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items 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
This is actually a really cute backdrop and I have used it a few times at markets. Its holding up pretty good so far and if you get the steamer (see my recomendation lol) the wrinkles come out in seconds!
8x6FT Fall Backdrop with 100 Maple Leaves, Autumn Thanksgiving Background | Photography backdrop, glue dots, harvest pumpkin forest banner, ribbon, grommets, party photo booth decor
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
This stand is a little pricey but its SOOO worth it. It's sturdy and can def hold a good amount of weight. I got this for my 35 inch beauty dish and its more than enough to hold it. Definately a must have for those heavy lights and dishes!
9.2 FT Stainless Steel Photography Stand, Heavy Duty Tripod With 1/4" to 3/8" Screw Adapter for Strobe, LED Video Light, Ring Light, Monolight, Softbox
Godox 23.6" Octagonal Softbox with Bowens Mount, Octa-60 60cm Octa Portable Foldable Quick Release Soft Box with Grid, Diffuser for Godox/SMALLRIG/Neewer/Aputure
This is a really good size beauty dish for a smaller studio. My studio is a home dinning room and its not very big but big enough for this dish and a backdrop - i got some great headshots using this dish. I am still learning but this has made a HUGE ...
NEEWER Parabolic Softbox Kit, 35.4" Bowens Mount Soft Box, NS72P | With Light Diffusers, for Studio Photography Video Recording Streaming Lighting, Compatible with Aputure 120d Godox SL60w
To use those off camera lights, you need one of these babies! This trigger is beginner friendly becuase I can use it and figure it out. I dont have any formal training, i am self taught - so if i can figure this out - you can too!
NEEWER Upgraded QPRO-N TTL Wireless Flash Trigger Compatible with Nikon | 1/8000s HSS, Large Screen, Slanted Design, 5 Group 9 Customizable Functions for Q6 Q4PRO Q120 Z3R Z2PRO Z880 S102-400W PRO
I have to say, I'm really impressed with the Q6! Even before I got to use the light, I was impressed with how well it was packaged. It comes with a really nice, durable carrying case that keeps everything protected. It also has a shoulder strap, whic...
NEEWER Q6 600Ws 2.4G TTL Outdoor Studio Flash with App Control 1/8000 HSS | Compatible with Godox, 1/1-1/512, 3000mAh Strobe, 30W Bi Color LED Modeling Light, 400 Full Power 0.01-0.9s Recycle
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
If you dont have a full size light and only have your speedlight (of choice) you can use this to attach your speedlight to a beauty dish or other difuser. This is the one I got and its pretty easy to use and not another heavy thing in my bag.
Godox S2 Speedlite Bracket for Godox AD200Pro, AD200, AD400Pro, for V1 Round Head Speedlite, V860II / TT685 / TT350 Series, S-Type Bracket Updated Version Bowens Mount Holder
I wasnt sure how this was going to work but when i first used it - i knew this was going to be my new best friend! Its easy to fill with a little water (i do wish that part was a tad bigger but it still does a good amount, I am just always wanting mo...
Travel Steamer Iron for Clothes - 1200W Handheld Size Portable Travel Steamer, 3 Steam Levels Clothes Steamer with LCD Screen, 10S Fast Heat-up Steamer for Dress Shirt Home Travel (White)
This is a REALLY sturdy light stand. I got it for my 65" Beauty Dish then decided the 65" was too big but kept it for my 35.4" instead. Its hard to tip over, but with enough force it will so still be careful but you can put canopy weights on it inste...
IFOOTAGE RB-A400 Round Base Light Stand Monopod 79" Tripod | Monopod for Cameras Lights Webcam, Live Streaming Vlogging, Stable Round Base Stand with 22LBS Payload
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...
ALIZIWAY 14pcs Deluxe Santa Claus Costume Men
I just got this stool and it was so easy to put together and very sturdy for the price! Deffinately a go to for kids to sit on etc… You can paint it too if you dont want the natural look.
WINGYZ Wooden Toddler Step Stool 10 Inch
This is perfect for posing small to med children (or very small adults) - this is actually a pretty sturdy chair and can hold a lot of weight - up to 300lbs!! So it can also double as a quick stool if you need to reach for something quick. It's also ...
Wooden Toddler Step Stool, 10 Inch