Cornwall Wedding Photographer

Unposed, Natural, Relaxed Professional Photography

Hey! I'm Steven. I am a Cornwall Wedding Photographer. I have been professionally photographing weddings since 2004 and have captured hundreds of happy couples. Before I was a wedding photographer I was a professional music photographer working worldwide with big acts. My approach to wedding photography is simple: to create a whole story that documents your most important day in the most natural and beautiful way possible. Working on all that the pictures are captured for forever. I will always look to capture your special day naturally and organically, documenting the fun, laughter and happiness as and how it occurs. I cover set up, love, photographs of your big day directing you or your guests. I follow the narrative of the day and capture all of the magical moments.

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A Little Bit About Me

I love being a wedding photographer in Cornwall. I've been professionally photographing weddings since 2004 and have captured hundreds of happy couples. Before I was a wedding photographer I was a professional music photographer working worldwide with big acts. Photography has always been a huge passion of mine ever since I was a child.

I grew up in Cornwall but have enjoyed travelling the world as much as possible since my early 20s. Not only do I love photographing weddings in Cornwall, I've never been lucky enough to capture couples special days all over the UK, Europe and the rest of the world.

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Real World Nikon Z 5 Mirrorless Camera Review

Written October 23, 2020. Now that Lightroom has released V10 and I can open third party lens raw files, I wanted to deep dive into my thoughts and review the Nikon Z 5 mirrorless camera. I am by no means a “professional reviewer” these are my thoughts as a real world photographer using this camera. I’ve had this camera for about three weeks as of writing this and I have to say I love it.

Sydney Marie Photography is a premier Midwest wedding photographer based in both Michigan and Chicago, documenting weddings with vibrant, true-to-life imagery. From a recent wedding we photographed in Kansas, shot with Z5 using a beat up 17-35 2.8 (FTZ adapter), I have found that overall the Z 5 is an amazing mirrorless camera; it’s a lot of bang for your buck.

Pricing and Entry into Mirrorless

What drew me to the Z 5 is the pricing, retailing at $1,399.95 for the body and a $49.95 special to include the F to Z mount adapter. The price is very affordable and a great way to enter into mirrorless. I bought it to be my second body at weddings and specifically be my gif camera.

Pros of the Z 5 for Portrait and Wedding Photographers

Getting into some pros and cons of the Z 5 as a portrait and wedding photographer, I love how lightweight it is, weighing in at 590 g VS. the D780 at 840 g. It’s amazing how that makes a difference when shooting, especially when I do macro photos, I’m not struggling as much trying to hold the camera up.

  • Dual Card Slots: I didn’t jump on the Z 6 or Z 7 due to not having two card slots, and the Z 5 has two SD card slots.
  • Silent Shooting: Silent mode is a HUGE plus, especially when I’m photographing ceremonies, I want to be as quiet as possible.
  • Lens Compatibility: The adapter works great with all my lenses including third party, the auto focus works on all of them.

Real World Cons and Considerations

As far as cons go, the autofocus isn’t 100% there yet with the Z series cameras. It’s better than Nikon DSLRs that I’ve owned in the past, but specifically for weddings I want to make sure I have the correct person in focus. Regarding power management, I haven’t had an issue with camera battery yet, but if you shoot mainly through the screen instead of the viewfinder the battery can drain quicker. However, I personally haven’t found a con that made me regret or want to return the camera.

Sharpness and Performance

As someone who makes a LOT of gifs, the Z 5 made the process so much easier and the result is so much more fluid. I’ve included a few with crop to show the sharpness and detail that is in the images. With over 13 years of experience, I can say that for those looking for a capable mirrorless system, the Nikon Z 5 provides excellent value.

Camera Specifications and Pricing

  • Body Price: $1,399.95
  • FTZ Adapter Special: $49.95
  • Weight: 590 g (Body)
  • Storage: Two SD card slots

Engagement and Couple Photographer Cornwall

As well as being a wedding photographer in Cornwall I am also a professional couple and engagement photoshoots. I love photographing love! In which I do love having photographed couples for the last 15 years in Cornwall and the rest of the world.

Whether you are a new couple or have been married for 50+ years, a professional couple is a wonderful gift. I have photographed couples of many stages of their relationship.

I always make sure the photoshoots are relaxed, unposed, and fun. Not many people enjoy having their photos taken, including me, which is why I make sure that you are both relaxed and happy during the shoot.

Engagement photoshoots are a great way to get used to the camera before your wedding and are offered as part of my wedding photography.

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