Lumen Flex in use at wedding photographer Marina!

The Photographer Marina has turned to Boho Wedding Photography / / Wedding Photography specialized and likes to work with the warm, woody tones that are typical of the vintage style. In her work, she shows that boho does not necessarily mean outdoors in a hippie look, but that a bridal couple can also be photographed indoors in a classy style. In this article, Marina explains her approach and describes how to use the Lumen Flex.x.

Equipment for wedding photography

The experienced photographer uses our for her pictures mobile permanent LED light, the Lumen Flex M. To make taking the photos easier and to give her work that extra something, Marina uses for hers Wedding Photography the following equipment in total:

• 2x Lumen Flex M
• 1x V mount battery + 1x Lumen Flex Battery Connector
• Compact Traveler No. 1 carbon tripod

through the flexible permanent LED lights Illumination of the interior is not a problem and the use of flash is not necessary.

LED steady light vs. flashing light

For the most part, no experienced models pose in front of the lens at Wedding Photography. Marina usually works with people who are not in their comfort zone in front of the camera. Hence this offers LED permanent light has the advantage over a flash that it does not unnecessarily stress and dazzle the bridal couple, which makes taking the pictures much easier. Another advantage results from the parallel recording of video material, which would not be possible to create with flash.

Structure of the set for wedding photographs

Weddings always present photographers with the challenge of not being able to work in their own studio and thus hiring light and quickly set up equipment require. The mobile LED permanent light enables flexible use by the dual power supply. The battery operation also has enormous advantages, since the LED permanent lights can be used flexibly and quickly carried from one place to another. Marina explains that Set expansion with the Lumen-Flex series in detail:

First setting

In the first shooting set both came flexible permanent LED lights for use. They were draped so that they natural light of the windows perfectly support and the incidence of light so amplified that the viewer does not notice the use of additional lights.

Second setting

In the second shooting, only one of the LED steady lights used. The mat was in towards the ceiling rotated which the natural Light reflected and scattered. A great effect in closed rooms.

Third setting

Also in this setting only one of the lights was used. The flexible LED permanent light was placed behind the model here and produced a slight dreamy effect, when the bride looked at herself in the mirror.

Device data of the Lumen-Flex series

The Lumen Flex Series offers the photographer the great advantage of a dual power supply, whereby the mobile LED permanent light can be used flexibly. The Lumen Flex M can with a light temperature of 3,000 to 5,500 Kelvin be operated and offers through the setting options a very natural light, which is particularly suitable for wedding photography.

Conclusion

They are suitable for a wedding LED steady lights excellent since they handy, light and flexible can be used. The battery operation facilitates the conversion of the set enormously and prevents unnecessary stumbling blocks at the workplace. Marina also raved about the easy handling about the apartment, which mainly adjusting the correct light temperature uncomplicated. This is very important for your personal photography style.

However, the photographer had to admit a small shortcoming. The Monitor display was in daylight sometimes difficult to read and she would like an additional small compartment in her pocket. Of course we are happy to take that up and try it in the product optimization implement.

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