Using a medium format camera during a wedding day can produce stunning, high-quality images due to its superior resolution, dynamic range, and detail. However, it requires careful planning and practice due to its larger size and slower operation compared to DSLR or mirrorless full frame cameras.
I enjoy using the Fuji medium format camera with the Zeiss Otus 100mm 1.4 lens. I pay attention to focus, especially with wide apertures. Medium format cameras often have shallower depth of field, so precise focus is critical for portraits and close-ups.
I embrace the slower pace of medium format photography. It is important to take time to frame and compose each shot carefully. In addition I explain to my couples that a medium format camera is ideal in some parts of the wedding day.
I love the way a medium format camera renders the scene and reminds me of film rendering. Like film photography it has timeless aesthetic for a number of reasons:
• Natural Look: It produces images with a soft, organic quality that’s often described as more “authentic” and less clinical than full frame.
• Grain and Color: The distinctive color tones of the larger sensor — such as warm skin tones and rich shadows — lend an artistic quality that’s difficult to replicate with a smaller sensor.
• Classic Feel: It can create images with a timelessness that resonates with the romantic and nostalgic atmosphere of weddings.
As a medium format photographer I often shoot more deliberately due to technical characteristics of the camera. This intentionality can lead to more thoughtfully composed images.
Medium format photography brings a romantic, artistic, and enduring quality to wedding images, making it a cherished medium for couples who value its unique charm and timelessness.
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