Photo Shoot Preparation & Equipment List

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Photo Shoot Preparation & Equipment List

Written by Gregory Cazillo in the category Photography July 19, 2012

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Here is your photography shoot item list and video explaining how I prep for a shoot. Some of these things you might already do which is great, hopefully you get a few pointers to make your life easier in the future. I keep this list on my computer and iphone so I can check it as I am packing to be sure I don't forget anything. If you see something I missed please comment, I'll add it to the list. Keep shooting!

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Choose camera bag wisely
ThinkTank Shape Shifter Backpack
ThinkTank Retrospective 30 Shoulder Camera Bag
Camera body + backup
Lenses you need
Batteries
Battery charger
Memory cards in Think Tank Pixel Pocket Rocket
Lens cloth
Black Rapid R-Strap
GPS unit
Strobes
Strobe cables
Wireless remotes for strobes

Lighting kit

Light stands
Lighting Bag I use:
Tripod
Light kit
Reflectors
Monopod
Smartphone with camera manuals in PDF format (I use GoodReader)
Power cables
Extension cords and power strips
Grip
Sync cords
Background stands
Background paper or muslin, multiple colors?
Light modifiers
- Softboxes
- Umbrellas
- Grids
- Barndoors
- Gels
- Gaffers or duct tape

When shooting tethered or viewing images right away on your laptop.

Laptop
Extra battery for laptop
Power cord
Tethering cables
Screen hood if working outside
Card reader and cable
External mouse
Backup hard drive plus required cables

Other stuff...

Chewinggum or breathmints
Pocket knife
Multitool
insect-repellant (for outdoor shoots)
Flashtlight

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+1 # Pieter 2012-07-19 13:34

These are in my bags allso... and have been sooo usefull:

chewinggum or breathmints, pocketknife, tape(gaffer)
insect-repellant (for outdoor shoots), pocketlight...

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0 # Vincent 2012-07-20 14:25

Does the new D800 make a good event Camera? I have a D7K I will keep for a backup

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0 # Pieter 2012-07-23 19:12

do you realy need the 36 Mpix for that? if you don't print over 2m large most of the time... a d700 is perfectly capable and has proven is for about 3 years already that it is

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0 # kunto72 2012-07-21 03:42

Damn... I like the jungle hat and slick glass combo!
Throws a confidence look to the photographer ...when scouting location.

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0 # salsaguy 2012-07-22 02:21

Greg, For rechargeables, I like the Sanyo Eneloop's the best since they hold their charge longer when not in use.

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0 # Gregory Cazillo 2012-07-23 14:25

A friend has had bad luck with them thats why I don't buy them.

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0 # salsaguy 2012-07-22 02:26

Greg. What do you suggest for a good 1st light stand for my Canon 430 ex ii speedlite and also for an umbrella for soft lighting?

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0 # Gregory Cazillo 2012-07-23 14:25

amazon.com/.../...

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0 # Ashley Williams 2012-07-24 01:26

Hello
Just finish watching tons of your videos,and love all the information. However, I'm always asked to shoot weddings and a little nervous. What all equipment i need for the event and what moments are the most to capture and when? also a lot talk is Nikon I have a Canon is that fine and the constant battle should I go Nikon?

Thanks

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0 # Gregory Cazillo 2012-07-30 07:56

Camera brands are a personal preference, I will have to work on a video for your other questions.

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0 # Harry 2012-07-30 03:35

Hello Greg.
I'm shooting raw on a D700 - does any of the following have an effect on a raw file? 1)Active D Lighting 2) High ISO noise reduction 3) Vignette control 4) Long exposure Noise reduction. I have all these switched off at the moment as my 24-70 nikon produces smashing shots. I've read the manual many times but can't find a definitive answer?

Regards

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