PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY

Option 1 - Nikon Z 7 II, Nikon Z 35mm F1.8 Lens, Nikon Z 50mm F1.8 Lens, Elinchrom ELB 500 Nikon Lighting Kit
Weekend from £200 - hire now!

The Nikon Z 7 II builds on the initial Z 7 range Nikon created in 2018 to provide a true powerhouse of a camera. Featuring a 45.7-megapixel sensor capable of incredible definition and dynamic range, the Z 7 II also benefits from speedy autofocus, including eye tracking in both people and animals. With 10 frames per second shooting, intense detail even in low lighting conditions, and subtle quality of life improvements over its predecessor like more shots per charge and a secondary memory card slot, the Z 7 II is all the camera you’ll need for professional portraits. 

Included with the Z 7 II in this package, the Nikon Z 35mm F1.8 offers a wider portrait option. When partnered with the ultra-wide Z mount, and the lack of a mirror allowing for lenses to be mounted extremely close to the sensor, expect to capture every little bit of available light in the room. You also get the Nikon Z 50mm F1.8 for a standard portrait focal length. These two lenses combine to provide you with the sharpest possible images this camera is capable of shooting. 

For lighting, the Elinchrom ELB 500 Nikon kit is a powerful 2 light flash set from one of the leaders of the industry. With 500 watts of power, flash distance up to 200 metres indoors, and a whole host of charging and syncing options, this is the perfect option for a studio shoot. Also included in this package, 2 batteries and a charger, plus a memory card. We also have a Portrait Accessories section should you need any extra memory power, or other additions. 

Option 2 - Canon EOS R5, Canon RF 28-70mm F2 Lens, Canon RF 85mm F1.2 Lens, Elinchrom ELB 500 Canon Lighting Kit
Weekend from £308 - hire now!

With the R5, Canon set a new benchmark for the mirrorless camera. Designed to be a master of all trades, it manages to provide twenty 45-megapixel images per second if you want it to. The R5’s autofocus system features subject recognition and deep learning to help you focus faster than ever before, and includes eye tracking for not just people, but animals. With 5-axis in body image stabilisation and fantastic sensitivity for low light performance, the R5 is truly a complete camera. 

Paired up with the R5 in this package, we have the versatile and sharp Canon RF 28-70mm F2, a lens that is widely believed to be as sharp as most primes. With that focal range sorted, we’ve also included the RF 85mm F1.2, which Canon describes as the ‘ultimate portrait lens’. Fast, wide and excellent in low light, with these two lenses you really are completely covered. 

For lighting, the Elinchrom ELB 500 Canon kit is a powerful 2 light flash set for studio use. With 500 watts of power, flash distance up to 200 metres indoors, and a whole host of charging and syncing options, this is the perfect option for a studio shoot. Also included in this package, 2 batteries and a charger, plus a memory card. We also have a Portrait Accessories section should you need any extra memory power, or other additions.