My suggestion for fellow pros. I do not recommend most of this gear for someone just starting out or someone just using it for social media. This gear allows me to focus on the art and not worry so much about the technical aspects of photography. I u...
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Cameras + lenses
Lighting
Editing
Misc
Cameras + lenses
This is my current set-up. I shoot a little bit of everything and even some video. I started in Nikon and switched to Sony years ago, but I have kept my Nikon gear and still love it for slower paced projects.
Its small and gets the job done. I really dont feel any need to upgrade
DJI Air 2S - All In One
I upgraded to this as my main body from the A7R3 this year and I love ittt.
Sony a7RV (a7R5) Mirrorless Camera | ILCE7RM5
My 2nd body - Ive had this since 2020/2021 and still absolutely love it
Sony Alpha 7R III Mirrorless Camera: 42.4MP Full Frame High Resolution ...
My go-to lens for damn near everything since I got it in 2018
ART 35mm F1.4 DG HSM
In my holy trinity of (prime) lenses (35, 50, 85)
Tamron 85mm 1.4
I dont use this as often as I should
Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM Lens (Sony E)
This is a beast. I use this for a lot of more commercial jobs and fashion jobs. Its often the only lens you need.
Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II Full-frame Standard Zoom G Master lens
My first “pro” camera. I still use this sometimes for self portraits. You just cant quite replicate the soul behind DSLRs (or film) with mirrorless.
Nikon D750 | DSLR Cameras
The first lens I recommend anyone getting - cheap, versatile and will be a HUGE jump from a kit lens
Sony FE 50mm F1.8 Standard Lens Black
My FPV drone I truly dont use often enough
DJI Avata
Lighting
I work mainly with natural light, but having a knowledge and ability to execute studio lighting is a must. I tend to use continuous the most.
My favorite little light. Its so portable and gives off enough light for my needs, even at 20%
amaran COB 60x S
The light modifier I use for all of my tiktoks
NEEWER 20" Lantern Softbox, Quick Release
I dont know why I waited so long to get collapsable light modifiers but omg theyre so much easier
Aputure Light Dome Mini III Softbox Octagonal
The only flash I need
GODOX V1-S 76Ws TTL Speedlite for Sony
For when you need all the power (and color)
amaran 300c
I waited too long to upgrade to this flash trigger! Its small and rechargeable and so handy and easy to use
Godox X3S X3-S TTL Wireless Flash Trigger for Sony
My fav flash modifier for weddings
MagMod Starter Flash Diffuser Kit 2
Not collapsable, but travels super easily (in a car)
Godox 12x47in Honeycomb Grid Softbox Bowens
Good cheap light stands for the 60x
NEEWER 7ft Aluminum Photo Studio Light Stands (2)
Editing
Editing is my favorite part of the process and I need my gear to work FOR me not against me.
This has been my most recent upgrade. It can handle all of my editing needs, both video and photo.
16-inch MacBook Pro with M4 Pro
I use this all the time on my laptop for skin editing. It has a bit of a learning curve, but its worth it.
Wacom Intuos Small Black
The bigger wacom I use with my desktop
Wacom Intuos Pro Medium Pen Tablet PTH660
Helps with hand cramping on those long editing days
for Wacom Pro and Grip Pen Stylus
Misc
No one said this was a cheap career lol
Gives the prettiest glow to all my images while deepening the shadows. I use it on all of my tiktoks.
ShortStache Everyday Filter
My current gimbal - much easier to use and with more features than my first gimbal (DJI Ronin-S)
FeiyuTech SCORP 2 AI Tracker 3-Axis Gimbal
I love this for travel and a quick way to take video during shoots without having to bring my whole gimbal.
Osmo Pocket 3 - For Moving Moments
I love being able to take cute BTS with this or send a photo from my camera→phone→this to print as a sneak peek at the end of a shoot.
Camera | instax™ | FUJIFILM
FIlm for the instax mini
Instant Camera Film - instax mini Twin Film Pack
My favorite bag for small sessions and traveling. This was with me every day in paris.
XL Photographer's Sling Bag
I love this little mic, especially for the price. Its plug and go, no fildling with settings needed.
DJI Mic Mini 2 TX + 1 RX Wireless Lavalier
Get extra connectors for your straps - you will lose them
Stainless Steel D Ring Screw Adapter for Camera Strap
