Tennis elbow for photographers?

[haring]

I have noticed recently that my elbow hurts after long full day weddings. I am a wedding photojournalist so I barely use tripod, etc. I move around a lot. My right elbow hurts especially when I photograph two wedding after each other. I have my camera, the flash and the heavy 24-70mm in my hand most of the time. The setup is heavy is heavy.

Did you experience something like this?

 

[Derrel]

Yes. Pretty common complaint. You are not alone. I would look into a hand-strap as a way to lessen some of the strain. It can help quite a bit.

 

[RauschPhotography]

Yep, absolutely. Tendinitis and tennis elbow in my left (dominant) hand. It's what I love, and shooting long days at weddings is part of the job. Just have to grin and bear it. (And thank god for ibuprofen)

 

[haring]

Thanks! I feel much better!