Sony Artisan Kesha Lambert is an international wedding and portrait photographer based in New York. Her work, a reflection of her affinity for taking chances and pushing limits, has appeared on the pages and covers of leading publications including Inside Weddings, Brides Magazine, Munaluchi Bride and The New York Times. Keep reading as she shares what’s in her kit for high-end wedding photography.
Product Preview – In This Article You’ll Find:
–Sony Alpha 7R V
–Sony Alpha 1
–Sony 70-200mm f/2.8 G Master II
–Sony 24-70mm f/2.8 G Master II
–Sony 50mm f/1.2 G Master
–Sony 85mm f/1.4 G Master
–Sony 12-24mm f/2.8 G Master
–Sony 90mm f/2.8 Macro G
–Sony TOUGH Memory Cards
Cameras
Sony Alpha 7R V: The Sony A7R V is my go-to camera specifically for portraits. I love to experiment with creative crops and this camera’s incredible high resolution gives me the freedom to do so.
Sony Alpha 1: This camera has everything that I need for weddings. I can create noise-free images at high ISOs, and it has a comprehensive autofocus system that can keep up with the fast-changing pace of a wedding day.
Lenses
Sony 70-200mm f/2.8 G Master II: This is a fairly new lens to my kit, and it allows me to capture moments without inserting myself in their physical space to get the shot. I see it becoming my lens of choice for portraits on the wedding day.
Sony 24-70mm f/2.8 G Master II: I'm ready for a broad range of scenarios with this lens. Whether it's dancing, portraits or a sentimental moment.
Sony 50mm f/1.2 G Master: Exceptional performance in low light environments and beautiful bokeh, If I had to photograph a full day wedding with just one lens, this would be the one.
Sony 12-24mm f/2.8 G Master (Not in gear photo): I use the Sony 12-24mm GM to create dramatic portraits of the bride in her wedding dress with her bridesmaids. I also use this lens for dance floor action photos.
Sony 90mm f/2.8 Macro G: I use this lens to capture the small details on the wedding day. An inscription in the ring, the text of hand written bows…so much of the story is in the details.
Accessories
Sony TOUGH Memory Cards: We carry many Sony TOUGH CF Express Memory Cards on the wedding day. With two photographers and an assistant each using two cameras and dual memory card slots for upwards of nine hours straight – we need fast, reliable cards.
Profoto A10 Profoto A2 Profoto B10: I work with all types of lighting. I use off-camera flashes and strobes and light shaping tools to create the light I want or need when it's not already available. The wedding day presents a wide range of lighting scenarios and using off-camera lighting gives me more control over how my photos look.
Emergency Kit: My wedding day emergency kit includes a number of random items. From snacks to a sewing kit, hand sanitizer and safety pins – the contents change with the seasons and in the winter you'll find items like Christmas tree lights and gloves.
See more of Kesha Lambert’s work on her Alpha Universe Profile and on Instagram @keshalambert.
