Capture a picture-perfect wedding day
There are few assignments that match the intensity of shooting someone’s special day, but the easiest way to pull it off flawlessly without a hitch is to be fully equipped with all the right gear. We’ve put together a comprehensive checklist, so you have one less thing to worry about.
Cameras
You can’t go wrong with one of the latest full-frame mirrorless models from these leading brands.
Canon EOS R5 Full Frame Mirrorless Camera Body
Free Gift worth $419.99It’s an ideal choice for a large range of photographic and cinematographic environments from weddings, portraits, sports, journalism, landscape, cinematography and more.
Sony Alpha A7IV Mirrorless Body
Free Gift worth $377.99Go beyond basic with 33-Megapixel full-frame sensor for outstanding still image and 4K movie quality.
Sony Alpha A7RV Mirrorless Body
Free Gift worth $637.99Next-generation AF, 61MP image quality, spectacular 8K24p/4K60p movies and advanced connectivity and workflow to create a higher level of imaging performance.
Nikon Z8 Mirrorless Body
Free Gift worth $279.98Powerful performance. Professional build. Compact, lightweight handling. A dream camera for videos and stills.
Canon EOS R6 Mark II Full Frame Mirrorless Camera Body
Free Gift worth $219.94The EOS R6 Mark II enables various photographic expressions that transcend boundaries between recording personal life and professional production purposes, as well as between photo shooting and movie shooting.
Wedding Photography: Everything you need to survive your shoot
Whether you’re just starting out, or a seasoned professional, there are times when shooting wedding photography can be a terrifying prospect. After all, there are many factors that are beyond our control. Things like the weather if you’re outdoors, a guest wandering through your perfectly composed candid shot, or worse, the dreaded “bridezilla” who needs to direct all aspects of the wedding, including you!
BLOG POSTLenses
Give yourself an extra measure of versatility with a variety of lenses to choose from in your kit and at your fingertips.
Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 Lens for E Mount
Outstanding resolution and superb overall performance in a light weight and compact zoom lens.
Nikon NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S Lens
Go beyond basic with 33-Megapixel full-frame sensor for outstanding still image and 4K movie quality.
Canon RF 85mm f1.2 L USM Lens
Next-generation AF, 61MP image quality, spectacular 8K24p/4K60p movies and advanced connectivity and workflow to create a higher level of imaging performance.
Sony SEL FE 35mm f/1.4 GM E-Mount Lens
The 35mm F1.4 GM features a superior optical design, including two XA (Extreme Aspherical) elements and an ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass element that deliver outstanding corner-to-corner resolution, even wide open.
Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art Lens for Canon
The 35mm is a staple focal length in the world of photography, and paired with Sigma technology, this lens can take artistic expression to the next level.
Top 5 Sony Lenses for Wedding Photography
If you’re shooting with one of Sony’s latest full-frame mirrorless cameras this season, these are among the top five Sony lenses for wedding photography.
BLOG POSTBuying Guide for Wedding Photography - Lenses
We know: there’s a ton of lenses on the market these days and as photographers we want them all! However, with the pace of weddings, it is essential to have workhorse lenses that allow you to move from different lighting and scenes quickly without having to fuss too much with changing out your gear.
READ WEDDING LENS GUIDE
Photo Tripods
There will be moments when handheld shooting just doesn’t cut it. Give yourself a leg-up with a sturdy but lightweight tripod or monopod.
National Geographic Travel Video Tripod Kit NGTRV005T
The National Geographic Travel Video Tripod Kit is a complete, lightweight and compact solution for on-the-go videography and made of high-quality Aluminum Universal and Compatible.
Manfrotto MK055XPRO3-3W Tripod Kit. Includes MT055XPRO3 Tripod and MHXPRO-3W Head
The key feature of the 055XPRO3 is its 90° centre column mechanism, which allows the column to be extended vertically as normal, or horizontally to open up a wide range of framing and shooting possibilities.
Manfrotto Element MII Aluminum 5-Section Monopod Black
The Manfrotto Element MII Monopod Black is a compact, 5-section, aluminium support, perfect to be used with DSLRs, mirrorless, compact cameras and smartphones
Manfrotto Befree Advance Aluminum 4-Section Kit Black With Twist Locks And MH494-BH Ball Head
Manfrotto’s Befree advanced Twist aluminium travel tripod and ball head kit is the ideal solution for advanced hobbyist photographers who always want maximum performance, including when they’re travelling.
Benro Adventure Series 4 Aluminum 5 Section Monopod MAD49A
Adventure is Benro's classic design tripod offering advanced features and controls for exploring every style of photography. High grade, adjustable flip locks guarantee quick and easy setup.
SmallRig Carbon Fiber Tripod AP-20
SmallRig Carbon Fiber Tripod with Center Column AP-20, specially designed for travel photography, has a folded length of only 40cm and greater shooting stability, given its foldable carbon fiber legs and center column design.
Raph Nogal: Wedding & Portrait Photography Tips & Tricks
Vistek Video Producer Dale Sood recently had a chance to sit down (virtually) with award winning photographer Raph Nogal to discuss his approach to wedding and portrait photography. During their hour long conversation, Raph discusses the Sony camera gear he uses, why and how he uses Profoto lighting and the way he learns how to meet the needs of his clients on their big day.
BLOG POSTPhoto Lighting
Whether you’re aiming to set the mood or just want to capture the most flattering portraits, your choice of lighting makes all the difference. Here are some suggestions.
Elinchrom D-Lite RX 4/4 Softbox To Go Set with EL-Skyport Transmitter Plus, 2x Stands and Stand Bag
Ideal for small business applications, portraiture and for everyone interested in the most creative lighting.
Westcott FJ80-SE M Universal 80Ws Speedlight
Enhance your photography with this powerful 80Ws round head speedlight, delivering 550+ full-power flashes per charge, even light coverage, and easy operation.
Godox AD600Pro TTL Flash
This All-in-One Outdoor Flash has 600Ws strong power, 0.01~0.9s recycle time, 12 continuous flashes in 1/16 power output, 38W LED modeling lamp, 360 full power pops, stable colour temperature
Godox V860III Li-Ion TTL Flash - Canon
The V860III continues all the features of V860II but is added with functions that will take your shooting efficiency to the next level, making photography a pure enjoyment.
Profoto A2 Air TTL
Small, lightweight, and portable. About the size of a regular soda can, making it Profoto's smallest ever monolight
Profoto B10X Plus
the light for video and stills with an increased maximum continuous light output by 30% up to 3250 lumens.
Photo Bags
You’re going to need something to carry all that gear to and from, as well as around on location. These spacious backpacks and protective cases keep everything organized and make it easy to access what you need, when you need it.
Tenba Axis v2 32L Backpack - Black
The 32L backpack will fit 1-2 Mirrorless, DSLR or Cine cameras (up to pro size w/ grip/booster) with 7-9 lenses, up to 400mm 2.8, plus a laptop up to 17 inches (43 cm).
Tenba Axis v2 20L Backpack - MultiCam Black
The 20L backpack will fit 1-2 Mirrorless, DSLR or Cine cameras with 5-7 lenses, up to 300mm 2.8, plus a laptop up to 14 inches (35 cm).
Lowepro ProTactic BP 450 AW II - Black (Greenline)
The outstanding high-performing ProTactic series, with its durable versatility, armoured protection, ‘always-ready’ access, modular exterior attachment, convertible utility belt and SlipLock™ compatible accessories, gives you maximum flexibility all in one bag.
Manfrotto Advanced Befree Backpack III
Between hours of carrying gear, unpredictable weather conditions, and what can amount to miles of travel, there’s never been anything easy about long days photographing or filming on the streets. Until now, that is.
Peak Design Travel Backpack 45L - Black
Meets international carry-on size requirements, but expands to be a 45L gear-hauler and collapses to be a 35L day bag, making it unmatched for 1-bag travel.
ThinkTank Bags BackLight 26L Photo Daypack, Charcoal
The BackLight 26L, with a rear-panel compartment for photo gear, allows you to access your gear without taking off the backpack.
Pelican 1535 Air Case w/ Padded Dividers, Retractable Handle & Wheels - Black
Meet the lightest premium Protector™ case on the planet. Up to 40% lighter than other polymer cases.
Nanuk Cases 935 PRO PHOTO KIT Case - w/ Dividers and Lid Organizers - Black
At 20.5 inches long and 11.3 inches deep, the NANUK 935 Pro Photo Kit is designed to offer compartmentalized protection and organization for all of your photo gear and accessories.Visual poetry in motion
Along with your stellar still-photography repertoire, video is an increasingly essential component of many professional wedding-day requirements. Capture flawless footage in complete confidence with the latest gear.
Video Cameras
Optimized for capturing video with incredible ease, these state-of-the-art full-featured models are surprisingly compact, portable and affordable.
Canon Cinema EOS R5 C Full-Frame Mirrorless Body
The Canon EOS R5 C is a professional hybrid cinema camera, designed for solo operators that require a one-stop solution for their production needs.
Sony Alpha FX3 Cinema Line Full-frame Camera
Cinematic expression is matched with reliable performance and streamlined operation to serve the needs of today's creative community. Compact and lightweight, it's easy to carry and handle.
Blackmagic Design Cinema Camera 6k
Next generation digital film camera with 6K full frame sensor with OLPF, L-Mount, CFexpress media, plus simultaneous Blackmagic RAW and H.264 proxy recording for cloud workflows.
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5IIx Mirrorless Kit w/ Lumix S 20-60mm
Combining Panasonic’s latest technologies, the new S5II and S5IIX were designed based on the excellent performance in photo/video and stunning mobility of the LUMIX S5, to achieve a more assertive shooting style for ambitious creators.
Nikon Z6II Mirrorless Body
This is what a hybrid still and video mirrorless camera is meant to be. 24.5MP BSI sensor and high-speed shooting with the buffer capacity to match. 4K Ultra HD video at 60p.
Gimbals and Drones
DJI has made a name for itself as one of the world's leading developers of stabilization tech and a top manufacturer of the equipment to house it. From handheld gimbals to state-of-the-art drones, DJI has the gear you need to capture super-smooth footage wherever your travels take you.
DJI Mavic 3 Pro Fly More Combo with RC Pro
Mavic 3 Pro's triple-camera system ushers in a new era of camera drones by housing three sensors and lenses with different focal lengths.
DJI Mini 4 Pro with RC
DJI Mini 4 Pro is DJI's most advanced mini-camera drone to date. It integrates powerful imaging capabilities, omnidirectional obstacle sensing.
DJI RS3 Mini Gimbal
The first-ever Mini version in the RS series, the DJI RS 3 Mini is a small, lightweight handheld stabilizer with a powerful payload capacity.
DJI RS3 Combo
With dual-layered quick-release plates, mounting a camera onto RS 3 is fast and convenient, with no need to re-balance the gimbal after swapping out a new battery or memory card.Video Tripods & Stands
Lightweight, compact, portable and versatile: these are the qualities we want in a travel tripod. You know you’re going to need some extra stability on the unpredictable terrain you’re bound to encounter but without extra bulk to lug around. These are just a few to choose from.
Kupo CS-40MB 40" Master C Stand with Sliding Legs - Black
The Kupo Master C Stand with Sliding Leg features one sliding leg, which allows the stand to adapt to uneven terrain such as stairs and hillsides. This feature provides optimum support for your light heads, reflectors or gobos.
Manfrotto MVK502BK1 Video Kit Includes 546B Tripod, MVH502A Head, and Padded Bag
The professional fluid video system MVH502A,546BK-1 includes the fluid video head (75mm half ball) MVH502A and the pro video tripod with mid spreader 546B.
Benro KH25P Dual-Tube 3-Section Aluminum Video Tripod Kit
The Benro KH25P Video Tripod Kit is ideal for compact digital video cameras, HDSLRs, and still cameras with long lenses weighing up to 11 lb (5 kg).
SmallRig Heavy-Duty Carbon Fiber Tripod AD-100
SmallRig FreeBlazer Heavy-Duty Carbon Fiber Tripod Kit 3989, which comprises SmallRig Heavy-Duty Video Head DH10 4165 and SmallRig FreeBlazer Heavy-Duty Carbon Fiber Tripod 4167, is a video tripod kit to facilitate video shooting.
Benro A2573F Aluminum Video Kit with S4PRO Video Head
Despite its small size, the included S4 PRO is a versatile video head with additional counterbalance. The S4 PRO video head supports up to 8.8 lb./4kg.
Manfrotto XPRO Aluminum Video Monopod 4 Sections
The new XPRO Monopod Aluminium 4-section is a professional full fluid video monopod made to satisfy videographers who leverage the height of their monopod to get above crowds and to achieve a wide range of shooting angles.
Video Lighting
You can get pretty creative with these cutting-edge LED lighting solutions from the world’s top brands. Find the one that’s right for you.
Aputure LS 60X 60W Bi-Color Focusing LED Light
The Light Storm 60x is an expanded bi-colour (2700K~6500K) adjustable focusing LED light, which uses precision condenser lens optics to allow users to internally adjust the spot/flood beam angle between 15°~45°.
Aputure LS C300d II Daylight LED Light (V-mount)
Powered by user feedback, the new and improved 300d Mark II is 20% brighter, more durable, more portable, and more intelligent than the original 300d.
Rotolight NEO 3 Ultimate Bundle withNEO 3, Diffuser Dome, NPF 750 Battery, Fast Charger
A pocket-sized powerhouse, NEO 3 is the brightest LED on-camera light ever made. Experience unrivalled power and industry-first innovations in a compact form factor you can take anywhere.
Nanlite FC-300B LED Bi-Colour Spot Light
The Nanlite FC-300B is a bi-colour LED spotlight that provides a powerful amount of light in a compact, lightweight, and stylish package.
Nanlite Pavotube II 30X 1 Light Kit, 2700K-12000K Pixel Control
Nanlite PavoTube II 30X 4' RGBWW LED Pixel Tube with Internal Battery is a second-gen LED tube refined based on feedback from creators around the globe featuring 0 to 100% dimming, an output of 746 Lux @ 1m 5600K, an average CRI of 97, an average TLCI of 98, adjustable colour temperature from 2700K–12000K with green/magenta adjustment.
Godox LDP18BI Bi-Colour LED Video Light Panel
Illuminate your subjects effortlessly on location with the LDP series LED light—a compact and lightweight solution that easily attaches to your camera.
Audio
Make sure that the sounds you capture match the quality of your visuals. We carry a wide variety of the latest models perfectly suited to meet a range of budgets and pro-level needs.
Rode WIRELESS PRO Compact Microphone System
Utilising state-of-the-art Series IV 2.4GHz digital transmission and proprietary near-zero latency codec with 128-bit encryption, it delivers crystal-clear, incredibly stable audio with a range of up to 260m.
Rode VideoMic GO II
The new Stereo VideoMic Pro provides a high quality stereo option for videographers, and is ideal for recording music, and the atmospheric ambience essential in building a realistic audio scene.
Sony ECMM1 Digital Shotgun Microphone
Completely redefines shotgun microphone performance with beamforming technology that provides the world's first1 eight dial-selectable audio recording modes in a compact microphone with outstanding versatility and audio quality.
Sennheiser MKE 400 Super-cardioid Shotgun On-camera Microphone
The MKE 400 is a compact, highly directional on-camera shotgun microphone designed to isolate and enhance the audio for your video.
Zoom H5 4-Track Handy Recorder
The H5 provides four tracks of simultaneous recording and, like Zoom's flagship H6, it can use all Zoom interchangeable input capsules, allowing you to choose the best microphone for every recording situation.
Audio Technica ATR6550X Shotgun Microphonel
The Audio-Technica ATR6550 condenser shotgun microphone is an economical mic designed for use with video cameras.