Images by: bringmesomewherenice and paocolleoni
Hey, this is LENSEL.
Like an unplugged ceremony with zero iPads in sight—rare, yet just what wedding photographers need. Here’s what we have for you today:
3 ideas to change up your frames and shoot something ‘different’
Two different photographers booked for one wedding? We report back on all the comments made
News and Inspo to keep you ahead in wedding photography
Let’s jump in 👇
NEWS
Happening this Week
Zeiss teases a comeback. After what felt like FOREVER, legendary lens maker Zeiss just dropped a hint that they might be getting back into the lens game. A cryptic teaser has photographers buzzing. Because let’s be real, Zeiss glass has always had a cult following. Will it be a fresh take on their classics? Or something new? No one knows yet. But it’s kinda exciting. Stay tuned.
Kodaks new minimal packaging. Polarizing. But this little video shows it off perfectly.
Cheaper because of AI? This Thread blew up, asking the question “how long until couples realise editing only takes a few hours and demand cheaper prices.” Yeah we know, it’s not like that. But the convo is polarising and something to be prepared to talk about.
Workshop Alert: THE EDITION. A small intimate workshop hosted in Barcelona by two amazing photographers: Robert Marcillas and Joy Zamora. Registration is now open and there are just a FEW spots left. See info here.
Fujifilm’s new instant camera. Fujifulm has introduced the Instax Wide Evo Hybrid to the super fun Instax line. Difference this time is that this functions as BOTH a instant camera and a printer in one. It provides larger prints with a 15.67mm wide-angle lens, as well as a 3.5-inch LCD screen for framing everything up. Hybrid digital, film?
Nikon get serious with RED cinema. Last year Nikon bought cinema camera company RED. They have now released their first Z-mount cinema cameras using the best of both Nikon and RED. Kinda exciting for anyone a little interested in video too.
IDEAS
💡3 Ideas for ‘different’ frames
Images: olea.photo and dosmasenlamesa
It’s all in the frame
Wedding photos are a feeling game. SO, it’s more than just what’s in the shot—it’s about how you frame it and how you see it. The angle, the spacing, the negative space (or lack of it), what you CHOOSE to include and not include, what’s on the edge of the frame - it all shapes the vibe and feeling of the shot.
BUT you know… we all fall into habits with how we frame. Natural instincts.
The same rule-of-thirds..
The same centred portraits,
The same compositions we’ve always done and seen a million times. But here’s the thing: frames are made to be broken.
So, here are THREE ways to push your framing and create images that might be a little different. It’s time to experiment.
Images: koko_king_photo and noblephotoco
Idea 1 - Fill the ENTIRE frame ⬆️
Let’s break free of the standard centre composition with space around the sides for a second. What if everything ….
LAST WEEK
💕 TWO wedding photographers? It’s happening.
Images: annaroussos and tomirwin.co
Last week we posted this reel on instagram noting a few trends that are (maybe) happening as 2025 warms up. One of the more controversial ones was the rise of couples hiring two DIFFERENT wedding photographers with totally different styles.
One photographer for the classic, timeless shots. Another maybe for something more raw, experimental, or different.
Our comments and DMs blew up with some photographers ALL in the idea, saying that they had done this last year and ‘working alongside another pro gave them a chance to learn, collaborate, and push their creativity.’ Others love the idea of being able to focus purely on their own artistic thing—whether that’s documentary, film, or an edgier approach—while someone else handles the traditional coverage. IE. does the dreaded family photos…
Then, there were photographers who were SKEPTICAL of the idea. The blunt ones just said ‘I hate it’.
But it’s not entirely new
Clients with big budgets, or celebrities, have for a long time hired multiple photographers. We heard from a few that when works, it’s because expectations are clear, roles are defined, and there’s mutual respect.
But when it doesn’t work? That’s when things get messy. Photographers have shown up to weddings only to find an unexpected second shooter in their space. Bad and awkward vibes and communication. Just a chaotic scramble to be the one who gets the angle, charms the couple, delivers first, gets published first etc etc.
SO how to navigate this without losing your mind
Get clear on expectations early – If a couple is considering hiring multiple photographers, have an upfront conversation about who will actually lead the coverage, how crediting will work, and how you’ll avoid stepping on each other’s toes. Splitting shooting time could be an option.
Work as a team, not competitors – The best-case scenario is a collaborative approach, where both photographers know their role and try make each others work better. When each maybe is clear on the seperate goal.
Know your boundaries – Not every photographer is cool with this setup, and that’s okay. If it doesn’t fit how you work, you need to say so quick.
Suggest an alternative – If couples love two styles, suggest doing an engagement session in one style and the wedding in another. Less chaos.
I’m sure we will hear more on this - reporting back soon.
INSPO FROM THE WEEK
⬇️ Everything about this concept, frame, color. Seeing this and making it happen - genius level.
⬇️ Japan is having a moment but where are the weddings - if anyone sees something great send it our way! In the meantime, we love this concept and vibe, along with all the different frames and props used to bring this to life.
⬇️ If you haven’t been following along the takeovers of the counterpartphotos instagram account this week - what have you been doing. Get over there and follow along.
⬇️ Elegance and excellence here with ALL of the night time frames, in hard light conditions, capture and edited perfectly. Take NOTES.
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Till next week,
