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Photography Gear That Helped Me Go Full-Time!
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items This is the gear I use on a regular basis! I only link the things I'm 100% confident in and have used with fidelity! 🤗
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Everyday Carries
Editing Gear
Fun Extras!
Content Creation Tools
Everyday Carries
This list contains the gear I take to every single wedding or session! From bodies to lenses, and protective items!
I currently own Nikon, Sony, and Canon cameras, but I swear by Nikons for my commercial work and weddings! They're reliable and the color profiles are unmatched! I have two of these!
Nikon Z6 II Mirrorless Camera
I'm a nifty fifty girlie until the day I die! This is almost always on one of my camera bodies! It has the best bokeh and depth!
Nikkor/Nikon Z 50mm f/1.4
Fun fact: 35mm is the closest focal length comparable to what the human eye sees! This lens is so dreamy!
Nikkor/Nikon Z 35mm f/1.8 S
My absolute favorite flash- perfect of on or off-camera use! So powerful and the modeling light is a great addition over the v1!
Godox V100
This is the first thing I always purchase for any lens I buy! It's a great layer of added protection for your lenses! Think of it as a screen protector but for your lens!
UV Filter
As a former landscape photographer, I rarely shoot without a polarizer on top of the UV filter! It's a great way to add warmth and contrast while removing reflections (think glasses and other reflective surfaces!)
Circular Polarizer
If you're looking to relieve pressure off your back and shoulders at a wedding or during longer sessions, the Spider Holster is the way to go! They're designed to carry the weight of your gear exactly where our bodies are designed to carry weight-- o...
Spider Holster Mirrorless Camera System v2
The touchscreen on this trigger makes everything such a breeze! It pairs directly with the v100 and other godox flashes (including my V1). It's reliable and the battery lasts foreverrr!
GODOX X3 Trigger
I keep these in my bag at all times for weddings. Our hearing is so precious and needs to be minded, so I put these in during the receptions to protect my ears!
Loop Experience 2 Ear Plugs
Editing Gear
They're not the cheapest option for external storage but it's for good reason! The t9 (and t7) from Samsung are fast and reliable external storage options for backups!
Samsung T9 SSD Drive
When I tell you that this editing console has drastically cut back on my editing time, I wish I could put it into words! This was worth every single penny and I will continue to scream it from the mountain tops for anyone who works in creative softwa...
Logitech MX Creative Console
Ensuring your external hard drive isn't being thrown around while you're working is crucial to make sure your files stay safe! This keeps your hard drive from falling while you're at your desk or on-the-go!
External Hard Drive Sleeve
These are the envelopes I use to store my memory cards that are awaiting final gallery delivery! Once the cards are imported and backed up, I pop them in one of these envelopes with a post-it note that has the couple's name and gallery due date! It k...
Clear Binder Envelopes
Fun Extras!
Some fun items that elevate the client experience, galleries, or my efficiency and workflow!
Sometimes, as wedding photographers, we have to hang wedding gowns in places that we're just a bit too short to reach! I keep this in the car just in case I ever need a little extra boost!
Extending Clothes Hanger Pole
A fun way to add some variety and whimsy to your client's galleries! This prism had a little something different when used in the right moments!
Optical Glass Triangular Prism
Most clients have their own ring boxes, but I carry a variety of colors with me just in case they don't. Additionally, these also make a great invitation riser if you don't have acrylic box and want to add depth to your flat lays!
Velvet Ring Box
These are a subtle way to add some fun to your flatlay. They can help to emphasize special heirlooms or jewerly that may otherwise blend in to the overall scene!
Jewelry Dish (Set of 2)
After getting one of these as a gift for my nail polish supplies, I realized how perfect it would be to tote around my flatlay detail items! There are compartments and organizers with plenty of space to store things. It also comes with a strap that a...
Organizer Case
Content Creation Tools
My most reached-for items when I'm recording behind-the-scenes for Tiktok and YouTube!
I was solely a g7x girl for nearly a decade until I tried this Sony! It's so user-friendly, and the sound and video quality are unbeatable! This is my go-to for YouTube videos and travel photos!
Sony Alpha ZV-E10 II
Perfect for voice-overs and for capturing BTS videos! They connect to your computer, phone, tablet, and camera! The sound is unmatched and there's virtually no setup required!
DJI Mic 3
My fiancé is also a content creator, so we have two or three of these around our house for us to grab whenever we need them! I also even use them to hand-hold my flash during receptions or photo sessions at times! They're so sturdy!
Tripod
These are truly the ONLY way I remember to capture BTS on a wedding day. With weddings being so swift, I love that I can plop these right on my face and record on the go as needed! And on the drive home, the videos automatically backup to my phone, s...
Ray-Ban Meta Glasses