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Wedding Gear Essentials
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items The gear I use at almost every single wedding - I don't leave the house without these things
Sections
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Prepping for Wedding Day
Camera Gear
Lighting
Bags + Harnesses
Power
BTS supplies
Prepping for Wedding Day
Things to have before the big day
Professional wear - you want to make sure you can move around and take photos while still looking professional
Women's Black Jumpsuits & Rompers
Professional wear for weddings! Any kind of black sundress is always my go to! Easy to move in, light and breathable but still very professional looking. Boots in winter and Chacos in summer - BOOM the perfect mix of functional and professional
ANRABESS Womens Summer Ruffle Sleeve Midi Dress
Honestly this goes everywhere with me but this is amazing for those winter weddings. Need lotion for your hands after being in the cold? No problem! With the stick you can put the lotion on just the backs of your hands so you still have good grip wit...
ECZEMA HONEY Face & Body Lotion Stick 2.2oz
BRING YOUR OWN WATER - It does not matter if there is a bar you can get water at… some wedding days there is no time and no availability to get water. Make sure you get a water bottle that can fit into your camera bag and please drink water. Don't be the one passing out on a wedding day
Owala FreeSip Insulated Stainless Steel Bottle 24oz
Doesn't need to be crazy but never a bad idea to have a few snacks left in this cooler in the car. Either for a quick snack on the way there or something during a break in the day or even something to eat on the drive home. Photographing a wedding is no joke make sure you have things to take care of yourself
Pinnacle 8.5Qt Mini Cooler with Divider & Strap
Camera Gear
The camera gear you need for the day
All around good lens for weddings! Make sure you find the lens that fits your camera! If you are new and you aren't sure please feel free to reach out or do some googling to find out what you are looking for!
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM Zoom Lens
All around good lens for weddings! Make sure you’re choosing a lens that’s compatible with your camera body! If you’re newer to photography and aren’t sure what you need, feel free to reach out or do a quick Google search to double-check before purch...
AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR
All around good lens for weddings! Be sure to select a lens that fits your specific camera model. If you’re new to photography and unsure what to look for, a quick search or asking for help can save you a lot of frustration later.
Sony FE 24-70 mm F2.8 G Master Full Frame Standard Zoom Lens
Just keep one in your pocket at all times - don't be like me and have to use your shirt in a pinch lol Good for glasses too if you need it haha ;)
Best Camera & Photo Cleaning Cloths
Always bring extras of these - you can't have enough of them honestly. I try to retire my SD cards every year and buy new ones especially the ones I use for weddings
SanDisk 128GB Extreme PRO SDXC UHS-I Card
Transfer a photo from your camera and wow the bride and groom at the end of the night ❤️ Such a fun buy professionally and personally. I bring this little camera everywhere
Fujifilm INSTAX Mini LIPLAY Hybrid Camera
For phone, for camera, for BTS cameras - I don't usually have these out for crazy busy weddings but if the timeline allows for it I'll set up a BTS camera
Tripod
Lighting
Lighting Lighting Lighting is so so so important
Anything indoors? Flash. You need a flash. The Godox is a brand I go with every time as their flashes are reliable and easy to use.
V1-Product-GODOX Photo Equipment Co.,Ltd.
Game changer for layflats or even for branding shots if you need to update yours. Fun little frames to let you make different shapes and you can have it cast different colors!
SMALLRIG RGB LED Flashlight 7500mAh RF10C
Throw this on a tripod… easy off camera flash. I bring this set up with me to every wedding no matter what. It is so nice to be able to have an easy OCF set up quick and compact
Godox S2 Speedlite Bracket for AD200Pro & V1
Gotta make sure those flashes can connect to your camera for OCF! This is a really simple trigger and works with most brands but it works and is good on a budget or needing to order something quick
Godox CT-16 Wireless Flash Trigger Kit
Bags + Harnesses
Make sure your gear and your back/shoulders are taken care of!
Simple small bag to keep on you all day long. You can put SD cards and other necessities in here like a wallet or ID card or battery. The valuables basically
Slings & Hip Packs
Always have a backup with you and keep it on you for emergencies. I sometimes walk away from a wedding day having only used my backup a handful of times but the times my main camera started acting up, I was so glad my secondary was set up and ready to go right at my side!
Dual Camera Harness
Trust me just bring all your gear. I finally have a set up with two separate backs that holds all my gear and I just keep everything in those bags, put those bags in my truck, and then work out of my trunk all day long.
Camera Backpack
I’ve always got a quick release wrist strap on me. I am not always wanting to wear both cameras but I want to make sure my camera is secure so keeping the option to throw on my quick release wrist strap is a huge plus
PGYTECH Adjustable Quick Release Camera Wrist Strap
If you have the budget… a cute bag always looks more professional. Or even for smaller photoshoots like engagement - I don't need all my wedding gear but I still need to take some gear
Divvia Classic PU Leather DSLR Camera Bag 20L
Trust me. Trust me. Put all your gear in this. Put it in the place your gear is supposed to hide during the wedding but if you need to move it you’ve got it all packed and ready to go already
Geamen Foldable Wagon with Extended Tailgate
Any kind of fanny pack will do honestly but ones with lots of pockets and places to organize so you know exactly where all your sd cards or lens wipes are is hugeeee
LATMAP 3L Triple Zip Fanny Pack Beige
Power
Seriously don't let anyone catch you with dead gear
Seriously don’t leave without this. You don't want to be at any session and your camera dies with no way to charge it.
Camera Charging and Accessories
For batteries! portable charging for when finding a plug isn't possible. Of course a plug will usually be accessible but seriously don't be the photog with dead batteries
Portable Charger - Amazon.com
BTS supplies
Important for advertising yourself late - this is secondary to capturing the day
For BTS using your phone. This mount can go on a tripod or a camera. Not always the easiest solution for BTS but it is better than nothing my friends!
Smartphone Tripod Mount
For BTS - this is a game changer. I love these things so much! Easy to set them to record for 3min and forget about them. Super easy and doesn't make me feel like I am loosing focus on my couples.
Meta AI glasses | Ray-Ban® USA
Good for BTS! This camera will last longer than the meta glasses so I like to use both at different times. Takes some SD cards and some practice but editing the videos are easy and good quality! I put these videos on my webites these are so good!
Insta360 ONE X2 5.7K 360 Waterproof Cam
Misc
Show off with a few props like this one if your bride wants more photos with cute things. Def make sure the bride is all for it - maybe something to photograph a model with and let your brides know you have it in your car on wedding day if they want to use it!
33 Inch White Paper Umbrella with Folding Fan
Post Wedding Day
Things you need after the job
Trust me. Just trust me. A McDonalds fry and diet coke run at the end of a wedding day is literally necessary. Treat yourself and take care of yourself post wedding day
Arch Card®: McDonald's Gift Card