To capture those memorable moments at wedding parties and other events where lighting isn’t always optimal, many of us bring off-camera lights to help light up the scene. In the past, popular choices have been speedlights due to size, portability, and being able to run off batteries. The game has changed in the off-camera flash market with studio strobes and other flashes increasingly getting better across those three concerns.
Rachel Gulotta and Daniel Inskeep over at Mango Street Lab recently were given a pair of the new Profoto A1 AirTTL Studio Lights, aka the "world’s smallest studio light," to which they were able to use for a clients wedding and loved the results. The video focuses on more about what they like about the new A1 studio light and not a technical review. The studio light is also put to the test for a cardboard box wedding bouquet toss versus their Canon Speedlite both with half-full batteries. Of course, with the price tag of $995 that comes with the Profoto name, they do not recommend this for every photographer as there are cheaper alternatives on the market. However, if you already own Profoto gear, are a professional wedding photographer, or shoot a lot of high-pressure, high-end commercial work you might want to check these flashes out. They are currently available for both Canon and Nikon shooters.
What are some other great alternatives to replace speedlights for weddings? List them below in the comments.
Everybody talks about reliability/ eco system blah blah blah one word folks and THE Quality of light that comes out of a profoto light is so beauful on skin tones etc is something special that I always envy from profoto I finally took the plunge and I invested in profoto bought 2 b1x sold my d1 and bought 1 A1 profoto and I just ordered 3 more A1s once I heard that u can trigger the strobes With the A1s I m in love with A1 so easy to use profoto makes it simple and easy knowing I have the best lighting in my palm of my hands is a game changer !! Profoto quality of light is just simply hands down de best !!! I don't care what takes is all about the light !