Lowepro Pro Roller x AW Rolling Bag
I have had my Lowepro Pro RollerX AW Rolling Bag for 12+ years and this baby is still going strong. It is technically a little bigger than the carry on dimensions for domestic travel but is still great to use for a wedding day. If you are looking for something similar, Id grab the Manfrotto Advanced III Rolling Camera Bag as it is similar to the bag I have.
Then theres the roller bag, perfect for those who lug around heavier gear or if you have a lot of camera gear. This is also great for destination wedding photographers. This bad boy comes with wheels and a telescopic handle, so you can effortlessly glide through the wedding chaos.
Over the years, I have paired down my lens collection to what I use the most and these 4 Sony lenses + 1 Nikon lens are what I use every wedding day. Stay tuned for a full post about what lenses I use during each portion of the wedding day.
1. 49mm Close-Up Filter Set (+1, 2, 4 and +10 Diopters) Magnification Kit : I ditched having a heavy macro lens for details and instead use these for the images I take of the rings / jewelry during bride prep and put this on my Sony ZEISS 55mm lens
2. Sony ZEISS Batis 85mm f/ Lens : My go to portrait lenses especially when I want to bokeh out a blurry background
3. Sony FE 35mm f/ Lens : I mainly use this for reception dance photos and sometimes during bride prep in small spaces.
4. Tamron mm F/ Di III VXD : I use this lens during the ceremony and during toasts / first dances.
5. Sony Sonnar ZEISS T* FE 55mm f/ ZA Lens : If I had to photograph a wedding all day with just one lens, this would be what I would pick. I love this lens so much.
6. Nikon AF-S FX NIKKOR 50mm f/G : This stays on my 35mm film camera, and I love using this with my 55mm so that my film scans match my digital.
+ (3) Flashpoint Zoom Li-ion R2 TTL On-Camera Flash Speedlight: My off-camera lights that I use during family portraits and during the reception.
+ (1) Flashpoint Zoom Li-on X R2 Round Flash: This is my go-to on camera flash that I use throughout the day. It triggers all my other flashes and I can adjust the off camera flash settings from the camera.
As a hybrid wedding photographer, I also shoot film throughout the wedding day. My film kit is a bit smaller than some other film photographers and has changed over the years. This is what I have in my current film kit.
1. Pentax N Medium Format Film
2. Sekonic L Flash Master Light Meter: I love this light meter. I keep the bulb in and meter for the shadows when I shoot my film.
3. VIJIM VL LED on Camera Video Light: I use this when I need a little more light on something. You can adjust the white balance / kelvin on it and the brightness. It is also great when its really dark and your camera is struggling to focus.
5. Kodak Professional Portra Film, : My go-to film stock for film / medium format film.
4. KODAK Portra 35mm Film
6. Nikon 65N 35mm Film Camera
7. Nikon AF-S FX NIKKOR 50mm f/G
There are always a lot of little things that I keep in my photography gear. And what I think are essential as wedding photographer.
+ Sandisk SD Cards :You can never have too many SD cards. I personally do not delete my memory cards until I deliver the gallery and backup the RAW files in 4 places.
+ Eneloop batteries + charger : My favorite rechargable batteries that I use in my flashes / flash triggers.
+ Plastic storage case for batteries : This keeps my batteries organized in my bag. Batteries that are charged stay in the case while loose batteries go in my charging bag so I know what needs to be charged when I get home.
+ Camera Battery Bag : I love having a bag like this to keep all my camera batteries organized. I flip the batteries to know if they are dead or charged.
+ Phone Camera Mount : I attach my phone to camera for behind the scenes while I am shooting.
Want to add my camera bag to your Amazon wishlist? Here is the full list of everything I need when it comes to wedding photography gear + essentials.
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I use this bag for all of my light stands, umbrellas, styling mats and Mag Mod
The vaunted 'SKWALA HATCH' is nearly upon us! It's very exciting. I put together a Podcast talking about the ins/outs of this annual event and that's a good place to start. I also included a few photos of the bug, and a link to flies here as well.
Skwala Stonefly Patterns
Artticle - Top Ten Tips for Skwala Stonefly Hatches
This is a BIG Skwala. They can be as large as a typical #8 dry fly as adults!
The Skwala sits LOW and FLAT! They rarely flutter and flap when on the water and are a "quiet" bug. They camoflauge well and are very drab in color.
The nymphs are a light olive color. Not quite Gold but definately more olive than brown or black so choose your nymphs wisely.
This is one of our favorite patterns if not the Best Skwala Stonefly Dry Fly of all time. It just gets bit. Straight up BIT.
The "Bitteroot" style Skwala dry fly pattern is a historical killer.
The belly of the beast!
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Ever wonder what is exactly in my camera bag for a wedding day? Heres a look into the professional wedding photography gear that I have and use on a wedding day. When I first was starting my photography business, I was SO freaking overwhelmed with all the gear that I needed to own to properly have the right tools for the job. I was overwhelmed by all the choices and was trying to understand what lenses were compatible with my camera, what gear I *really* needed, where to spurge and where to save.
Below is a list of what is currently in my bag and the gear that I use. After 12 years as a professional wedding photographer, I have actually swapped out some of the more expensive gear for some more affordable options. There are lenses that I find I use all the time, so I invest in those and the lenses I only use for a part of the wedding day or occasionally, so Id rather have a less expensive. (Plus, I have dropped / broken a lot of camera equipment over the years so going with a more budget friendly option has saved me some $$$ over the years).
Every wedding photographer approaches the day differently, and what equipment is in my camera bag might not ultimately be what photography cameras / lenses / gear is best for you when you photograph a wedding. My suggestion is to not just buy a piece of gear because someone else has it but because you love it and need it to create your art.
Pro tip: When I was first starting out, I rented a lot of gear before I invested in it. I used to rent the Nikon f lens for the first year or two when I became a wedding photographer. That lens cost about $2, and I wasnt ready to invest in it that the time, so I would rent it for $50 each time I photographed a wedding. You can check out your local camera store to rent more expensive lenses or order a lens from places like eunic-brussels.eu
*Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links that at no additional cost to you, I may earn a small commission. I only gush about products, companies and things I cannot live without, and it is my goal it share the best things with YOU to save you time from hunting down things that will make your life simpler.
I keep two full-frame professional mirrorless cameras with me for every wedding and shoot I do. I believe every wedding photographer (and professional photographer) MUST have TWO cameras. You never know when / if something might happen to your primary camera, so I strongly recommend that you invest in two camera bodies.
Two years ago, I made the switch to Sony and a mirrorless camera, and I have to admit, I wish I had made the switch sooner. While I loved my old Nikon D DSRL, the thing was HEAVY and when it was paired with a flash and heavy lens, it weighed over 5 pounds. Yikes! It was a lot to lug around, so when I tried out the mirrorless system with Sony, I was in LOVE. It is super lightweight, and my body doesnt hurt quite the same post-wedding day after carrying around my gear all day because it is so light.
These are the cameras I keep in my photography bag
I joked with my photographer friend the other day, that is it impossible to have one camera bag when you are a professional photographer. Over the years, I have had a handful of different camera bags, but these are what I tend to use the most.
If you are interested in how I travel as destination wedding photographer (Ive been on nearly 40 flights in the last 3 years to photograph weddings, be sure to check out this blog post coming soon on how I pack and travel as wedding photographer).
I love to carry on my lenses, extra batteries, cell phone and wallet with me throughout the day so I can quickly grab things as I need them, so I have always used a Shoot Sac camera bag vs dual camera bodies. It works for me, and I love it. Its great for when you need to switch lenses in a flash or grab a battery in a hurry.
4. Light stand Bag Lowepro ProTactic BP AW II Camera & Laptop Backpack This is like the MVP of camera bags, with its roomy compartments and comfy design. You can stash multiple cameras, lenses, and all those little extras while keeping the weight balanced on your shoulders. While this bag is far from stylish, it has been great for domestic and international travel. I love that you can only get the gear out of the bag when you put it down.2. Camera Bag Shooting Bag
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