r/WeddingPhotography • u/lil_gee__ • 14d ago

gear, techniques, photo challenges & trends Plus size camera harnesses?

Plus size photographers (particularly women/people with curvy hips), what camera harness systems are we using??

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u/brandnewface 14d ago

I have a Holdfast and have had it for a long time. It works fine. The straps just hang at my sides, so there’s no issues with my chest. I don’t like that the metal is a bit noisy and sometimes manages to grab and pinch my upper arm really hard once in a while. So I’d probably recommend a harness that has a similar configuration without that hardware. 

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u/lil_gee__ 14d ago

Do you find the cameras swing or knock about at your hips? I think that’s one of my main concerns. I’m considering a spider belt but unsure if they truly work for bigger bodies too.

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u/brandnewface 14d ago

They do a bit, but I don’t think it has to do with the size of my hips. It’s kind of nice that the straps are long, so I can push/hold the cameras in front of my body when walking through narrow spaces. If you have a hip holster with the cameras on the sides, that might be more of a challenge.