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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 a1 Mirrorless

Sony Alpha a9 II Mirrorless Camera

Alpha a7R III Mirrorless Camera x 3

Canon 5D MKIV

Canon 20D film camera

 

Lenses

Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS 

Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM 

Sony FE 24-105mm f/4 G OSS 

Sony FE 135 1.8 GM Lens

Sony FE 24 mm 1.4 GM 

Sony FE 35 mm 1.4 GM

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

Westcott Apollo Deep Umbrella

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)

 


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    • high school seniors
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  • contact
  • photography articles
    • where to elope
    • wedding photography timeline
    • micro weddings
    • do you need a second wedding photographer?
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    • 20 high school senior photo tips
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