by Alan Trammel: Raleigh, Durham & Chapel Hill Wedding Photographer
Nikon Z6 II+ Tamron SP 35mm f/1.4 Di USD@ ISO 400, 1/640, f/3.2
The Arrowhead Inn Bed & Breakfast in North Durham was the perfect location for a June wedding that was two long pandemic years in the making. Resting on six acres of gardens and lawns, this Durham B&B has been carefully renovated to provide the comfort and amenities of a fine hotel and is a great location for weddings and private events.
Nikon Z6 II+ Tamron SP 35mm f/1.4 Di USD@ ISO 1600, 1/200, f/4.5Nikon Z6 II+ Tokina Opera 50mm f/1.4FF@ ISO 1600, 1/160, f/2.8Nikon Z6 II+ Tokina Opera 50mm f/1.4FF@ ISO 800, 1/160, f/1.8Nikon Z6 II+ Tokina Opera 50mm f/1.4FF@ ISO 2800, 1/160, f/3.2Nikon Z6 II+ Tokina Opera 50mm f/1.4FF@ ISO 6400, 1/160, f/3.2
Camera Gear:
Nikon Z6 II
Nikon Z5
Nikon FTZ 2 Adapter
Tamron SP 35mm f/1.4 Di USD
Tokina Opera 50mm f/1.4 FF
Nikon AF-S 105mm f/1.4E ED
Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G Lens
Nikon Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S Lens
Nikon Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S Macro Lens
Spider Camera Holster Spiderpro Dual Mirrorless Camera System v2
Invitations:
Created by the bride’s sister!
Nikon Z6 II + Tokina Opera 50mm f/1.4 FF@ ISO 250, 1/1250, f/2.8Nikon Z6 II + Tokina Opera 50mm f/1.4 FF@ ISO 250, 1/1600, f/2.8
The Rings:
Nikon Z5+ Nikon Z MC 105mm f/2.8 @ ISO 500, 1/125, f/8Nikon Z5+ Nikon Z MC 105mm f/2.8 @ ISO 500, 1/125, f/8Nikon Z5+ Nikon Z MC 105mm f/2.8 @ ISO 800, 1/125, f/8
Getting Ready:
Nikon Z5+ Nikon Z 24-70mm f/2.8 @ ISO 9000, 1/160, f/4.5 @ 32mmNikon Z6 II+ Tamron SP 35mm f/1.4 Di USD@ ISO 500, 1/4000, f/1.6Nikon Z6 II+ Tamron SP 35mm f/1.4 Di USD@ ISO 500, 1/500, f/1.4Nikon Z6 II+ Tamron SP 35mm f/1.4 Di USD@ ISO 2000, 1/250, f/1.4Nikon Z6 II+ Tamron SP 35mm f/1.4 Di USD@ ISO 2000, 1/250, f/1.4Nikon Z6 II+ Tamron SP 35mm f/1.4 Di USD@ ISO 2000, 1/250, f/1.4Nikon Z6 II+ Tamron SP 35mm f/1.4 Di USD@ ISO 2000, 1/250, f/1.4
The Ceremony:
Nikon Z5+ Nikon Z 24-70mm f/2.8 @ ISO 900, 1/160, f/4.5 @ 60mmNikon Z5+ Nikon AF-S 105mm d/1.4E ED@ ISO 125, 1/8000, f/2Nikon Z5+ Nikon AF-S 105mm d/1.4E ED@ ISO 125, 1/640, f/2Nikon Z5+ Nikon AF-S 105mm d/1.4E ED@ ISO 125, 1/640, f/2Nikon Z5+ Nikon AF-S 105mm d/1.4E ED@ ISO 100, 1/320, f/4.5Nikon Z5+ Nikon AF-S 105mm d/1.4E ED@ ISO 125, 1/2000, f/2Nikon Z6 II+ Nikon 85mm f/1.8@ ISO 400, 1/1000, f/4Nikon Z5+ Nikon AF-S 105mm d/1.4E ED@ ISO 100, 1/640, f/4.5
The New Mr. & Mrs.
Nikon Z6 II+ Nikon 85mm f/1.8@ ISO 400, 1/1600, f/2Nikon Z5+ Nikon AF-S 105mm d/1.4E ED@ ISO 400, 1/200, f/5Nikon Z6 II+ Tamron SP 35mm f/1.4 Di USD@ ISO 400, 1/800, f/3.2
Family Photos with the Nikon AF-S 105mm f/1.4E ED
The Nikon AF-S 105mm f/1.4E ED has quickly become my go to lens for portraits. It works really well for family portraits. I love its ability to beautifully isolate subjects from the background. I am consistently impressed with the aesthetically pleasing images this lens is able to produce.