Shooting Weddings with the Fuji X-Pro1

The Fujifilm X-Pro1

I’ve been using the Fuji X-Pro1 for well over a year now on my wedding assignments, and honestly, it’s become something of a trusted companion.

Earlier this year, I gave a talk at a trade show and decided to walk through how I actually use the X-Pro1 on a wedding day. It felt like the right time to show, not just tell, how this little camera fits into a real working environment.

Over the past year or so, I’ve had countless conversations with fellow photographers about it. And whenever the subject comes up, I find myself saying more or less the same thing: it’s a brilliant bit of kit. The results are fantastic. But maybe just as important, it changes the way you think about making pictures.

This isn’t a “spray and pray” kind of camera. You don’t rattle off a hundred frames and hope for the best. Every shot has to be more intentional, more deliberate. You compose, you time, you think. And actually, I think that’s one of its greatest strengths.

I’ve said this many times before, but I really believe the X-Pro1 gives you an edge as a documentary wedding photographer. It’s small, lightweight, powerful, and it delivers beautiful, characterful images that feel honest.

Below, you’ll find a short slideshow of photographs I’ve taken on the X-Pro1 over the past year. If you’ve got a few minutes, I’d suggest popping your headphones on, hitting full screen, and just letting it roll. It's only three minutes or so. And as always, I’d love to hear your thoughts. Feel free to drop a comment or share it if you’d like.

What did you think?

If this kind of shooting style interests you, I’ve written quite a bit more about my experience with the Fujifilm X-Series. You’ll find those posts dotted around the blog. The X-Pro1 fits beautifully into a documentary approach, but I also know photographers using it in studio settings and doing a great job with it too.

Personally, I adore this camera. It’s become my go-to for family outings, street photography, holidays… pretty much everything. The DSLRs don’t really leave the house anymore. For me, being able to use the X-Pro1 professionally, on weddings, is a kind of small photographic utopia.

Fuji, to their credit, have really looked after this system. Both the X-Pro1 and the X100 have had solid firmware support. The 2.01 firmware, in particular, made a noticeable difference to focusing, both manual and auto. That sort of commitment from a manufacturer shouldn’t go unnoticed.

Where do we go from here, I wonder? For wedding photographers especially, I’d love to see a medium format mirrorless offering from Fuji someday. Though honestly, I’m just as keen to see how they continue developing the X-Trans sensor system. Either way, the future’s looking interesting.

Further Reading & Resources

Kevin Mullins

Kevin is a documentary photographer and educator with over 800 weddings behind him, well over 1,000 students taught and a passion for honest, story-led photography.

He was the first Fujifilm ambassador for Wedding Photography, a lover of street photography, and co-host of The FujiCast photography podcast. Through workshops, online courses, and one-to-one mentoring, Kevin now helps photographers develop their own style—without chasing trends.

You’ll find him sharing work and thoughts on Instagram and YouTube, and—occasionally—behind a microphone as a part-time radio DJ. He lives in the Cotswolds, where he is a Black-Belt in Judo and British Judo Coach.

https://www.kevinmullinsphotography.co.uk
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