My Camera Settings for Wedding Photography | How I set up my Nikon z5 mirrorless camera for weddings

What should your camera settings be for wedding photography? What should you set your f-stop, ISO and shutter speed? In this video I share my camera settings for wedding day to achieve a light and airy look. for my photos.

When I upgraded from a DSLR camera to a mirrorless camera, there were some things I had to do to set it up. Here is how I set up my Nikon Z5 for wedding photography.

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[ChacoOutdoorsman]

Great video. Little info on the f stop the first function of the F stop is controlling how much light reaches the sensor, besides shutterspeed and iso. A collateral effect is the focus zone but it also is influenced by distance between camera and subject and focal length

[carolinamaristad]

You are amazing!!!❤❤❤ thanks for your content. I will be having my first weeding and I'm freaking out 😱😱😱

[lauraliadventures]

Can you shed some light on using a flash with the Z5 and what you set your ISO settings to whilst the flash is attached?

[FoxTrot]

It's great to see a Nikon wedding shooter! I am getting into wedding photography and am looking forward to using my Z8 for it!

[babyboy]

I just got a ZF and I want to get a z5 as backup. People say the autofocus isn’t great. Is that true or nonsense?

[shannilovely]

I love your videos! It sounds weird, but I feel like we could be best friends because you’re so similar to me 😅

I used to be terrified of manual mode. Just hearing those terms was like, huh?! But I have forced myself to learn, and it’s amazing when you are in control of your own photography style! It changes everything 🙌🏼

I’m heading onto your manual mode video now.. 😄👋🏼

[GreekTraveler]

I have a question for you for Z5. In auto white balance with flash the picture gets blue. What are your settings in white balance when you using flash? Thanks in advance!!

[foxmedia]

The z5 is awesome! What do you use to record your videos if you don’t mind me asking?

[jamescabrera]

Thank you for sharing all the great information on the Nikon Z5. I’m starting a wedding photography business in northern Virginia. While I wanted the canon R6 initially, the cost was much more and considering I will be buying two camera bodies and lenses, the Nikon Z5 seems to be a better value at a lower cost.

[Guy-zzt]

Great review and tips. The Nikon Z5 is an underrated camera for both photo and video. Amazing specs and price. Making great videos and capturing amazing photos doesn’t require the latest tech features, learn the basics and grow from there. 🫡

[carolinamaristad]

How can you use a low F and have the couple in focus???😱😱😱

[HOYITZPOY]

I can't get a sharp image out of my Z5 <-- even at 250th SS but my Z6ii is totally fine with the same setup.

[lauraliadventures]

What are your ISO and shutter speed settings at night time, for evening dance floor shots? 😁

[mistuhgee]

I'm seeing this for the first time October 5th 2024. You're in North Carolina? Are you okay?

[Yupthereitism]

What camera did you film this video with? Looks great

[RemyOrtiz]

After a year of shooting wedding, events and portraits on the Z6 II, I recommend making the upgrade. Faster focus, faster burst rate, better low light performance, and more video features.

Yes, the first card (CF Express Type B) can be pricey but comparing it to the fastest V90 cards, capacities up to 256GB are about the same price.

You also unlock the ability to use the MB-N11 battery grip for easier vertical shooting and the ability to carry two batteries at once.

Hope this helps and you can use your Z5 as a backup body!

[barbaraphillips]

Please stop playing with your hair, it's very distracting from your information.