SUMMARY
Taylor Jackson shares his experience shooting a full wedding day solo, managing both photography and videography with a Sony kit centered on the 50-150mm f/2 lens. He opted for this lens over alternatives for its f/2 aperture at 150mm and internal zoom, which aids in discreet operation. The Sony a7 V's 4K 60p capability without a crop was crucial, allowing the 50-150mm to maintain its effective focal length. Jackson also discusses skipping ND filters by treating video shots like still photographs and utilizing the camera's crop mode for added reach, challenging the necessity of ultra-high megapixel counts for wedding work.
TAKEAWAYS
The Sony 50-150mm f/2 lens was used as the primary tool for a solo wedding photographer handling both photo and video.
The Sony a7 V's 4K 60p recording without a crop was essential for maintaining the lens's effective focal range.
The photographer bypassed traditional video rules like the 180-degree shutter rule by keeping the camera still.
Using the camera's crop mode provides additional focal length without a noticeable loss in quality for 4K viewing.