My name is Pete Robinson, AKA Eye of the Tyne Photography. I was a photographer in the Royal Air Force, and now I shoot weddings worldwide, from Brazil to Iceland!
I’ve shot on Nikon cameras since I started as a photographer in the RAF in 2000.
I know my way around the Nikon system so well and have such a nice collection of lenses that I’ve never felt the need to change systems.
Having started out on Nikon film cameras in the force, we moved over to digital with the Nikon D1, the first-ever Digital SLR camera.
The move from darkrooms to digital was an absolute game changer, and I’ve stuck with Nikon DSLR systems right up to recently with the brilliant Nikon D750.
In the last few years, I’ve moved over to mirrorless and now shoot with the Nikon Z6 II. I also still shoot some 35mm film on my Nikon FE and Nikon L35AF cameras.
When shooting a wedding, my camera bag is packed full of gear and weighs a ton, but you always need a spare body and a wide selection of lenses to cover everything.
Nikon Z6 II – this is my main camera system. It took me a while to move from a DSLR to a mirrorless one, but I’m so glad I did.
I love the focusing system, the silent shutter for the wedding ceremony and how you can see the exposure in the camera. I love shooting for the highlights and getting those dark and moody photographs.
Nikon D750 – this is my spare camera body for emergencies. When shooting a wedding, you always need a spare everything!
Nikon FE & Nikon L35AF – these are my two 35mm cameras. The Nikon FE is one of the greatest Nikon cameras of all time.
It’s fully manual and produces the most stunning 35mm images, while the Nikon L35AF is a beautiful retro 1980s point-and-shoot camera with an amazingly sharp f/2.8 lens. It’s also loads of fun to shoot with.
Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8 – this might shock some people, but this is my go-to lens for eighty per cent of the wedding day.
I get to shoot some amazing locations, and I love incorporating epic scenery into my photographs, so this lens is on my camera more than any other.
Nikon 50mm f/1.8 – you just can’t beat a prime lens, and this is my second most popular lens on a wedding day. This lens is great for walking shots and making the couple pop from the background.
Lensbaby Edge 35 – I’ve been experimenting with this tilt-shift style lens for the last few years and getting some really dreamy results. I wanted to give my photographs more of a 35mm film look, and this lens really helps achieve that.
It’s awesome for sunsets, and you get the most amazing lens flare with it as well. I’ve even made a reel over on Instagram all about the results, which you should check out.
Nikon 85mm f/1.8 – I probably don’t use this lens as much as I should. It’s the go-to focal length for that cinematic vibe.
Nikon SB-700 AF Speedlight – I would say that I’m predominantly a natural light photographer, but here in England, it rains a lot, so every now and then, you have to get the flash out to save the day and create something a bit different.
Lowepro LP37272-PWW Pro – I’ve started shooting many more destination weddings in the last few years and have been to many countries. I bought this convertible backpack as you can take it on as hand luggage, and it also has trolley wheels. It is so good to fit a lot of kit inside.
Manfrotto – I don’t use my tripod very often, usually when I’m shooting couples under the stars and want to do some slower shutter speeds. This is lightweight and pretty steady.
I use a Macbook Pro as it’s portable, and I can work from home and in my office. I use a combination of Lightroom and Photoshop for editing.
I always carry my Fractal Prism filters to play with, mainly at night and winter weddings.
I also carry a large iPad that I use for reflection shots and my Cinebloom diffusion filters to give my photographs that cinematic glow.
I love experimenting with my photography, whether it’s prisms, tilt-shift lenses or even diffusion filters.
Photography is about having fun and creating something beautiful, so I always say to people, just have fun with it and never stop experimenting!
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