All these items I use everyday in my photography journey! As an all around photographer you need to be ready for everything. From street to the studio these essentials will last you a long time.
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Camera and lenses I have 📷
Everything I carry as a Photographer 📸
The best camera bags 🎒
Basic home studio equipment 🎬
Camera and lenses I have 📷
These three bodies are essential to my work as a photographer. Still have them today and love Sony cameras.
Current body I run. Cheaper than the RV with the same sensor and quality! Some samples added.
Sony a7R IVA Mirrorless Camera
I own the older version but still the best lens for portraits. Super sharp and not as heavy as you would think. Added some samples.
Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art Lens for Sony E
First camera I bought and still use this day for video. 4K and small compact body to fit on a smaller gimbal or pocket.
Sony a6400 Mirrorless Camera
One of the first lenses I bought for video and never regretted. Super sharp and fast lens.
Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens (Sony E)
Great first film camera. Easy to use and super fun.
Canon AE-1 Program 35mm SLR Manual Focus Camera (Chrome) with 50mm f/1.8 FD Lens
Everything I carry as a Photographer 📸
These items are essential to my life as a photographer. Use them everyday and never leave the house without them.
Very essential part of my camera. I only trust PD as my everyday strap. Best of the best!
Slide
Always have two of these in my camera. Super fast and great price !
Lexar 128GB Professional 1667x UHS-II SDXC Memory Card
Can never have enough batteries in your bag!
Sony NP-FZ100 Battery (2280mAh)
Can’t have a dead battery and should always stick with the Sony batteries!
Sony BC-QZ1 Battery Charger
Lighter strap option for smaller cameras or just to throw in a bag as an extra.
Leash
First items every photo blogger needs.
SmallRig Metal Phone Holder with Cold Shoe Mount
Never lose or misplace your camera ever again
Apple AirTag (Single)
Good speeds for basic photography and video.
SanDisk 128GB Extreme PRO UHS-I SDXC Memory Card
I own the T5 but this is the current upgraded one
Samsung 1TB T7 Portable SSD (Titan Gray)
The best camera bags 🎒
I love Tenba bags. Super padded and comfortable for all day wear.
Carry this around everyday and super compact enough to fit under a plane seat as a carry on item.
Tenba AXIS V2 Sling Bag (MultiCam Black, 6L)
If you’re looking for a bigger option, cant go wrong.
Tenba Axis V2 Backpack (MultiCam Black, 20L)
Basic home studio equipment 🎬
Great at home items to create a work studio to save money on having to rent.
Great versatile light for video and photo shoots
Godox SL60IIBI Bi-Color LED Video Light
Basic need for soft light for portraits and general video.
Godox Octa Softbox with Bowens Speed Ring and Grid (37.4")
Great backdrop for portraits and creative shoots
Angler Muslin Background (Black, 10 x 12')
Great for if you need to take to a location or just put anywhere if you don’t have a rod on the wall.
Impact BGS-S12-V2 Background Support System (12')
Good for outdoor or casting light on shadows.
Raya 5-in-1 Collapsible Reflector Disc (42")
Have the older model but solid for video and product photography especially having heavier lenses.
Manfrotto 502AH Video Head & MT055XPRO3 Aluminum Tripod Kit
