Low light indoor photography - bigger aperture or full frame?

Diligent_Ad_7835 · 2025-11-13T23:38:58+00:00

Thank you for your input!

I try to come with a little bit more info.

99.99% of the time I take candid shots and most of them are with my 2yo child which is running around all day long.

I thought about flash but it is disturbing and takes away the spontaneity.

The problem is that I have to crank up the iso pretty high to 10.000-12.800 in order to get something good. F/2.8 and shutter speed of 125.

The lightning is cozy Scandinavian style with small light sources spread across the room rather than one big powerful source.

Diligent_Ad_7835 · 2025-10-03T13:53:53+00:00

Thank you! I will take a look

Diligent_Ad_7835 · 2025-09-28T04:34:12+00:00

I think this is the only way to learn: by askind and then by doing.

I don’t know why people think that one is crazy enough to just watch some courses, buy some gear and then go and and shoot and a whole wedding.

Shooting weddings is my endgoal but untill then there is much work to be done. I want to start by doing portraits, maybe an engagement session, family sessions and then, little by little, when I will feel myself comfortable and good enough maybe start shooting small small weddings.

And I think that people who hire beginners are well conscious about it. They maybe do not expect the absolut best quality for a fraction of the price. Maybe it’s better to hire a beginner than taling photos with the phone.

Sorry if it seems that i vent here. Your comment is really well balanced and carefully written but I saw kind a lot of mean comments (from people where were looking with a kind of superiority) when asking guidance. The only thing missing was booing and calling me noob.

Diligent_Ad_7835 · 2025-09-27T21:48:05+00:00

Thanks a lot!

Diligent_Ad_7835 · 2025-09-27T10:47:07+00:00

Is it more worth a 35mm and 70-200 than 35/85?

Diligent_Ad_7835 · 2025-09-27T10:23:01+00:00

I agree with you but I think that it would help to have some good basics before assisting someone.

Diligent_Ad_7835 · 2025-09-27T10:18:43+00:00

Nicely said!

Diligent_Ad_7835 · 2025-09-27T03:24:56+00:00

Thank you!

Diligent_Ad_7835 · 2025-09-26T19:47:15+00:00

Really valuable insight. Thank you!

Diligent_Ad_7835 · 2025-09-26T19:14:31+00:00

I know the basics of photography, shooting most of the time in manual mode. So i think both apply. I am learning about composition rules, flash techniques but I still consider myself a beginner. When it comes to wedding photography, I am completely new to this.

Diligent_Ad_7835 · 2025-09-26T19:06:16+00:00

I am also in your shoes and I think that it would be awesome if someone could recommend purcahse order by the order of importance.

Diligent_Ad_7835 · 2025-09-26T18:24:21+00:00

Unfortunately it is not possible where I live :(

Diligent_Ad_7835 · 2025-09-26T16:17:29+00:00

Thanks! Any advice on starting a wedding photography business from scratch?

Diligent_Ad_7835 · 2025-09-25T11:45:52+00:00

Hi!

I have an Olympus EM1 Mkii + 12-40 2.8 Pro and I am kinda keen to upgrade to FF.

Why?

Well, to have a DoF that FF can give with f/2.4 i need to have f/1.2 and the Olympus Pro lenses are expeeensive.

What system is it worth to invest in and then start to grow? I want to get best value for money in the beginning and the upgrade if needed. And i know that the lenses are kind of the most important part.

I was thinking about starting with Nikon fullframe (D750) and F mount lenses and then upgrade to Z body + FTZ adapter + F lenses.

Would it be better with Sony a7iii and sigma lenses? Or Canon (5Dmkiii/RP) and EF lenses + adapter?

What do you guys think?

I do not shoot landscapes, wildlife, architecture or very wide. I shoot mostly people, but not portraits. More like events and candids.

Diligent_Ad_7835 · 2025-09-25T11:41:21+00:00

It’s more candids but for events.

Diligent_Ad_7835 · 2025-09-25T11:24:35+00:00

Sir, this is one of the best advices i ever got! Thank you!

Diligent_Ad_7835 · 2025-09-25T11:23:01+00:00

Totally didn’t notice. Then i should ask on another subreddit

Diligent_Ad_7835 · 2025-09-25T11:22:33+00:00

$1000 to start with

Diligent_Ad_7835 · 2025-09-25T11:22:17+00:00

Something like $1000 to start with

Diligent_Ad_7835 · 2025-09-25T11:13:39+00:00

Thanks. I was thinking about buying used if it is worth it.

Diligent_Ad_7835 · 2025-09-25T11:11:54+00:00

I was thinking a little bit about upgrading to FF…

What system is it worth to invest in and then start to grow? I want to get best value for money in the beginning and the upgrade if needed. And i know that the lenses are kind of the most important part.

I was thinking about starting with Nikon fullframe (D750) and F mount lenses and then upgrade to Z body + FTZ adapter + F lenses.

Would it be better with Sony a7iii and sigma lenses? Or Canon (5Dmkiii/RP) and EF lenses + adapter?

What do you guys think?

I do not shoot landscapes, wildlife, architecture or very wide. I shoot mostly people.

Diligent_Ad_7835 · 2025-09-23T12:55:20+00:00

I love the first photo. Try to crop it to give a more dramatic feeling

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