Content creation essentials from someone who works in marketing/advertising 📸
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Cameras
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THE it camera of the moment!
I splurged on this after hearing so many great things about it. It takes great photo AND video, and fits in a jacket pocket.
Osmo Pocket 3 - For Moving Moments
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My first camera! I bought this when I first started my career change from law to marketing, and STILL use it. It’s beginner friendly and you can easily buy more expensive lenses as you level up your skills.
Shop Canon EOS Rebel T7 EF-S 18–55mm f/3.5–5.6 IS II
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One of my favorite lenses for photos!
EF 50mm f/1.8 STM
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Another great lens for a wide range of photos!
ART 35mm F1.4 DG HSM
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I make most of my content on my iPhone since it’s the most convenient option! I’ve had a Pro Max since that option became available!
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max 256GB Black Ti - Unlocked Renewed
Tripods + Lights
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This is definitely not something you need, but it’s something I’ve wanted for a long time!
Smartphone Video Rig/Cage | Enhance Your Filmmaking
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Has everything you need in one kit for mobile content creation! I bought this for a vlogger friend as a Christmas gift, and ended up buying myself one too.
Lume Cube Mobile Creator Kit 2.0 Vlogging LED Light, Mic, Grip & Tripod
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My favorite tripod! I love that it’s MagSafe and easy to use. It also doubles as a phone stand for when you want to watch videos while you eat.
Snap Phone Tripod Stand MOVASâ„¢ - MagSafe Compatible
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Two words: tiny and mighty
Lume Cube Panel Mini Bi-Color LED Panel Light
Apps
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The best app for making TikToks and applying auto-captioning
CapCut
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So many fonts, easy to use, and great for Instagram reels.
Edits by Instagram: A Video Creation App for Easy Editing & Sharing
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This is the first video editor I used when learning how to make reels. It’s user-friendly and has tons of options. I sometimes start a project in here then move to CapCut or Edits.
InShot - Video Editor & Maker
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Lightroom can help you take your photos to the next level! It can be tricky to learn but sometimes just adjusting a few things makes all the difference.
Adobe Lightroom: Online photo editor
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For quick graphic design needs and video editing! Canva is by no means a replacement for Adobe Creative Cloud, but it is affordable and a great place to start. As a creative that’s not a designer, Canva is a life saver for when I have to create desig...