with a decade in the photo industry as a working professional, here's a quick list of my photo favorites
Sections
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the basics
film and development
studio work
the basics
if you're doing photography, you need a camera and lens - duh. here's what i use!
especially as a female photographer, i love how subtle this camera bag is. fits multiple cameras or lenses depending on how you want to configure the inside
Camera Backpack
this is the film camera I use. i love the digital interface, and it's compatable with my digital nikon lenses
Nikon F100 35mm Camera Body
i shoot with the d750 but it's discontinued. this one's the upgraded version
Nikon D850 DSLR Camera
for product and portrait, i find my self using this lens always
Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G Lens
i love this lens for fashion work bc the range lets me change composition on the fly, when things are moving fast and I have just a moment to capture
Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2 Lens for Nikon F
ohh yes it might be a touch pricey but it's worth the security to save and archive your body of work
SanDisk 1TB Extreme Portable SSD
the extreme pro edition helps images write fatster on the card itself, which leaves for a more seamless photo capture process
SanDisk 128GB Extreme PRO UHS-I SDXC Memory Card
film and development
ready to start shooting film and developing at home? here's some of the materials you need to get started. and no, you don't need a full darkroom to do so
no need for a darkroom for at-home film development when you've got this thing
Film Changing Bag
a necessary evil to wipe off the excess chemicals
Film Squeegee for 35mm & 120 Film
super vital to have a dedicated measuring cup when working with film chemicals
4-Cup Capacity Plastic Measuring Cup
for hanging your film rolls to dry
60 Pack Clips
the best bw film, and easy to develop at home
Ilford HP5 Plus B&W Print Film 35mm ISO400
studio work
ready for a more controlled photography practice? here's my list of necessary items to get it started
these are the strobes i use for personal and commercial work. power output is reliable and the case makes for easy carry
Elinchrom ELC 500 Dual Studio Monolight Kit
a photo studio must-have: a big ol softbox with a grid to control light as needed
Godox FW 47inch/120cm Octagon Softbox
if you're not using a gray card, what are you doing
White Balance Grey Cards
if you haven't started shooting tethered, take this as your time to start. It's a level-up in professionalism and handling clients when they can see photos in real-time
TetherPro Cord
i've never stepped into a (good) photo studio without these bad boys in 'em
Impact 40" C-Stand with Turtle Base and Grip Arm Kit (40", Black)
