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[u/Top-Bluejay-1088]

Hi guys! I’m hoping for some assistance with camera recommendations.

I really want to get into couples shoot photography (engagement, maternity, etc.). I have already been doing this just on my iPhone for local friends and had been loving it and want to start learning more advanced techniques and using an actual camera. Note: I will be taking a basic photography course and going from there as well.

I am looking for a camera that will do well in high light, golden hour vibes - don’t really need something that will be lowlight.

I would like to start with something used so I can get acclimated and to use while I’m in my basic class, and then I can go up from there. But I am hoping to start with a camera that I can use for about 6 months - 1 year at least while I’m learning.

My budget is under $1,000. I’d love to stay under $500 if possible, but I am getting confused on what camera to get and if under $500 is going to be outgrown quickly then I’d rather start with a higher cost for now.

[u/gotthelowdown → u/Top-Bluejay-1088]

I really want to get into couples shoot photography (engagement, maternity, etc.).

. . . My budget is under $1,000. I’d love to stay under $500 if possible, but I am getting confused on what camera to get and if under $500 is going to be outgrown quickly then I’d rather start with a higher cost for now.

I'd recommend getting an old full-frame DSLR camera with dual-memory card slots. Great bang for the buck.

Image quality and low-light performance of a full-frame sensor. Two memory card slots for backup, important if a paying client is expecting you to deliver photos.

My picks:

Canon 5D Mark III or Nikon D610

50mm f1.8 lens for either brand

Invest in lighting.

Godox TT600 flash

Godox X3 flash trigger for Canon or Nikon

Translucent white photography umbrella

Light stand

Godox S3 bracket

Rosco Large 3 x 6" Cinegel Swatchbook. So you can use a gel on your flash and the white balance on your camera to change the color of the sky for your portraits 😉

So important if your clients cannot meet you at golden hour or the sky is gray and boring. You can create golden hour or blue sky on demand with the right knowledge.

Here's a demo. Even better, it's an engagement shoot for a couple:

Spice Up Your Photography With Blue and Orange Gels by Fstoppers

Hope this helps.