Marek Troszczynski

I am a wedding photographer based between London and Kent in the UK. I have been a photographer for 11 years now and have been shooting weddings full time for just over five years.

I’ve always loved photography and after studying architecture in London for three years, I decided to quit and try doing what I love for a living.

An introvert by nature, I started with architectural photography, and slowly, while building my confidence and skills, I started to enjoy photographing people, connections, and feelings.

It’s just so much more rewarding! Eventually, I got asked to shoot my friend’s wedding and the rest is history.

Gear

When looking to buy my first DSLR, I asked my photographer friends what I should go for. And after hearing Canon from everyone, I went for Nikon. Call it reverse psychology.

I shot my first weddings with 2.8 zooms but quickly got tired of their weight and switched to primes (Nikon 35mm f/1.4, Nikon 50mm f/1.4, and Nikon 85mm f/1.4). I quickly fell in love with their bokeh and never looked back, shooting 99% of weddings at f/1.4.

As my style became more and more photojournalistic, I switched to Sigma Art 24mm f/1.4 and Nikon 105mm f/1.4.

Now I shoot 90% of my weddings with Sigma Art 24mm f/1.4 and 10% with Nikon 105mm f/1.4. I only switch to Sigma Art 35mm f/1.4 for the couple portraits.

Cameras

Nikon D750: I shot over 200 weddings with two of those by my side and absolutely loved them, good autofocus, great ISO performance, and I love the look of Nikon RAW files. Now I use only one of them with the Nikon 105mm f/1.4 attached.

Nikon Z6: I got it a few months ago to see what all the mirrorless hype was about, and quickly fell in love with it. It is beautifully built and just a joy to use.

The advantage of a silent shutter at weddings and using the touch screen for focus is just amazing, as well as seeing the exposure before taking the photo! I use it with the Sigma Art 24mm f/1.4 attached.

Lenses

Sigma Art 24mm f/1.4: My most used lens, great for documentary approach, especially when getting close to the action.

Nikon 105mm f/1.4: Great when there is more distance between me and the subject and gives the most beautiful bokeh in portraits.

Sigma Art 35mm f/1.4: My go-to lens for couple portraits when shooting wide and also getting close for those more intimate shots, doesn’t have the distortion of the Sigma Art 24mm f/1.4.

Bags/Straps

Rebel One Pro by Rebel East: Awesome harness, comfortable, secure, and great value for the money.

Vanguard Havana 38 Bag: Simple shoulder bag, comfortable, and fits all the gear I need for the day.

Hardware & Software

I use an iMac and Lightroom for all my editing, lovely machine and does the job. For edits, I use my own custom presets.

Final Words

I feel really lucky to be able to support my family doing what I love. It is a great privilege to be able to capture some of the most important days in people’s lives, with an intimate look into who they are and what they stand for.

What I stand for and believe in, is living a life true to myself. A life that is family-oriented, sustainable, and good for the planet and all its inhabitants.

By being mindful and practicing empathy and kindness we can leave this world a better place for us and those who will come after.

www.bluelilyweddings.com | @bluelilyweddings

Highly Recommended

11 Tools for Wedding Photographers

Check out the 11 essential tools and apps every wedding photographer should be using this year.

Includes limited time discounts.

Learn more here

You'll Also Like These:

Best Wide Angle Lenses in 2023 for Nikon, Canon & More Sigma 24mm f/1.4 Art Lens Review Best Wedding Photography Gear Sigma 105mm f/2.8 DG DN Macro Art Lens Review Best Nikon Lenses in 2023 (DSLR & Mirrorless) FX & DX Best Sigma Art Lenses