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What's In The Bag?
It’s Not Just the Camera — It’s the Photographer Behind It
Saying to a professional photographer, "That’s a great photo—what kind of camera do you use?" is a bit like saying to a chef, "That was a delicious meal—what kind of oven do you have?" The truth is, even the best and most expensive photography equipment can’t make someone a great photographer. Skill, experience, timing, and creative vision matter far more.
That said, using high-end professional gear does make a noticeable difference in image quality—and we invest heavily in that quality. Just as importantly, we bring a full set of backup gear to every wedding. Accidents happen. Whether a camera gets broken or a flash gets dropped, we’re always prepared to pivot quickly. That’s why we carry a dedicated backup camera bag at all times during both the ceremony and the reception.
Our equipment list keeps growing year after year. I’ve personally transitioned from Canon to Sony’s mirrorless system for most of my wedding work. If you're curious about why I made the switch, here’s an insightful read:
👉 Why the Sony A9 Is the Camera of the Decade for Wedding Photography
That said, my trusted Canon 5D Mark III bodies still travel with me—sometimes even handed off to younger reception guests to snap some super fun shots for the couple!
Below is a list of our gear (excluding studio lighting), nearly all of which we bring to our full-day wedding coverages to ensure we’re prepared for anything and everything.
Our Professional Wedding and Portrait Photography Gear
Cameras
Sony Alpha a9 II Mirrorless Camera
Alpha a7R III Mirrorless Camera x 3
Canon 20D film camera
Lenses
Sony Sonnar T* FE 55mm prime f/1.8 ZA
ZEISS Batis 40mm prime f/2 CF Lens for Sony E
Sony FE 90mm f/2.8 Macro G OSS Lens
Canon EF 50mm prime f/1.4 USM Lens
Canon 24-105 f/4
Lighting
Sony HVL-F60RM Wireless Radio Flash system
Canon Speedlite 600EX II-RT (two)
Sony FA-WRC1M Wireless Radio Commander
Canon ST-E3-RT Speedlite Transmitter
Flashpoint R2 Pro MarkII 2.4GHz Transmitter for Sony (two)
Flashpoint Zoom Li-ion R2 TTL On-Camera Flash Speedlight for Sony (three)
Flashpoint Zoom Li-on R2 TTL On-Camera Flash Speedlight For Canon (four)
Flashpoint XPLOR 600PRO TTL Battery-Powered Monolight with Built-in R2 2.4GHz Radio Remote System
Flashpoint StreakLight 360 Ws Flash
Flashpoint R2 Pro MarkII 2.4GHz Transmitter for Canon (two)
Westcott Ice Light 2 LED Light (two)
Lume Cube 2.0 Daylight-Balanced Portable LED Light (two)
Light & Motion Stella 1000/2500UW LED Light
Impact 7' Parabolic Umbrella (two)
Impact 5-In-1 Collapsible Circular Reflector Kit
Lastolite TriGrip 2-Stop Diffuser
MagMod Flash Kit (four)
Impact Heavy-Duty Air-Cushioned Light Stand (four)
Miscellaneous and studio
Manfrotto Befree Advanced Travel Aluminum Tripod with 494 Ball Head
HoldFast Gear Two-Camera Harness
Savage Hand Painted Canvas Backdrop
Architectural Studio Backdrops in Various Designs (four)