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items My must have camera gear for a photographer just starting out or someone more advanced.
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Camera Equipment
Lenses
Lighting
Computer set up
Cute accessories
Camera Equipment
Here is a list of some of the items that I have in my camera bag
Takes amazing photos and the AI features make it so easy to use. I use this as my main camera and I get compliments left and right. The images are so clear and the color quality is to die for. The settings are very easy to use and to be able to adjus...
Canon EOS R5
Great beginner camera for someone just starting out! It even teaches you what some of the settings mean so you can learn how to use Manual mode very easily. I use this one as my back up camera now when I am doing photoshoots. I can't bring myself to ...
Canon EOS 80D DSLR Camera Body 24.2MP
I have found this to be a great quality CF express SD card that works very well with the Canon R5. It copies the images quickly to the SD card. The large amount of storage is great for shooting a wedding or even quite a few smaller shoots. I have bee...
Lexar 256GB CFexpress Type B Silver Series
This is a good quality brand SD card for the canon 80D and for the R5. It copies the images quickly to the SD card so you're not stuck waiting to take your next shot. You don't have to worry about running out of space very quickly either.
SanDisk 256GB Extreme PRO UHS-I SDXC Memory Card
This mic can be extremely useful if you are needing to do a little bit of videography or even if you are trying to become an influencer this is a great tool to add to your set up. The sound quality is pretty amazing it picks up the audio very clear.
RØDE - VIDEOMIC GO II On-Camera Shotgun Microphone
This right here is a life saver! I try to get one for all of my lenses since it will act as a protective layer on your lens to prevent the lens itself from getting any kind of dust or scratches.
K&F Concept Nano-X Series Ultra-Low Reflection UV Filter (67mm)
This tripod right here has been my rock for 10 years. It is light weight and the ball head makes it so easy to use and move while taking photos. I found it really great to use for astrophotography as well! I have taken some great moon and star photos...
ZOMEi 62" Lightweight DSLR Tripod w/ Ball Head
Make sure you always have at least a basic lens cleaning kit! This is a simple one that also comes with a carrying case. You never want to clean your lens with just anything.
Sensei Deluxe Optics Care and Cleaning Kit
Ever need to travel with your camera gear? This is a light weight solution and it even has wheels!! It holds a lot of lenses and my flashes as well. I plan on taking it with me to some weddings I am doing this year to see how easy it is to use for ev...
Pelican Vault V525 Hard Case for Gear
Lenses
This is my favorite everyday lens. It is light weight and versitle for any kind of photography. I even plan to use this to photograph my first wedding this month. This lens is quick and weather-resistant which makes it perfect for a photographer on t...
RF24-70mm F2.8L IS USM
You want to be able to take some really great up close images? I find this one to be one of my favorites to photograph flowers, insects, even jewelry up close. I feel like this is a must have for some nature photographers and definitely for wedding p...
EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM
This right here is a must have if you go from a DSLR to mirrorless camera and you don't want to replace your old lenses just yet. It saved me some money in the long run and saved me the time of trying to find a lens that might compare to some of the ...
Control Ring Mount Adapter EF-EOS R
Here is a great starter 50 mm lens! You get to experience a beautiful background blur like no other. I have captured some beautiful portraits with this lens. Also for a great price you don't have to get the more expensive L-series to get some beautif...
Canon RF50mm F1.8 STM Standard Prime Lens for EOS R ...
This trusty lens here is just a great everyday lens. I have used it while just out walking around and taking some fun nature and landscape photos. I call this one ole reliable.
Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM Lens
Lighting
I have found this flash to be very powerful and hold a charge for hours with out any problems. Having the round head makes the lighting seem a little more natural than the typical rectangular heads. It is a little bit heavier but it is also magnetic ...
NEEWER Z2PRO 76Ws TTL Round Head Flash Speedlite
This small but powerful light right here is great for any occasion. I was very surprised to see how well it lit up a dark room so I could see my subject. Being able to control it with your phone as well makes it a great tool. You get to get the exact...
NEEWER RGB62 Magnetic RGB Video Light With App Control
Very bright lights. They are a little bit heavy but I love that you can attach a battery pack to it and make it incredibly mobile for photo shoots on the go.
LED Panel Lights | Video & Camera Lights
Here is a basic lighting kit that would be great for a beginner! You get some backdrops and soft boxes to learn how to use. It is perfect for someone that is an influencer or a photographer just starting out!
NEEWER 8.5x10ft Backdrop Kit with 24W LED Light
I have found this to be a very sturdy light stand if you don't like the ones that come in any of the photography lighting kits.
Godox Aluminum Photography Light Tripod Stand 240CM
If you are in need of a nice ring light for videos or even some portraits this is a nice light. It creates nice halos in the eyes and creates a nice balanced light on faces. Being able to control the light output is a nice perk.
Angler Bi-Color Ring Light Kit with Light Stand (18")
Computer set up
I have found this to be a really helpful tool since most computers don't have an SD card reader anymore. I use it for my CF express card as well since it is a bit larger than a regular SD card. I can even attach this to a USB-C hub and download the f...
Lexar CFexpress Type B & SD USB 3.2 Reader
This USB-C hub is a great choice if you need more ports for your laptop or if you are like me and need to save some photo files to an external hard drive from your iPhone from a photoshoot. Having the PD input port is great because you can plug in a ...
Belkin 4-Port USB-C Hub
I bought two of these that way I have multiple places to store my photos and never have to worry about something crazy happening and any of my clients having to be told that I lost any of their photos. It comes in handy for many occasions not just fo...
LaCie Rugged USB-C 2TB External HDD
My go to laptop as a photographer. It is fast and keeps up really well with the editing software these days. You don't need the M4 but you will find as the years go by it will not become outdated complely in the next year or two.
Buy 16-inch MacBook Pro with M4 Pro
This is a good photo printer for you to print out some of your photos! Its not too pricey compared to some of Canon's more top of the line models. But it prints some beautiful rich colors for sure.
Canon PIXMA G620 Printer
I have the iPad pro to edit my photos on when I am on the go. It is very fast and doesn't overheat when I have photoshop or Lightroom open. The M4 chip makes it the perfect work horse for you to edit photos. You can also use it as a second monitor no...
iPad Pro
I love having the apple pencil with my iPad it makes it even easier to select certain areas of my photos that I am trying to mask or edit! It glides very nicely on the screen and charges quickly.
Apple Pencil Pro
Cute accessories
I got this harness and it works great. It takes some of the weight off of my neck and having it be able to move freely across my body makes it so easy for me to grab my camera and take a quick photo. It also comes in a few different colors on their w...
Coiro Camera Shoulder Strap Accessories for One Camera - Neck Shoulder Leather Sling - Camera Gear DSLR/SLR, Brown, Black, Tan,Beige Colors
This camera bag is cute and stylish perfect if you are out and don't just want to carry your camera in you hand or around your neck the entire time. It has a soft padding on the inside so your camera is safe and secured.
Dslr Backpack Camera Bag, Classy Camera Bag, Dslr Backpack