are stunning! How are you managing the files sizes when using a high megapixel camera from a storage perspective?
I enjoy your videos. Thank you for the effort you put into it. Please be so kind to do a little series on exposing and editing images of clients with a darker complexion. Unless it is your target market, many photographers are not so frequently exposed to it, making it very complex. What is the right tone or brightness or contrast ? Then you get mixed couples also sometimes making it even more complex. Thx John
thanks John! love your content. 👍
I was here first!! Yeah! This couple is so gorgeous, Loved them. And the estate was also beautiful.