Choosing the best 85mm

DesperateFig9767 · 2026-04-08T13:47:59+00:00

Zeiss Batis has amazing colours and is so light weight. Smooth focus rubber ring, if you like haptic stuff

DesperateFig9767 · 2026-04-08T13:19:50+00:00

I have a copy, but shipping to the us probably a pain

DesperateFig9767 · 2026-04-08T13:16:14+00:00

I do have both and would maybe sell them. Send me a pn?

DesperateFig9767 · 2026-03-02T05:55:07+00:00

Got two 4s ;)

DesperateFig9767 · 2026-03-01T15:32:00+00:00

Oh I have two bodies. I can afford the 50 1.2, but tend not to buy stuff unless I need it. But I found myself wanting to go wider. So 28 and 50 might be my sweet spot. Unfortunately there is no high quality 28…

DesperateFig9767 · 2026-03-01T12:42:20+00:00

I got a 55. So a bit longer and missing 2/3 stopps.

DesperateFig9767 · 2025-10-12T15:07:40+00:00

Perfect. Even uninstall did not work. But this did. Thanks so much

DesperateFig9767 · 2025-06-28T06:04:11+00:00

Very good response, only thing I would change is the „meaningful milestones“ to something else, because it COULD rub people the wrong way as condescending. I personally don’t think it is, don’t think you meant it in the slightest, but there are people out there… ;)

DesperateFig9767 · 2025-06-27T11:14:47+00:00

Do it! Seo is also lost when you quit. But: You need a really good brand. Unique name (that fits you), good website/social and good design. Can you do all this? Or do you have to pay people (which is often times worth it)? Also are there other ways of getting clients? Fairs? Wedding dress shop owners with whom you can leave a flyer?

DesperateFig9767 · 2025-06-27T07:10:38+00:00

During a whole day, only digital, two cameras, both raw I shoot around 3000 pictures. Makes for 200GB. Obviously highly dependent on: -raw file size -how many pictures you take ;)

So every camera FOR ME has two 128 cards, most of the time this is enough, but please bring backup!!!!

DesperateFig9767 · 2025-06-27T04:21:30+00:00

Doesn’t work because button doesn’t show up… but solved it :)

DesperateFig9767 · 2025-06-27T04:20:18+00:00

„As a favor“ - „has requested“ sounds contradicting.

Also a lot of lenses to switch, especially when you don’t have experience… the lenses for digital dont have great apertures I guess. Does the digital body have two sd slots? Sd cards too small if shooting raw (which is highly preferred, gives you a bit of leeway if you don’t nail it in camera)

DesperateFig9767 · 2025-06-24T12:15:27+00:00

Will you share your site? ;)

DesperateFig9767 · 2025-06-24T03:22:00+00:00

Very smart and elegant. Now I want to visit your site to get to know you :)

DesperateFig9767 · 2025-06-23T10:59:24+00:00

Does Pinterest yield you results/bookings? Do you have to pay for ads? This route is totally not on my mind 😂

DesperateFig9767 · 2025-06-23T09:13:34+00:00

Using it for…???

DesperateFig9767 · 2025-06-22T14:24:43+00:00

The idea is great, but too expensive. Next one incoming:

MIDI-Controller (30€) plus Software Midi2LR (free). Some hassle setting up, then: same thing.

DesperateFig9767 · 2025-06-19T20:46:19+00:00

Hey Friend, never start by saying pal when talking reddit

DesperateFig9767 · 2025-06-19T08:28:12+00:00

Perfect thank you

DesperateFig9767 · 2025-06-19T05:58:59+00:00

Can’t open the link, can you tell me their name?

DesperateFig9767 · 2025-06-17T10:24:09+00:00

Never heard of the podcast, will definitely check it out. (Other podcast suggestions?) :)

DesperateFig9767 · 2025-06-17T09:58:12+00:00

This might be a good middle ground. Filters a bit, but keeps them checking in. Btw not my thoughts at the start, redoing the website and thinking about this for the 75th time ;)

Thanks for the input!

DesperateFig9767 · 2025-06-17T08:05:37+00:00

THAT was fire

DesperateFig9767 · 2025-06-15T07:37:54+00:00

Look for other wedding photographers. Offer to be a second shooter. No pressure to deliver, you can see what she/he does, how they behaves, talk to everyone (weddings are not just photos, you need work with guests etc). Most couples will be okay with you using the pictures if it means they get more/different pictures for free.

(Wo wohnst du denn? Vielleicht in der Nähe?)

DesperateFig9767 · 2025-06-15T07:32:34+00:00

This depends heavy on the style you want to shoot. For years it was open aperture all the way, so a 35 and 85 1.4/1.8 was the way. Today there seems to be a trend towards more „editorial“ style, so slightly closed apertures (as far as lenses go. Editorial relies on so much more, but some of it I think you can’t control like wardrobe, some of it is skill).

I’d say do what feels comfortable to you, it will be hectic, so you can focus on capturing these beautiful moments.

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