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Photography Starter Pack: Beginner Friendly Guide & My Essentials!
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items Anyone can be a photographer if you have the eye! Don't let the fear of buying the wrong gear steer you away - I'll let you know what is totally worth it (and totally not) for my camera setup and iPhone!
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My Camera & Gear
iPhone Photography & Content Creation
My Camera & Gear
My camera setup!
This is the body that I use. It is an older model - spend your money on the lens and you'll be totally okay with an older body!
FUJIFILM X-T2 Mirrorless Digital Camera (Body Only)
This lens takes my favorite photos. The photo below is an example I shot on this lens! A bit zoomed in and gorgeous photos every time. This is a prime lens (does not zoom in and out)
FUJIFILM XF 35mm f/1.4 R Lens
My other favorite lens. This one is a bit more zoomed out than the other one I recommended. This is more similar to an iPhone vibe. This also doesn't zoom in and out. Example photo below!
FUJIFILM XF 23mm f/1.4 R LM WR Lens
I learned the hard way that extra batteries are your BEST FRIEND!
FUJIFILM NP-W126S Li-Ion Battery Pack
I prefer 128GB cards for my camera! Makes sure I always have enough room, but not super overwhelming amount of photos to back up or transfer.
SanDisk 128GB Extreme PRO SDXC UHS-I Memory Card
Couldn't be easier to use and love how small it is for schlepping around gear (I'm a minimalist!) - I don't use flash often but when I do this gets the job done. You could definitely have a better, more diffused option if you're going to be using fla...
Fujifilm EF-X8 Shoe Mount Flash
The tripod I use! Very easy to use and folds up, which I love.
SmallRig CT-10 Camera Tripod, 71" Foldable Aluminum Tripod & Monopod, 360°Ball Head Detachable, Payload 33lb, Adjustable Height
Invest in this strap for your camera. The longer strap clicks on and off easily and that is priceless when you're trying to get the shot and need to remove the strap for some reason/when you need to put it on a tripod… there is a reason everyone has ...
Peak Design Leash Camera Strap Coyote (L-CY-3)
You need this!!!! Affordable and the quickest way to get photos to your iPhone. Just plug the SD card into your phones charging port. Best invention ever!
SD Card Reader for iPhone
I keep my camera and lens/all these attachments in this bag, which I then put into a tote bag and throw over my shoulder. Works best for me after trying a bunch of different bags! Protects your camera and lenses but isn't a big, bulky, (not cute) bac...
Personalised Leather Camera Bag
This clips to the top of your camera so that you can record while you shoot photos.
SMALLRIG Metal Phone Support with Cold Shoe Mount, Universal Cell Phone Mount
iPhone Photography & Content Creation
Everything I use for content creation as a social media manager & content creator!
You will need an iPhone tripod for BTS and any video content creation. I like how tall and sturdy this one is.
SENSYNE 62" iPhone Tripod
So you can stick your phone to the window or mirror and record! Comes in handy more than you'd think
OCTOBUDDY - Silicone Suction Phone Case Adhesive Mount - Hands-Free, Strong Grip Holder for Selfies and Videos
Cordless mics for content creation are a must! You could get a more high quality one depending on what you're recording. This one gets the job done!
MAYBESTA Professional Wireless Lavalier Lapel Microphone for iPhone
Overhead tripod is what you need for cooking content or anything you need to shoot details from above! It will make your life so much easier.
Ring Light with Overhead Phone Mount