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9 Gear Essentials Any Photographer Should Have In Their Bag

As a photographer, there are many different things you might need.

Gabrielle Robinson
Feb 07, 2018
University of Southern California
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9 Gear Essentials Any Photographer Should Have In Their Bag
Gabrielle Robinson Photography

As a photographer, there are many different things you need. To start, you're going to need your camera and a lens. Today I'm going to share my top 8 gear essentials I love to shoot portraits with (but can still be used for other types of photography)!

1. Nikon D810 or full frame camera of your choice.

This camera is one of many cameras that you could choose from!

2. 85mm f/1.4 lens.

This lens is the best for portraits, but can be used for just about anything.

3. 35mm f/1.4 lens

This lens is an essential for every photographer and can also be used for just about anything.

4. 24-70mm f/2.8 lens

This lens is specifically for landscape and portraiture; it's an amazing lens to have because of the versatility the zoom permits you to capture.

5. 70-200mm f/2.8 lens

This lens is for long distance shots; whether that's for photographing animals that are far away, a fashion show where you don't have the best view or a sporting event, this is the lens you MUST have!

6. Reflector

A little extra light on your subject never hurt anyone!

7. TTL Speed light Flash

This light can be used just about anywhere and also is key when you want to add an unexpected pop of light into your photographs.

8. Backup Batteries and Memory Cards (CF/SD)

You should always have backup memory cards and batteries because you never know what might happen.

9. A positive and curious attitude!

This is what always keeps me going and inspiring new photography ideas.

When shooting, you never know what obstacles and opportunities may arise which is why I always carry backup batteries and memory cards. I love to shoot using prime lenses because it forces you to compose your shots more critically than if you were to use a zoom lens.

On the other hand, I love to carry a zoom with me because it gives me more options when shooting video & hard to reach spots. That said, a flash and reflector are used to bounce and fill light onto a subject when you want to get rid of shadows.

Lastly, entering a shoot with a bad attitude will affect the success of your photographs. You should begin by getting your client to feel comfortable with you so you can capture glimpses of who they are in your photographs! If you have any questions about gear, free to contact me!

Happy shooting!

Gabrielle Robinson

https://www.gabriellerobinsonphotography.com

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