As a full time photographer, I will give you my recommendations that will help your photo sessions go a lot smoother or help you find those great deals on all the equipment and gear we need.
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Backdrops
Lighting
Gear
Props & Costumes
Backdrops
Works great for those pop up markets, smaller studios or headshots! Great price for the size.
Dudaacvt 8x6ft Red Heart Photo Backdrop
Perfect size for the Market pop ups. Stayed put and the holes provided for support didnt fall apart. Everything stayed where it was supposed to and no wrinkles to edit!
Halloween Backdrop Banner Glowing Lanterns 8x6ft
Its a nice semi-heavy fabric so it feels like good quality. Its easy to wash and iron. I am glad I gray because when I edit, it's easier to change the hue,tone of color and can make different backdrops with just one!
Haboke Abstract Pro Photography Backdrop
This is my go to backdrop. You can pin different things to the front, you can use it for almost any setting or shoot. Its versatile, easy to handle, easy to clean and iron if needed.
HMTfoto Black Photography Backdrop Fabric
This one is a fan favorite since it brings back the nostalgia from the 90's mall pics! Make your own versions of the JCPenny pics!
CORFOTO 17x10ft Fabric Black Hearts Backdrop
Another option for a Halloween backdrop! This one is the perfect amount of spooky. I will try to upload some of the pictures I took with the backgrounds listed, but until then try it out for yourself! For the price, these are easy to use and easy to ...
BELECO 10x8ft Dark Misty Woods Halloween Backdrop
A great addition to any party. Helps create a center peice look, especially if you place the cake in front of it. Simple set up and easy take down.
7x5ft Red Rose Sweet 16 Birthday Backdrop
Lighting
These are so easy to use, they go perfectly over the light box you may have. Just make sure it fits the one you have. The diffuser attaches with Velcro to the light and has a cover to help make sure no light escapes from the back.
NEEWER 12.2x11.4 Foldable Softbox Diffuser
I wanted to try different brands to see which one I liked better. This one was pretty much like the other one I have listed. The only difference is the outer shell, and one is bigger than the other so just pay attention to the size and get the one that will fit your lights.
NEEWER Softbox Diffuser for NL660 RGB660 PRO II
These lights are great if your newer to using external lights. They are easy to use, lightweight and really help bring your photos to life and pop! The best lighting really is important to good quality photos. You can adjust the height on both and th...
NEEWER 2 Pack Bi Color 660 LED Video Light Kit
Gear
For my first card reader, this one was easy to use and set up. You can create your own inventory so if you have a couple of different businesses, you can create your own items that your selling right in the app. Makes taking payments at markets, yard...
SumUp Plus Card Reader Bluetooth NFC RFID
You can never have enough clamps. You need them to hold the backdrop in place, holding back a clients dress that just didnt hang right, holding garland across the top to help hide the backdrop poles, things like that!
24 Pack 3.5in Black Heavy Duty Spring Clamps
This is the only brand I use and rely on!
PNY 32GB Elite Performance Class 10 SDHC
Props & Costumes
Perfect for the fake santa beard! We used this as a prop for the Hubs to wear with his Santa outfit. We took pictures at a market and the beard held up just fine! It was more realistic looking than a lot of others out there. It was also easier to sha...
Honcloud 18" Men's Long Curly White Synthetic
This one was the most realistic costume we could find that didnt have an outrageous price tag. My hubby said it was comfortable and warm. We are in south texas and it was still pretty warm in October here, but he was not excessivly sweating, just a b...