I typically try to pack light when I go out to my photoshoots. And the items that I DO bring with me are items that I absolutely can’t live without! I’m going to share with you guys what my Must Haves are that I bring along with me to each of my photoshoots.
“Photography has no rules, it is not a sport. it is the result which counts, no matter how it is achieved”
-Bill Brandt
Gear
My camera - I shoot with a Sony A7iii + a Nikon D750 and I absolutely LOVE them!
My Lens - My favorite go-to lens that I pretty much take with me to every shoot is a 35mm 1.8 g lens. This is a Prime Lens and has been amazing to me! I also have a 50mm 1.8 on my NikonD750 as this is another great versatile prime lens.
Memory cards - I usually have two 64gb memory cards loaded in each of my camera’s and an extra one at all times!
Extra Battery - This is a MUST especially when shooting weddings. (Usually I try to keep 4 batteries for each of my camera’s)
Sun Shade/Diffuser - I bring this to almost every shoot just in case there is some harsh lighting that I just can’t work around. (I mostly use this when I have an assistant helping me during my shoots)
Backpack - Carries all my Gear.
Personal Essentials
Water - Especially shooting here in Arizona, I always need to be sure I’m well hydrated!
Snacks - Quick easy grab-and-go snacks are perfect, especially when shooting all day.
Gum - Necessity.
Comfy Shoes - Since I’m on my feet the whole shoot I have to make sure I’m comfortable!
Oils - Some shoots can be kind of nerve-racking so I always have my oils handy! A few oils I use are below:
Stress Away - Helps reduce stress + smells fresh.
Lavender - This one is sooo calming and soothing
Lemon - Helps me get focused up!
Awaken - Helps with relaxation + brings confidence.
Valor - This helps empower self-confidence + aids focus and attention.
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Hair Ties - It can get toasty out here in Arizona, so hair ties are definitely a must!!
Now you got to see a little bit of the behind the scenes preparation on my part and what exactly my must haves are! I hope you found this interesting and if you are looking to start your own photography biz, I hope you found this helpful! Feel free to send me a message via my Contact Page if you want to chat further!