So if you landed here then you are likely a photographer (or a client who ran across this page) and you want to know, “What gear does this guy use?”, “How does he operate?”, “What can I expect of this second shooter?” Say no more:
Cameras:
Nikon D5 & Nikon D4S. Yes, these are dual memory card slot cameras. The D5 is dual XQD/CFExpress Type B. The D4S is XQD & Compact Flash.
Nikon Z6 II
Lenses:
The Trinity:
Nikkor 14-24 f/2.8
Nikkor 24-70 f/2.8
Nikkor 70-200 f/2.8
Flash/Speedlights:
Two Godox V1 Speedlights
Godox XProII Remote
Godox 32”x32” Soft Box
How I work:
I show up at least a hour ahead of time to scope things out and get a lay of the land. I perform a second check of check my equipment while I walk around and make sure everything is ready and working. I always carry spares of everything from memory cards to batteries and flashes. I meet up with you where and when you want and go over the details and what you want or need of me. Put our camera’s clocks in sync and I go handle what you hired me to do. I’m very flexible and not really interested in building my portfolio. I tend to be more concerned with making the day go as smoothly as possible for both of us. Yes, I can associate shoot and have shot my own weddings as a lead and as a solo shooter so I totally understand where you are and what you need.
My attitude towards being a second shooter is whatever the lead needs is priority one. You want me to go fetch you a bottle of water? No problem. You need me to hold the bride’s shoes and bouquet while you pose them and snap those important bridal photos? Done. You hate walking up to people at the reception dinner and taking couples photos? I got it. Need detail photos? Say no more. Need me to go into a room of half naked & half intoxicated groomsmen and put them in gear & get photos? I’ll be right back with a group of dressed and ready men. Need me to carry your flash on a stand around? Easy enough. Forgot your flash remote and use Nikon? I have a spare you can use.
Delivery of work:
If you do not use XQD compatible cards it’s not an issue. I can bring a XQD adapter for you to upload your files after the shoot to your laptop or I can upload the files to my host and you can download the photos. Uploading from the card to a computer usually takes around 5-10 minutes for 1,000 to 2,000 RAW files.
FAQ’s
Do you use two cameras with 2 card slots? Yes
Do you shoot in RAW? Yes, what professional doesn’t?
Do you backup your work? Yes, I do it on site before the shoot is over. By the time I leave I have 4 copies of the days photos. 1 set in camera, 1 set on cards that go in a card wallet that lives with me until I am home and safe. 1 Set on a laptop & 1 set uploaded to my server.
Can I see a copy of your past work? Of course, click here.
Are you insured? Yes of course.
