Why I Shoot on Canon? — Elevating Photography & Print Quality for Timeless Memories.

As a photographer dedicated to capturing life’s most precious moments with clarity, emotion, and artistry, the tools I use matter profoundly. After years of shooting with Nikon, my journey led me to embrace the Canon 5D Mark IV — a camera that perfectly aligns with my style and delivers an elevated experience from capture to print.

Alongside my digital work, I also love using a Leica film camera to bring a unique, timeless, and artistic layer to select images, enriching the storytelling experience in a way that digital alone can’t replicate.

Here’s why I shoot Canon, why it makes such a difference for the quality of your portraits and wedding images, and how my choice of lenses and film gear helps create gallery-worthy photos that translate beautifully into stunning prints.

The Canon 5D Mark IV: Precision and Elegance in Every Frame

The Canon 5D Mark IV is renowned in the professional photography world for its:

Exceptional Image Quality: With a 30.4-megapixel full-frame sensor, it captures incredible detail and color fidelity, ensuring every emotion and nuance in your wedding day shines through.
Dynamic Range & Color Science: Canon’s signature color science produces natural, vibrant tones and beautiful skin tones — crucial for portrait and wedding photography.
Reliability & Performance: Its robust build and fast autofocus ensure I never miss a moment, even in challenging lighting.

For my clients, this means you receive images that are not only breathtaking on screen but also translate flawlessly to fine art prints and heirloom albums.

Why Shooting Canon Elevates Print Quality

When it comes to print, the difference between a good image and a truly stunning one lies in detail, color accuracy, and dynamic range — all areas where the Canon 5D Mark IV excels. The rich tonal depth and precise colors provide a foundation for archival-quality prints that maintain vibrancy and sharpness for decades.

Whether it’s a delicate bridal portrait or an intimate candid, the quality captured by my Canon gear ensures that every print is museum-worthy — perfect for framing, wedding albums, or gallery walls.

My Lens Collection: Crafting Art with Every Shot

The camera body is only part of the equation. The lenses I use are carefully chosen to elevate every image, offering sharpness, beautiful bokeh, and creative versatility.

Here are some of the most expensive and highest-performing portrait and wedding lenses I shoot with on my Canon system:

- Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L USM — A portrait photographer’s dream, this lens delivers buttery smooth bokeh and razor-sharp focus, ideal for capturing stunning close-ups with exquisite background separation.

- Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM — Perfect for environmental portraits and detail shots, this lens creates bright, sharp images with a creamy, artistic blur.

- Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USM — An essential telephoto zoom, offering versatility for candid moments from a distance and flattering compression for portraits.

- Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8L IS USM — A workhorse lens that balances wide-angle storytelling shots with intimate mid-range portraits.

Adding the Timeless Magic of Leica Film

In addition to my Canon digital setup, I also shoot select moments on a Leica film camera. Film brings a timeless, organic quality to images — a depth and texture that digital cannot fully replicate. It adds an artistic layer, perfect for couples who appreciate a classic, nostalgic feel alongside modern sharpness.

This hybrid approach enriches your wedding gallery with unique storytelling dimensions, blending the best of both worlds: the crisp precision of Canon digital and the soulful grain of Leica film.

From Screen to Gallery Walls: Turning Images into Heirloom Prints

My goal is to create images that look as incredible printed as they do on a screen. Every photo I deliver is gallery-worthy and at minimum ready for high-quality 8x10 prints — perfect for framing or inclusion in luxury albums.

The combination of Canon’s camera and lenses means the files I capture have the resolution, clarity, and color fidelity needed for large prints without compromise. This ensures your memories not only live in digital form but transform into tangible art you can display and cherish.

Why I Appreciate Canon After Years with Nikon

Having spent years shooting with Nikon, I gained invaluable experience, but switching to Canon was a game-changer for my style and output. Canon’s color science, skin tone rendering, and the subtle warmth of its images perfectly complement the aesthetic I’ve developed—one that prioritizes natural beauty, soft light, and timeless elegance.

The transition allowed me to elevate the quality of my prints, giving my clients something truly special — images that feel both classic and vibrant, perfect for creating lasting memories.

Elevate Your Photography Experience

Choosing a photographer is about trusting someone to capture your story with artistry and care. By shooting on Canon with my carefully curated lens collection and adding the timeless artistry of Leica film, I deliver not just photos but heirlooms — tangible memories crafted to stand the test of time.

If you want wedding and portrait images with depth, emotion, and unmatched print quality, let’s connect. Together, we’ll create images that aren’t just seen but truly experienced.

With gratitude,
Marina Lazarine
Marina Lazarine Photography