Watch Photo Shoot Preparation & Equipment List on YouTube
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
Comments
chewinggum or breathmints, pocketknife, tape(gaffer)
insect-repellant (for outdoor shoots), pocketlight...
Throws a confidence look to the photographer ...when scouting location.
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
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