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Photography equipment as a beginner
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items I wanted to share my equipment and everything I think is necessary to have as you grow as a photographer in order to have more clientele.
Sections
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Photography
Editing
Photography
This is all the gear that I think will be useful while actively shooting.
This camera is a bit on the pricier side, but it's definitely worth it. I've had it for about 3 years now, and the quality has helped me stand out a bit more amidst my fellow beginner peers. If you are seriously thinking of making photography work, i...
Nikon Z 6II Mirrorless Camera
You will need SD cards. SanDisc is what I use, and I have noticed that every legit photographer will use SanDisc. Decide on the amount of storage you want based on the type of photography you do, but even if you take a lot of pictures, either 32GB or...
SanDisk 64GB SDXC Flash Memory Card
The Nikon Z 6II supports XQD card, which is also good to have alongside the SD. In case the SD fails in some way, you can have the XQD inserted along side it to back it up and not lose any of your work mid shooting. XQD cards are for higher quality p...
Nikon 64GB XQD Memory Card
You will need batteries of course. You should have 2 batteries at least.
Nikon Rechargeable Battery
And a charger in case your camera doesn't come with one.
MH-25 Charger
If your camera doesn't come with one, and you're thinking of buying lenses that might not mount on your camera, consider getting an adapter. I got some old lenses as a gift from a family member, so it was good that i had gotten one beforehand.
Fotasy Nikon F Mount Lens to Nikon Z Mount Mirrorless Camera Adapter
And you will need something to carry everything. It's best to get a good photography backpack in order to keep your equipment as safe as possible.
Camera Backpack, Waterproof Camera Case with Tripod Strap
Eventually I think it's also necessary to own a tripod once you start really getting into it. It can be used for any type of shoot, but it especially helps when you need every little detail and the best lighting possible, like for product photography...
K&F Concept 76.7 Aluminum Alloy Camera Tripod with 360° Ball Head, Lightweight Travel Tripod for DSLR Cameras
IF you get into videography like I have recently, I would really recommend to get a gimbal. I have been trying to shoot videos on my normal tripod, but the smoothness is just not there. Unless you have very stable hands and are able to make it work, ...
FeiyuTech SCORP-C 2 | Camera Gimbal Stabilizer
I personally don't think it's a necessity for me as of yet, because I tend to work with natural light as a preference, but having a flash does elevate your pictures. It can be used to make your pictures more dynamic during the day, or help you shoot ...
Nikon Speedlight SB700 Electronic Flash
Editing
This is what you will need when editing, along with softwares.
A card reader is a must in order to transfer your pictures and edit them on a computer or laptop.
USB 3.0 Memory Card Reader 5 In1 USB-C to TF SD XQD Card
After you're done editing, it's best to save them on 2 different external memory drives in order to avoid accidents. If something happens to one of the drives, you will always have the other one as backup.
WD Drive PLUS 4TB External Portable Hard Drive
Lightroom is gonna be your main editing platform. You can edit multiple photos at once and save your time and effort. It has many tools, so take your time learning them.
Desktop photo editor - Adobe Lightroom Classic
If you think Lightroom has a lot of tools and features, wait until you check out Photoshop. It takes time and effort to learn it, but if you want to fine tune certain photos, learn some of the basics and you will be easily elevating your work.
Official Adobe Photoshop
This is the platform I use for video. It's simple and to the point, so it's very easy to learn.
Buy Wondershare Filmora